Vendors
Over 5,000 people head out each month to Eats & Beats. If you would like to join our exciting food line up, apply to be a vendor
The application process to be a vendor at Eats & Beats has been updated for 2019.
The new process takes on board feedback from previous vendors, evolution of the event and changes to operational costs and procedures.
The updated process aims to provide vendors with a longer lead time to prepare for events and more flexibility to secure other bookings. It also reduces administration and the time required to apply for each event.
Food vendors will have the opportunity to submit an expression of interest via two rounds per year.
Round 2 will open on Monday 10 June 2019 and will close at midnight on Sunday 16 June 2019 for the remaining events of the year. Round 1 for 2020 will open in early January.
Applications for Eats & Beats is only via the online application.
To be considered vendors must fulfil a number of criteria and applications must be completed in full. When submitting your application please provide as much detail as possible.
Applying for Eats & Beats does not guarantee acceptance to the event. On average only 25 sites are available for each event.
We cannot accept all applications received so for fairness, Eats & Beats endeavours to rotate applicants regularly to give new vendors a chance to attend the event, as well as giving our patrons new food experiences month to month.
Previous acceptance does not mean you will be accepted to Eats & Beats every month.
Logan City Council reserves the right not to enter into correspondence or relating to application outcomes.
Selection criteria for vendors includes:
- The locality of the vendor.
- All previous accounts with Logan City Council must have been settled.
- You will need to fulfil all compliance regulations.
- The vendor should suitably align to the event and meet the expectations of the event patron.
- The size and requirements of the vendor must suit the event site.
- The strength of the vendor’s social media following and engagement.
- Product popularity and requests from the general public.
- The level of competition within the product category and similar restaurants near the event site.
Round 2 will open on Monday 10 June 2019 for the remaining events of the year (July – November). Round 1 for 2020 will open in early January.
Please contact the events team at events@logan.qld.gov.au if you have any questions.
Important dates
| Date | Open | Close | Vendors notified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 6 Feb | 10 Feb | 12 Feb |
| Round 2 | 10 June | 16 June | 21 June |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the stall fees?
Stalls fees are listed here.
- Food vendor (truck/marquee) $160 + GST (Up to 8m x 4m)
- Dessert/snack site $110 + GST (3m x 3m)
- Beverage (hot/cold) $110 + GST (3m x 3m)
- Powered site $70 + GST
Trading hours
Subject to Public Holidays and at the discretion of Logan City Council, Eats & Beats operates on the last Friday of most months.
Core trading hours from 5pm – 9pm
Bump in commences from 1pm. All vendors must be onsite no later than 4pm.
Bump out commences from 9.30pm or at a time determined by onsite Event Managers. Vendors are not authorised to depart the site until approval has been granted by the Event Manager or Security.
Stall sites
All vendors will be allocated a site by Logan City Council. A number of factors are considered in site allocation and no changes will be made to the allocated sites unless prior agreement has been sought with the Event Manager. The onsite Event Manager reserves the right to change site allocations on the event day.
Access to the site is advised in the vendor confirmation pack supplied via email to all vendors prior to the event. Vendor parking is not guaranteed at each event site.
Stall requirements
The vendor is responsible for providing all of their own equipment in order to trade.
Logan City Council will allocate a stall site based on vendor size, product and technical specifications. Site allocations will be advised in writing via the vendor confirmation pack.
All vendors will be allocated a site by Logan City Council. A number of factors are considered in site allocation and no changes will be made to the allocated sites unless prior agreement has been sought with the Event Manager. The onsite Event Manager reserves the right to change site allocations on the event day.
Application process
Once an online application has been successfully submitted you will receive an automatically generated email confirmation. If you don’t receive an email confirmation the application has not been received.
Please resubmit checking that all fields have been completed correctly. If an email confirmation is still not received please contact events@logan.qld.gov.au.
There are two rounds where vendors can apply to attend Eats & Beats in 2019. Vendors will be advised within seven business days of the closing date if they have been successful. Vendors that are not successful are automatically put on the waiting list.
Is a new application required each time?
Once you have submitted an application for the round, there is no need to re-apply.
Once the round has closed submissions will be assessed and considered for the event dates listed in each round.
When to apply?
Applications for round 2 will open on Monday 10 June 2019 and will close at midnight on Sunday 16 June 2019 for the remaining events of the year.
Round 1 for 2020 will open in early January.
Is there power available?
Sites are not powered at Eats & Beats.
The applicant will need to advise Logan City Council Events Team in writing prior to the event if power is required.
Please be advised you will be charged a hire fee by Logan City Council to provide power to your site. Access to two power outlets is $70.00. Additional requirements will attract further charges.
Is an ABN required?
Yes. An ABN is required to trade at Eats & Beats.
Is public liability insurance required?
Yes. All vendors require current Public Liability Insurance with a minimum of $20 million cover.
Are credit card/EFT facilities required?
No, but it is highly advantageous to have these facilities available.
There is an ATM at all Eats & Beats events.
How are site fees paid?
Successful vendors will be emailed an invoice which needs to be paid one month prior to the event.
Food permit/licence
To be involved in an Eats & Beats event, a food permit/licence will be required.
If you do not currently hold a food permit/licence, you can still apply to be a vendor at Eats & Beats. Only apply for a food permit/licence once you have been approved for an Eats & Beats event.
Eats & Beats is an initiative of Logan City Council
