Salad stall at markets and events

Market visitors, festival crowds, event organisers and workplaces booking lunch catering.

Sales per bowl at each market or event, plus fees from private or corporate bookings. Trading days are limited, so choose busy sites.

• Food prep and food safety
• Fast, friendly service
• Planning stock and quantities
• Basic marketing and social media

• Food business registration for stalls and temporary events, check your council and state rules
• Food safety supervisor and cold storage requirements, check what applies
• Public liability insurance is often required by market organisers
• Weather and quiet days affect takings
• Stall fees and equipment such as fridges and gazebos add up

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on equipment such as fridges and gazebos, stall fees and your opening stock. Costs add up quickly, so price each item before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how many markets and events you attend, your menu, pricing and the weather. Weather and quiet days affect takings. Allow at least about 12 hours a week.

Check food business registration for stalls and temporary events with your council and state. Also check food safety supervisor and cold storage requirements, and public liability insurance, which market organisers often require.