Fruit and fresh juice market stall

Local shoppers, office workers on lunch breaks, families and visitors at events.

Margin on fruit sold by weight or by the bag, plus higher-margin pots of cut fruit and juices sold by the cup.

• Friendly customer service
• Knowing how to pick and store fruit
• Basic maths and cash handling
• Early starts and working outdoors

• Register as a food business with your local council, usually at least 28 days before you start trading (check with your council)
• Public liability insurance, which most markets ask for
• Street trading permission may be needed if you are not on a managed market, check with your council
• Fresh fruit spoils, so order carefully to limit waste
• Food hygiene and allergen information rules, including for juices and cut fruit
• Weather and early starts can affect takings and your energy

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your stall setup, equipment and the range you sell. Fresh fruit spoils, so order carefully to limit waste.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £800 to £4,000, depending on your pitches, the season and how often you trade. Weather and early starts can also affect takings.

Check whether to register as a food business with your local council, usually at least 28 days before trading. Also check public liability insurance, street trading permission, and food hygiene and allergen rules for juices and cut fruit.