Candle stall at markets and fairs

Shoppers browsing for gifts and home décor, especially at weekend markets and seasonal events.

You sell candles at a retail price above your cost, with gift sets and multi-buy offers lifting the average sale.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Eye-catching display
• Handling cash and card payments

• Public liability insurance, which many markets ask for
• Whether your council requires a street trading licence or permission for certain pitches
• Product safety and labelling rules for candles, check with Trading Standards
• Fire safety for any candles you burn on the stall, check with the organiser
• Weather and quiet days: pitch fees are paid whether or not you sell

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on how much stock you buy or make, your stall equipment and display, and insurance. These are estimates, so build a budget from your own plans and pitch fees.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on the markets you choose, your range, your prices and the season. Pitch fees are payable whether or not you sell, so quiet days matter. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check whether your council requires a street trading licence or permission for certain pitches, and whether markets ask for public liability insurance. Also check candle safety and labelling rules with Trading Standards, and fire safety for any candles burning on your stall with the organiser.