anyone run a market stall doing food or other

Deals_2

at fairs, events, car boots or just general high street? thanks in advance. we are thinking of doing healthy or/and alternative food (pancakes / waffles). should i just get a stall for a one off to try it out or does it take time like a shop to get established. any tips appreciated. thanks in advance.

badmumof1

i do
i run a sweet stall at weekends at one regular location and the other is pre booked fairs and events
the only thing we needed was a current health and hygiene certificate which i update online each year just for the sake of it.
there are lots of companies online that you can take a basic certificate without having to physically go on a course for. they are all above board and are recognised my the royal institute of public health.

make sure you have a covered stall too as people get kinda put off if you display foods in the full sun for obvious reasons

good luck with your adventure

andyboy190

before you spend any money ,get some pitches organised first ,people think they can buy a unit and trade , trust me it doesnt work that way

akh0706

I totally agree, a pitch is very hard to find.
When I bought a food/burger van I emailed & phoned many people regarding a pitch, but many had big companies in or regulars they had for years.
By chance I eventually got lucky
Perhaps try your local town events first, fun days, boot sales , jumble sale etc. Contact local schools for their opens days & events. Advertise locally too.
I had to contact my local council before I started trading, so the Enviromental Health people knew I was trading in their area. Not only can they check your stall, van etc to make sure everything is ship shape, they are there to help too!!
I also have to display my hygiene certificate & my Liability ins cert too.

Hope this is some help, good luck!
Anne

~daisy~_2

a friend is a baker and he bakes for his wife to have a stall at a gourmet market every week
they also have a stall at a fortnightly farmers market

it has been very lucrative for them and they have a lot of regular customers

Deals_2

a completely new area for me so was very apprehensive. i am now feeling more positive and excited with the prospect of setting something like this up. so thanks a lot for your insight into the area. thanks for being a great bunch!

~daisy~ wrote: »

a friend is a baker and he bakes for his wife to have a stall at a gourmet market every week
they also have a stall at a fortnightly farmers market

it has been very lucrative for them and they have a lot of regular customers