Catering permits

Are you taking over a catering business? Then you cannot take over the permits. You have to reapply for all the permits yourself.

Hospitality guide

For a catering business or liquor store, permits are required, also in the case of a takeover. Fill in the 'Catering guide' and see what you need.

Catering operating permit

To start a catering business in Zoetermeer you need an operating permit.

Alcohol permit

Liquor stores and catering establishments that sell alcohol need an Alcohol License. You also need this license if you serve alcohol in certain special forms of catering (such as sports canteens).

Change manager or classification

Do you want to report a change of managers or classification? Then apply for renewed permits.

Terrace placement

To place a terrace at a catering establishment, you must file a terrace notification.

Place a slot machine

If you want to install gaming machines in your catering business, you will need a permit.

The municipality can investigate companies that apply for a permit. In this way, the municipality can prevent permits from being issued to criminal organisations. Applicants for a permit to operate a catering establishment must complete the Bibob questionnaire.

Advertisement placement

If you want to place advertising on or near a commercial building, you must apply for an environmental permit.

Environmental Permit

If you are going to renovate or demolish a property, you usually need an environmental permit.

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