Opening a Food Establishment in the City of Ottawa (Virtual)

About this workshop:

Thinking of launching a bakery, café, catering company, food truck, or other food-related venture in Ottawa?

Before you turn on the ovens or roll out the food truck, make sure you’re fully prepared with the right licenses, permits, and knowledge of local regulations.

In this informative session, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of services offered by the City of Ottawa, along with key regulatory requirements for starting and operating a food-related business.

Topics will include:

• The different categories of food business licenses (e.g., restaurants, catering, mobile food services, wholesale food)
• Regulations for home-based food businesses
• Permits and compliance requirements from various City departments, including Public Health, By-law Services, Fire Services, and Building Code Services
• How to navigate interdepartmental processes and avoid common pitfalls

Whether you’re just exploring the idea or already developing your food business, this session will help you understand what’s involved, who to contact, and how to move forward with confidence.

Don’t miss this essential step in turning your food business dream into a reality in Ottawa!

Interested entrepreneurs can contact our speaker for assistance concerning any matters dealing food business start up and operation by emailing: bio1stop@ottawa.ca

*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your junk mailbox.