Catering
Yes, but not at the Tampa River Center located at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park. A food truck or caterer can provide food for private events that reserve a shelter at a park. The park patron/customer must notify the Shelter Reservation Office at the time of the reservation, or at least two weeks (14 days) in advance. Food trucks must provide a current certificate of insurance naming the City as additionally insured, as well as, provide a copy of their current business license. A food truck cannot vend to the general public while serving as a caterer. Due to space restrictions, food trucks may not be allowed in all parks.
The process typically opens every three years. The RFP/RFQ process is next expected to open for applications in January 2025. For more information, call the City of Tampa Purchasing Department at 813-274-8351.
You must have Commercial General Liability Coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. The certificate of insurance must name the City of Tampa as additionally insured. Food trucks must show proof of auto liability if providing services in a City of Tampa park.