Trader Application

As part of this application you are required to upload copies of both your public liability insurance and food hygiene certicate if applicable.  Please have these documents ready in electronic form and attach below where indicated.

We are always keen to hear from new traders with great products who are committed to regularly attending the North Parade Market.

We are predominantly a food market with an emphasis on fresh, local produce but we will consider applications from traders wanting to sell any high-quality products.

In the first instance please fill in the application form and someone with be in touch within a few days to discuss your application.

Please fill in all the main fields, leaving only the additional information field blank unless you want to add further information which might support your application.

Our standard pitch fee is £25 plus an additional £5.00 for power if required. (if you require power please ensure you bring a long extension lead as the socket may be some distance away from your pitch)

You will need to bring your own gazebo / table plus any other equipment you may require. See below for recommendations.

Gazebos

If you do not already own a gazebo we have always found the the ‘All Seasons Gazebos’ offer the best vaue in terms of quality / price / ease of use and weight. We suggest a 3m x 3m gazebo with a beige top which look good and are nice and bright when erected so show off your goods in the best light.

view / buy gazebos online

Tables

If you need a table then these can be purchased online, but in the past we have always used the ‘Lifetime’ range of foldable tables available from Homebase.

view / buy tables online

Biodegradable Packaging

We insist that all new traders, if selling food to take away, that all packaging and cutlery is biodegradable.  One of our traders has been kind enough to provide details of where this can be easily purchased through a company called BioPac.

view / buy Biopac online

    Your Name

    Trading Name

    Your Email

    Landline Phone Number

    Mobile Phone Number

    Preferred means of communication for bookings and confirmations

    EmailTextMobileLandline

    Web Site URL* (if included a link will be created to your own website)

    * It is almost essential these days to have a web site and it helps us understand better if your products are a good fit for the market as well as promote your products via the market publicity.

    Product Category

    Note: Food Traders - we are keen to encourage as many food traders as possible but in most cases require food to be prepared in advance rather than cooked on site where cooking smells and smoke can cause problems with neighbouring traders - can you please outline below how your food is prepared.

    Product Description / Food Trader Specifics (This will also be used for your trader profile on the NPM website)

    Attendance - It will be useful for us to know whether you intend to regularly trade at the market or only occasionally. We can sometimes offer exclusivity to traders selling certain products but do require attendance at every market for this to be possible. Please indicate below your plans for attendance.

    Environmental Responsibility - As a socially and environmentally responsible local market, we insist that any packaging / food containers / cutlery provided by our traders is of the non plastic, bio-degradable type. Please confirm below that you understand this policy and that you agree to comply with this trading requirement.
    I agree to provide bio-degradable food packaging and cutlery

     

    Waste - If you are selling packaged food items likely to be consumed at the market, you are expected to provide appropriate waste containers and encourage your customers to dispose of their rubbish using these containers. The market has no commercial waste arrangements and we therefore require the traders to self-manage any dispose of any waste produced. Please confirm below that you understand this policy and that you agree to comply with this trading requirement.
    I agree to provide waste bins and encourage my clients to use them

     

    Equipment / Power - You will need to bring your own gazebo / table plus any other equipment you might require.

    If you require electricity, please indicate what load requirements you have

    Please confirm you carry the following* (please attach copies below)

    Market Traders InsuranceFood Hygiene Certification

    * Public liability insurance should be to at least £1m of cover

    Why you do it? (people are always interested to read more about you and the story behind your product)

    Please upload copies of your public liability insurance and food hygiene certificate if applicable

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    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance

    This form collects your name and email, together with the data contained in other fields on the form so that we can later communicate with you appropriately. Please check our PRIVACY POLICY for the all the information on how we store, protect and manage your submitted data. You must tick the consent box below before the form can be submitted.

    Yes, I am OK with this, and I have read, understood and agree with your PRIVACY POLICY.