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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Hot dogs
Header product — groups varieties.
Classic hot dog
Cheese hot dog
Bacon hot dog
Bratwurst / gourmet sausage
Kids hot dog
My notes:
Frankfurts / hot dog sausages
Bratwurst / gourmet sausages
Hot dog rolls
Cheese slices
Bacon rashers
Tomato sauce
American mustard
Fried onions
Sauerkraut
Optional — for gourmet/European style operations.
Cooking oil
My notes:
Bain marie / frankfurt steamer
The defining piece of equipment — holds frankfurts above 60°C. Critical for temperature compliance.
Flat top grill
For bratwurst, bacon, and fried onions.
Food thermometer
Tongs and serving utensils
Trestle tables / serving counter
Gazebo/marquee or hot dog trailer
Cash float/till
My notes:
Food stall / hot dog trailer
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Hot dog sleeves/trays
Napkins
Sauce sachets
Takeaway bags
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
Temperature control compliance
Frankfurts must be held above 60°C in steamer or bain marie at all times.
LPG/gas safety compliance
If using gas grill.
Allergen labelling compliance
Gluten in rolls, dairy in cheese.
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Market stall fee
Fuel — travel
LPG/gas
Generator fuel
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