Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Catering License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The local authority will assess the application and decide whether to grant the applicant a license.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, or other government-issued ID.
• Proof of address such as utility bill, council tax bill, or other document that shows the applicant’s current address.
• Plan of premises: This should show the layout of the applicant’s premises, including the kitchen, storage areas, and toilets.
• Food safety risk assessment: This is a document that identifies and assesses the potential risks to food safety in the applicant’s business.
• Training certificates: If the applicant or his/her staff have received any food safety training, he/she will need to provide copies of the certificates.
• Other documents: The applicant local authority may also require him/her to provide other documents, such as a copy of his/her business plan or a letter of support from a trade association.

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Post:
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

To be eligible to apply for a catering license in Scotland, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have the necessary skills and experience to operate a catering business.
• Be able to comply with all relevant food safety legislation.
• Have suitable premises for your catering business.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Postal address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• A catering license in Scotland is a legal requirement for any business that sells food or drink to the public. The license is issued by the local council and is valid for a certain period of time, typically three years.

For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.

• A catering license is important because it ensures that businesses that sell food or drink to the public are meeting all the necessary food safety standards. This helps to protect consumers from food poisoning and other foodborne illnesses.