Panipuri market stall

Market visitors, festival crowds, and people from the Indian community and others who enjoy street food.

A set price per plate of puris, with extra for combo plates or add-ons like sev puri. Sales come from steady foot traffic on market days.

• Cooking and food preparation
• Good food hygiene habits
• Friendly, fast customer service

• Food business registration with your local council and any state food safety rules, such as a food safety supervisor or training requirement
• Whether you can prepare food at home or need a commercial kitchen, check with your council
• Public liability insurance, which most markets require
• Keeping the spiced water and fillings at safe temperatures, and allergen labelling
• Market stall fees and whether your trading days are weather-dependent

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your stall setup, equipment and ingredients. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many markets and events you trade at.

Check food business registration with your local council and any state food safety rules, such as a food safety supervisor or training requirement. Also check whether you can prepare food at home, public liability insurance, safe temperatures, allergen labelling and stall fees.

Useful skills include cooking and food preparation, good food hygiene habits, and friendly, fast customer service. Estimates suggest at least around 8 hours a week, depending on how often you trade and whether weather affects your days.