Whilst cooking on site all exhibitors must follow the guidelines stipulated below:

• All exhibitors and workers must comply with Work Health and Safety legislation and follow safe work practices to ensure the health and safety of all persons
• The operator is to be present at all times during cooking. Cooking equipment is not to be left unattended when in use
• A powder fire extinguisher ABE type rated 3A-40B minimum 2.5kg, distinguished by a white band around the top of the cylinder and fire blanket, 1.8m x 1.8m must be located at the booth with staff trained in its use. All equipment must be tested and tagged as per AS/NZS 3760 and maintained in good working order.
• Any naked flame or hot surface must be positioned so that it cannot be knocked over or come into contact with any person or flammable item
• Signage is to be displayed adjacent to cooking surfaces when in use to notify public of hazards (e.g hot surface)
• Food preparation tools such as knives, scissors etc. to be kept out of reach of public
• Equipment to have safety mechanisms in place as appropriate (such as safety switches)
• Cooking equipment to be maintained in good working order and to be tagged and tested
• Cooking must take place in a well-ventilated area. If cooking is likely to create large volumes of smoke, further information is to be supplied
• Spills must be cleaned up immediately. Non slip flooring to be used in cooking areas
• Sufficient and appropriate waste bins must be provided and emptied regularly
• All food safety standards must be adhered to at all times including hygiene and sanitation
• No fats or oils to be poured into the venue’s drainage system. Fats and oils to be disposed of in oil bins located in wash areas
• All council permits are the responsibility of the exhibitor
• Equipment must be emptied of fuels and liquids before being moved around the site. It is the responsibility of the stall holder to arrange the removal of used cooking fuels
• Details of the ingredients in food and beverage products are to be available including the presence of any allergens