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Gastronomic trade - request permission for a special reason
If you wish to serve alcoholic drinks commercially on a temporary basis as part of a special event that is open to everyone or a certain group of people, you must apply for a permit in accordance with the Gastronomy Act.
The condition is always that there is a special event. This can be, for example:
Permission is granted under simplified conditions.
However, it is only valid provisionally and is limited in time for the duration and location of the event.
If, on the other hand, you wish to run a gastronomic business serving alcohol on a permanent basis, you generally need a permit for the gastronomic trade (see "More Information").
A permit is also required in Berlin if you are in possession of a itinerant trade permit.
Independently of the permit discussed here and depending on your offer, you may have to fulfil further registration and permit obligations, for example according to the trade regulations.
The condition is always that there is a special event. This can be, for example:
- street festivals (e.g. folk festivals or funfairs).
- christmas markets
- sports events
- company anniversaries
Permission is granted under simplified conditions.
However, it is only valid provisionally and is limited in time for the duration and location of the event.
If, on the other hand, you wish to run a gastronomic business serving alcohol on a permanent basis, you generally need a permit for the gastronomic trade (see "More Information").
A permit is also required in Berlin if you are in possession of a itinerant trade permit.
Independently of the permit discussed here and depending on your offer, you may have to fulfil further registration and permit obligations, for example according to the trade regulations.
Prerequisites
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Personal reliability
Reliability is checked on the basis of various forms of evidence. The applicant must provide information from the Federal Central Register (certificate of good conduct) and information from the Central Trade Register. -
Expert knowledge
Proof of undergone training regarding relevant knowledge about food safety regulations is only required, if the catering activities are performed regularly and sustained on particular occasions.
Documents required
- Application for a permit
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Identity document
Identity card or other official identification document containing a photograph.
Residence permit, if the applicant is not an EU national -
If necessary, certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority
Zur Überprüfung der persönlichen Zuverlässigkeit wird eine Auskunft aus dem Bundeszentralregister (Führungszeugnis) zur Vorlage bei einer Behörde (Belegart O) benötigt.
Die Auskunft ist bei der Wohnsitzgemeinde (in Berlin in jedem Bürgeramt) zur Vorlage bei einer Behörde zu beantragen, d. h. sie wird direkt dem für den Betriebssitz zuständigen Ordnungsamt übersandt. Die Auskünfte dürfen nicht älter als drei Monate sein. Das Bundesministerium für Justiz bietet zudem eine Beantragung im Onlineverfahren an. (siehe „Weiterführende Informationen") -
If necessary, information from the Central Trade Register for submission to an authority
Zur Überprüfung der persönlichen Zuverlässigkeit wird eine Auskunft aus dem Gewerbezentralregister für natürliche Personen zur Vorlage bei einer Behörde (Belegart 9).
Die Auskunft ist als Privatperson bei der Wohnsitzgemeinde (in Berlin in jedem Bürgeramt) zur Vorlage bei einer Behörde zu beantragen, d. h. sie wird direkt dem für den Betriebssitz zuständigen Ordnungsamt übersandt.
Juristische Personen mit Betriebssitz in Berlin beantragen diesen bei ihrem zuständigen Ordnungsamt.
Die Auskünfte dürfen nicht älter als drei Monate sein. Das Bundesministerium für Justiz bietet zudem eine Beantragung im Onlineverfahren an. (siehe „Weiterführende Informationen") -
If necessary, training course for the gastronomic business according to § 4 GastG
Certificate from a Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Industrie- und Handelskammer, or IHK) for participation in a training course for the gastronomic business or a similar qualification (to be confirmed by the IHK) is required if applications are submitted repeatedly. -
If necessary, current excerpt from the commercial register
Registered companies are required to submit an up to date excerpt from the Trade Register when applying. Legal entities that are in the process of being established (GmbH, AG) are required to submit their partnership agreement or statutes.
Forms
Fees
EUR 55.10 to EUR 869.20 depending on effort
Legal basis
Average time to process request
approx. 2 weeks
More information
- Berlin Gastromat - questions and answers regarding the gastronomic business
- Information by IHK Berlin for starting a restaurant trade
- Information by IHK Berlin regarding the handling of food products
- Führungszeugnis und Gewerbezentralregister online beantragen - BfJ
- Information by Chamber of Industry and Commerce Berlin regarding the training course for the restaurant trade
- Gastronomic trade - register for the certificate of instruction
- Gastronomic trade - apply for permit
- Information about privacy
Hinweise zur Zuständigkeit
The application for permission must be submitted in due time (at least 2 weeks in advance) to the public order office responsible for the location of the event.