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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Salami by the whole stick
Salami by the half stick
Salami sliced to order
Header product — groups varieties.
Italian salami (sliced)
Hungarian salami (sliced)
Hot salami (sliced)
Mild salami (sliced)
Fennel salami (sliced)
Wagyu salami (sliced)
Premium — remove if not applicable.
Cacciatore (whole — snack size)
Gift boxes
Curated salami selection.
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Salami (bought wholesale or from artisan producer)
Various types — source from quality suppliers. Know your product.
Cacciatore (bought wholesale)
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Commercial deli slicer
The defining piece — for slicing to order. Keep blades sharp and clean between products.
Refrigerated display unit
Below 4°C — critical once salami is cut.
Food thermometer
Cutting boards and knives
Tongs and serving utensils
Scales (trade-approved — NMI compliant)
Mandatory if selling by weight.
Display hooks and stands
For hanging whole sticks — the theatre of the stall.
Trestle tables / serving counter
Gazebo/marquee
Cash float/till
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Market stall setup / salami stall
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Deli paper / wax paper
Vacuum bags
For whole sticks.
Labels (product name, weight, ingredients, allergens)
Kraft paper bags
Gift boxes
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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
Salami below 4°C once cut. Whole uncut sticks are shelf stable but display below 15°C.
Allergen labelling compliance
Sulphites in salami are a declared allergen — must be declared on all products. Gluten in some salamis — check with supplier.
Accurate labelling compliance
Product name, ingredients, allergens, weight, and country of origin required.
Trade measurement compliance
NMI trade-approved scales mandatory if selling by weight.
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Market stall fee
Fuel — travel
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