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Join our Community of Food Vendor

At ArtyHood Festivals, we are looking for the best flavors in San Francisco!

Fresh ingredients and unique cuisine are a must. Environmentally conscious practices and safe food handling are required.

FAQ

Guidance

1- Read our Vendor Guidelines & Requirements below
2- Create an account as a food vendor (CLICK HERE)
3- Go to the “Opportunities tab” and select “Food Markets” to find the available events.
4- Select the event you wish to participate paying a $25 non-refundable fee, for us to review your application.
5- Wait for a notification from our team about our decision
6- If selected, pay for the space requested, permits & equipment fees specified below.
4- Select the event you wish to participate paying $25 non-refundable fee, in order for us to review your application.
5- Wait for a notification from our team about our decision
6- If selected, pay for the space requested, permits & equipments fees specified below.

  • Submitting all required permit application materials and fees by the deadlines provided.
  • Submitting required insurance documents (as outlined on page 9)
  • Bringing all required equipment for SF DPH & Zero Waste compliant food service
  • Bringing 3-bin waste system and plan for offsite disposal of all waste
  • Follow all the requirements outlined in the Vendor Guidelines & Requirements and any other required City and County of San Francisco permit requirements.
  • Proactive communication with staff members regarding facilities, public treats, equipment
  • Full liability for all your staff and equipment, and confidently assume responsibility for any rental equipment issued upon check-in.
  • Bring your own equipment to furnish your space and a minimum of 40 lbs of weight per leg. Alternatively, you can rent any furnishing from ArtyHood by requesting it at least 48 hours in advance for any of our events.
  • Setting up a professional and attractive display and/or service counter with branded signage, table coverings, and a printed menu for food service. Vendors are responsible for keeping their booth and the surrounding area clean.
  • Actively promote the event through various channels such as social media, email, and word of mouth. Additionally, make sure to share the marketing materials provided by the event organizers, including flyers, posters, and digital content, to maximize the event’s visibility and reach.
  • No propane generators are allowed at our events.
  • For Propane or Open Flame / Make sure to have a propane hose 350psi 6ft fixed.

All vendors must have:

● A California Seller’s Permit number

● Meet all City and County of San Francisco DPH and Fire permitting requirements

● Accept Digital Payments such as Venmo, PayPal and more.

Final vendor selection will be based on shoppers’ experience with rotating products and vendors at each ArtyHood event to provide opportunities for new businesses throughout the season

ArtyHood will not provide refunds or compensation if a vendor setup is deemed unfit for operation by a permitting agency due to missing weights, fire prevention equipment, food safety equipment, or other permit violations.