Churro stall for markets and events

Families, market visitors, festival crowds and people at community and sports events.

Sell portions of churros and dips, plus drinks like hot chocolate, with a low cost per portion and extra sales from combo deals.

• Cooking and frying safely
• Customer service at a busy counter
• Planning stock and event schedules

• Food premises or temporary food event permits from your local public health unit, rules differ by province and municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, which markets and events often ask for
• Hot oil fire and burn risks, check fire safety rules and carry a suitable extinguisher
• Seasonality, outdoor sales can drop sharply in winter in many regions
• Market and event stall fees, and whether you need to collect GST/HST once you pass the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on whether you run a simple stall or a trailer and how much equipment you buy. Market and event stall fees are also worth budgeting for.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many events you work, your location and your prices. Many people start at around 10 hours a week, mostly weekends and events. Outdoor sales can drop in winter in many regions.

Check food premises or temporary food event permits with your local public health unit, as rules differ by province and municipality. Also check fire safety rules for hot oil, commercial general liability insurance, and whether you need to collect GST/HST once you pass the threshold.