What to Bring to an Animal Market

An animal market needs more than stalls and tables. You also need a safe, practical setup for the animals, including water, feed, shade, fencing and clean transport areas. Plan refreshments separately for vendors, volunteers and visitors, and check power needs before buying or borrowing kitchen equipment. Use this shopping list alongside your registrations and animal welfare checks so you can match supplies to the number and type of animals attending.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 4
Market stallsqty 18
Tablesqty 12
Chairsqty 40
High tablesqty 6
Folding benchesqty 6
Tableclothsqty 20

Animal supplies

Animal cagesqty 20
Transport boxesqty 8
Water tubsqty 24
Feed bowlsqty 24
Drink bottlesqty 12
Hay racksqty 8
Ground cover traysqty 12
Fence panelsqty 30
Ground pegsqty 40
Covering clothsqty 20
Towelsqty 30
Hay balesqty 6
Water jerry cansqty 6
Dog waste bag dispensersqty 4
Dog leash pointsqty 8
Disposable glovesqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving traysqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Pliersqty 6

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 8
Cable reelsqty 4
Power stripsqty 8
Battery lampsqty 10
Walkie-talkiesqty 8
Megaphone
Cash boxesqty 4
Clipboardsqty 12
Pensqty 50
Name stickersqty 150
Payment terminalsqty 4
Cash traysqty 4

Decorations

Bannersqty 8
Flagsqty 20
Directional signsqty 12
Chalkboardsqty 8

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Broom setsqty 4
Floor squeegeesqty 2
Bucketsqty 6
Spongesqty 12
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Disinfectant spraysqty 6
Hand soap dispensersqty 6
Toilet paper holdersqty 4
Paper towel dispensersqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Safety vestsqty 12
Barrier tapeqty 4
Traffic conesqty 12
Fire extinguishersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea bags - 200 pieces
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Sparkling water - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Young cheese - 4 kilos
- Aged cheese - 3 kilos
- Ham - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Croquettes - 80 pieces
- Vegetarian croquettes - 40 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 5 kilo
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Coffee cups - 200 pieces
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 8 bottles
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 8 packs
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Dog kibble - 10 kilos
- Rabbit feed - 10 kilos
- Rodent food - 6 kilos
- Birdseed - 8 kilos
- Cat litter - 4 bags
- Hay - 8 bags
- Wood shavings - 6 bags
- Dog waste bags - 1000 pieces
- Drinking water - 60 liters

Tips

Plan at least one water container and one feed or drinking point for each animal area, then add spare water jerry cans for refilling during the day. Do not rely on a single tap or hose connection.
Bring enough shade and cover for every animal group, including spare covering cloths and towels. Weather can change quickly, and animals may need protection even when the forecast looks dry.
Pack fence panels, ground pegs and leash points before market day, not on the morning itself. Allow at least one clear access route between stalls so animals, handlers and visitors do not crowd each other.
Keep disposable gloves, dog waste bag dispensers and ground cover trays together at the entrance or animal-care point. This makes cleaning supplies visible and avoids searching through food or stall boxes.
Count cups, plates, cutlery and serving trays separately for visitors, stallholders and volunteers. If coffee is served throughout the day, prepare coffee machines, kettles and enough coffee cups before the first arrivals rather than waiting for the queue to form.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for an animal market?: Bring market stalls, tables, chairs, tablecloths and party tents, plus animal cages or transport boxes, water tubs, feed bowls, drink bottles, hay racks and covering cloths. You will also need fencing, ground pegs, towels, gloves, waste bags and refreshments such as cups, plates and cutlery.
How much water should I bring to an animal market?: Plan a separate drinking or water point for each animal area and bring extra water jerry cans for refilling. The exact volume depends on the species, temperature and event length, so confirm animal numbers and welfare requirements before shopping.
When should I buy supplies for an animal market?: Buy or reserve non-perishable equipment at least 1–2 weeks ahead, including stalls, cages, fencing, tables and kitchen equipment. Do the final shopping for feed, hay, drinks and disposable supplies after registrations and animal numbers are confirmed.
What food and drink supplies are needed for an animal market?: For serving, plan reusable cups, coffee cups, plates, cutlery sets and serving trays, with coffee machines and kettles if hot drinks are offered. Count these separately for visitors, volunteers and vendors, and keep a reserve for breakage or extra attendance.

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