12th February 2025

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Weekly markets

Blue backgound with burgundy coloured market stall

Kettering's Market Charter dates back to the 13th century and allows the Town Council the exclusive right to run markets in Kettering within six miles of the town centre.

Currently, there are three markets a week:

Wednesdays - mostly traders with their own rig or vehicle 8 am -2 pm Gold St/High St

Fridays and Saturdays - 8 am to 4 pm in Gold St/High St

Charges for market stalls and pitches.
£12 for a stall provided by the Council
£8 for a pitch only, where you supply your own rig or vehicle

Please note that from the 1st of April 2025, the hiring charges for the Kettering market will be increasing slightly. The new rates applying from the 1st of April will be £14 for a pitch and stall (up from £12) and £9 for a pitch only (up from £8).

Speciality markets are detailed below and will have different pitch prices.

For the latest information on what stalls we have on each day please go to the Kettering Markets Facebook page where we post all updates on traders and timings.


Kettfest

Saturday 14 June 2025

Please use the form below to apply for a pitch for Kettfest 2025.

Pitches cost £75 for hot food traders, street food, bars and drinks traders and £40 for all other stalls, such as crafts and produce. All traders must hold up to date public liability insurance, food traders will have to produce up to date food hygiene certification, including a four or five-star food hygiene rating. Please read our traders' information pack before applying.


Love Food

Sunday 31 August 2025

This is a celebration of local food and produce, held in Wicksteed Park, Kettering, from 10am to 5:30pm, with pitches for this event costing £100.

All traders attending Kettering Town Council events must comply with our traders regulations, which include:
Public liability insurance
Recent food hygiene inspection rating of at least 4 stars
Providing a full risk assessment


Market Rules and Regulations

Please read our market rules before applying - and if you have any queries contact us at markets@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk


Single-use plastics ban

From 1 October 2023, new laws came into effect in England, which means businesses can no longer supply, sell or offer certain single use plastic items.

The ban on these items includes:
• Over the counter sales and supply
• Items from new and existing stock
• All types of single-use plastic, including biodegradable, compostable and recycled
• Items wholly or partly made from plastic including coating or lining.
• Single-use plastic cutlery or balloon sticks
• Ready-to-consume food and drink in polystyrene containers and cups

If businesses continue to supply banned single-use plastics after 1 October, there is the prospect of a fine.

There are limited exceptions and particularly if the items are packaging:
* A pre-filled salad bowl or ready meal packaged in a tray
* A plate filled at the counter of a takeaway
* A tray used to deliver food.

You can still supply food or drink in polystyrene containers if it needs further preparation before it is consumed. Further preparation can mean:
* Adding water
* Microwaving
* Toasting

Full information is available on the Government's website.


Advice on starting a market stall

Not sure how to start? Get support from the Startups website in expanding your business or starting a new one.

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Last updated: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:52