Catering establishment operating license
What is it?
An operating license contains Requirements. These Requirements have to do with nuisance, safety and decency. You apply for an operating license from the municipality if:
- you want to start or take over a catering business
- You want to expand your hospitality business through a remodel
- the legal form of your hospitality business changes
- your hospitality business will have a different manager
- You want to start a patio or expand your patio
- you will be conducting new activities with your catering business
This applies to any catering establishment, even if you do not serve alcohol. For example, a catering establishment is a:
- hotel
- restaurant, café or snack bar
- disco
- community center or clubhouse
Alcohol License
Does your catering establishment serve alcoholic beverages? Then you also need an Alcohol License.
What to do?
How does it work?
You can get an operating license if you meet the following Requirements :
- The owner or manager is of impeccable conduct and at least 21 years of age.
- The surrounding area is not inconvenienced by your catering business. The municipality may request that you take measures to ensure this.
- Hospitality establishments are allowed in the area.
When the municipality has received your application, you will automatically be sent a Bibob questionnaire. Please return this completed form to the municipality.
What do I need?
- A rental agreement, title deed or lease of the property.
- A floor plan of the property showing the location, layout, the various rooms and the boundaries of the property.
- A copy of the employment contract of all salaried executives.
- A completed Bibob form.
How long does it take?
Within 8 weeks you will hear from the municipality whether you will receive the permit. The municipality can extend this period by up to 8 weeks.