What to Buy for an Apple Market

An apple market needs more than apples and market stalls. Plan supplies for selling, tasting, serving coffee and tea, taking payments, and keeping products protected from weather. Use the number of stalls and visitors to set quantities: allow one tasting portion per expected visitor, plus 10% extra. This checklist also covers the items that are often arranged too late, such as change, extension cords, chilled drinks and clear price signs.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 4
Market stallsqty 10
Foldable tablesqty 12
Folding chairsqty 40
High tablesqty 6
Tableclothsqty 16
Market stall tarpaulinsqty 10

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 6
Kettlesqty 2
Coffee machinesqty 2
Payment terminalsqty 2
Lightingqty 8
Megaphones

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knifeqty 6
Apple corersqty 4
Serving traysqty 8
Storage binsqty 20
Coolersqty 4

Decorations

Apple Basketsqty 20
Chalkboardsqty 12
Price holdersqty 30
Buntingqty 8
Artificial applesqty 40
Table décorqty 12

Catering

Cash registersqty 2
Cash boxesqty 2
Change boxesqty 4
Wristbandsqty 150
Tasting cupsqty 300
Paper napkinsqty 500
Paper bagsqty 250
Groceries
- Apples for sale - 150 kilograms
- Apples for tastings - 25 kilograms
- Apple juice - 40 liter
- Cloudy apple juice - 20 liters
- Non-alcoholic apple cider - 20 liters
- Apple cider - 30 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 10 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Hot chocolate - 5 liters
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Sweetener - 2 boxes
- Apple pie - 8 pieces
- Apple cake - 6 pieces
- Apple turnovers - 100 pieces
- Mini apple pies - 100 pieces
- Whipped cream - 12 aerosol cans
- Vanilla sauce - 5 liters
- Cinnamon - 4 jars
- Cookie spices - 2 jars
- Honey - 5 jars
- Apple syrup - 8 jars
- Apple jam - 8 jars
- Caramel sauce - 4 bottles
- Pancakes - 100 pieces
- Cheese slices - 4 kilogram
- Cream cheese - 2 kilograms
- Mixed nuts - 3 kilogram
- Raisins - 2 kilograms
- Walnuts - 2 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Salted breadsticks - 6 bags
- Bitterballen - 300 pieces
- Vegetarian bitterballen - 150 pieces
- Mustard - 3 jars
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Sandwiches - 100 pieces
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Ice cubes - 20 kilograms
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Nitrile gloves - 4 boxes

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Litter pickersqty 2
Broomsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 4

Tips

For tastings, prepare at least one apple portion per expected visitor, then add 10% extra. Buy enough small plates, serving tongs and cutting boards so one busy stand does not hold up the others.
Allow two reusable cups per visitor if you serve coffee, tea or cold drinks. Bring at least one kettle or coffee machine per serving point and chill drinks in coolers before setup.
Count one tablecloth, chalkboard or information sign per stall, plus one spare sign. Price boards are easy to forget and take longer to make once products are already laid out.
Pack payment terminals, a cash float and power supplies the day before. Bring extension cords and power strips with enough sockets for the register, coffee equipment and lighting, rather than relying on one outlet.
For an outdoor market, cover every stall with a party tent or market-stall tarpaulin and secure the sides before opening. Check the forecast the day before and keep storage bins ready for packaging, spare supplies and food protection.

Frequently asked questions

How many apples do I need for an apple market tasting?: Plan one tasting portion for each expected visitor, plus 10% extra. If 100 people are expected, prepare at least 110 portions and keep additional whole apples available for display and sales.
How many cups should I buy for an apple market?: Allow two reusable cups per visitor when serving both hot and cold drinks. For 100 visitors, prepare 200 cups, or provide a washing plan if you will reuse them during the event.
What should I bring for an outdoor apple market?: Bring one weather cover for every market stall, plus tarpaulins, tablecloths and storage bins. Pack the covers and extension cords at least one day before the market so missing equipment can still be replaced.
How much change do I need for an apple market?: Prepare a cash float with at least 20 to 30 small-value coins and notes for each active cash register. Confirm accepted payment methods and test every payment terminal no later than the day before.

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