City of Chester, PA
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Chester requires an operating permit for mobile food vendors. See details below.
Document available
Online application form
- Review the official licensing page
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Operating permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyDelaware County County
Application methodOnline web form
Chester Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $3 – $300(10 fee tiers)
Permit fees10 rules ▾
- Non-refundable processing fee of $25 due upon application receipt
- Duplicate license fee: $15
- Transient licensing fee for 31-60 days: $5 per day
- Transient annual licensing fee: $300
- Peddler's/solicitation licensing fee for 1-15 days: $5 per day
- Peddler's/solicitation licensing fee for 16-30 days: $4 per day
- Peddler's/solicitation licensing fee for 31-60 days: $3 per day
- Peddler's/solicitation annual licensing fee: $200
- Transient licensing fee for 1-15 days: $10 per day
- Transient licensing fee for 16-30 days: $7 per day
Documents to submit2 rules ▾
- Payment must be made payable to City of Chester
- Payment must be by business check, certified check, or money order
Rules extracted from Chester's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Licensing contact: [email protected] / 610-447-7751
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.