Old Spike Roastery

What Old Spike Roastery does

Old Spike Roastery is a London-based specialty coffee roastery and Community Interest Company (CIC) founded around 2015 that operates as a social enterprise combining coffee production, retail, and a homelessness-employment programme. The company roasts specialty Arabica coffees (SCA 80+) ranging from light to medium profiles, with dated batches sold under house labels such as Benedict House Blend and Arnhem Blend, single-origin offerings including El Diablo (Nicaragua) and Beatriz Guimarães (Café Femenino), a Roaster's Choice rotating subscription, and a 2025-launched Happy Capybara Decaf. Brewing equipment and accessories (Felicita scales, Hario and Kalita drippers, Fellow Atmos canister, reusable tins, gift vouchers) sit alongside the coffee line.

The company earns revenue through four channels: DTC e-commerce subscriptions and one-off purchases at £7.95-£12 per 200g bag (with bulk 4kg at £95), five owned London cafes in Peckham Rye, Elephant & Castle, Fenchurch Street, Piccadilly, and Cabot Square, B2B wholesale supply to offices, restaurants, and co-working spaces, and ancillary equipment sales. A central roastery and barista training academy at Unit 1, LJ Works, Gastineau Yard (Loughborough Junction, SW9 7FA) handles production and serves as the entry point for trainees referred via partnerships with Centrepoint and St Giles Trust. Sixty-five percent of profits are reinvested into the training programme, which has supported over 250 people back into employment since inception, and carbon-neutral operations are supported by an Eden Reforestation Projects partnership (13,501+ trees planted as of February 2021). The business is UK-only, ships domestically via Royal Mail 48 Tracked and DPD, and offers free shipping on orders over £28.

Name

Old Spike Roastery

Legal name

Old Spike Roastery

Website

https://oldspikeroastery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Old Spike Roastery is a London-based Community Interest Company that roasts specialty coffee, runs five cafes and a wholesale channel, and reinvests 65% of profits into barista training and employment for people experiencing homelessness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roastery

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Coffee subscription service
• Cafe coffee operations
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Coffee brewing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: One-off purchases of coffee beans (200g, 1kg, 4kg bags) and subscriptions (House Blend, Roaster's Choice). Coffee products range from £7.95 to £12.00 per item. Includes single origin roasts and blends.
2. Brewing Equipment & Accessories: Sales of coffee-making equipment including scales (£95), drippers (£15-£38), filters, and accessories. One-time purchase items complementing coffee sales.
3. Cafe Operations: Revenue from five physical cafe locations across London serving specialty coffee to walk-in customers.
4. Wholesale Coffee Supply: B2B coffee supply to other coffee shops, restaurants, retail sites, offices, and co-working spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Old Spike Roastery is a London specialty coffee roastery and café chain that roasts and sells specialty-grade Arabica coffee (80+ SCA scores) as freshly dated beans, single-origin lots, and seasonal blends via an e-commerce store with subscription options. It also operates five retail cafés across London, supplies wholesale coffee to other businesses, and sells brewing equipment and accessories. The business is structured as a Community Interest Company (CIC) social enterprise, reinvesting 65% of profits into a barista training and employment programme for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Product overview

Old Spike Roastery is London's first specialty coffee roastery operating as a social enterprise, selling a focused portfolio of coffee products centered around house blends (Benedict House Blend, Arnhem Blend), seasonal single-origin coffees (EL DIABLO from Nicaragua, Beatriz Guimarâes Café Femenino), and coffee subscriptions. The company complements its coffee offerings with brewing equipment (Felicita scales, Hario drippers, Kalita Wave, Fellow Atmos canister) and accessories (reusable tins, filter papers). All products are integrated through the company's e-commerce platform, with 65% of profits reinvested into barista training programs for individuals experiencing homelessness. The roastery operates five café locations across London (Peckham Rye, Elephant & Castle, Fenchurch Street, Piccadilly, and Cabot Square) and offers wholesale supply for offices and businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ individuals supported back into employment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lambeth Mutual AidminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Local Lambeth organization. Christmas Blend partnership donating £1 per bag to their Solidarity Fund supporting locals with small grants. Partnership celebrating first Christmas in new Loughborough Junction roastery location.
• Lambeth LarderminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Social enterprise connecting local people in financial need to emergency food and services. Partner for Alternative Advent campaign distributing food parcels to families through local service providers including Carers' Hub Lambeth, Kata Kata Food Pantry, Refugee Community Kitchen.
• Carers' Hub LambethminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Recipient of Alternative Advent food parcels distributed through Lambeth Larder partnership.
• Indo-American Refugee & Migrant OrganisationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Recipient of Alternative Advent food parcels distributed through Lambeth Larder partnership.
• Kata Kata Food PantryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Recipient of Alternative Advent food parcels distributed through Lambeth Larder partnership.
• Refugee Community KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Recipient of Alternative Advent food parcels distributed through Lambeth Larder partnership.
• Refuge Women's RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Recipient of Alternative Advent food parcels distributed through Lambeth Larder partnership.
• Share Community KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Recipient of Alternative Advent food parcels distributed through Lambeth Larder partnership.
• Southwark Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Previous Alternative Advent partner (Trussell Trust network). Raised over £800 for The Connection at St Martins-in-the-fields last year before moving to Lambeth borough.
• Eden Reforestation ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to plant a tree for every 1kg bag of coffee sold. As of February 2021, over 13,501 trees had been planted. Addresses environmental sustainability alongside social mission.
• CentrepointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for homeless individuals entering the barista training programme. Helps identify and refer people at risk of or experiencing homelessness to Old Spike's training and employment pathway.
• St Giles TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for the barista training programme. Works with individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness to provide pathways into employment through Old Spike.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Redemption Roasters: UK specialty coffee roaster that operates barista training programmes for people in recovery and prison leavers. Closest peer because the model combines specialty roasting, café operations, and a formal social-impact programme funded through coffee sales.
• Pact Coffee: UK D2C specialty coffee subscription brand with ethically sourced beans and B2B office supply. Direct competitor in London specialty D2C subscriptions and office coffee market.
• Grind: London-based specialty coffee company combining cafés, D2C subscriptions, and RTD canned coffee. Comparable omnichannel specialty coffee model and primary geography overlap with Old Spike's London footprint.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London specialty coffee roaster supplying cafés, restaurants, and direct customers with high-scoring specialty beans. Direct peer in the London roastery/wholesale space.
• Workshop Coffee: London specialty coffee roaster with cafés, wholesale supply, and a strong focus on quality sourcing. Direct peer across the roastery + café + wholesale model.
• Caravan Coffee Roasters: London specialty roaster operating restaurants and cafés with their own roasting programme. Comparable roastery + café/restaurant hybrid operating model in London.
• Monmouth Coffee: Iconic London specialty coffee roaster with multiple café locations and wholesale supply. Established London roastery/café peer operating in the same neighbourhood-level market.
• Volcano Coffee Works: UK specialty coffee roaster with D2C subscriptions, wholesale supply, and a focus on direct-trade sourcing. Comparable D2C + wholesale specialty model in the UK market.

Regional players

• Origin Coffee: Cornwall-based specialty coffee roaster with cafés, e-commerce, and B2B supply. Comparable UK specialty roastery and café model, with primary geography outside London.
• Curve Coffee Roasters: Manchester-based specialty coffee roaster with cafés, wholesale, and e-commerce. Comparable UK specialty roastery offering outside the London market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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