Bake sales are limited to informal activities where cakes, cookies, fruit pies, or similar low-risk foods are sold to the public. They are a 1-time, 1-location event. These events do not require a permit.
Pot Luck meals are limited to informal activities where there is no money collected and the public does not attend. They are a 1-time, 1-location event. Foods may be prepared at home; these events do not require a permit.
The purpose of the Temporary Food Event regulation is to ensure public safety for individuals attending. A temporary food permit is required for events preparing and serving food.