Snack Shack at Hyannis Harbor Overlook

PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Program dates are scheduled for early June through November, 2024.
• There is a $50 fee for the required temporary food service permit (for each week rented). There is no rental fee required for the Snack Shack but a $150 (refundable) security deposit is required. 
• Suggested hours of operation are 11am – 3pm (to coincide with Artist Shanties), but vendors are welcome to propose alternative operating hours.
• Limited grant funds are also available to food vendors with three or less years of experience.
  • These funds may be used to defray costs associated with running the Snack Shack (equipment, staffing, advertising, etc.) and can be applied for through the Snack Shack application form.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Vendor applications are received and filled on a rolling basis until all spots are filled (see calendar at the bottom of the page for availability)
• Applicants may request to be placed multiple weeks throughout the season
• Applicants may request to be placed up to four consecutive weeks
• Each application is reviewed to ensure all Board of Health (BOH) requirements are met
• Vendors must first submit a Snack Shack application and be assigned dates of operation. Once dates have been assigned vendors must also submit a Town of Barnstable Board of Health Temporary Food Permit Application

BOARD OF HEALTH TEMPORARY FOOD PERMIT APPLICATION

Prior to completing the Temporary Food Permit Application, please review:

• • Vendors must first submit a Snack Shack application and be assigned dates of operation before applying for a temporary food service permit (as you must apply for specific dates). 
  • Address of Snack Shack:
    Harbor Overlook address is 51 Ocean Street BUT the BOH permit system currently identifies this area for food permitting only as 367 Main Street, Hyannis.
    When completing the permit only (not for giving directions OR marketing), please use the following address: 367 Main Street, Hyannis.
  • Please note that there is no cooking allowed at this facility, vendors can sell pre-packaged foods or foods that require minimal assembly. For foods requiring assembly, applicants will need to attend a Board of Health meeting to present their application.
  • Vendors participating in multiple weeks must submit a Temporary Food Permit for each week they’re operating. 
  • The Board of Health Temporary Food Permit fee is $50.00, payable online when you apply
    • • Items required to be uploaded with your temporary food permit application:
        
        • ServSafe Certificate
        • Allergen Certificate
        • Menu/list of all items you intend to sell