Serving alcohol during event
What is it?
Only catering establishments with an alcohol license may serve alcohol to third parties. Do you want to temporarily sell alcohol at an event, such as beer, wine, port or sherry? Then you must apply for an exemption under the Alcohol Act. Serving liquor is prohibited. Is it a private party? Then you do not need an exemption.
Please note! If alcohol is served during an event, an event permit/report must also be requested/submitted. More information can be found at organizing an event.
How does it work?
The following conditions apply to the serving and selling of alcohol during an event:
- You may not serve and sell alcohol to children under the age of 18.
- You may not serve and sell liquor (>15% alcohol) at the event.
- The person in charge of alcohol:
- is at least 21 years old
- Is not of bad character (no criminal record)
No permit or waiver required
If you want to serve alcohol at a private party, you do not need to apply for a liquor and hospitality license or exemption.
What to do.
You apply for the exemption from the municipality where the event will be held. Please provide the following information with your application:
- date of the event
- At what times you want to serve alcohol
What do I need?
You must provide valid proof of identity to the municipality.
Directly arrange
The form below allows you to apply online for alcoholic beverages, application for temporary serving exemption.
alcoholic beverages, application for dispensation for temporary serving
- Choose the hospitality activity.
Privacy
All information you provide to us will be treated with care. Personal and/or address information will be used only for the purpose for which you have provided it.
What does it cost?
The rate for the year 2024 is €14.90 for processing an application for an exemption as referred to in Section 35 of the Alcohol Act per day.
The rate for the year 2025 is €15.20 for processing an application for an exemption referred to in Section 35 of the Alcohol Act per day.
How long does it take?
You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you will receive the waiver.
Objecting
Do you disagree with the municipality's decision? Then you can object within 6 weeks.
Additional information
Please note! You must also apply for an event permit from the municipality to organize an event.