Frequently Asked Questions
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The Space
Cost to Use the Space
This is a community space free of cost that aims to provide community and economic benefits to the Bayview-Hunters Point’s residents and offer a diverse set of opportunities and programming that caters to the unique needs and aspirations of the community. This space is provided by the San Francisco Recreational Park Department in partnership with Trust for Public Land, the San Francisco Parks Alliance, A. Philip Randolph Institute and the Bayview Hunters Point community.
Security Deposit and Liability Insurance
A security deposit and liability insurance will be required to serve as a protection against damages and ensure cleanliness of the kitchen or equipment.
The security deposit ensures that the Food Pavilion does not incur unexpected repair or additional cleaning costs. The security deposit is refundable within 1-2 weeks after an inspection of the kitchen, equipment and cleaning has been completed after your last day of usage.
For food vendors using the Food Pavilion for a month at a time, you will be required to provide a $300 security deposit. For community organizations, culinary educators, or businesses, will be required to provide a $100 security deposit per workshop. If you are hosting more than 5 workshops, further discussion would be needed on the amount.
The liability insurance will need to include En2action and the San Francisco Recreational Parks as additional insured.
Hours of Operation
Currently the hours of operation are limited and linked to specific vending or programming opportunities. As demand increases, the hours might change. Please see below for the current availability:
Weekend Culinary Pop Up Series: 11am to 3pm
Community Classes or Programming: Time varies but usually on a weekday afternoon after school between 2:30pm-5:30pm
Culinary Workshops: Time varies but usually on a weeknight from 6:30pm-9pm
Individuals, organizations and businesses interested in using the space will have access to the Food Pavilion at designated times. Late night usage will not be allowed.
Site Visit Information
Site visits will be conducted for individuals who will be using the space. Additional site visit times will be available after the Grand Opening in mid/late October. We will have designated site visits twice a month. Please check back again for a list of dates and times. If you have any questions, please email info@thefoodpavilionsf.org
Equipments Available
The Food Pavilion is equipped with commercial-grade appliances, cooking utensils and safety equipment, including ovens, refrigerators, etc. For a full list of equipment and culinary tools included in the space, click here.
Storage
Storage is limited and there will not be additional storage available to use. Please email us if you have additional requests or needs.
Vendor Application and Selection Process
Timeline and Process
Please fill out this application in order to be considered for a spot. The En2action team will review the applications and will reach out in two weeks for next steps if you are selected. Due to limited team capacity and time slot availability, we won’t be able to respond to all the inquiries.
Note that we are currently prioritizing recruiting for the first batch of vendors and partners for October to December 2024. However, this application will continue to be opened for opportunities until June 2025 and reviews will be ongoing. Please apply at least 5 weeks in advance and provide multiple availability options to choose from.
Cancellation Policy
If you are no longer interested or available to vend or host a workshop, please let us know at least three weeks in advance. The sooner, the better so we can accommodate other individuals. If you cancel in less than three weeks, you will lose your entire security deposit.
If you cancel in less than 3 weeks before the reservation period starts, you will lose your entire security deposit.
Vending and Workshop Guidelines
Cleaning and Maintenance
Individuals using the Food Pavilion are responsible for maintaining and cleaning after themselves after each use. This includes the seating area behind the Food Pavilion and ensuring it is back to its original state.Failure to do so, will result in a reduction of the security deposit.
Type of Food and Workshops
We are open to all types of cuisine and food experiences. For workshops and programming, we are looking for culinary experiences for youth and adults building cooking skills and promoting healthy meals and food accessibility.
Private events
Currently, the Food Pavilion is not available to be booked for private events yet. Please check back later for more information.
Waste Management
All individuals using the Food Pavilion are responsible for discarding their waste, compost and recycling at the end of their usage into its respective waste containers provided.
Permits and Requirements
Food Safety Manager and Food Handler Certification: Individuals using the Food Pavilion are required to obtain these certifications and training before using the space
Permits: Individuals using the Food Pavilion will need to work with the En2action team to obtain all the necessary permits and licenses to use the space.