What to buy for a Taste Market

A Taste Market needs more than ingredients. You will also need servingware, chilled drinks, cooking equipment, clear allergen information and supplies for each stall. Use the plan’s 59-item inventory as your checklist, then adjust quantities to your guest count and menu. Buy shelf-stable goods first, arrange fresh produce and deliveries close to the event, and leave time to check stock before shopping.

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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 100
Bar stoolsqty 12
Tableclothsqty 18
Transport cartsqty 3

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 140
Dessert platesqty 120
Soup bowlsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 80
Water glassesqty 160
Wine glassesqty 120
Coffee spoonsqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 140
Serving plattersqty 30

Decorations

Buntingqty 12
Flower arrangementsqty 12
Menu boardsqty 16
Chalkboardsqty 12
Name card holdersqty 100
Table decorationsqty 18
Entrance runner
Paper napkin holdersqty 24

Equipment

Induction hobsqty 8
Gas burnersqty 4
Refrigeratorsqty 2
Coolersqty 8
Kettlesqty 3
Coffee machinesqty 3
Food warmersqty 8
Immersion blendersqty 3
Kitchen scalesqty 4
Extension cordsqty 10
Power stripsqty 8
Payment terminalsqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 16
Chef's knivesqty 12
Mixing bowlsqty 16
Cooking potsqty 10
Frying pansqty 8
Baking dishesqty 10
Measuring cupsqty 6
Pliersqty 16
Ladlesqty 12
Serving tongsqty 16
Kitchen glovesqty 8

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Waste binsqty 4
Cleaning bucketsqty 6
Mopsqty 6
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 8
Washing-up tubsqty 6

Lighting

Light Stripsqty 8
LED lampsqty 20
Battery lanternsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- Mini bread rolls - 120 pieces
- Tortilla wraps - 80 pieces
- Pizza dough - 20 rolls
- Puff pastry - 10 rolls
- Basmati rice - 5 kilos
- Pasta - 5 kilos
- Couscous - 3 kilos
- Potatoes - 10 kilos
- Chickpeas - 12 cans
- Black beans - 10 cans
- Lentils - 8 cans
- Diced tomatoes - 16 cans
- Tomato puree - 8 tubes
- Passata - 8 packs
- Coconut milk - 10 cans
- Olive oil - 5 liters
- Sunflower oil - 3 liters
- Red wine vinegar - 2 bottles
- Balsamic vinegar - 2 bottles
- Soy sauce - 3 bottles
- Sesame oil - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 3 jars
- Pesto - 8 jars
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Sriracha - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Salt - 2 kilos
- Black pepper - 500 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Curry powder - 250 grams
- Ground cumin - 200 grams
- Cinnamon - 100 gram
- Italian herbs - 200 grams
- Chili flakes - 100 grams
- Garlic - 20 bulbs
- Onions - 8 kilo
- Red onions - 4 kilos
- Spring onions - 20 bunches
- Ginger - 1 kilo
- Lemons - 8 kilos
- Limes - 5 kilos
- Tomatoes - 12 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 6 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 kilos
- Bell peppers - 8 kilo
- Zucchini - 6 kilos
- Eggplants - 5 kilos
- Carrots - 6 kilos
- Broccoli - 5 kilo
- Cauliflower - 4 pieces
- Spinach - 4 kilos
- Arugula - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Mushrooms - 5 kilos
- Avocados - 40 pieces
- Fresh basil - 20 bunches
- Fresh coriander - 15 bunches
- Fresh mint - 10 bunches
- Parsley - 10 bunches
- Chicken breast - 8 kilos
- Ground beef - 6 kilos
- Chipolata sausages - 6 kilos
- Smoked salmon - 3 kilos
- Halloumi - 3 kilos
- Feta - 3 kilo
- Mozzarella - 4 kilos
- Parmesan cheese - 2 kilos
- Grated cheese - 5 kilo
- Cream cheese - 3 kilos
- Greek yogurt - 6 kilos
- Unsalted butter - 3 kilo
- Eggs - 120 pieces
- Whipping cream - 4 liters
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 8 liters
- Cream - 4 liters
- Flour - 8 kilos
- Sugar - 5 kilo
- Icing sugar - 2 kilos
- Baking powder - 500 grams
- Vanilla sugar - 20 sachets
- Dark chocolate - 3 kilos
- Honey - 3 jars
- Strawberries - 6 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 6 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Nut mix - 3 kilo
- Pine nuts - 1 kilo
- Raisins - 1 kilo
- Paprika chips - 10 bags
- Plain chips - 10 bags
- Olives - 8 jars
- Pickles - 6 jars
- Crackers - 12 packs
- Coffee - 4 kilos
- Tea - 300 bags
- Sparkling water - 40 bottles
- Still water - 60 bottles
- Cola - 24 bottles
- Coke Zero - 24 bottles
- Sinas - 18 bottles
- Ginger beer - 18 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 cartons
- Orange juice - 12 cartons
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- White wine - 18 bottles
- Red wine - 18 bottles
- Rosé - 12 bottles
- Beer - 120 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 36 bottles
- Trash bags - 80 pcs
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 20 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 30 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Nitrile gloves - 10 boxes
- Cling film - 6 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 6 rolls
- Baking paper - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces

Tips

Plan around your serving format: count dinner plates, dessert plates, soup bowls, coffee cups and glasses separately, rather than treating them as one general tableware supply. Add at least 10% extra for breakage, dropped items and late replacements.
For a market with cooking demonstrations, check the number of induction hobs, gas burners, refrigerators, coolers and kettles against the demonstrations running at the same time. Arrange an alternative heat source before the event if any demonstration depends on one appliance.
Buy fresh produce as close to opening as practical, then wash and prepare only what the menu requires. Keep backup ingredients chilled so one damaged or overripe batch does not interrupt service.
Prepare printed allergy cards and menu boards before shopping day. Each dish should have its ingredients and allergens confirmed at least 24 hours before guests arrive, so changes can still be communicated clearly.
Do not leave transport and stall setup until the final morning. Make sure transport carts, tables, market stalls, tablecloths and name badge supplies are available at least 2 hours before opening, especially if deliveries have separate arrival times.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a Taste Market?: Plan for ingredients, snacks, sauces and dips, drinks, tableware, cooking equipment, refrigeration, stall furniture and signage. The full plan lists 59 supplies, including plates, glasses, serving platters, coolers, menu boards and market stalls.
How much tableware do I need for a Taste Market?: Start with one set per expected guest for the main service, then add around 10% spare plates, bowls, cups, glasses and cutlery. Count dessert plates, soup bowls, coffee cups, water glasses and wine glasses separately because guests may use more than one type.
When should I buy fresh food for a Taste Market?: Buy fresh produce as close to the event as storage allows, usually within 24 hours of opening. Check stock and delivery times at least 48 hours beforehand, and keep chilled items in refrigerators or coolers until preparation and service.
How early should I set up a Taste Market?: Allow at least 2 hours before opening for stalls, tables, tablecloths, equipment, menu boards and name badges. Start earlier if suppliers have separate delivery windows or if cooking demonstrations require several appliances to be tested.

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