Health District

Can I prepare food for a Special Event at home?

Only registered cottage food operators can prepare food at home for a special event.  All cottage food requirements must be followed including packaging and labeling requirements.  Other than the above exception, no food preparation is allowed at a private residence for items served to the public.

All preparation of food for a special event must be conducted at the event or in a pre-approved permitted food establishment.

Last modified on 07/26/2021

NOTICE: The Washoe County Health District will be changing its name to Northern Nevada Public Health on Aug. 31, 2023. That move will result in major design changes (look and feel) to the website, a new URL (NNPH.org), a new logo and more. More information on the change will be available soon.