Temporary Food Service Establishments

Temporary Food License Information:

• Temporary Food Licenses are required if you will be preparing or serving food at a temporary event in Teton County.
• Licenses are good for one location and cannot exceed 14 days in length.
• Each license costs $50.00 and there is a $25.00 late fee if the application is not submitted 14 days before the event. 
• If you intend to cook on-site you will want to contact 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 Ryan McPadden. Here are some Fire Code Recommendations for Food Vendors that Fire Inspectors will look for at events.
  • Town of Jackson - Teton County Temporary Tents/Membrane Structures Permit Application

How to apply for a temporary food permit:

1. Call Environmental Health staff at 307-732-8490 to ensure you need a permit.
2. Review the Temporary Food Service Establishment Guidelines
3. Take the Food Handler class online or in person and pass the exam for certification.
4. Fill out the Temporary Food Application and attach certification of food handler or manager certification.
5. Bring the application and payment ($50.00) to Environmental Health at 460 E Pearl in Jackson at least 14 days prior to the event.

Coming from out of state?

• If you are bringing food from your establishment in another state you are required to get a Wyoming Food Distributors license. This requires a copy of your food license from your state and a copy of your latest inspection report.

Types of Exemptions:

Think you may be exempt? Please call our office to verify.