Street market shopping list

A street market needs more than stalls and tables. You will need serving supplies for food and drinks, reliable power equipment, lighting, payment devices and practical gear for moving and securing everything. Buy or collect disposable essentials only after you know the number of exhibitors and expected visitors. Check power access early, chill drinks before opening, and prepare one labelled package per stand so setup does not become a last-minute search.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 8
Market stallsqty 20
Tablesqty 12
Folding chairsqty 30
Beer tablesqty 6
Folding benchesqty 12
Clothes racksqty 8
High tablesqty 4
Storage boxesqty 12
Stoolsqty 8

Equipment

Coolersqty 6
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Hot drink urnsqty 4
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Battery lampsqty 12
Rechargeable batteriesqty 8
Card machinesqty 2
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Megaphonesqty 2
Flashlightsqty 4
Laddersqty 2
Hand trucksqty 2
Cable reelsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 250
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 120
Bowlsqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 120
Serving traysqty 12
Serving jugsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 8
Pliersqty 8

Decorations

Buntingqty 20
Flagsqty 30
Bannersqty 8
Balloonsqty 200
Balloon ribbonqty 4
Tableclothsqty 20
Chalkboardsqty 12
Sidewalk chalkqty 12
Directional signsqty 12
Wayfinding standsqty 6
Table numbersqty 24
Name badgesqty 100
Pensqty 30

Lighting

String lightsqty 10
LED lampsqty 16
Lamp Standsqty 6
Batteriesqty 48

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Trash can lidsqty 12
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Broom setsqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 6
Hand broomsqty 6
Toilet brushesqty 4

Safety

Traffic barriersqty 20
Crowd barriersqty 12
Barrier tapeqty 6
Conesqty 20
First aid kitsqty 2
Flashlightsqty 4
Work glovesqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 6 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 3 packs
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Chocolate milk - 6 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 20 bags
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Stirrers - 500 pieces
- Paper napkins - 1000 pieces
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Sugar sachets - 500 pieces
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Mini pistolets - 100 pieces
- Mini croissants - 80 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Jam - 4 jars
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 5 kilo
- Oranges - 6 kilos
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 8 bags
- Savory nuts - 6 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Cheese sticks - 8 packs
- Cookies - 12 packs
- Mini muffins - 8 boxes
- Brownies - 8 boxes
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Garlic powder - 2 jars
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 3 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Rinse aid - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 20 pieces
- Trash bags - 150 pieces
- Freezer bags - 4 boxes
- Storage containers - 30 pieces
- Plastic wrap - 2 rolls
- Paper shopping bags - 200 pieces
- Cardboard snack trays - 300 pieces
- Wooden skewers - 500 pieces
- Paper straws - 300 pieces
- Disposable gloves - 4 boxes
- Coffee cups - 300 pieces
- Tea bags - 300 pieces

Tips

Plan drinks and cups by attendance, not by stall count. As a starting point, allow two to three drinks per visitor during the first hour, then add extra stock if the market runs longer.
Count serving items separately for food and hot drinks. Provide at least one plate, bowl, cutlery set or coffee cup per expected serving, plus a 10% reserve for spills and replacements.
Check every exhibitor’s power requirement at least one week before the market. Match coffee machines, kettles and hot drink urns to available outlets, and keep extension cords, power strips and cable reels ready.
Prepare lighting and batteries before the event, especially if stalls are covered or the market starts early. Charge rechargeable batteries and test battery lamps and card machines the day before.
Pack equipment by stand and label each package with the exhibitor’s name or pitch number. Keep hand trucks, ladders, flashlights and walkie-talkies in a separate organiser’s kit for setup and closing.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a street market?: At minimum, plan stalls or tents, tables, seating where needed, payment devices, lighting, power equipment, serving supplies and waste arrangements. Final quantities depend on the number of exhibitors, visitors and food stalls, so confirm registrations before buying.
How many cups and plates do I need for a street market?: Start with one cup, plate, bowl and cutlery set per expected serving, then add about 10% extra. For 200 expected servings, that means preparing roughly 220 of each relevant item rather than ordering exactly 200.
When should I buy supplies for a street market?: Buy durable equipment and serving supplies at least one week ahead, then check the complete stock two days before opening. Buy or chill drinks close enough to the event that they remain cold, while leaving time to replace missing items.
How much power equipment does a street market need?: List every powered device by stall and check the available outlets at least seven days in advance. Keep one tested extension cord or cable reel for each separate power area, plus spare power strips and rechargeable lighting for outages.

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