What to buy for an interior market

An interior market needs more than tables for exhibitors. You will need a clear setup for pitches, display furniture, power, lighting, payments, refreshments and visitor information. Start with the exhibitor count and allow one market stall or display area per participant, then add shared equipment for registration, catering and announcements. Check deliveries, extension leads and signage several days before opening; these are easy to overlook and difficult to replace at the last minute.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 4
Market stallsqty 18
Foldable tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 40
Beer tablesqty 6
Bar stoolsqty 8
Dressing tablesqty 2
Clothes racksqty 6
Storage binsqty 12
Tableclothsqty 24

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Battery lampsqty 8
Handheld microphone
Portable speakerqty 2
Payment terminalsqty 2
Charging stationsqty 2

Lighting

String lightsqty 10
Work lightsqty 6
Lanternsqty 8

Decorations

Buntingqty 10
Balloonsqty 100
Flower arrangementsqty 8
Chalkboardsqty 10
Photo backdrop
Table décorqty 12
Directional signsqty 12

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving plattersqty 16
Serving spoonsqty 12
Coffee spoonsqty 80

Kitchen

Thermos flasksqty 6
Coffee filtersqty 200
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Serving tongsqty 8
Bottle openersqty 4
Washing-up basinsqty 4
Kitchen towelsqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 10
Broom setsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Hand soap dispensersqty 6

Catering

Drink dispensersqty 4
Serving plattersqty 12
Menusqty 8
Napkin holdersqty 8
Groceries
- Coffee - 6 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweetener - 2 boxes
- Milk - 10 liter
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Alcohol-free beer - 3 cases
- Beer - 4 crates
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 3 bottles
- Tonic - 3 bottles
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Mini cheese sandwiches - 80 pieces
- Ham mini sandwiches - 80 pieces
- Mini hummus sandwiches - 60 pieces
- Mini egg salad sandwiches - 60 pieces
- Mini quiches - 80 pieces
- Vegetarian savory snacks - 100 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Salty sticks - 4 bags
- Mixed nuts - 3 kilo
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Pears - 30 pieces
- Mini brownies - 80 pieces
- Mini muffins - 80 pieces
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Gluten-free cookies - 2 packs
- Vegan cookies - 2 packs
- Mayonnaise - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Serving trays - 8 pieces
- Disposable tasting cups - 300 pieces

Setup

Cable matsqty 12
Bollardsqty 12
Barrier tapeqty 4
Storage cratesqty 10
Changing cubiclesqty 2

Office

Clipboardsqty 6
Ballpoint pensqty 30
Permanent markersqty 12
Tapeqty 8
Scissorsqty 6
Staplersqty 3
A4 paperqty 2
Name stickersqty 100
Cash register rollsqty 6
Cash change traysqty 3
Envelopesqty 50

Safety

Flashlightsqty 4
Work glovesqty 8
Non-slip matsqty 6

Transport

Hand trucksqty 2
Roll containersqty 4

Tips

Plan one clearly marked pitch per exhibitor, then keep at least 10% extra table or storage capacity for late changes, shared displays and packaging.
Count power points before buying or collecting equipment. Keep extension cords and power strips separate for coffee machines, payment terminals, lighting and audio rather than running everything from one outlet.
Prepare two payment options for the market: payment terminals for card transactions and a cash register with enough small change. Test every terminal and charging station at least one day before opening.
Allow two to three drinks per visitor for the first hour when planning coffee, tea and water service. Fill coolers shortly before doors open, and keep a separate supply for exhibitors and staff.
Print exhibitor lists, directional signs and visitor information before setup day. Bring battery lamps or lanterns as a backup in case the venue has dark corners or a power problem.

Frequently asked questions

What furniture do I need for an interior market?: Plan one market stall or display area for each exhibitor, plus shared foldable tables for registration, refreshments and storage. Add chairs for staff and exhibitors; a practical starting point is one chair per person working a pitch and two to four extra chairs for visitors or breaks.
How much lighting is needed for an interior market?: Give every dark pitch access to a work light or battery lamp, and use string lights or lanterns only as additional ambient lighting. Prepare at least one spare battery lamp for every ten pitches and test all lights before exhibitors arrive.
How many extension cords and power strips should I bring?: Count each powered item first, then bring one extension cord per separate pitch or equipment zone and at least one power strip for every two nearby powered devices. Keep 10% extra cords available, especially for coffee machines, payment terminals and audio equipment.
When should I prepare the interior market shopping list?: Make the first list at least two weeks before the market, once the exhibitor count and floor plan are clear. Confirm deliveries and collect rented or borrowed equipment one to two days before setup, then do the final shopping run the day before opening.

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