What you need for a delicatessen market

A delicatessen market needs more than food and market stalls. You will need a practical setup for displaying products, keeping fresh items chilled, serving tastings and taking payments throughout the opening hours. Plan tableware by visitor numbers, not by exhibitor count, because plates, glasses and cutlery disappear quickly during busy periods. Buy or collect chilled drinks and fresh produce as late as possible, and check storage, power and weather protection before the market opens.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 4
Market Stallsqty 12
Foldable tablesqty 18
Beer tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 40
High tablesqty 6
Stoolsqty 24
Coolersqty 6
Storage Racksqty 12

Tableware

Platesqty 150
Dessert platesqty 150
Glassesqty 180
Wine glassesqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 180
Serving boardsqty 24
Serving plattersqty 30
Serving spoonsqty 20
Tasting spoonsqty 300
Tasting forksqty 300
Serving knivesqty 18
Bread basketsqty 18
Carafesqty 24

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 12
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 12
Kitchen tongsqty 12
Measuring cupsqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Food warmersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Digital scalesqty 4
Allergen-free cutting boardsqty 4
Ice packsqty 30
Food containers with lidsqty 30
Serving tongsqty 24
Measuring spoonsqty 8

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Refrigeratorsqty 2
Contact grillsqty 2
Payment terminalsqty 4
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Cold thermometersqty 6
Mobile card terminalsqty 4
Cash boxesqty 4
Charging stationsqty 4
Fire extinguishersqty 4
Flashlightsqty 4

Decorations

Buntingqty 8
Tableclothsqty 24
Chalkboardsqty 18
Menu Card Holdersqty 30
Flower arrangementsqty 12
Name badgesqty 30
Stand number signsqty 12
Route arrowsqty 16
Info boardsqty 4
Chalk markersqty 12
Menu Card Holdersqty 24

Lighting

String lightsqty 8
LED lanternsqty 12
Batteriesqty 24
Outdoor lightsqty 8
Spare batteriesqty 24

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Waste sorting binsqty 4
Bucketsqty 6
Cleaning clothsqty 30
Broom setsqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 6
Towel dispensersqty 6
Trash bag holdersqty 12
Hand broomsqty 6
Floor squeegeesqty 4
Sink basinsqty 6
Drying racksqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Baguettes - 24 pieces
- Ciabattas - 12 pieces
- Mini rolls - 120 pieces
- Toast - 12 packs
- Crackers - 10 packs
- Grissini - 8 packs
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilos
- Extra virgin olive oil - 6 bottles
- Balsamic vinegar - 3 bottles
- Sea salt - 2 packs
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Green pesto - 8 jars
- Red pesto - 8 jars
- Olive tapenade - 8 jars
- Hummus - 6 kilos
- Mustard - 4 jars
- Mayonnaise - 4 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Fig jam - 6 jars
- Onion chutney - 6 jars
- Truffle mayonnaise - 4 jars
- Parmesan cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 5 kilos
- Aged cheese - 4 kilos
- Goat cheese - 3 kilos
- Brie - 3 kilo
- Blue cheese - 2 kilos
- Mozzarella - 3 kilos
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Coppa - 2 kilo
- Prosciutto - 3 kilo
- Salami - 3 kilo
- Chorizo - 2 kilo
- Bresaola - 1,5 kilo
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Smoked salmon - 2 kilos
- Anchovy fillets - 12 cans
- Tuna - 12 cans
- Green olives - 4 kilos
- Black olives - 4 kilo
- Pickles - 6 jars
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 3 kilo
- Artichoke hearts - 6 jars
- Grilled peppers - 6 jars
- Cornichons - 4 jars
- Grapes - 8 kilos
- Figs - 5 kilo
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Pears - 6 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 6 kilos
- Cucumbers - 5 kilos
- Arugula - 2 kilos
- Basil - 20 bunches
- Rosemary - 10 bunches
- Walnuts - 3 kilo
- Almonds - 3 kilos
- Pistachios - 2 kilos
- Cashews - 2 kilo
- Raisins - 2 kilos
- Dates - 3 kilos
- Dark chocolate - 3 kilos
- Milk chocolate - 3 kilos
- Butter cookies - 10 packs
- Macarons - 120 pieces
- Mini cannoli - 100 pieces
- Coffee beans - 4 kilos
- Black tea - 4 boxes
- Herbal tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 3 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 8 liters
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Ginger ale - 6 bottles
- Tonic - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Alcohol-free beer - 48 bottles
- Pilsner - 96 bottles
- Prosecco - 12 bottles
- Rosé - 12 bottles
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Red wine - 12 bottles
- Lemons - 5 kilo
- Limes - 3 kilos
- Ice cubes - 30 kilo
- Wooden skewers - 1000 pieces
- Cocktail picks - 500 pieces
- Paper napkins - 1000 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 4 bottles
- Nitrile gloves - 10 boxes
- Aluminum foil - 6 rolls
- Cling film - 6 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Freezer bags - 4 boxes

Tips

Plan at least one serving plate, tasting plate and cutlery set per expected visitor for a full market session, then add 10–15% extra for replacements and busy periods.
Keep fresh products and drinks in coolers or refrigerators until needed. Allow at least one separate chilled storage area for each group of products that must stay cold.
Provide one cutting board, one chef’s knife or bread knife, serving tongs and serving spoons at every food preparation or tasting point; shared tools slow down service and create cross-contact risks.
For coffee service, allow one coffee machine or kettle for roughly 30–40 visitors per hour, plus enough coffee cups, thermos flasks and a clear place to refill water safely.
Set aside payment terminals, printed price lists and menus before exhibitors arrive. Test every terminal and power outlet at least one day before opening, rather than during setup.

Frequently asked questions

How many plates and glasses do I need for a delicatessen market?: Start with one tasting plate and one glass per expected visitor, then add 10–15% extra. For 100 visitors, that means at least 110 plates and glasses, with separate wine glasses if wine tastings are offered.
How much chilled storage is needed for a delicatessen market?: Plan enough refrigerator or cooler space to hold the products and drinks needed for the first service period without stacking food where air cannot circulate. Refill in small batches every 1–2 hours instead of placing the entire stock on the stalls.
When should I buy fresh produce for a delicatessen market?: Buy or collect fresh produce as close to opening as practical, preferably on the same day. Finish the main collection 2–4 hours before opening so products can be checked, stored cold and arranged without rushing.
How many payment terminals does a delicatessen market need?: Use at least one payment terminal per busy payment point, with one spare terminal for a market with several exhibitors or tasting stations. Test terminals, chargers and network access at least 24 hours before opening.

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