Everyone loves something sweet, and the school fete is the time that people will rush to the homemade section to buy up big!
I love the feel of fetes and fairs. It makes me feel like a kid. Everything is just so fun and festive! And what I love the most about it is that there’s so many food choices.
Some products sell better than others. Here is a list of the best-selling foods at fetes and fairs… We also show you where to get a great deal on packaging all these goodies!
Here is our Huge Guide to Best Selling Fete Food:
Table of Contents:
| 1. List of the Best Selling Fete Food Ideas |
| 2. Best Selling Brownies and Slices |
| 3. Best Selling Cakes and Cupcakes |
| 4. Best Selling Tarts and Pies |
| 5. List of Other Sweet Treats to Consider for School Fetes |
| 6. List of Hot Foods to Sell at Fetes |
| 7. List of Packaging Ideas for School Fetes |
1. List of the Best Selling Fete Foods
Peanut Brittle
Most schools do have a nut-free policy but fetes are different, and if you are permitted – Peanut Brittle is a real winner – especially with the Dads! Wrap it in small cellophane clear bags and wrap it with twine. You can substitute the peanuts for cashews or macadamia nuts if you want something a bit more spesh!
Sell Peanut Brittle for $4 per bag
Homemade Honeycomb
Honeycombs are easy to make and produces a lot in just one go. It’s also a great gift idea!
Sell it for $4 per bag
Assorted Fudges
Fudge is a favourite of many because it makes us remember our childhood. I really don’t know what it’s about but kids and adults love it! We have recipes for loads of different fudges – here are some to try:
Basic Fudge Recipes:
- Gooey Condensed Milk Fudge
- Basic Vanilla Fudge
- Caramel Fudge
Chocolate Fudge Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge (only 2 ingredients!)
- Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
- Easy Peasy Chocolate Fudge
- Raw Vegan Chocolate Fudge
- 3-Ingredient Creamy Chocolate Fudge
- Chocolate Mint Fudge
- Chunky Chocolate Fruit and Nut Fudge
- Microwave Chocolate Fudge
Traditional Fudge Recipes:
Fancy Fudge Recipes:
- White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
- Eggnog Fudge
- Salted Maple Pecan Fudge
- Lemon Meringue Fudge
- Malt Ball Fudge
- Malteser Caramel and White Chocolate Fudge
Sell homemade Fudge for $3 (four small portions)
Marshmallow Tea Cups
These cute and dainty marshmallow teacups will grab attention from far away!
Sell them for $2.50 each
Whole Homemade Cakes to Take Home
Every time I go to a School Fete I end up buying a beautiful homemade cake to take home – and scoff! This is a great money maker too as you can charge a substantial amount more for a whole cake than just small packets of smaller fete fair. Ask the parent’s at your school to bake their specialty – box it up and sell them at the door!
Great whole cakes that will sell fantastically well at School Fete’s include:
- Whole Orange Cake
- Homemade Lemon and Coconut Cake
- Rosie’s Moist Custard Cake
- Moist Chocolate Cake
- Strawberry Bread
- Condensed Milk Chocolate Cake
- Traditional Date and Walnut Roll
- Sour Cream Passionfruit Cake
Rocky Road
This one’s a favourite fete treat and popular among the kids. Sell it at the food fair and you’re gonna get sold out!
Sell it for $4 for four pieces
Traditional Butter Shortbread Cookies
Buttery, delicious and mouth-watering! Shortbread is great for school fetes as it lasts really well and is popular for grown-ups!
Sell them for $1 for 2 large biscuits.
Some different recipes for Shortbread include:
Toffee Apples
Toffee Apples are one of the top-selling fete food ideas! They are always a super winner at fetes. They are easy for the kids to hold and eat and are easily transportable. Choose small green apples (red ones tend to bruise easily). They can be made a day or two out (keep them cold if the weather is warm). You can buy Toffee Apple sticks at most packaging suppliers, but if you don’t want to make the big ones, just use paddle pop sticks.
I usually make a huge batch of the really small apples for little kids (and sell them for $2 each) – and then the larger Granny Smith apples for grown-ups for $3.50 each. I’ve never ever had any left!
Toffee Apples are a Top Selling Fete Food Idea!
2. Best-Selling Brownies & Slices
Brownies and slices are extremely inviting on whatever occasion.. even on a school fete. Serve four slices at $5. Make sure to pack it nicely!
Recipe ideas for brownies and slices:
1. Mars Bar Slice
2. Pineapple Jelly Slice
Refreshing and delicious, this slice is great if you have access to a fridge, and during the hotter Summer months.
3. No Bake Peppermint Coconut Slice
4. Clinker Slice
5. Lattice Cheesecake Slice
Best Selling Cakes and Cupcakes for School Fetes
I love Lamingtons and even cupcakes at fetes and fairs. If you want to make sure your cakes gets sold, put extra effort into the presentation! These cake recipes are easy to make and can be sold in little portions. You can also make larger cakes (make it look really pretty as it can also double as decor!) and display it – someone likes to buy a whole one! Cakes can sell easily for at least $8.
Recipe ideas for cakes and cupcakes:
- Basic Vanilla Iced Cupcakes
- Whole Orange Cake
- Easy Moist Banana Cake
- Pink Strawberry Lamingtons
- Sand Cake
- Condensed Milk Cake
- Fruit Cake
- Mud Cake
- Anzac Cake
- Carrot Cake Cheesecake
- Vanilla Butter Cake
- Sponge Cakes
Tarts and Pies
Tarts can be tricky as they can be hard to transport. However, they do sell really well and you can charge a premium for them. Tarts can easily sell for $12 if you present it well.
Recipe ideas for Tarts:
- Old Fashioned Caramel Tart,
- Condensed Milk Tart
- Fruit Mince Tarts
- Lemon Tarts
- Apple Tarts
- Strawberry and cream tarts
- Rhubarb Tart
- Cherry tarts
- Chocolate Pecan tarts
- Chocolate Mousse Tart
Other Sweet Treats for School Fetes
Balls are a great option for fetes as they are suuuuuper good and can be frozen for up to two months before the event. Make a few different kinds of balls and serve a combination of each! Serve an assortment of six balls for at least $3.
Recipes for Balls:
- Marshmallow Balls
- Rum Balls
- Chocolate Condensed Milk Balls
- Milo Balls
- Tim Tam Balls
- Oreo Balls
- Coconut Cream balls
What About Hot Food to be Served at Fetes and Fairs?
Don’t discount selling hot food at a fete. Many people go to fetes and fairs expecting to eat – so don’t disappoint! Make sure it is a dish that is easy to hold and walk with at the same time!
Hot Food Ideas:
Many of these hot food ideas would make an ideal stall on their own!!!
Traditional Hot Food:
- Barbecued Sausages on Bread with fried onions
- Baked Potatoes with assorted fillings (Hawaiian, Italian, Mexican etc)
- Hot Chips, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Dagwood Dogs
- Pancakes with assorted toppings,
- Nachos, Tacos, Burritos
- Mini Pizzas
- Roast Beef and Gravy Rolls (and chicken and pork)
- Fried Fish and Chips
- Pies and Sausage rolls
- Potato Gems and Gravy
- Bacon and Egg Burgers
Trending Fete and Fair Foods:
- Tornado Potato Spirals (Twist Potato)
- Deep-Fried Mozerella Sticks with Dipping Sauce
- Mexican Soft Shell Tacos
- Sliders (Mini Burgers)
- Heirloom Tomato Brushetta
Packaging Ideas for School Fetes:
Cake Boxes
Cake Boxes aren’t just for cakes, they are also perfect for tart’s or for bulk biscuits. There are loads of different sizes, shapes and colours. But beautiful packaging means you can sell a product for a higher markup!
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Cellophane Bags
Cellophane Bags are very handy for packaging a wide variety of fete foods including biscuits and slices!
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Popcorn Boxes or Bags
Popcorn Boxes and bags are terrific for hot chips!
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Do you have more food ideas that sell really well on fetes and fairs? Any tips, tricks and advice we should know? Share it with us in the comments!
