Trading Post Coffee Roasters

What Trading Post Coffee Roasters does

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-run coffee roaster founded in January 2017 in Brighton, United Kingdom. The company operates a multi-channel business combining 10 owned coffee houses across Sussex (Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Chichester, Worthing and Horsham), direct-to-consumer e-commerce via tradingpostcoffee.co.uk with a recurring subscription service, and a B2B wholesale programme supplying roasted coffee, barista training, machine leasing and consultancy to hundreds of UK businesses across hospitality, education and visitor attractions. Core products include five signature blends (Black Pearl, Grand Espresso, Green Monkey Organic, Mono Loco, Mountain Water Decaf) plus rotating single-origin specialty coffees and Nespresso-compatible pods, supported by Rainforest Alliance, Soil Association Organic, and Carbon Neutral Britain certifications.

Operationally, the company centralized production in 2024 at a dedicated roastery on the outskirts of Brighton, which also houses a wholesale barista training facility. Differentiated technical components are operational rather than digital: an open-view roastery format at multiple sites, zero-waste roasting that converts byproducts into KAVA-produced furniture, e-bike local distribution in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, and DPD's zero-emissions fleet for courier routes. Sustainability credentials (recycled packaging, three certifications) are positioned as a core differentiator alongside heritage claim of three generations of roasters.

The revenue mix spans coffee subscriptions (£8.63/month entry, tiered discounts and free delivery), one-off D2C coffee and equipment sales (£5–£285 per SKU), wholesale recurring coffee supply to businesses, and private venue hire across the coffee house estate plus a free daytime meeting room in Horsham. There are no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or revenue figures; the company is privately held by the founding family, has grown organically to 101–250 employees, and operates exclusively within the UK market.

Name

Trading Post Coffee Roasters

Legal name

Trading Post Coffee Roasters

Website

https://tradingpostcoffee.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-run artisan coffee roaster founded in 2017 in Brighton, UK, operating 10 owned Sussex coffee houses, a D2C e-commerce and subscription service, and a wholesale programme supplying certified, ethically sourced coffee to hundreds of UK businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Coffee Chains & Franchise Cafes (THAFADAB)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Artisan coffee blends
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Coffee subscription service
• Coffee house retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring subscription service delivering freshly roasted artisan coffee on customer-defined schedules. Subscribers receive 25% off first order, 20% second order, and 10% off thereafter, with free delivery on all subscription orders. Manageable, skip, or cancel anytime.
2. One-Time Coffee Product Sales: Direct online sales of whole bean coffee, ground coffee, and coffee pods. Includes signature blends, single origins, and decaf options. Products available in 250g and 1kg sizes.
3. Wholesale Coffee Supply: B2B supply of roasted coffee beans to businesses including cafes, restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and attractions. Includes barista training, machine leasing, and consultancy services.
4. Private Venue Hire: Event venue hire across 10 locations for celebrations, corporate events, and private gatherings. No venue hire charge with minimum spend requirement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trading Post Coffee Roasters roasts and retails artisan specialty coffee through its own Brighton-area roastery, selling signature blends, single-origin coffees, decaf, and Nespresso-compatible pods online and via 10 Sussex coffee houses. The company operates a recurring coffee subscription service, a B2B wholesale programme with barista training and machine leasing, and rents its coffee houses for private events.

Product overview

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an independent family-run coffee business offering a unified portfolio of artisan coffee products and services. The core offering consists of five signature blends (Black Pearl Brighton Blend, Grand Espresso Traditional Blend, Green Monkey Organic Blend, Mono Loco Latin Blend, and Mountain Water Decaf Blend), complemented by rotating limited-edition single origin specialty coffees sourced from specific farms and regions. The company also offers Nespresso-compatible Expedition Coffee Pods in regular and decaf variants, as well as a partnership with Hoogly Teas for plastic-free loose leaf tea. Additional revenue streams include a coffee subscription service with tiered discounts and free delivery, wholesale supply with barista training for businesses, private venue hire across multiple Sussex locations, and retail of brewing equipment and branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black Pearl - Brighton Blend 100% Arabica signature blend crafted from five origins across the Americas, Africa, and Asia; medium roast with tasting notes of caramel, hazelnut, and plum. Sold in 250g and 1kg bags for home brewing enthusiasts.
• Grand Espresso - Traditional Blend Traditional espresso blend with nutty and cherry tasting notes; medium-dark roast designed for espresso machines. Sold in 250g and 1kg bags to home baristas and wholesale partners.
• Green Monkey - Organic Blend Soil Association certified organic blend combining Robusta and Arabica varieties using a washed process, with hazelnut tasting notes. Sold in 250g (£12.50) and 1kg bags to consumers and wholesale buyers prioritising certified organic sourcing.
• Mono Loco - Latin Blend Latin American signature blend with chocolate and caramel tasting notes. Sold in 250g and 1kg bags to home brewing and wholesale customers.
• Mountain Water - The Decaf Blend Decaf blend from Central America processed via chemical-free Mountain Water decaffeination (water and carbon filters only), with apple and toasted nut tasting notes. Sold in 250g and 1kg bags to decaf drinkers seeking chemical-free processing.
• Kerinci, Indonesia Single Origin Speciality Coffee Limited edition naturally processed single origin from Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, grown at 1,400-1,700 MASL by Triyono and the Koerintji Barokah Bersama Cooperative. Blueberry, orange and wine gums tasting notes. Sold in 250g and 1kg bags to specialty coffee enthusiasts.
• Loma Ocotitlan, Mexico Single Origin Speciality Coffee Limited edition single origin from Sierra de Flores Magon, Oaxaca, produced by 22 families at 1,600-1,900 MASL using anaerobic washed process with blueberry, strawberry and lemon curd tasting notes. Sold in 250g (£13.95) and 1kg bags to specialty enthusiasts.
• Gotiti, Ethiopia Single Origin Speciality Coffee Single origin from the highlands of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia; light-to-medium omni-roast suitable for all brew methods with sherbet lemon, pineapple and mango ice cream tasting notes. Sold in 250g bags to specialty coffee drinkers.
• Expedition Coffee Pods - House Blend Nespresso-compatible, 100% recyclable pods of the House Blend with milk chocolate, almond and raisin tasting notes; dark roast. Sold in packs to pod-machine users.
• Expedition Decaf Coffee Pods Nespresso-compatible, 100% recyclable decaf pods with nougat, brown sugar and apricot tasting notes. Sold to decaf drinkers using pod machines.
• Hoogly Loose Leaf Tea Range Plastic-free loose leaf teas from Brighton-based Hoogly Teas, including Lemon and Ginger, English Breakfast, Decaf English Breakfast, Chill Out Mint Green, and Classic Green. Sold in 50g packs (£5.25) online and served in coffee houses, offering a non-coffee beverage option to consumers.
• Coffee Subscription Service Subscription service delivering freshly roasted artisan coffee on a customer-defined schedule, with 25% off first order, 20% off second, 10% off thereafter, free delivery on all orders, and skip/pause/cancel flexibility. Targeted at individual home-brewing consumers.
• Wholesale Coffee Supply B2B wholesale supply of roasted coffee beans with bundled barista training, machine leasing (Victoria Arduino, La Marzocco, Nuova Simonelli, Mazzer grinders), and consultancy services. Supplies hundreds of cafes, restaurants, hotels, heritage attractions, and educational institutions across the UK, including University of Brighton campuses, Arundel Castle, and Sixes Cricket.
• Private Venue Hire Private venue hire across Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Chichester, Horsham and Worthing coffee houses for celebrations, corporate events, and weddings. Capacity up to 120 guests with no upfront hire fee (minimum spend required). Targeted at event organisers and corporate clients.
• Horsham Free Meeting Room Hire Free daytime private meeting room hire at the Horsham West Street coffee house for up to 25 people, suitable for team meetings, celebration brunches, and book clubs. Targeted at local professionals and small groups.
• Coffee Brewing Equipment & Accessories Range of brewing hardware and accessories including AeroPress Coffee Maker (£34.99), AeroPress Filter Packs, Origami Ceramic Dripper (Matte Blue/Pink, £28.99), Origami Wooden Dripper Holder (£10.99), Origami Cone Filters (£5.50), Timemore U French Press (£19.99), and Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Brewer (£285.00). Sold to home brewing consumers.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including t-shirts, tote bags, and travel mugs (e.g., Trading Post x Fellow Carter Move Mug, £23.99). Sold online to consumers and at coffee houses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced carbon footprint through Carbon Neutral certification covering roasting, packaging, and delivery operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rainforest AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership ensuring coffee is sourced from farms following sustainable practices. Supports farmers looking after workers and natural resources, ensuring healthier and safer communities.
• Soil AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic certification partnership ensuring environmentally sustainable farming practices and fair treatment of farmers and workers for Green Monkey organic blend.
• Carbon Neutral BritaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership for achieving and maintaining Carbon Neutral status since 2025. Measures and offsets entire carbon footprint.
• KAVAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircular economy partnership transforming coffee roasting waste byproduct into organic, plastic-free tables and surfaces for coffee houses.
• Brighton & Hove City CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for e-bike deliveries of local wholesale orders, reducing carbon emissions from local distribution.
• DPDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partner using zero emissions fleet of electric vans for courier deliveries.
• Hoogly TeasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership bringing Hoogly's plastic-free loose leaf tea range into Trading Post family, served in coffee houses and available online.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Red Roaster: Brighton-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator; the closest direct local competitor with roastery-cafe format, B2B wholesale, and DTC subscriptions in the same Sussex geography as Trading Post.
• Origin Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster operating roastery-cafes, wholesale supply, and DTC; comparable multi-channel artisan model with strong sustainability credentials and barista training services.
• Monmouth Coffee: London-based specialty coffee roaster with owned cafes and wholesale distribution; comparable specialty/third-wave positioning and cafe-retail-wholesale hybrid model.
• Extract Coffee Roasters: Bristol-based specialty coffee roaster with wholesale, DTC e-commerce and subscription services; comparable artisanal roasting business serving UK B2B and direct consumers.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London specialty roaster focused on quality single-origin and blends with strong wholesale presence in UK cafes and barista training programmes; comparable artisanal roasting and B2B training model.
• Union Hand-Roasted Coffee: UK specialty roaster with subscription service, wholesale to cafes and offices, and strong ethical/sustainability positioning (Fairtrade, organic); directly comparable multi-channel artisan coffee model.
• Workshop Coffee Co. London specialty roaster operating cafes and B2B wholesale with barista training; comparable specialty roastery-cafe and wholesale business model.
• Pact Coffee: UK specialty coffee subscription brand with strong DTC e-commerce and B2B office coffee; comparable subscription-led DTC plus wholesale channels with ethically sourced positioning.

Emerging players

• Volcano Coffee Works: UK specialty roaster focused on sustainability and traceable single-origin sourcing with wholesale and DTC; comparable premium positioning but smaller scale than Trading Post's 10-cafe footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Caravan Coffee Roasters: London specialty coffee roaster operating the Caravan restaurant/cafes and wholesale; broader portfolio player with comparable roastery-cafe and B2B wholesale model but larger established footprint.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tradingpostcoffeeroasters

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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