Anyone got a market stall? - Page 2

Knipples · 17-08-2009, 14:47

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Originally Posted by AcidHell2

how about 50% of the profits knip

Dont make me wash any pots and pans and im in!

Princess Griff · 17-08-2009, 18:59

Me and Jingo will come and eat ur pies!!! Let us know if you get a stall in Brizzol!!! x

Glaucus · 09-07-2010, 12:51

Good God, this is why I hate H&S it just goes far to far.

I've been in contact with Environmental Health and even just for cakes, kitchen has to be registered and on top of that all ingredients have to be listed either on a label or on a board at the stall. Although they advised me to speak to Trading standards to get full run down of the rules. Although I suppose if I get registered then I can use meat and everything else

Anyway an environmental officer will be in contact with me at some point to run through what is needed and how to register. Apparently things change a fair bit from one county to the other. So still not sure if I can use a residential kitchen.

Edit also can't believe it's been that long since I made this thread.

Desmo · 09-07-2010, 13:22

I saw the thread title and was going to suggest Pheebs had a stall when selling her cards only to see she was the third post. Had me confused for a few seconds

Too many rules and regulations these days, makes everything so much harder than it needs to be in business.

Glaucus · 20-06-2011, 19:12

Well to resurrect very old thread.
It's still and has been on the mind all the time.
I did get round to phoning up the council and having a good long chat, and no reason why a residential kitchen cant be certified, but not my current rented kitchen, due to Walls not being tilled and a few other things.

However I have just seen that they are trying to open up a community kitchen(alibaba) in Bristol which will be available to rent to small start ups. Although no idea on prices and it's not up and running ATM.

After doing the some sauces when I was off injured (sorry I said I would sell some, but they've all gone) everyone said they loved my BBQ sauce. But anyway been considering trying to enter the hot sauce and BBQ sector. If I could rent a certified kitchen that would make things supper easy, possibly start of on eBay, or setup a paypal website.

Anyway still thinking and looking at costs I can find. Been firing of emails on www.alibaba.com and seems spices are around $50-100 per kilo shipped. Which is about 50% of what I can find in the uk at the moment.
But any one used alibaba? How's it all work, how do you pay? How do I find out possible import duty?
Been on the government website, and as long as it's not animal products, there doesn't seem to be restrictions on importing.
Also a few places are quoting prices FOB(free on board) what does this mean. I can't find a laymen explanation and what that means to mean.

Or jack everything up and move up north where houses are like £30k and can fit a kitchen within the rules. Perhaps ocuk are recruiting.

Just trying to look at figures at the moment. That's if I even have a job to afford anything.

Oh and has anyone used one of those logo competition sites?

GemGem · 20-06-2011, 22:19

I'll happily test all food products (except anything with icky green avo in it)

*nibbles*

Jingo · 20-06-2011, 22:21

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Originally Posted by GemGem

I'll happily test all food products

Me too! After enjoying your numerous Cooking with AH2 threads over the years, I'm more than happy to take part in some vital market testing

Piggymon · 20-06-2011, 22:23

FOB means the goods are taken to a port then it's down to you to ship them from the port to the UK

Glaucus · 21-06-2011, 00:23

Thanks piggy, that makes sense. But also make it extremly complicate. But then most have min orders in the tons. Hopefully I'll get some more prices from the smaller producers with 1kilo min order. Then I'm sure they can include normal posting.

Glaucus · 21-06-2011, 11:05

99% Pure capsicum $1114 haha bit out my price range.
However 1kilo dried naga $100 with normal shipping (ups/TNT) costs more not entirely sure what that means.
So has anyone used alibaba before. Is it really this easy. Or should I be asking more questions?
Would love to get some nagas and have a play and that's only about £61

17-08-2009, 18:59	#12
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	Me and Jingo will come and eat ur pies!!! Let us know if you get a stall in Brizzol!!! x __________________

09-07-2010, 12:51	#13
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Good God, this is why I hate H&S it just goes far to far. I've been in contact with Environmental Health and even just for cakes, kitchen has to be registered and on top of that all ingredients have to be listed either on a label or on a board at the stall. Although they advised me to speak to Trading standards to get full run down of the rules. Although I suppose if I get registered then I can use meat and everything else Anyway an environmental officer will be in contact with me at some point to run through what is needed and how to register. Apparently things change a fair bit from one county to the other. So still not sure if I can use a residential kitchen. Edit also can't believe it's been that long since I made this thread. __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 09-07-2010 at 13:24.

09-07-2010, 13:22	#14
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I saw the thread title and was going to suggest Pheebs had a stall when selling her cards only to see she was the third post. Had me confused for a few seconds Too many rules and regulations these days, makes everything so much harder than it needs to be in business. __________________

20-06-2011, 19:12	#15
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Well to resurrect very old thread. It's still and has been on the mind all the time. I did get round to phoning up the council and having a good long chat, and no reason why a residential kitchen cant be certified, but not my current rented kitchen, due to Walls not being tilled and a few other things. However I have just seen that they are trying to open up a community kitchen(alibaba) in Bristol which will be available to rent to small start ups. Although no idea on prices and it's not up and running ATM. After doing the some sauces when I was off injured (sorry I said I would sell some, but they've all gone) everyone said they loved my BBQ sauce. But anyway been considering trying to enter the hot sauce and BBQ sector. If I could rent a certified kitchen that would make things supper easy, possibly start of on eBay, or setup a paypal website. Anyway still thinking and looking at costs I can find. Been firing of emails on www.alibaba.com and seems spices are around $50-100 per kilo shipped. Which is about 50% of what I can find in the uk at the moment. But any one used alibaba? How's it all work, how do you pay? How do I find out possible import duty? Been on the government website, and as long as it's not animal products, there doesn't seem to be restrictions on importing. Also a few places are quoting prices FOB(free on board) what does this mean. I can't find a laymen explanation and what that means to mean. Or jack everything up and move up north where houses are like £30k and can fit a kitchen within the rules. Perhaps ocuk are recruiting. Just trying to look at figures at the moment. That's if I even have a job to afford anything. Oh and has anyone used one of those logo competition sites? __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 20-06-2011 at 19:22.

20-06-2011, 22:19	#16
GemGem Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laandan Posts: 25	I'll happily test all food products (except anything with icky green avo in it) nibbles __________________ A few things everyone should be aware of: Dragons do exist Pixies live in walls Zonking out in the sun is not illegal Zonking is the art of doing fek all and enjoying it Howling at the moon is best done with friends

20-06-2011, 22:23	#18
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	FOB means the goods are taken to a port then it's down to you to ship them from the port to the UK __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

21-06-2011, 00:23	#19
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Thanks piggy, that makes sense. But also make it extremly complicate. But then most have min orders in the tons. Hopefully I'll get some more prices from the smaller producers with 1kilo min order. Then I'm sure they can include normal posting. __________________

21-06-2011, 11:05	#20
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	99% Pure capsicum $1114 haha bit out my price range. However 1kilo dried naga $100 with normal shipping (ups/TNT) costs more not entirely sure what that means. So has anyone used alibaba before. Is it really this easy. Or should I be asking more questions? Would love to get some nagas and have a play and that's only about £61 __________________