Churros

Churros

Header product — groups all churro products. Log sales here for quick entry or against a specific item for finer tracking.

Classic churros (cinnamon sugar)

Standard churros rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served with dipping sauce.

Churros with chocolate sauce

Classic churros served with warm Belgian chocolate dipping sauce.

Churros with caramel sauce

Classic churros served with house-made or bought caramel sauce.

Churros with Nutella

Classic churros served with Nutella — contains hazelnuts and dairy.

Churros combo (sauce + drink)

Bundled deal — churros with sauce and a hot or cold drink.

Frozen churros (take home bag)

Pre-fried and frozen — heat at home. Optional product line.

Hot chocolate

Thick Spanish-style hot chocolate — pairs naturally with churros.

Soft drink / water

Plain flour (high protein)

Contains gluten — must declare.

Water

Salt

Vegetable oil (for dough)

Small amount in batter.

Eggs

Egg allergen — must declare. Some recipes omit eggs — check your batter.

Vegetable oil (for frying)

High smoke point — canola or sunflower. Change regularly — monitor quality.

Caster sugar

For cinnamon sugar coating.

Ground cinnamon

For cinnamon sugar coating.

Belgian dark chocolate (for sauce)

Dairy-free option if needed — check label.

Full cream milk (for chocolate sauce)

Dairy — must declare.

Thickened cream (for chocolate sauce)

Dairy — must declare.

Caramel sauce (bought or house-made)

May contain dairy — check label.

Nutella

Contains hazelnuts and dairy — must declare both.

Cocoa powder (for hot chocolate)

For thick Spanish hot chocolate.

Sugar (for hot chocolate)

Commercial deep fryer (LPG or electric)

Purpose-built churro fryer preferred — consistent oil temperature at 180°C.

LPG bottles and regulator

If using LPG fryer.

Churro machine / piping gun

Stainless steel churro extruder — star-tip nozzle for classic ridged shape.

Churro piping bags and star tips

Backup to machine — useful for smaller batches.

Oil thermometer / deep fry thermometer

Critical — oil must be 175–185°C for consistent results.

Tongs and spider strainer

For safe removal from oil.

Stainless steel tray with rack

For draining fried churros before coating.

Cinnamon sugar shaker / tray

Roll or shake churros in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying.

Bain-marie / chocolate sauce warmer

Keep chocolate and caramel sauces warm during service.

Hot water urn

For hot chocolate.

Prep table

Trestle tables / serving counter

Gazebo/marquee

Generator

If no mains power — fryer draws significant power if electric.

Fire extinguisher (Class F — cooking oil)

Mandatory for deep frying operations.

Cash float/till

Oil disposal container

Used oil must be disposed of correctly — do not pour down drains.

Churros stall

Churros cones / paper sleeves

Traditional cone-style serving.

Churros boxes (for larger serves)

Dipping sauce cups with lids

Small 60–90ml cups for chocolate, caramel, or Nutella.

Napkins

Churros are messy — be generous.

Takeaway bags

Allergen information card

Gluten, egg, dairy, hazelnuts (if Nutella offered) — display clearly.

Food Business Registration

Food Supervisor Certificate

At least one person on site.

Food Handler Certificate

Every person handling food.

Public Liability Insurance

LPG/gas safety compliance

If using LPG fryer — cylinders secured, regulator checked, Class F extinguisher on site.

Deep frying safety compliance

Class F fire extinguisher mandatory. Oil temperature monitored. No water near hot oil.

Temperature control compliance

Chocolate and caramel sauces kept above 60°C or below 5°C.

Gluten allergen declaration

Plain flour in churro dough — gluten must be declared.

Egg allergen declaration

Eggs in churro batter — must be declared.

Dairy allergen declaration

Milk and cream in chocolate sauce — must be declared.

Hazelnut allergen declaration

If serving Nutella — hazelnuts must be declared prominently.

Allergen labelling compliance

Gluten, eggs, dairy, and hazelnuts (if applicable) across menu.

Oil disposal compliance

Used cooking oil must be collected and disposed of via a licensed waste oil service — never poured down drains or on ground.

Electrical safety compliance

If using electric fryer or generator.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel

LPG/gas

If using LPG fryer.

Generator fuel

If no mains power.

Cooking oil

High volume — budget carefully and track oil quality.

Oil disposal service

Arrange with a licensed waste oil collector.

Chocolate and sauces

Belgian chocolate is a significant cost — buy in bulk.