What You Need for an Antique Market

An antique market needs more than tables and a few display stands. Plan for 47 tasks and 42 practical items, including vendor equipment, payment supplies, lighting, signs and refreshments. Party tents, market stalls and folding tables create the basic layout, while clothes racks and storage bins help vendors keep stock organised. Coffee machines, kettles, cups and coolers cover the refreshment area, and payment terminals plus cash boxes keep transactions moving.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 4
Market stallsqty 20
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 24
Information desk
Bar stoolsqty 4
Clothes racksqty 8
Storage binsqty 12

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Payment terminalsqty 2
Cash boxesqty 2
Handheld microphone
Speaker

Lighting

String lightsqty 8
LED lampsqty 10
Battery lanternsqty 6

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Tableclothsqty 8
Flower arrangementsqty 6
Price signsqty 40
Vendor numbersqty 20
Information boardsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 80
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100

Kitchen

Thermos flasksqty 6
Serving traysqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Serving tongsqty 4
Waste binsqty 8

Cleaning

Hand broomsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemons - 10 pieces
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blue - 48 bottles
- Spa Rood - 24 small bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Unsalted butter - 2 packs
- Mini croissants - 60 pieces
- Mini currant buns - 60 pieces
- White rolls - 60 pieces
- Wholemeal rolls - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Back ham - 1.5 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 1.5 kilos
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Bananas - 4 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Allergen stickers - 2 sheets
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Cardboard snack trays - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 10 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 6 pairs

Tips

Plan one sales table or market stall for each vendor, then add a small reserve if space allows. Number every stand before vendors arrive so the printed vendor list and site layout match.
Bring at least one payment terminal and one cash box for each busy sales area. Keep cash boxes separate from the information desk, and test the terminals and power strips before opening.
Use extension cords and power strips only where they cannot obstruct walkways. Arrange string lights, LED lamps or battery lanterns before vendors unload so darker corners are visible from the start.
Set up the coffee station with coffee machines, kettles, coolers, reusable cups, coffee cups and plates before the first visitors arrive. Put extra supplies in storage bins so the station can be refilled without leaving the desk.
Prepare information boards, price signs and vendor numbers before setup day. Pack the handheld microphone and speaker with the signage rather than leaving them until the market is already busy.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for an antique market stall?: Allow one market stall or foldable table per vendor, plus vendor numbers and price signs. Add a clothes rack for clothing sellers and storage bins for stock that should stay off the floor. Plan the layout at least 1 day before setup.
How many tables and chairs do I need for an antique market?: Start with one table per sales spot and add chairs according to the vendors’ needs; one folding chair per seated vendor is a practical baseline. Keep extra chairs for the information desk and coffee station, and confirm the final vendor count at least 2 days before the market.
What equipment is needed to take payments at an antique market?: Bring at least one payment terminal and one cash box for each main sales area, with power strips and extension cords where required. Test all terminals and cables at least 1 day before opening, and keep a separate cash box for change.
How much coffee equipment do I need for an antique market?: For a small coffee station, plan at least 1 coffee machine and 1 kettle, then provide cups, reusable cups, plates and a cooler for each serving point. Set everything up at least 30 minutes before visitors arrive so the first rush does not delay sales.

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