Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) from suitable businesses who would like to set up as a temporary mobile food vendor at Henley Park adjacent to the Enfield Aquatic Centre from November 2023 to April 2024.

Applications are only open to food trucks, vans or trailers. Council is unable to accept applications from vendors who operate out of a marquee or similar.

Applications are required to be submitted via the online form and will be assessed by a selection panel of Council officers based on the assessment criteria.

Expressions of interest close on Friday 27 October 2023 at 5pm.

Council is seeking one consistent mobile food vendor to operate from a set location within Henley Park for a 6 month trial period from November 2023 to April 2024.

The successful mobile food vendor must be able to meet Council's minimum hours of operation, which include Saturdays and Sundays from 9am - 2pm for the 6 month trial period.

Council will consider applications seeking to operate beyond these core hours of operation.

If successful, you will be required to enter into a short term agreement with Council.

The proposed location for the mobile food vendor is marked in yellow in the below image:

Henley Park

The site is within Henley Park, which is bounded by Shelley, Portland and Mitchell Streets in Enfield. The park can also be accessed from Ann, Short, Hunt and Baker Streets. Henley Park is a key recreational precinct and includes multiple sports fields, cricket nets, play spaces and a 1.5km walking track that wraps around the entire park.

For further information about Henley Park, please see:

https://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/For-Residents/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-and-Reserves/Henley-Park

Enfield Aquatic Centre

The site is located adjacent to Enfield Aquatic Centre, which has been serving the local community since 1933 and receives in excess of 130,000 visitors per annum. Enfield Aquatic Centre includes one 50m outdoor pool, two 25m heated indoor pools and a water splash park.

For further information about the Enfield Aquatic Centre, please see:

https://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/For-Residents/Enfield-Aquatic-Centre

There will be limited access to power and water onsite. Rubbish must be removed and no equipment may remain onsite overnight.

Council will provide assistance with promotion of the new service offering, including some temporary directional signage around the location.

Applications will be evaluated against the following criteria:

• Quality and suitability of the mobile food vendor for the location and local community
• Demonstrated experience, including capacity of the business to develop and deliver a successful temporary pop up food and beverage offering
• Compliance with WHS legislation and food safety standards
• Offers a unique, accessible and affordable experience for local residents and visitors
• Full insurance coverage with $20 million Public & Products Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance policies in effect.