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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Twisted potato on a stick
Header product — groups flavours.
Original salted
Cheese seasoned
BBQ seasoned
Sour cream and chives
Spicy seasoned
My notes:
Potatoes (whole — medium, consistent size)
Consistent sizing is critical for even spiral cutting and cooking.
Cooking oil
High volume — budget carefully.
Seasoned salt (original)
Seasoned salt (cheese)
Seasoned salt (BBQ)
Seasoned salt (sour cream and chives)
Seasoned salt (spicy)
Dipping sauces (tomato, aioli, sweet chilli)
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Spiral potato cutter / tornado cutter
The entire business depends on this tool — invest in quality and carry a spare.
Deep fryer (large capacity)
High volume operation — large capacity fryer essential.
Skewers (metal or bamboo)
Oil filtration system
High oil turnover — filter regularly to maintain quality.
Food thermometer
Monitor oil temperature — typically 170-180°C.
Tongs and serving utensils
Trestle tables / serving counter
Gazebo/marquee or trailer
Cash float/till
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Food stall / twisted potato setup
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Skewer holders / paper sleeves
Napkins
Sauce cups
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
Oil temperature management — typically 170-180°C. Monitor regularly.
LPG/gas safety compliance
If using gas-powered fryer.
Allergen labelling compliance
Sauces may contain dairy and eggs — check all seasoning ingredients.
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Market stall fee
Fuel — travel
LPG/gas
Generator fuel
Cooking oil disposal
High volume oil use — factor disposal cost into margin.
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