Churro stall for markets and events

Families, couples and event-goers buying a quick sweet snack while they browse or enjoy the day out.

Per serve (cups, bags or boxes of churros), plus extra for sauces and drinks. Ingredients are cheap, so the profit comes from steady sales across busy trading days and site fees you can plan around.

• Cooking and frying safely
• Friendly customer service
• Handling cash and card payments
• Planning stock for each event

• Food business registration and notification with your local council, and any food safety supervisor or training requirements in your state
• Public liability insurance, which markets and event organisers usually ask to see
• Hot oil and gas safety, so check fire safety rules and what equipment is permitted at each site
• Stall fees and weather can swing takings from one event to the next
• Allergen labelling for gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts in sauces and toppings

Startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on whether you use a stall, trailer or cart, and on your frying and serving equipment. This is an estimate. Stall fees and insurance are further costs to plan for.

Check food business registration and notification with your local council, and any food safety supervisor or training requirements in your state. Also check public liability insurance, fire and gas safety rules for hot oil at each site, and allergen labelling.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on events, stall fees and weather. Estimates suggest at least around 12 hours a week. Takings can swing from one event to the next, so plan stock carefully.