Nsw catering license

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Gaming machine payouts Toggle. Unclaimed gaming machine prizes Toggle. Community gaming and trade promotions Toggle. Public lotteries Toggle. Incentives for live music and performance venues Toggle. Community involvement Toggle. Preparing an LIA Toggle. Gaming machine data requests Toggle. Apply online now On-premises licence An on-premises licence allows the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises when another product or service - including food, entertainment and accommodation - is sold, supplied, or provided to customers.

Under 18s are allowed in premises with an on-premises licence. You can help us speed up the process by: Providing all the correct information at the time you apply Responding to our request for missing information as soon as possible after we contact you. On-premises restaurant licence.

Requirements under the liquor laws An on-premises licence for a restaurant is subject to a number of requirements under the liquor laws, including: it must operate as a restaurant preparing and serving meals to the public at all times it must be open to the public and not run as a private club free drinking water must be available to patrons whenever alcohol is served a sign must be displayed at the front of the premises that shows the name of the premises the type of liquor licence held either the business or activity carried out on the premises or the kind of premises the name of the licensee an incident register must be maintained if the premises regularly trades past midnight conditions can be imposed on the licence.

An on-premises liquor licence will no longer have effect: if the business or activity carried out on the premises changes or the kind of licensed premises changes without regulatory approval if the primary purpose becomes the sale or supply of alcohol in other words, it operates primarily as a bar.

All CIS submissions received in relation to a licence application from stakeholders are considered, including from Police, the local council and local residents. Interim restaurant authorisations An interim restaurant authorisation allows you to begin serving liquor as soon as you have lodged a liquor licence application. On-premises accommodation licence.

On-premises catering licence. Sale on other premises authorisation An on-premises catering class licence can also be authorised to allow the licensee to sell liquor for consumption on other premises in circumstances and times approved by ILGA.

The licensee must not sell or supply liquor on any premises in respect of which an application for a liquor licence or extended trading hours has been refused in the previous two years. This can include a direction prohibiting or restricting the sale of liquor at certain times. Use of a catering service for large scale events As an alternative to applying for a Limited Licence — Large Scale Commercial Event , an on-premises catering service licence can be utilised to sell liquor at the event.

Requirements under the liquor laws Requirements applying to an on-premises licence for catering include: Free drinking water must be available to patrons wherever alcohol is served All staff hold current Responsible Service of Alcohol RSA Competency Cards Display of mandatory liquor signage i. Notice is not needed for smaller, private functions for or fewer people that may often be held on private residences.

However, there may be times where a licensee is unclear whether liquor can be sold or supplied on certain premises under the related development consent - for example on a business premises. What you'll need. All applicants a floor plan showing the proposed boundaries for the licensed area if applicable, a copy of your local council development approval or consent requested liquor trading hours details of the venue owner contact details for you or a person authorised to submit your application if applicable, a completed applicant declaration TDEC5 PDF, Applying for a nightclub or extended trading authorisation If you are applying for a nightclub or an extended trading authorisation with your on-premises licence you will need to prepare a community impact statement CIS.

Find out more about community impact statements. Trading and extended hours. Business activity or kind of premises Extended hours Restaurant Principal activity must be preparation and serving of meals to the public.

Premises must be a tertiary institution, and alcohol can be sold to any adult subject to individual licence conditions. Daily 6-hour closure period A 6-hour closure period applies to all liquor licences, including those with extended trading hours. You can apply to change the 6-hour closure period: temporarily permanently to different times on different days of the week.

In your application, you need to provide detail on: the current and proposed hours of closure, and why the closing period should be changed the demonstrated or likely needs of patrons the interests of the local community the opinion of local police on the proposal, if any ways you will minimise harm associated with misuse and abuse of alcohol - including harm arising from violence and other anti-social behaviour ways you will promote, sell and supply alcohol safely and responsibly ways the proposal will not detract from the amenity of community life.

Resources Liquor Fee Schedule details the application fee More information on changing the 6-hour closure period Application form to change your closure period PDF, Customising your licence. Flexible licensing options Relevant form Allows an on-premises licence other than a vessel to extend trading hours, or vary extended trading hours already allowed Extended trading authorisation PDF, Find out what signs you need.

Your application costs include: an application fee a non-refundable processing fee. Licence fees Pro-rata annual liquor licence fee An on-premises licence is subject to a pro-rata annual liquor licence fee depending on the time of year your liquor licence is granted. Annual liquor licence fee An on-premises licence is subject to an annual liquor licence fee, due in May each year.

Please attach the completed form to your online liquor licence application at lodgement. Lodging this form with your liquor licence application will reduce the processing time. Apply online now You must be 18 years or older and authorised to lodge this licence application. Apply online Create a OneGov account to apply online for a new licence or maintain your existing licence online. Next steps Once your application is lodged, you will receive a site notice.

More information. The tool asks questions about the business or event activities you intend to offer. Depending on your responses, the tool will direct you to the NSW liquor licence type that best fits your needs.

The content of this tool is provided for information purposes only. While every reasonable effort has been made to match activities to a NSW liquor licence category there will be times where no licence is available for the intended activity. Contact us for more detailed information about the liquor licence best for you. Make sure you read the licence type page and associated fact sheets to confirm the liquor licence suggested fits your business requirements.

NSW liquor laws have the potential for businesses to customise their liquor licence and apply for an increase in flexibility on how the licence may be operated to allow for conditions such as extended trading hours. This is done by applying for relevant authorisations and exemptions.

What licence type do I need? Operating a business Toggle. Liquor licences Toggle. Liquor licence manager Toggle. Liquor licence types Toggle. When a liquor licence isn't required Toggle. Small bar licence Toggle. Micro-breweries and small distilleries licence Toggle. On-premises licence Toggle. BYO restaurants Toggle. Club licence Toggle. General bar licence Toggle. Hotel licence Toggle. Packaged liquor licence Toggle. Licences for surf clubs Toggle.

Limited licence - special event Toggle. Limited licence - trade fair Toggle. Limited licence - single function Toggle. Limited licence - multiple functions Toggle. Liquor licence exemption for not for profit organisations Toggle. Pop-up bar and events licence Toggle. Liquor licence fees Toggle. Liquor fee schedule Toggle. Annual liquor licence fees Toggle. Key annual liquor licence fee dates Toggle. Risk-based loadings and exemptions Toggle. Pro rata liquor licence fee Toggle. Applying for and managing your liquor licence Toggle.

Cumulative Impact Assessment Toggle. Apply for a liquor licence Toggle. Manage your licence Toggle. Moving your licence Toggle. Transfer your licence Toggle. Primary Purpose Test Toggle. Extended trading hours Toggle. Cancel your liquor licence Toggle. Probity inquiries Toggle.

Liquor licence conditions and precincts Toggle. Licence Conditions Toggle. Prescribed precincts Toggle. ID Scanners Toggle. Gaming licences Toggle. Gaming licences and permits Toggle. Sports wagering in NSW Toggle. Hotel and club gaming licences Toggle. Gaming related licences Toggle. Casino regulatory agreements and Ministerial directions Toggle. Gambling advertising restrictions Toggle. Gaming licence fees and tax Toggle.

Annual fee for gaming-related licences Toggle. Hotel tax rates Toggle.