The health unit has some resources to help your school with special events planning:
Schools might need a
permit
for some special events. Contact a public health inspector through Health Connection early in your planning stages to find out if you need one.
Scenario 4: Our school is having an event where food will be prepared on site (BBQ, turkey dinner, baked goods). This event is open to students, staff, parents/guardians (by invitation) only. Do we need a special
event permit?
Answer: No, the school will not need a special event permit. However safe food handling practices apply.
Scenario 5: The same circumstances as Scenario 4, however the event would be open to the general public.
Answer: A special event permit is required because the event is open to the public.
Scenario 6: We purchase prepared foods from a local restaurant and serve to staff, students and parents/guardians, and the general public.
Answer: A special event permit is required because the event is open to the public