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Food Vendor Insurance | November 2009 |
As an independent food vendor at craft shows and festivals, you probably already know a lot of the ins and outs of selling food to hundreds or thousands of people in a day. You know how to order your stock, to create your product, to set up your booth, to collect money, and to balance your books. However, not knowing the right information about your insurance could ruin your entire business with a single bout of food sickness, even if it isn’t strictly your fault.
Just like anyone else, you need health insurance to cover yourself and your family. You can buy individual health insurance plans quite easily now, though they can be rather expensive. Just be sure to look over the plan thoroughly to be sure that you aren’t paying for services that you don’t need. Do, however, be sure that you will be covered in the event of a major medical emergency.
As a vendor, one of the most important forms of insurance you’ll need is liability insurance. You may think that you’re too safe in your food handling procedures to need this type of insurance, but there are really a thousand things that could go wrong. What happens if a customer gets cut on a loose screw on your booth? What happens if one of your employees trips or burns herself with hot oil? What happens if one of your vendors sells you a bad product and you have to deal with the liability fall-out?
Now you probably have another fifty scenarios running through your mind. Liability insurance, though, can set you at ease. It will ensure that after you take all the necessary precautions you don’t get sued for all you own when the worst happens. Just be sure that you have plenty of liability insurance to cover lawyer and settlement costs, and you’ll be fine.
Lastly, you certainly need property insurance. Even if you have only one food booth, you’ve still got quite a bit of money invested in it, and to see that money go down the drain when something bad happens would be terrible. You can get a separate business property insurance policy through just about any insurance agency, or you can possibly save money by buying it through the same company who insures your home.
Oftentimes a business insurance policy will roll two or three of these types of insurance into one, and this could be a good way to go. Just be sure that you know exactly what you’re getting before you sign on the dotted line.
Comments
Hello,
I’m looking for an insurance quote for a mobile food vending truck. I would need $1,000,000.00 covereage. My husband has a food vending truck that has a flat top grill, a fryer, fridge, coffee pot and stuff like that in it. We’re looking to vend at a flea market here in CT and they require you to have $1,000,000.00 insurance policy that covers you, and has to include their name and location in the policy. Please let me know what other information you need to give me a quote.
Thank you,
Michelle Rakha
By Michelle Rakha on April 11, 2010
I am also looking to buy insurance for an eveent. can you tell me where to go to get a quote for 1,000,000 covering me as well as event name and location
By dina privett on May 14, 2010
I need a quote for 1,000,000 liability policy to provide food at a festival.
Also, please give me three (3) referals.
By Louise on May 24, 2010
Please give me a quote for 1,000,000 in liability insurance and (3) referals in Atlanta ga. A quick response is appreciated.
Thank you.
Louise
By Louise on June 3, 2010
We can help you with your general liability insurance requirements, please visit our website at http://www.insurance4exhibitors.com
Receive an instant quote and purchase your insurance in about three minutes; please allow 24 hours/one business day to receive your certification of insurance.
Thank you
Lorrie
Insurance4Exhibitors.com
By Insurance4Exhibitors.com on June 11, 2010
Please send a quote for 1,000,000.00 thank you
By Joe on June 11, 2010
please send me a qoute for a million dollar liability insurance for my ice cream cart ASAP , thanks
Audrey Jacobsen
Ukiah, CA 95482
By audrey jacobsen on June 29, 2010
To whom it may concern,
I am looking to get food vender insurance but…do not know how much I need. Please e-mail me a phone # so I can get more info and ask a few questions.
Thank-you for your time
Cindy
By Cindy Britton on October 27, 2010
Hello Vendors!
We provide vendor liability insurance and business personal property insurance.
For a single vendor, the program vendor rate for 5 days or less is $50. The coverage is for $1Mil occurrence/$1Mil aggregate. We have higher limits available.
We also have a group vendor policies available starting at $35/vendor for a $1Mil occurrence/$1Mil aggregate policy.
For more information or a free brochure, please send me an email to: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thanks!
Caitlyn
By Caitlyn on November 15, 2010
For more information on our Vendor Insurance and Property Insurance, please call (877) 811-2271 and ask for Caitlyn.
By Caitlyn on November 15, 2010
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By Plunild on December 15, 2010
I am looking for a 1 mil. Food Vendor liability Ins. policy, preferably for 12 months. Venues are in the States of WA & OR
Thank you.
By Heinz Schirmaier on December 20, 2010
Hi Heinz,
I can help you with an annual food vendor liability policy. Can you tell me the type of food you’ll be selling? Also, will you be selling through a food truck or booths? I can help you out if you are selling through a booth, however, we cannot insure food truck vendors. Call me to discuss some options, (877) 811-2271.
Thanks!
Caitlyn
By Caitlyn on December 21, 2010
I just started a business selling antlers for dog chews. I will be selling them on-line, at dog shows and in retail stores throughout the country. Do I need insurance, how much an what kind? Thank you.
By Ellen Clark on January 3, 2011
Michelle, Dina, Louise, Joe, Cindy, and Ellen,
We sell $1MM/$2MM liability policies for vendors attending festivals, shows, special events, etc. for $105.25 that last 30 days. Certificates are emailed to you in about 5 minutes.
We are members here at: http://www.fairsandfestivals.net/members/public_profile/vendorinsurenow.com/ or you can find more information at our website http://www.vendorinsurenow.com.
Give me a call if you need help!
Chris Terman
(877) 520-8363
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
By chris@vendorinsurenow.com on January 4, 2011
Need an annual quote for liability with $1MM/$2MM for events from 6 das to 11 days and the number of events which will be covered by annual premium.
Thanks
By donalie on February 11, 2011
We are starting a kettle corn business, portable unit. We do not have any events yet. We would like 1 yr policy. Can you please email with phone number for quote.
By Dawn Stouff on February 24, 2011
We have setup a customized program our Mobile Food Vendors around the country. Call 888-678-6384 or go to online to http://www.mobilefoodvendorsinsurance.com for a quote.
By Ron Ortega on March 14, 2011
Hi, I intend to operate a small market stall selling cooked food. There are 3 items on sale for a 2 days events. I require insurance certificate for the operation and I will appreciate if u could advice and forward a quote.
Thank You
By Somu Haridas on April 6, 2011
Hi, My name is Jeff Kleid, I have been President and owner of an insurance agency for almost 10 years. My team and I have recently developed a full self serve online insurance webstore to assist yiu with your liability needs to meet city requirements. Whether you are a vendor, concessionaire, or exhibitor or are hosting a fair or festival, you may get an online quote 24 hours a day at http://www.insurancewebstore.com and if you need assistance we are available from 5:30 am pacific to 5 p.m. Pacific time to walk you through the quoting process. In just 5 minutes you can quote, issue and bind coverage with a credit card and obtain an additional insured certificate for the venue or city at NO additional charge. Thank you. Jeff 800-596-0969 ext 105
By Jeff kleid on April 20, 2011
LOOKING TO SUBMIT A RISK WHICH IS THE MASTER cgL FOR 2 EXISTING FARMERS MARKETS LOCATED IN CA. MAY BE ADDING ONE ADDITIONAL MARKET THIS YEAR. VENDORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO NAME MARKET AS AI. MARKETS RUN 49-50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. CURRENT CARRIER IS MT VERNON AND EXPIRING PREM IS ABOUT $5K
THANK YOU
PATLEEDY
By PAT LEEDY on May 25, 2011
Hello amigos:need a quote for 1,000,000 liability policy to provide food at a festival.this will be 4 week only thursday’s on july 2011
Also, please give me three (3) referals.
By Luis barreto on July, 2011
By luis barreto on June 21, 2011
Hello. I am helping my niece with a fundraiser for her band program. I had suggested that we have a concert under the stars at a local city park and the band members sell tickets for dinner. So, I would like to purchase insurance for this event since I will be the person preparing the food. How much does insurance for something like this cost? Can you give me a quote for a 1 time even and an insurance quote for annual rates.?
Thank you,
Christina
By Christina on September 8, 2011
I have a small moblie barbeque stand and I need a policy for 10,000 dollars liability to get a permit from my city to sell my product. Can u give me some quotes and insurance companies in my area. My zip code is 71251.
By Roderick Bradford on September 19, 2011
Hello,
We participate in festivals in the Central florida area. We are looking for insurance coverage that will protest us in the event we are rained out, products ruined and tent destroyed.
what type of couverage is available.
thanks,
Stephanie
By Stephanie on October 10, 2011