Block parties & backyard cooking permits?

BBQCookin · 01-24-2009, 11:26 PM

(Sorry for the repeat thread: still trying to figure this out.)

I live in Suffolk County, Long Island. A few neighbors and friends have asked if I would cook for their parties. They would pay for my time and probably, I would purchase the food and get reimbursed. I've looked at all the town and county web sites, and there doesn't seem to be anything covering this type of cooking. Do I need any type of permit for this? Thanks for any guidance!

Marsha · 01-25-2009, 12:18 PM

I would think you would need a permit to do that. Your best bet is to call the county health department and ask them what you need to do. You might also want to consider getting insurance to cover you in case of accident or illness, etc.

Bbq Bubba · 01-25-2009, 12:39 PM

If your going to cook for a crowd, and charge them, you need a permit.

WineMaster · 01-25-2009, 12:53 PM

BBQ Joe said you always need a permit.

Markbb · 01-25-2009, 01:47 PM

Would look into insurance also, just incase somebody gets sick and claims it was you that made them sick

BBQCookin · 01-25-2009, 08:08 PM

Thanks everyone. I will contact my county health department and see what their requirements are. And I've got an insurance broker, so I'll have them investigate that also. Thank you!

Yakfishingfool · 01-25-2009, 08:59 PM

If they pay for the meat and you don't make anything monetarily, you are just cooking for a yard party. Insurance yes, permit no. But not sure if you can get a one day event permit and get all you need to meet HD req's. Scott

MilitantSquatter · 01-25-2009, 09:05 PM

From what you describe - getting paid for your time cooking - that's catering..

Definitely would want to have permits, insurance and proper safety-service food handling certification.

01-24-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
BBQCookin Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-07-08 Location: Sugarloaf, PA (LI transplant)	Block parties & backyard cooking permits? (Sorry for the repeat thread: still trying to figure this out.) I live in Suffolk County, Long Island. A few neighbors and friends have asked if I would cook for their parties. They would pay for my time and probably, I would purchase the food and get reimbursed. I've looked at all the town and county web sites, and there doesn't seem to be anything covering this type of cooking. Do I need any type of permit for this? Thanks for any guidance! __________________ BBQCookin -New Braunfels Bandera -Weber Ranch -Weber Kettle Gold -Weber Smokey Joe Gold -Master Forge 6-burner gasser

01-25-2009, 12:18 PM	#2
Marsha Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Watsonville, CA	I would think you would need a permit to do that. Your best bet is to call the county health department and ask them what you need to do. You might also want to consider getting insurance to cover you in case of accident or illness, etc. __________________ Rollin' Smoke BBQ - West

01-25-2009, 12:39 PM	#3
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	If your going to cook for a crowd, and charge them, you need a permit. __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

01-25-2009, 12:53 PM	#4
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN	BBQ Joe said you always need a permit. __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ -- Junior YS 640 Comp 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine

01-25-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
BBQCookin Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-07-08 Location: Sugarloaf, PA (LI transplant)	Thanks everyone. I will contact my county health department and see what their requirements are. And I've got an insurance broker, so I'll have them investigate that also. Thank you! __________________ BBQCookin -New Braunfels Bandera -Weber Ranch -Weber Kettle Gold -Weber Smokey Joe Gold -Master Forge 6-burner gasser

01-25-2009, 01:47 PM	#5
Markbb is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-17-06 Location: Oklahoma	Would look into insurance also, just incase somebody gets sick and claims it was you that made them sick

01-25-2009, 08:59 PM	#7
Yakfishingfool Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-01-05 Location: Shokan, New York	If they pay for the meat and you don't make anything monetarily, you are just cooking for a yard party. Insurance yes, permit no. But not sure if you can get a one day event permit and get all you need to meet HD req's. Scott __________________ Oh It'z BBQ! 1 Weber Gold Series Grill 1 WSM 18,1 WSM 22 1 Weber performer, 1 Smokey Joe Platinum 1 XL Big Green Egg 1 FEC 100 Team BBQ-Brethren.com KCBS Certified Judge #9079

01-25-2009, 09:05 PM	#8
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	From what you describe - getting paid for your time cooking - that's catering.. Definitely would want to have permits, insurance and proper safety-service food handling certification. __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles

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