Table top sales - what exactly can you sell there?

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My children's school is holding a table top sale. The venue is not the school, but in a church hall in the town centre. Would I be allowed to sell homemade edible goods or are there health and safety issues that would prohibit that?

I'm not sure,but at our pre school table top sale,the WI sold ploughmans lunches,so I don't see why not.After all,you see cake stalls at fetes all the time,a table top sale is no different really.

I hope it goes well.

I am not yet decided on whether to do it or not Mirage, but thanks!

What other things has anyone seen for sale at this sort of thing? The school held one last year but I decided not to go as I only had old clothes etc to sell and I find it quite embarrassing standing on a stall, watching people turn their noses up at my goods for sale.

But I have helped out at tons of cake sales and that always seems popular. Plus, I have a free source of apples right now and can make loads of chutney which might be a good seller in the lead up to Christmas?

Do people sell mostly second hand goods, or mostly homemade craft type things?

What would you pay for a jar of homemade chutney?(assuming you wanted it that is - no rude answers!)

Not sure what you should charge, but make sure you make a profit!

A good way to get people to buy your goods is to offer a taste. Bring a big pack of plastic spoons and some paper plates so that people can sample your wares.

Excellent idea anrak.

Actually, I am a bit worried as you are supposed to leave chutney to mature for a month before eating. I am making batches now and the sale is on 25th November so I am not sure it will be ready to eat by then. I was thinking of putting on labels which said "Ready to eat on xxxx"....

Also, you crafty people - could I jazz up the look of my jars by cutting out cloth circles and tying them on over the jam jar lids. At the moment, I am using old Tiptree lids or mayonnaise lids and it will look a bit naff. Plus, not sure if i am ethically allowed to use lids displaying the name of another company?

I wouldn't worry about the dates. I'm sure it will taste delicious before the optimum date.

Yes, cover the jars, it all adds to the look of your stall and your products.