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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Layer cakes
Header product — groups varieties.
Chocolate layer cake
Vanilla layer cake
Carrot cake
Red velvet cake
Cupcakes
Header product — groups varieties.
Vanilla cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes
Lemon cupcakes
Red velvet cupcakes
Cheesecakes
Header product — groups varieties.
Classic baked cheesecake
No-bake cheesecake
Lemon cheesecake
Tarts
Header product — groups varieties.
Lemon curd tart
Berry tart
Custard tart
Portuguese custard tart
Macarons
Header product — groups flavours.
Vanilla macarons
Chocolate macarons
Raspberry macarons
Salted caramel macarons
Celebration cakes (custom orders)
Made to order — priced separately from market stall items.
Cake pops
Choux pastry (eclairs, profiteroles)
My notes:
Plain flour
Self-raising flour
Almond meal
Essential for macarons.
Butter
Caster sugar
Brown sugar
Icing sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract / vanilla bean paste
Cocoa powder
Dark chocolate
White chocolate
Cream cheese
Thickened cream
Sour cream
Buttermilk
Food colouring (gel)
Baking powder / baking soda
Salt
Fresh fruit (seasonal)
Lemon / citrus
Jam (for fillings)
Fondant
For decorated and celebration cakes.
Edible decorations (sprinkles, gold leaf, flowers)
My notes:
Commercial or domestic oven
Stand mixer
Essential for macarons, buttercream, and meringue.
Mixing bowls
Cake tins (various sizes)
Springform tins
For cheesecakes.
Tart tins
Macaron baking mats
Piping bags and nozzles (extensive set)
Cake turntable
Palette knife / spatula
Cooling racks
Measuring scales (kitchen)
Small bar fridge / esky with ice
For cream-based products at stall — must keep below 5°C.
Display stands and cake boards
Trestle tables
Gazebo/marquee
Cash float/till
Cake tongs / serving utensils
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Market stall setup / patisserie stall
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Cake boxes (various sizes)
Cupcake boxes
Macaron boxes
Cellophane bags
Tissue paper
Ribbon and twine
Ingredient and allergen labels
Nuts in macarons, eggs, dairy, and gluten must be declared.
Branded stickers / labels
Cake boards
My notes:
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
Allergen labelling compliance
Nuts in macarons, eggs, dairy, and gluten must be declared on all pre-packaged products.
Temperature control compliance
Cream-based products must be kept below 5°C at the stall. Small bar fridge or esky with ice bricks essential.
Home kitchen registration
If baking from home — must be registered with local council and inspected. Not required if using a commercial kitchen.
Certificate III or IV in Patisserie
Industry standard trade qualification for commercial cake and patisserie makers. William Angliss Institute and other TAFE providers offer this qualification.
My notes:
Market stall fee
Fuel — travel
Fuel — oven/baking
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