Traders 'priced out' of £12,000 Christmas market pitches

Anthony Grice has said the cost of a Christmas market pitch was too high for the business he hoped to run.

Trader questioned cost of market pitch

Grice wanted to sell hot chocolate and cakes at the market. However, he said he was quoted £12,000 for a stall, a price he considered unaffordable.

The quotation has highlighted the financial barrier faced by a trader seeking to participate in the event. For Grice, the proposed fee affected whether his planned food and drink venture could go ahead.

Impact on potential participation

A market pitch is a key requirement for traders who want to sell directly to visitors. In this case, the quoted amount meant Grice was priced out of the opportunity, according to the report.

The available information does not specify the market’s location, the length of the trading period or whether the fee included any additional services. It also does not indicate whether the quoted price was later changed.

What happens next

Grice’s comments focus on the gap between the type of small-scale business he planned and the cost of securing a stall. No further details were provided about his plans or the market’s response.