World Custard Pie Championship

Inspired by Charlie Chaplin, the World Custard Pie Championships have been held since 1967 in the village of Coxheath, Kent. The rules are simple.

Dreamed up as a way of raising funds for the village hall by councillor Mike FitzGerald, the contest has gone from strength to strength, attracting teams from across the globe. The players are divided into teams of four, and each scores points depending on where their thrown pie hits a member of the opposing team. Every player must throw with their left hand. It's one point for an arm, three for t

31/05/2026

Still time to enter!

World Custard Pie Championships 2026 to be held at Coxheath Village Hall near Maidstone

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26/05/2026

Did you know that In 1644 Oliver Cromwell banned Pie eating in England….. you won’t want to eat our pies …. But you will want to splat them in the face of your opponent! Still time to enter a team now!

25/05/2026

Still time to enter a team!

Ooohhhhh weeeeeeee……It’s scorchio……… that secret pie mix would be loving the heat today! Especially because it could stick perfectly in the face of those it’s thrown at. Still time to sign up!

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

Still time to get your entry in for the World custard pie championships!

15/05/2026

Early comedy producers had a strict, unwritten rule: “a mother never gets hit with a custard pie” we don’t have that rule! Join us at Coxheath village hall on 13th June.

14/05/2026

Did you know that….. In the UK, approximately 75% of the population eats a pie at least once a month. Don’t eat ours, THROW THEM! Coxheath village Hall 13th June 2026

12/05/2026

Did you know that Pies can be traced back to 6000 BC….. ours can be traced back to Coxheath Village hall on the 13th June 2026,,,,, register your team and be a part of modern day history!