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Market Stalls

The sale of food in NSW is regulated by the Food Act 2003 and Food Regulation 2004. Anyone who wishes to operate a market stall for the sale of food within the Leichhardt area must be registered and approved with Council. Food for sale includes all prepared and pre-packaged food.

Application Requirements

The following information must be submitted to Council for approval prior to the commencement of a food market stall:-

1.        A completed ‘Market Stall Application Form’;

2.        An application fee;

3.        An insurance policy; and

4.        If applicable, a confirmation letter from the appropriate Council of any off-site food preparation areas.

Applications must be submitted at least five (5) working days prior to trading at any market. Lodgement of an application form does not constitute approval to commence operations. Trading at any market can only commence once a laminated permit has been issued by Council. Please allow at least two (2) working days for the processing of any market stall application.

Market Stall Application Form and Temporary Food Premises Code

The Market Stall Application Form can be downloaded via the attached document below.

 Market Stall Application Form (35.45kB) 

The Temporary Food Premises Code states minimum requirements for the operation of stalls in the Leichhardt area. All food market stalls operating in the Council area must comply with the requirements of the Food Act 2003 and Temporary Food Premises Code.  

 Temporary Food Premises Code (31.02kB)

Application Fee

• The application fee is a non-refundable pro-rata fee of $218.00 per stall.
• The fee applicable relates to the month in which the application is lodged to Council. Please refer to a break-down of fees below:-

  July 2011	$218.00
  August 2011	$199.83
  September 2011	$181.66
  October 2011	$163.50
  November 2011	$145.33
  December 2011	$127.17
  January 2012	$109.00
  February 2012	$90.83
  March 2012	$72.67
  April 2012	$54.50
  May 2012	$36.33
  June 2012	$18.17

• It should be noted that the application fee does not include inspection fees. Inspection fees will be charged after the completion of any inspections undertaken by Council’s Health Officers. Inspection fees are charged at $150.00 per inspection.

Insurance Policy

The insurance policy must include the following information:-

• Show a current expiry date (the policy must not expire prior to the end of the current financial year period);
• Leichhardt Council must be nominated as an interested party;
• Public liability must be valued at 10 million dollars; and
• Product liability must be valued at 10 million dollars.

Market Organiser Contact Details

Who do I contact?

Rozelle Markets

Orange Grove Farmer's Market

Balmain Market

Weekly Markets

What you would expect to see at the markets

Orange Grove Farmer's Market (Times: 8am-1pm on Saturdays)

Organic foods including fruit and vegetables, meat, chicken, bread and dried goods to name a few. Fresh French breads and pastries, free range eggs, organic coffee, vegan and vegetarian dishes, smoked trout, honey and various teas and herbs are also a common sight. There are also various plants, antiques, and clothing available.

Rozelle Market (Times: 9am-4pm on Saturdays)

Rozelle Market also known as the second-hand market, boasts a huge range of furniture, crafts, clothing, jewellery, records, food, books and other treasures. Set in historic surrounds, this market has a great atmosphere for everyone to enjoy all weekend.

Balmain Market (Times: 9am-4pm on Saturdays)

Set in the majestic St Andrews Congregational Church grounds, Balmain Market has such a popular food hall that patrons literally have to line up outside the hall itself. Clothing, homewares, crafts, jewellery, furniture, books and the like are packed into a treelined coutyard creating an ideal day out.