Market stalls

A market stall may be a permanent fixture in a pedestrianised area or a non-permanent fixture which may only operate on set days and may trade in various locations.

Do I need to register?

A market stall is considered a food business if it is selling food or drink products to the public. If you operate a market stall you must register with the council where you keep your mobile stall overnight. A permanent market stall should register with the local authority where the stall trades from. In both cases registration should be completed at least 28 days before beginning trade.

See our registration page to register your business

See below for useful information and management documents for this type of food business:

• Market stall checklist (.pdf)
• Market stall guidance (.pdf)
• Food hygiene training