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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Toasties
Header product — groups varieties.
Ham and cheese toastie
Tomato and cheese toastie
Mushroom and cheese toastie
Bacon and egg toastie
Gourmet toasties
Header product — groups varieties.
Brie and caramelised onion toastie
Pulled pork toastie
Smoked salmon and cream cheese toastie
Sweet toasties
Header product — groups varieties.
Nutella toastie
Contains hazelnuts — must declare nut allergen.
Banana and honey toastie
My notes:
Sourdough bread / thick white bread / multigrain bread
Ham
Cheese (sliced)
Tomato
Mushrooms
Bacon rashers
Eggs
Brie
Caramelised onion
Pulled pork (pre-made)
Smoked salmon
Cream cheese
Nutella
Contains hazelnuts — must declare nut allergen.
Banana
Honey
Butter / butter spray
My notes:
Commercial sandwich press / jaffle iron
The defining piece of equipment.
Flat top grill
For bacon and eggs.
Food thermometer
Tongs and serving utensils
Trestle tables / serving counter
Gazebo/marquee
Small bar fridge
For perishable fillings — must keep below 5°C.
Cash float/till
My notes:
Market stall setup / toastie stall
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Sandwich bags / paper wrapping
Napkins
Takeaway bags
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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
Perishable fillings must be kept below 5°C before toasting. Toasting kills pathogens — but cold storage before assembly is critical.
LPG/gas safety compliance
If using gas grill for bacon and eggs.
Allergen labelling compliance
Gluten in bread, dairy, eggs, and nuts in Nutella must be declared.
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Market stall fee
Fuel — travel
LPG/gas
Generator fuel
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