If you are based in the Waikato district and are selling food in a public place, the vehicle is to be registered with the Waikato District Council and must comply with many of the requirements of the First Schedule to the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974. Therefore, requirements for setting up a mobile food premises are similar to setting up a permanent premises see basic setting up requirements. There will be obvious differences such as no requirement for on board toilet facilities or commercial dishwasher etc.
In addition, a mobile shop licence is also required. However, if you are registered with another local council under the Food Hygiene Regulations and wish to trade in a public place within the Waikato district boundaries, only a mobile shop licence is required and may be issued by the Waikato District Council for a fee of $73.60.