Starting YOUR Food Truck Business in Cape Town

What is a COA and do you need one for a food truck, restaurant, takeaway, bakery, stall or catering business in Cape Town? In this video, I break down the Certificate of Acceptability (COA), who needs it, how the COA application works in Cape Town, what the City is looking for, and the biggest mistakes people make when applying. This is Part 1 of my 3-part food business paperwork series: Part 1: COA Part 2: Business Licence Part 3: Trading Permit If you plan on starting a food truck, restaurant, takeaway, coffee shop, bakery, catering business, or any other food business in South Africa, this video will save you time, money and a lot of frustration. Topics covered: What a COA is Who needs a Certificate of Acceptability COA for food trucks in Cape Town COA for restaurants and takeaways Person in charge requirements Food safety training requirements How to apply for a COA online City of Cape Town e-Services registration What inspectors look for Common COA mistakes to avoid Direct City e-Services portal: https://eservices.capetown.gov.za Optional private application assistance: https://foodcompliance.co.za/ If you found this helpful, consider liking the video, drop your questions in the comments, and subscribe for the next parts in the series. #COA #CertificateOfAcceptability #FoodTruckSouthAfrica #CapeTownBusiness #RestaurantBusiness #FoodBusinessSouthAfrica #FoodTruckCapeTown #SmallBusinessSouthAfrica