Application Form for Worthing Food & Drink Festival 2026

Steyne Gardens 12th and 13th September 2026

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Please complete the online application form to register your interest to trade with us and we will contact you after the closing date. Please note, submitting this form only registers your interest and does not guarantee your place at the Worthing Food & Drink Festival.

Timeline for applications:
Applications open 08/01/26
Applications close 20/02/26
Successful Applications notified 27/02/26
First deposit due 13/03/26
Final payments 03/07/26

We will begin evaluating applications only after the closing date, 20th February 2026. Traders will be notified of the application results after 27th February 2026.

We are not accepting application forms on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure the successful application, please make sure to fill out the form in its entirety, providing a detailed explanation and including images.

All required items needed with the form.

  • Festival Menu (Required)
  • Allergen sheet (Required)
  • Public liability insurance (Required)
  • Gas safety certificate (Required)
  • Premises Licence for Alcohol (DPS) (Required)
  • Food hygiene Rating 5 ★★★★★ (Required)
  • ID of the stall owner (Required)

1. Contact Information

Name
Address

2. Your Business

Drop files here or
Max. file size: 512 MB.
    Please upload a photo of your stall- a chance to show us what you have! It may be a deciding factor if we are oversubscribed!
    Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 512 MB.
      You may upload multiple photos.

      3. Food-related information

      You need to submit the full menu.
      Are you planning to sell alcohol at the stall?(Required)

      If you are planning to sell alcohol, please note that you need to provide IDs for all staff and a certificate to sell alcohol.

      Drop files here or
      Max. file size: 512 MB.
        Upload images or PDFs. You may upload multiple photos.

        4. Allergen Information

        We require an allergen sheet for everything, including ingredients in your products

        What allergen information can you provide for the food you plan to offer at the festival? Do you have a list of ingredients used in your food/products, including details about the 14 major allergens as required by UK regulations?

        Max. file size: 512 MB.

        Please list. Read more at https://www.food.gov.uk (opens in a new tab).

        5. Social media & Marketing

        Do you actively engage with a social media audience?(Required)
        Drop files here or
        Max. file size: 512 MB.
          Do you require parking?(Required)
          Please provide the exact measurement of your pitch including any doors, tow bars, ropes etc.
          Do you require electricity?(Required)

          6. Certificates

          You need to provide all certificates before you can submit.
          Please provide all the current certificates listed below:
          Max. file size: 512 MB.
          Max. file size: 512 MB.
          Max. file size: 512 MB.
          Max. file size: 512 MB.
          5 ★★★★★ is required
          Max. file size: 512 MB.
          For emergency and security purposes, we need to know who the business owner is for the stall you are booking.
          Please read our privacy policy here for how we handle your privacy. You need to fill in all required fields to submit the form. If you encounter an error, please ensure that all required fields are completed. Application does not guarantee your place in the food festival. Traders will be notified of the application results after 27th February 2026.