German Food

German Food

Header product — groups all German dishes. Log sales here for quick entry or against a specific dish for finer tracking.

Bratwurst in a roll

Grilled pork and veal sausage in a crusty bread roll with mustard and sauerkraut. Contains gluten, mustard.

Currywurst

Sliced bratwurst topped with curried tomato sauce. Berlin street food classic. Contains gluten, mustard.

Käsespätzle

German egg noodle dumplings with melted cheese and crispy onions. Contains gluten, egg, dairy.

Pork schnitzel plate

Panko-crumbed pork loin schnitzel served with German potato salad and lemon. Contains gluten and egg.

Chicken schnitzel plate

Panko-crumbed chicken breast schnitzel with German potato salad. Contains gluten and egg.

Soft pretzel (Brezel)

Large soft baked pretzel with rock salt. Contains gluten. Serve with cream cheese or mustard dip.

German potato salad (Kartoffelsalat)

Warm waxy potato salad with bacon, onion, vinegar, and mustard dressing. Contains mustard.

Sauerkraut (side)

Fermented cabbage — naturally vegan and gluten-free. Probiotic.

Black Forest cake slice

Chocolate sponge with cherries and cream. Contains gluten, egg, dairy. Pre-made and sliced.

German beer (imported or craft)

Check liquor licensing requirements — markets vary significantly.

Apfelschorle (apple juice and sparkling water)

Popular German non-alcoholic drink.

Bratwurst (pork and veal)

Buy from German butcher or European deli. Contains gluten and mustard — check label.

Bockwurst (for currywurst)

Mild German sausage — contains gluten.

Pork loin steaks (for schnitzel)

Pound thin before crumbing.

Chicken breast fillets (for schnitzel)

Bacon (diced, for potato salad)

Bread rolls (crusty, for bratwurst)

Contains gluten.

Plain flour (for schnitzel dusting and spätzle)

Contains gluten.

Eggs

For spätzle dough and schnitzel crumbing.

Breadcrumbs or panko (for schnitzel)

Contains gluten.

Spätzle (dried, bought)

Egg noodle dumplings — contains gluten and egg. Or make fresh.

Pretzel dough (bought frozen or house-made)

Contains gluten.

Rock salt (for pretzel topping)

Coarse salt for pretzel crust.

Baking soda (for pretzel lye bath)

Gives pretzels their distinctive crust.

Waxy potatoes (e.g. Nicola or Dutch Cream)

For German potato salad — do not use floury varieties.

Emmental or Gruyère cheese (grated)

For käsespätzle — dairy allergen.

Butter

For spätzle, schnitzel finishing, and sauces. Dairy allergen.

Cream cheese

For pretzel dip — dairy allergen.

Thickened cream (for Black Forest cake)

Dairy allergen.

Currywurst sauce (bought or house-made)

Tomato-based with curry powder — contains mustard allergen if bought.

German mustard (medium hot)

Mustard allergen — must declare.

Sweet German mustard

Mustard allergen.

White wine vinegar (for potato salad)

Sunflower oil (for potato salad)

Sauerkraut (bought, jarred)

Fermented cabbage — check for added preservatives.

Curry powder (for currywurst sauce)

Tomato passata (for currywurst sauce)

Sugar

Salt and black pepper

Onions

Garlic

Black Forest cake (bought whole)

Buy from European bakery — slice and sell. Contains gluten, egg, dairy, cherries.

Maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Flat top grill / plancha

For bratwurst, schnitzel, and heating bread rolls.

LPG burner and large pan

For käsespätzle, currywurst sauce, and potato salad.

LPG bottles and regulator

Deep fryer

For schnitzel — or pan fry in butter and oil.

Commercial oven or camp oven

For baking pretzels on site.

Large pot (for boiling spätzle and potatoes)

Bain-marie / food warmer

Keep bratwurst, käsespätzle, and potato salad above 60°C.

Tongs and spatula

Squeeze bottles

For mustard and currywurst sauce.

Prep table and cutting boards

Small bar fridge

For dairy and raw proteins below 5°C.

Food thermometer

Trestle tables / serving counter

Gazebo/marquee

Oktoberfest-themed gazebo works well for branding.

Generator

If no mains power.

Fire extinguisher (Class F — cooking oil)

For deep frying.

Cash float/till

Oil disposal container

German food stall

Bratwurst paper wrappers / sleeves

Grease-resistant.

Currywurst trays

Traditional cardboard tray with wooden fork.

Schnitzel plate trays with lids

Käsespätzle bowls with lids

Pretzel bags / paper sleeves

Cake slice boxes or bags

Wooden forks and knives

Napkins

Takeaway bags

Allergen information card

Gluten, mustard, egg, dairy all present — 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

Cylinders secured, regulator checked, fire extinguisher on site.

Deep frying safety compliance

Class F fire extinguisher mandatory for schnitzel frying.

Temperature control compliance

Sausages and proteins above 60°C, dairy below 5°C at all times.

Gluten allergen declaration

Bratwurst, bread rolls, spätzle, schnitzel crumbing, and pretzels contain gluten — must declare.

Mustard allergen declaration

German mustard and currywurst sauce contain mustard — must declare on all affected products.

Egg allergen declaration

Spätzle dough and schnitzel crumbing contain egg — must declare.

Dairy allergen declaration

Cheese in käsespätzle, butter, and cream cheese contain dairy — must declare.

Allergen labelling compliance

Gluten, mustard, egg, and dairy all present across menu.

Liquor licence (if selling beer)

Check local council and market organiser requirements — liquor licensing varies significantly by state.

Oil disposal compliance

Used cooking oil disposed via licensed waste oil service.

Electrical safety compliance

If using generator or electric equipment.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel

LPG/gas

Generator fuel

If no mains power.

Cooking oil

For schnitzel frying.

Oil disposal service

Ice

For keeping dairy and proteins cold.

German sausage sourcing

Authentic bratwurst from German butcher — premium cost.

Liquor licence fees

If selling beer — significant upfront cost.