Love at First Bite Valentine's Day Pop-Up
Board of Health Requirements
This special Valentines Day Makers Market features a curated mix of local bakers and makers, offering everything from fresh baked goods and sweet treats to handmade gifts and artisan products. It’s a classic makers market with a Valentine’s twist, thoughtfully crafted goods, delicious bites, and a cozy indoor atmosphere. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your Galentines and make it a girls day. Whether you are shopping for Valentine’s Day, supporting small businesses, or just looking for something fun to do on a winter weekend, Love at First Bite is an easy way to connect with local creatives and discover something special. Come snack, shop, and spend your Saturday surrounded by great people and even better small businesses.
Board of Health Instructions
For vendors selling food items, it's essential to comply with local board of health guidelines. These requirements cover food safety practices, proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance. Please review these guidelines carefully before setting up your booth.
Attention FOOD/DRINK vendors: Approval by the Board of Health for Love At First Bite is mandatory before your start date.
Here is what you’ll need to do in order to anything edible in Ocean Grove/Fall & Winter Fresh
Download the Monmouth County Board of Health application:
Farmers Market Application (You typically will want to use this)
https://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/Documents/118/Farmers_Market_Application_2023.pdf
Food Event Application (Use this ONLY for our specialty 1x month food event)
https://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/118/F2_TEMPORARY_RETAIL_FOOD_EVENT_APPLICATION.pdf
Complete Monmouth County Board of Health application and email to the Health Inspector
Matthew Wysokinski at Matthew.Wysokinski@co.monmouth.nj.us
BOH Contact for Ocean Grove:
Matt Wysokinski
Sr. Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Monmouth County Health Department
50 East Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Office: (732) 431-7456 X 6501
Fax: (732) 409-7579
