Chocolate Market Shopping List

A chocolate market needs more than chocolate. You will also need serving ware, display materials, drinks, payment equipment, clear pricing and allergen information. Plan quantities around your expected visitor count and add a small reserve for busy periods. Drinks and temperature-sensitive chocolate should be chilled close to opening time, while signs, price tags and allergen cards can be prepared several days earlier.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 4
Market tablesqty 18
Bistro tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 48
Folding countersqty 4
Tableclothsqty 22
Display racksqty 18
Stoolsqty 8

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 80
Glassesqty 100
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving traysqty 24
Serving tongsqty 18
Small bowlsqty 36

Decorations

Buntingqty 12
Balloonsqty 100
Table decorationsqty 18
Menu Card Holdersqty 24
Price tagsqty 120
Allergen cardsqty 30
Route signsqty 12
Information bannersqty 4

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Refrigeratorsqty 2
Coolersqty 6
Payment terminalsqty 4
Cash boxesqty 4
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Flashlightsqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 6
Chocolate fountainsqty 2

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knivesqty 6
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 4
Kitchen tongsqty 6
Baking traysqty 6
Oven mittsqty 6
Food containersqty 24
Cling film dispensersqty 4
Portion scoopsqty 6
Draining racksqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 12
LED lightsqty 16
Battery lampsqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Trash grabbersqty 4
Hand broomsqty 4
Floor squeegeesqty 2
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 6
Glove boxesqty 6

Catering

Tasting cupsqty 1200
Paper napkinsqty 1500
Chocolate bagsqty 600
Gift boxesqty 300
Parchment paperqty 6
Sealable storage binsqty 30
Groceries
- Milk chocolate - 12 kilograms
- Dark chocolate - 12 kilogram
- White chocolate - 8 kilogram
- Ruby chocolate - 3 kilograms
- Vegan chocolate - 3 kilograms
- Sugar-free chocolate - 2 kilograms
- Milk chocolate bars - 120 pieces
- Dark chocolate bars - 120 pieces
- White chocolate bars - 80 pieces
- Chocolate truffles - 12 kilograms
- Mixed chocolates - 15 kilogram
- Pralines - 10 kilogram
- Chocolate peanuts - 5 kilogram
- Chocolate hazelnuts - 5 kilograms
- Chocolate bars - 4 kilograms
- Chocolate raisins - 4 kilogram
- Cocoa powder - 3 kilograms
- Chocolate shavings - 2 kilogram
- Chocolate drops - 4 kilogram
- Chocolate sprinkles - 4 kilograms
- Hazelnuts - 3 kilogram
- Almonds - 3 kilograms
- Pistachios - 2 kilograms
- Walnuts - 2 kilograms
- Dried cranberries - 2 kilogram
- Dried apricots - 2 kilograms
- Shredded coconut - 1 kilogram
- Cookies - 8 kilograms
- Waffles - 6 kilograms
- Biscuit sticks - 5 kilograms
- Mini marshmallows - 3 kilogram
- Popcorn - 4 kilogram
- Pretzel pieces - 3 kilogram
- Strawberries - 8 kilograms
- Bananas - 6 kilograms
- Grapes - 6 kilograms
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Oranges - 6 kilograms
- Whipped cream - 8 liters
- Coconut cream - 4 liters
- Butter - 3 kilograms
- Cream cheese - 2 kilograms
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Flour - 8 kilograms
- Granulated sugar - 6 kilograms
- Powdered sugar - 3 kilograms
- Vanilla sugar - 2 packs
- Vanilla extract - 4 bottles
- Baking powder - 4 sachets
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Cinnamon - 4 jars
- Cardamom - 2 jars
- Caramel sauce - 4 liters
- Chocolate sauce - 5 liters
- Strawberry sauce - 3 liters
- Honey - 2 kilograms
- Maple syrup - 2 liter
- Coffee beans - 5 kilograms
- Tea bags - 300 pieces
- Cocoa drink - 12 liters
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Cola - 12 liters
- Cola Zero - 12 liters
- Ginger ale - 6 liters
- Spa Blauw - 120 bottles
- Spa Red - 60 bottles
- Ice cubes - 30 kilograms
- Granulated sugar sticks - 500 pieces
- Milk cups - 500 pieces
- Teaspoons - 300 pieces
- Stirrers - 500 pieces
- Coffee filters - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 24 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Garbage bags - 120 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 liters
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 liters
- Disinfectant - 3 liters
- Hand soap - 6 liters
- Hand sanitizer - 6 liters
- Cleaning sponges - 24 pieces
- Nitrile gloves - 600 pieces

Tips

Allow at least one cup or glass per visitor, plus 10% extra for breakage, queues and replacements. If coffee is served throughout the market, plan two cups per expected coffee drinker rather than one per guest.
For tasting portions, prepare small bowls, plates and serving tongs in batches so each stand can serve without sharing equipment. Set out at least one spare serving set per busy stand.
Keep chocolate and other temperature-sensitive products chilled until shortly before opening. Use refrigerators or coolers with enough room to separate stock from drinks and label products with allergen information.
Prepare one visible price tag and one allergen card for every product or tasting range. Put menu card holders on each stand and keep a printed spare set in case cards are damaged or moved.
Check payment terminals, cash boxes and extension cords before shopping day. Bring at least one backup payment option and enough small cash for the first hour, when change requests usually slow queues.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a chocolate market?: Plan chocolate products, serving trays, tongs, small bowls, plates, cups or glasses, display materials, price tags and allergen cards. You will also need payment equipment, chilled storage, drinks, signage and power supplies such as extension cords.
How many cups and plates do I need for a chocolate market?: Start with one cup or glass and one plate per expected visitor, then add 10% extra. For a market serving 100 people, that means at least 110 of each item, with additional cups if coffee is served more than once.
How early should I buy chocolate market supplies?: Buy decorations, tableware, signs and payment supplies at least 3 to 7 days before the market. Purchase or collect chilled chocolate and drinks as close to opening as practical, usually on the same day or the day before.
How do I keep chocolate cold at a market?: Use refrigerators or coolers and keep reserve stock out of direct sunlight. Chill drinks and chocolate before opening, then replenish stands in small batches every 30 to 60 minutes so products do not sit out longer than necessary.

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