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Required Information for Food & Beverage Businesses

Please review the following information and send back the forms that pertain to your business.

Food Samples Form – ACTION REQUIRED

All vendors intending to serve sample-sized portions of food manufactured by your company must apply for Montgomery’s County Temporary Food Service License. The following application TEMP FOOD-11-16-22.pdf is required by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

The fee for the license is included in your vendor registration price, please leave the payment section blank as Visit Montgomery will complete before submission to Department of Health and Human Services.


Food Samples and Sales Guidelines

  • Vendors are licensed and insured
  • Product is manufactured in a licensed facility
  • All products for sale need to be prepared and packaged prior to the event
  • There is no access to kitchen facilities during the event
  • Sternos or open flame are not allowed
  • Induction burners are allowed

Alcohol Samples Guidelines – ACTION REQUIRED

  • Wine, Spirits and Beer are permitted only under conditions as follows:
    Wine and Spirits in a quantity of not more than two (2) ounces from each offering
    Beer in a quantity of not more than three (3) ounces from each offering
  • Individuals serving must have certificate of completion of an Alcohol Awareness Program. We will reach out individually to you with your vendor application number to complete the application for the event. The $30 fee will be covered by Visit Montgomery, so please do not proceed to the payment section.
  • If your alcohol beverage business is not located or licensed in Maryland, then please ensure that you have a non-resident dealer permit. More information can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ABS/faq/suppliers/

Alcohol Sales Guidelines

  • Retail sales of bottled or canned products are allowed
  • Bottles and cans sold must remain closed, not opened or consumed on the premises. 

Our team is here to support you every step of the way, so please feel free to reach out to Joe Doran at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.


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