Now that food trucks can operate in the city, here's what vendors need to know.
Food trucking in Greenville’s city limits
What to know: Operating a mobile food business within the Greenville, SC city limits
Trailers like Roaming Ritual can apply to operate in the city.| Photo by GVLtoday
ICYMI, the City of Greenville City Council recently approved mobile food vendors(think: food trucks, trailers, and carts)on private property within the city limits.
As of today —Wednesday, Feb. 1—the City is accepting applications for businesses looking to pop up and put out food within the city.
If you want to join the list of 20+ mobile food businesses serving Greenville, here’s what you need to know:
What do I need?
First thing’s first: You’ll need to submit an application for a business license packet, which includes your business license and your vehicle permit.
In addition to your completed application, you’ll be required to provide a background check, driving record, and SC DHEC permits. See the full list of required documents.
Pro tip: Scroll to pages 10-14 in the application to see mobile food vendor requirements and safety tips from organizations like SC DHEC and the Greenville City Fire Department.
When can I serve?
You’ll be able to feed new and returning customers between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. If you need to stick around later, you can apply for permission to stay on site from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where can I go?
Once you receive your license, you can operate on private property in the following city zones:
C-1: Neighborhood commercial district, like East North Street
C-2: Local commercial district, like Lewis Plaza on Augusta Road
C-3: Regional commercial district, like South Pleasantburg Drive
C-4: Central business district, like Main Street, downtown Greenville
RDV: Redevelopment district, like the Village of West Greenville
S-1: Service district, like the area containing Legacy Park
Haus Chess Night | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Growler Haus of Village of West Greenville, 12 Lois Ave., Greenville | Free entry | BYO chess board to enjoy a night of games and drinks with friends.
Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind Group | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Upstate Warrior Solution, 3 Caledon Ct., Ste. A-2, Greenville | $50 | Veteran entrepreneurs are invited to join this membership group to brainstorm and network.
Biz Fuel Networking | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | Free | Make connections with fellow professionals over a drink.
Thursday, Feb. 2
Singles Mixer | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Velo Fellow, 1 Augusta St., Ste. 126, Greenville | Free | Join the Solo No More Singles Group for drinks, dinner, and mingling with fellow singles — all ages welcome.
Thursday Night Jazz | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Topsoil Restaurant, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry| Dine in and listen to the Greenville Jazz Collective in Topsoil’s dining room.
Friday, Feb. 3
Glow Night | Friday, Feb. 3 | 5 p.m. | Pinky’s Revenge, 250 Mill St., PW 1120, Taylors | $12 | Don your best neon outfit and get a free pair of neon glasses to play unlimited games.
WWE Smackdown | Friday, Feb. 3 | 7:45 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $20-$120 | Feel the fallout of Royal Rumble and see your favorite WWE superstars.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Fruit Tree and Grape Vine Pruning Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Blue Oak Horticulture, 198 Fews Bridge Rd., Taylors | $50 | Learn the basics of fruit tree and vine pruning including tool selection and use, basic tree forms for different species, and different pruning cuts and their effect on the tree.
Greenville Wedding Festivals | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $8-$45 | Calling all brides — plan and prep for your big day at this festival featuring wedding vendors and prizes.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Wine and Paint | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 2 p.m. | Elevation 966 Winery, 301 Airport Rd., Ste. H, Greenville | $40 | Sip wine while you paint — all supplies and instruction will be provided and you’ll receive 10% off wine purchases during the event.
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Ranked
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Community
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Health
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