Temporary Food Service Events

The goal of this program is to protect the public against health hazards associated with temporary food service events. (Bake sales are exempt, as long as no potentially hazardous foods are served. See Wyoming Food Freedom). 

Temporary Food Licenses are required if you will be preparing or serving food at a temporary event in Teton County. Licenses are valid for one event and cannot exceed 14 days in length.

To determine if a permit is required for your temporary food event, please contact Environmental Health at (307) 732-8490.

Temporary Food Service Event Applications

Important note: In addition to your application, you may be required to fill out a questionnaire and commissary letter for your event. As this will add to the time required to process your application, please allow adequate time when submitting your application.

Temporary Food Establishment License Application (pdf)

Temporary Sampling Establishment License Application (pdf)

Wyoming Food Freedom Act information

The Wyoming Food Freedom Act (WFFA) allows for the sale and consumption of homemade foods within Wyoming. To learn more about it, visit the links below.

Wyoming Food Freedom Act (pdf)
Wyoming Food Freedom Act Q&A (pdf)

Temporary Food Service Event Rules and Guidelines

If you intend to cook on-site you are required to contact the Jackson Hole Fire & EMS about any fire code requirements. Call (307) 732-8588 for Fire Inspector Lisa Potzernitz or (307) 732-8547 for Fire Inspector Ethan Rosenberger. Here are some Fire Code Recommendations for Food Vendors that Fire Inspectors will look for at events.

• Teton County Special Event Permit Application
• Town of Jackson Special Event Permit Application
• Town of Jackson - Teton County Temporary Tents/Membrane Structures Permit Application
• Special Event Restroom Guidance

Out of State Food Vendors

If you are bringing food from a licensed establishment in a state other than Wyoming, it is required to contact the Wyoming Department of Agriculture to determine if a Wyoming Food Distributors License as interstate commerce laws may apply.  To receive a temporary event license in Teton County, a copy of your state food license and your most recent inspection report will be required.  Out of state Cottage Food rules do not apply in Wyoming.