Here is the general information that you need to decide whether or not our markets are 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 need to provide a 3m x 3m green and white gazebo. You will also need to provide display tables and stands as required.
Pitch fees start from £40 per day dependent on size and location, and you must provide your own Product and Public Liability Insurance to the value of £5m.
A booking is only confirmed when your Application has been officially accepted and payment has been received.
Once accepted, a trader will be offered a four week trial period to assess the suitability of the market for their product. During the trial period, either the trader or the organiser may terminate the agreement. At the end of the trial, the trader will be required to pay a two week deposit to secure the pitch on a permanent basis. This deposit will be retained, with the trader paying rent each week until such time as the trader wishes to give notice to quit. At this time there will be a two week rent free notice period to use the deposit. Deposits are not refundable.
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 4.00 p.m. (unless otherwise specified in the market detail). Vehicles permitted to return for break down at close of trade and not before.
Where available electricity is charged at £5 per day if required.
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 Markets?
We manage, or deliver under license many 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:
Street Market Trader Application Form (PDF 467KB)
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 Marie on 07515 797 878.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.