Dried seafood market stall

Market shoppers, home cooks and local communities looking for ingredients they cannot easily find in supermarkets.

Sales of packed products at a markup on wholesale cost. Regular customers can also place bigger pre-orders by message or phone.

• Friendly selling and chatting to customers
• Product knowledge
• Handling cash and card payments

• Temporary or mobile food premises registration and notification, which varies by state and council
• Food labelling and allergen rules for packed products
• Keeping stock cool, dry and clean in a vehicle and at the stall, especially in hot weather
• Market operators may require public liability insurance
• Market income can depend on weather and seasons

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your stall setup, opening stock, packaging and insurance. Treat these as estimates and check market fees with the operators you plan to approach.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,500, depending on which markets you attend, how often and your pricing. The estimates assume at least about 10 hours a week, and income can depend on weather and seasons.

Check temporary or mobile food premises registration and notification, which varies by state and council. Check food labelling and allergen rules for packed products, and how you will keep stock cool, dry and clean. Market operators may also require public liability insurance.