Rice cake market stall and pre-order box service

Market visitors, local families, offices ordering for events and people buying gift boxes for holidays.

Sales per piece or box at the stall, plus pre-order and gift box sales taken through social media, messaging or a simple online form.

• Food preparation or reliable sourcing
• Selling face to face
• Basic social media
• Planning batches around orders

• Food handler certification and a permit for each market or event, rules vary by province and municipality
• Home production is restricted in many places, check your provincial and municipal rules before cooking at home
• Market stall fees and winter closures, plan for seasonal gaps
• Allergen and ingredient labelling on packaged items
• Commercial general liability insurance, which many markets require

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your stall setup, stock and market fees. Check insurance, as many markets require commercial general liability cover.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many markets you attend and your pre-order volume. Winter closures and seasonal gaps can affect income, and estimates start from about 12 hours a week.

Check food handler certification and the permit needed for each market or event, as rules vary by province and municipality. Home production is restricted in many places, so check provincial and municipal rules before cooking at home. Check allergen labelling too.