Street trading licence

Selling from the street, including from an ice cream van, is regulated by local councils. Each council decides which streets allow trading, what permissions are needed and what conditions apply, and the rules differ across London and the Home Counties. Some streets ban trading altogether, while others allow it only with a licence or consent.

A private event on private land is usually a different matter. There the key permission tends to come from the landowner or venue, though the council may still have a view, especially for larger public events. Parks have their own permission processes too. Always check with the venue and the local council rather than assuming. When you book us, tell us exactly where the van will stand so we can talk through what permission is likely to be needed.

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