The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking responses from existing established businesses and reputable entrepreneurs with a background in the food service industry to oversee a daily culinary operation at Cherry Street Pier.
Cherry Street Pier is a year-round, mixed-use public space. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it reflects Philadelphia today—creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired. The Pier is free to enter and open to the public. For more information about Cherry Street Pier, its history, and upcoming events, please visit our website: Cherry Street Pier.
DRWC intends to have a Food Vendor that complements the atmosphere and aesthetics of Cherry Street Pier. Applicants must comply with the City of Philadelphia Health Department and another industry-related agency interface, such as food protection permits, procedures, and regulations. Tax clearance documentation is required. Applicants may not be indebted to the City of Philadelphia for or on account of any taxes, liens, judgments, fees, or other debts for which no written agreement of payment plan satisfactory to the city has been established.
Here are the objectives:
- Provide a concept with a distinctive experience that merges with the overall vision of Cherry Street Pier.
- Foster potential culinary collaborations with Cherry Street Pier’s in-residence artists and programming partners for events and exhibitions.
- Oversee daily culinary operations from April through November 2025 at Cherry Street Pier.
Timeline
- The request was released on February 28, 2025.
- Submit questions by March 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST to cherrystreetpier@drwc.org.
- Proposals are due by March 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Company Selected by April 2025.
- The Food Concession Program is to Commence by April 2025.
Submittal Requirements
Proposals should be sent to cherrystreetpier@drwc.org by March 28, 2025, by 5:00 P.M. EST. Large files can be sent via Dropbox link to cherrystreetpier@drwc.org.
