Food Trucks

If you would like to have a food truck at an event on one of the TUSD campuses, please follow the procedures outlined here:

General Procedures:

1. If the activity is sponsored by a school partner (PTA, Alliance, Booster Club) the partner must complete an Application For Use of School Property  and provide a certificate of insurance, listing TUSD as an additional insured.
2. If the activity is sponsored by the school (ASB, club, team, faculty) the activity is covered by the District’s self insurance program.

Food Truck Procedures:

1. The activity sponsor will contact the City to coordinate the event (310-618-5880) (Fran Fulton). The sponsor will provide the City with the name of the food truck/food trucks planning to participate. The City will check if the truck is licensed, and if not, refer the truck to Business Licensing for permitting and Torrance Police Department for the vehicle inspection. 
2. Link to Food Trucks permitted to operate within the City of Torrance through December 31, 2024.
3. On the day of the activity, the activity sponsor must validate that the vehicle being provided is the vehicle that had the inspection.
4. It is the responsibility of the activity sponsor to require a copy of the Food Truck’s liability and auto insurance policies prior to participation in the event.
5. The on campus location of any food truck activity must be on a hard surface location (no grass/dirt areas). If the Food Truck leaves any spills (grease, oil, etc.), the area must be thoroughly cleaned prior to the beginning of the next school day.
6. These procedures must be followed regardless of the type of activity (fund raising, reward, community picnic).

Food Cart Procedures:

1. The vendor must have a Health permit issued by Los Angles County Health Department.
2. The vendor must have a “one-day” catering permit issued by the Permit Center, Torrance City Hall.  
3. Upload a copy of the catering permit to Facilitron.
4. It is the responsibility of the activity sponsor to require a copy of the Food Cart’s liability insurance policies prior to participation in the event
5. The on-campus location of any food cart activity must be on a hard surface location (no grass/dirt areas). If the Food Cart leaves any spills (grease, oil, etc.), the area must be thoroughly cleaned prior to the beginning of the next school day.
6. These procedures must be followed regardless of the type of activity (fund raising, reward, community picnic).

If the food truck does not have a current business license through the City of Torrance please refer them to Business Licensing for permitting and Torrance Police Department for the vehicle inspection.

Food Carts must have a one-day catering permit issued through the City of Torrance's Permit Center.