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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Cured meats
Header product — groups varieties. Log sales here for quick entry, or against a specific variety for finer tracking.
Prosciutto (sliced)
Bresaola (sliced)
Coppa (sliced)
Mortadella (sliced)
Pancetta (sliced)
Speck (sliced)
Salami
Header product — groups varieties.
Italian salami (sliced)
Hungarian salami (sliced)
Chorizo (sliced)
Pepperoni (sliced)
Cacciatore (whole/half)
Pate and terrines
Header product — groups varieties.
Chicken liver pate
Duck liver pate
Country terrine
Mushroom pate (vegetarian)
Accompaniments
Header product — groups varieties.
Marinated olives
Antipasto mix
Cornichons
Stuffed peppers
Marinated artichokes
Cheese
Header product — remove if not selling cheese.
Aged parmesan
Pecorino
Manchego
Aged cheddar
Brie
Charcuterie boards
Pre-assembled for purchase.
Gift boxes
Curated smallgoods selection.
My notes:
Cured meats (bought wholesale)
Prosciutto, bresaola, coppa, mortadella, pancetta, speck.
Salami (bought wholesale)
Various types — source from quality Italian or continental suppliers.
Pate and terrines (bought wholesale or house-made)
Olives (bought wholesale)
Antipasto vegetables (bought wholesale)
Cornichons (bought wholesale)
Cheese (bought wholesale)
Remove if not selling cheese.
Olive oil
For marinating.
Herbs and spices
For marinating.
My notes:
Commercial deli slicer
The defining piece — for slicing cured meats to order. Keep blades sharp and clean between products.
Refrigerated display unit
Must maintain below 4°C — critical for cured meats and pate.
Food thermometer
Monitor display unit temperature.
Cutting boards and knives
Tongs and serving utensils
Scales (trade-approved — NMI compliant)
If selling by weight — must be certified.
Display boards and stands
Trestle tables / serving counter
Gazebo/marquee
Cash float/till
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Market stall setup / charcuterie stall
My notes:
Deli paper / wax paper
For sliced meats.
Vacuum bags
For whole pieces.
Takeaway containers
For olives and antipasto.
Labels (product name, weight, ingredients, allergens)
Kraft paper bags
Gift boxes
For curated selections.
Ribbon and twine
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
Cured meats and pate below 4°C at all times — critical. Monitor and record display unit temperature.
Allergen labelling compliance
Sulphites in cured meats are a declared allergen. Dairy in cheese. Gluten in some salamis — check with supplier and declare.
Accurate labelling compliance
Product name, ingredients, allergens, weight, and country of origin required.
Trade measurement compliance
If selling by weight — NMI trade-approved scales mandatory.
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Market stall fee
Fuel — travel
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