Açaí bowl market stall

Market shoppers, festival goers, gym and sports event crowds, and students looking for a quick, fresh snack.

Per bowl or drink, typically with paid toppings as add-ons. Takings are strongest on warm weekends and at busy events, so a mix of regular pitches and one-off events helps.

• Food prep and hygiene
• Customer service at speed
• Costing and menu planning
• Simple social media for promotion

• Register your food business with your local council, usually at least 28 days before trading (check with them)
• Public liability insurance; many markets and events ask to see it
• Street trading may need a licence or consent from the council, so check before setting up
• Allergen rules apply, especially for nuts, dairy and gluten in toppings and granola
• Cold storage for frozen açaí and fruit, plus a way to power freezers and blenders on site
• Sales depend on weather and season, so plan for quieter months

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on your stall, equipment and stock. These are estimates, and you will also need cold storage and a way to power freezers and blenders on site.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on the events and markets you trade at. These are estimates, and sales depend on weather and season, so plan for quieter months.

Check with your local council about registering your food business, usually at least 28 days before trading. Also check street trading licences or consent, allergen rules, and public liability insurance, which many markets and events ask to see.