About Parkfoot – A short history

Parkfoot Garage was bought by Sonnie Charman in 1948. Spotting the potential of this petrol station on the main A20 to London, he sold up his small garage in Sutton Valence and took over Parkfoot – so named because it stood in a Kent rag-stone quarry at the foot of Leybourne Park.

A year later, there were car sales and car repairs on site and a deal was made to sell Esso fuels. Sonnie’s son Norman , who ran the business with his brother Ken recalls: “in those days there was lots of business just going out and getting people back on the road. Cars tended to break down a lot and have punctures.”

The business grew and eventually Norman’s son, David took over and still manages the business today. Parkfoot is one of a small number of independently-owned sites in the UK and the ethos of the family-run business has always been to offer great service, particularly to local people, which is why in 2012 the decision was taken to invest in a re-developed convenience store, with in-store off-licence, butchery and bakery.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Kitchen produces delicious pastries, salads, organic loaves, fresh sandwiches and hot meals for breakfast and lunch

Our in-store off-licence… stocks craft beers, local wines and has a huge chilled section, delivering ready-to-drink alcohol 24hrs a day?

Our Aquatec Car Wash Centre… offers 4 hot wash jet washes and that we have our own bore hole so hose pipe bans do not affect us?

WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT PARKFOOT

So if you need to fill up your car or your freezer; buy fresh fruit and vegetables; choose some deliciously-fresh meat or fish; grab a loaf or some pastry treats; make use of the car washes or jet washes; pick up your favourite Cook frozen meal or browse the extensive off licence for speciality beers; local wines, sparkling wines or spirits (many on special offer), make sure you head to Parkfoot!