Here is the general information that you need to decide whether or not this markets is right for you. We are always looking to include more quality traders to our team.
A single pitch is a 3m x 3m space, unless otherwise stated in advance, and you will NOT need to provide a 3m x 3m gazebo. You will need to provide display tables and stands as required.
Pitch fees are dependent on size, location and time of year. You must provide your own Product and Public Liability Insurance to a minimum value of £5m.
A booking is only confirmed when your Application has been officially accepted.
Unless otherwise stipulated – You can arrive to set up at a market from 6.30 a.m. Vehicles must be off site before 08.45 a.m. Trading is typically from 9.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. (unless otherwise specified in the market detail). Vehicles permitted to return for break down at close of trade and not before.
If you are a CATERER you must:
- Be registered with the local authority for your home address
- Have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate for yourself and any member of staff.
- Have Gas Safe Certificate as required
- Have PAT Certificates for all electrical equipment that you use.
- Complete a Risk Assessment before starting to trade.
- Provide your own tables and chairs if required and pay for the space accordingly
- You MUST have a minimum Food Hygiene Rating of 4
Where Are Our Other Markets?
We manage, or deliver under license many other markets across the south of England, you can see the detail of the different venues by following the links:
Visit Our Classic Street Markets
Application Documents
If you wish to be included on our database as an approved trader you will need to complete the following:
Click here to download (PDF)
Trader Terms And Conditions
Click here to download (PDF)
You will need to submit supporting documentation with your application. These can be scanned and copy emailed to smtmarkets@gmail.com or sent by post to:
Southern Market Traders –Applications, Unit 5 The Oakwood Centre, Downley Road, Havant, Hants, PO9 2NP
When your application is approved you will be contacted either by phone or by email to arrange the details of pitch and venue and to agree payment details.
If you haven’t found all of the information that you need, you can call Dawn on 07585 123583.
The application process for Winchester is different, please click on this link to apply via the WCC website.
https://www.winchester.gov.uk/business/street-market-trading
Once WCC have approved your application we will be in touch.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.