Market stalls

zig

Just wondering does anyone know where I can get info on setting up a Market stall? I presume there are costs, is there a license or anything else required ?
Thanks

YouProduce

Depends upon what you are selling. Farmers markets code of standards is voluntary, i.e. some farmers markets sign up, some don't. Going to the ones that have signed up (you can get a list here: http://www.bordbia.ie/aboutfood/farmersmarkets/pages/default.aspx) requires you to do a health & safety course that costs something like €20. You'll have to go to your local council office to find out about that. The rest of them (unless its cooked food) have little or no formal standards. You can only find out about them by going to the individual organisers. A stall on the roadside might get some local councilor worker comin round looking for rates, since they are desperate for cash the moment & seem to be charging for everything they can, thats the only issue I can think of.

Check out www.youproduce.ie. You may find it useful when its live and its completely free for producers & consumers.

dollydishmop

zig wrote: »

I presume there are costs, is there a license or anything else required ?
Thanks

Depends on what type of products/goods you want to sell, and what kind of markets you want to sell at.

A little more info would be good

kathy2

I have never done a market so would love some tips.
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Kent Brockman

google 'iomst' you will find everything you need to know

time lord

zig wrote: »

Just wondering does anyone know where I can get info on setting up a Market stall? I presume there are costs, is there a license or anything else required ?
Thanks

Your local authority has a large role in this area. Rules and set up costs can vary greatly from one authority/county to the next. I am involved in this area and we welcome anyone into this field of endevour. Set up costs and public liability are very affordable. We have empty trading bays with huge foot fall, a shame really.

Isaac Matheson

Check out www.mast.ie. They have a lot of info and a Market Traders Handbook on their links page.