What you need for an antique market

An antique market needs more than tables and sellers. You will need sturdy stall equipment, a clear way to handle payments, power and lighting, and enough refreshments for exhibitors and visitors. Plan equipment by stall count, opening hours and whether sellers bring their own setup. The items below cover the parts people often arrange too late, especially extension leads, transport equipment, spare batteries and serving supplies.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Market stallsqty 24
Foldable tablesqty 12
Folding chairsqty 36
Beer tablesqty 4
High tablesqty 4
Party tentsqty 6
Clothes racksqty 6
Storage cratesqty 20
Transport cartsqty 4

Equipment

Cash boxesqty 2
Card machinesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 6
Cable reelsqty 4
Portable coolersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Megaphone
Flashlightsqty 6

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
LED lampsqty 12
Battery lanternsqty 6
Spare batteriesqty 24

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 80
Glassesqty 80
Paper cupsqty 100
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving spoonsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 4

Decorations

Information boardsqty 8
Directional signsqty 12
Entrance sign
Tableclothsqty 24
Clampsqty 48
Chalkboardsqty 6
Chalk markersqty 12
Buntingqty 8
Price holdersqty 100
Price tagsqty 300
Number cardsqty 30
Wristbandsqty 300
Pensqty 30
Notepadsqty 10
Visitor mapsqty 300
Exhibitor listsqty 40

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Paring knivesqty 2
Measuring cupsqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 6
Serving traysqty 8
Food containersqty 12
Food wrapqty 4
Aluminum foilqty 4
Storage boxesqty 12

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaner
Broom setsqty 3
Trash binsqty 10
Mop setsqty 2
Bucketsqty 4
Hand broomsqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Cleaning cart
Hand soap dispensersqty 6
Paper towel dispensersqty 6
Toilet paper holdersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 5 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Lemon juice - 2 bottles
- Mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling water - 8 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Stirrers - 500 pieces
- Coffee cream - 4 tubs
- Unsalted butter - 2 packs
- Coffee biscuits - 8 packs
- Sirup waffles - 6 packs
- Mini croissants - 100 pieces
- Mini rolls - 100 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Bananas - 4 kilos
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Nut mix - 3 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Napkins - 1000 pieces
- Paper plates - 300 pieces
- Paper bowls - 150 pieces
- Paper cups - 500 pieces
- Wooden forks - 300 pieces
- Wooden knives - 300 pieces
- Wooden spoons - 300 pieces
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Compostable trash bags - 50
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 4 bottles
- Cleaning cloths - 30 pieces
- Sponges - 20 pieces
- Scouring sponges - 10 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 12 pairs
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Air freshener - 6 spray cans
- Tissues - 12 packs
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Pens - 30 pieces
- Printer paper - 2 packs
- Tape - 6 rolls
- Duct tape - 4 rolls
- Cable ties - 200 pieces
- Rope - 4 rolls
- AA batteries - 24 pieces
- AAA batteries - 24 pieces
- Chalk - 6 boxes

Tips

Plan one market stall or table setup per exhibitor, then add at least 10% spare table space for late changes, overflow stock or damaged equipment. Keep storage crates and transport carts available so sellers can move boxes without carrying everything by hand.
Check every exhibitor’s power needs at least 7 days before opening. Use cable reels, extension cords and power strips only where the venue allows them, and tape or cover cables across walkways.
Prepare payment equipment for each selling area: cash boxes for cash sales and card machines where card payments are expected. Bring a separate cash box or secure place for market administration rather than mixing it with exhibitor takings.
For a full opening day, allow roughly 2–3 drinks per person during the first hour and about 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Buy cups, glasses, plates and cutlery together; coffee machines and kettles are easy to remember, but serving platters are often forgotten.
If the market starts early or runs into the evening, provide one LED lamp or battery lantern for each poorly lit stall area, plus spare batteries. String lights can improve wayfinding, but they should not replace practical lighting for loading, payment or packing up.

Frequently asked questions

How many tables do I need for an antique market?: Start with one main table or stall setup per exhibitor, based on the confirmed registrations. Add 10% spare capacity, so 30 exhibitors means planning for about 33 setups where space and transport allow.
What power equipment do I need for an antique market?: Use cable reels, extension cords and power strips according to the venue’s available outlets and the exhibitors’ requirements. Confirm those requirements at least 7 days before the market, and keep cables away from public walkways.
How many cups and drinks should I buy for an antique market?: For the first hour, allow 2–3 drinks per person, then about 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Buy extra cups or glasses for staff, exhibitors and breakages; a 10% buffer is a practical minimum.
When should I arrange lighting for an antique market?: Check lighting needs at least 7 days before opening, especially if setup begins before sunrise or packing continues after dark. Provide a practical LED lamp or battery lantern for each dark stall area and keep spare batteries on site.

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