Market Stall Checklist
Use this checklist to plan your market stall. Tick off items as you acquire them, and use the notes space to record your own questions, suppliers, and costs.
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Burgers
Header product — groups varieties. Log sales here for quick entry, or against a specific variety for finer tracking.
Beef burger
Cheeseburger
Double beef burger
Chicken burger
Veggie burger
Kids burger
Chips
Header product — groups sizes. Log sales here for quick entry, or against a specific size for finer tracking.
Regular chips
Large chips
Chips and gravy
Chips, cheese and gravy
Cheese chips
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Beef patties
Chicken thigh fillets
Veggie patties
Burger buns
Brioche buns
Cheese slices
Bacon rashers
Lettuce
Tomato
Onion
Pickles
Sauces (tomato, BBQ, aioli, mustard)
Frozen chips/fries
Gravy powder / gravy base
Processed cheese sauce
Cooking oil
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Flat top grill / griddle
Deep fryer
Double basket recommended for high volume chip operations.
Burger press
Bain marie
For holding cooked meat, gravy and cheese sauce above 60°C.
Cheese sauce dispenser / bain marie insert
Heat lamps
Food thermometer
Monitor bain marie, grill, and fryer temperatures.
Trestle tables / serving counter
Gazebo/marquee or burger trailer
Cash float/till
Exhaust fan / splatter guard
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Food stall / burger trailer
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Burger boxes/clamshells
Chip cups/boats
Chip boxes
Napkins
Sauce sachets
Takeaway bags
Greaseproof paper/liner
Wooden forks/sporks
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Food Business Registration
Food Supervisor Certificate
At least one person — the nominated contact for food safety inspections.
Food Handler Certificate
Every person handling food.
Public Liability Insurance
Temperature control compliance
Hot food above 60°C at all times. Cold ingredients below 5°C. Monitor bain marie, fryer oil, and grill temperatures regularly.
LPG/gas safety compliance
If using gas-powered grill or fryer — check requirements with market organiser.
Allergen labelling compliance
Gluten in buns, dairy in cheese, eggs in aioli, dairy in cheese sauce.
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Market stall fee
Fuel — travel
LPG/gas
Generator fuel
If no site power available.
Cooking oil disposal
Used oil must be disposed of responsibly — check local requirements.
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