What to Buy for a Children's Market

A children's market needs more than stalls and tables. Plan supplies for sellers, visitors, refreshments, payments, games and clear directions around the site. Reusable cups, coolers, coffee equipment and serving items cover the drinks area, while tablecloths, price labels and name badges keep stalls easy to run. Buy or gather the practical extras early: extension cords, power strips, cash boxes, signs and weather protection are often forgotten until setup day.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Market stallsqty 12
Party tentsqty 4
Tablesqty 14
Chairsqty 40
Foldable tablesqty 4
Tableclothsqty 14
Bollardsqty 10

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Serving plattersqty 12
Coffee cupsqty 40

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Cash registersqty 3
Cash boxesqty 3

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Pliersqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2

Decorations

Balloonsqty 100
Buntingqty 8
Name badgesqty 50
Price tagsqty 100
Directional signsqty 12
Markersqty 12

Sports equipment

Ballsqty 12
Hoopsqty 8
Skipping ropesqty 8
Can toss set
Bubble solution bottlesqty 12

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
Battery lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Broom setsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Hand sanitizer holdersqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Flashlightsqty 4
Safety vestsqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Bananas - 6 kilograms
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 kilograms
- Carrots - 4 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 6 bags
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Muffins - 80 pieces
- Currant buns - 60 pieces
- Mini rolls - 120 pieces
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Ham - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Herb cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Lemons - 2 kilograms
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Napkins - 600 pieces
- Paper straws - 200 pieces
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs

Tips

Plan one serving cup per expected visitor if cups are reusable, plus a separate supply of plates, cutlery and serving platters for food stalls. Put dietary information with the relevant stall before vendors arrive.
Keep drinks cold in coolers and prepare coffee equipment near a safe power point. Check the total cable length before the day and use power strips only where the available supply allows it.
Give each seller a price-label set, marker and name badge before stalls open. Prepare spare labels as prices or stall assignments often change during setup.
Set up cash registers or cash boxes at least 30 minutes before opening, with clearly separated change. Keep one box per sales point rather than moving cash between stalls.
Use directional signs and route markers at every decision point, not just at the entrance. Add bunting or balloons only after tables, stalls and activity areas are safely positioned.

Frequently asked questions

What supplies do I need for a children's market?: Plan for market stalls, tables, chairs, tablecloths, price labels, name badges and directional signs. Add reusable cups, plates, cutlery, serving platters, coolers and coffee equipment if refreshments are provided, plus cash boxes and activity equipment.
How many cups and plates do I need for a children's market?: Allow one reusable cup per expected visitor, with a small spare supply if washing facilities are limited. For food, start with one plate and one cutlery set per serving and add at least 10% extra for replacements.
When should I prepare the children's market shopping?: Buy non-perishable supplies, labels, signs and decorations at least 7 days before the market. Check drinks, food, batteries and any perishable items 1 to 2 days before setup, then cool drinks on the day.
What should I bring for children's market stalls and activities?: Bring stalls, tables, chairs, tablecloths, price labels, markers and name badges for vendors. For activities, pack balls and any required tables, while extension cords, power strips and signs should be checked before setup.

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