Food Waiver Request
Please allow a minimum of 7 days for processing.
Waivers are not granted for events taking place in dining venues. (Kirkhof Center, Kleiner, Connection, Commons, and Alumni House).
We cannot cater an event where food and beverages are provided by a supplier other than Laker Food Co.
Food waivers will be denied for:
- Hot Items NOT prepared in a licensed kitchen
- Crockpot Items
Food Waivers are not required for:
- Pizza delivery as long as you are not selling the items.
- Donuts, Brownies or Cookies
- Prepackaged items purchased at a store which are packaged individually either by the manufacturer or store personnel.
- Events held within a department for department employees alone, with no outside guests or students.
Food waivers submitted with the purpose of selling the food will require the following actions:
- Contact the Ottawa County Health Department to learn if a one-day license to resell food is required.
- Must have a serve-safe certified person to serve the food and this person must remain on site for the duration of the event.
- Must pay or collect the sales tax on prepared food.
Food truck requests should be submitted one month prior to the event with proof of insurance and the establishments food license.
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