Ketelbinkie koffie

What Ketelbinkie koffie does

Ketelbinkie Koffie is a privately held specialty coffee roaster based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, operating as a sole proprietorship under Mr. S.L. Tacq. The company runs an in-house roastery out of the former Sunrise limonadefactory on Weegbreestraat and roasts small batches of direct-trade beans sourced from named farms in Brazil, Colombia, India, and Ethiopia. Its core product portfolio includes four coffee bean SKUs (Original, Special Blend, Decaf, Single Origin Ethiopia), seven Natte Thee ready-to-drink iced teas, branded merchandise, gift boxes, and subscription deliveries.

The company monetizes through three primary go-to-market motions: (1) event-driven mobile coffee services deploying a fleet of six distinctive vehicles (two Citroën HY buses, a VW T1, a VW T2 Doka, a bakfiets, an HY bar, and a bakbrommer) for events from 50 to 30,000 guests, billed per half-day truck rental, per barista hour, and per beverage consumed; (2) direct-to-consumer e-commerce via the company's webshop with home delivery across the Netherlands; and (3) B2B sales to hospitality and office clients that includes professional Jura and WMF espresso machines, bean supply, on-site barista training, and maintenance agreements. A workshop calendar (Barista Basics €75, Latte Art €80, Filter Coffee €50, Coffee Tasting €50) and a fixed weekend retail point at Willemsplein in Rotterdam complete the channel mix.

The firm serves four customer segments: corporate event buyers, festival and event organizers (Wereldhavendagen, Defqon.1, Vierdaagsefeesten), hospitality/office B2B accounts, and individual coffee enthusiasts. Operations are confined to a single country (Netherlands), with no app, no API surface, no disclosed external investment, and a headcount of 11-50.

Name

Ketelbinkie koffie

Legal name

Mr. Tacq

Website

https://ketelbinkiekoffie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ketelbinkie Koffie is a Rotterdam-based specialty coffee roaster and mobile coffee service that roasts direct-trade beans in-house and serves Dutch festivals, corporate events, B2B hospitality clients, and direct-to-consumer subscribers with a fleet of vintage coffee trucks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting & Mobile Coffee Services

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Mobile coffee catering
• Direct trade coffee
• Barista workshops
• Coffee equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Coffee Services & Events: Rental of mobile coffee trucks (Citroën HY, VW T1, VW T2, bakfiets) with barista services for events. Pricing per half-day, hourly barista rates, and per-consumption fees. Services range from intimate gatherings (50 guests) to large festivals (up to 30,000 attendees).
2. Coffee & Tea Retail (Webshop): Direct-to-consumer sales of roasted coffee beans, Natte Thee products, and merchandise through e-commerce platform. Subscription options available for regular coffee deliveries.
3. Coffee Workshops: In-person barista training workshops including Barista Basics (€75), Latte Art (€80), Filter Coffee (€50), and Coffee Tasting (€50) workshops held at the roastery in Rotterdam.
4. B2B Coffee Solutions: Supply of coffee beans, professional machines (Jura, WMF), and barista training to hospitality businesses and offices. Includes maintenance and service agreements.
5. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including T-shirts (€27.50), to-go cups (€15.75), and gift boxes (€37.50).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ketelbinkie Koffie is a Rotterdam-based specialty coffee roaster that roasts direct-trade coffee beans from named farms in Brazil, Colombia, India, and Ethiopia at its in-house roastery, and deploys a fleet of vintage mobile coffee vehicles (Citroën HY buses, Volkswagen T1/T2, bakfiets) to deliver barista-on-location services at events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale Dutch festivals. The company also runs an e-commerce webshop selling roasted beans, the proprietary Natte Thee ready-to-drink tea line, branded merchandise, gift boxes and recurring subscriptions, and operates a B2B division supplying hospitality businesses and offices with Jura and WMF professional coffee machines, barista training, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

Ketelbinkie Koffie is a Rotterdam-based specialty coffee roaster operating since 2012 with a fleet of vintage mobile coffee vehicles. Their offering spans roasted coffee beans (direct trade from Brazil, Colombia, India, Ethiopia), ready-to-drink Natte Thee iced teas, and mobile espresso bar services for events scaling from intimate gatherings to 30,000-person festivals. The product portfolio includes 4 coffee bean varieties, 7 iced tea flavors, 4 professional workshops (barista, latte art, filter coffee, coffee tasting), 6 mobile coffee vehicles (Citroën HY buses, VW T1/T2, bakfiets, HY bar, bakbrommer), professional coffee equipment, reusable drinkware, gift boxes, subscription services, and gift vouchers. Business services include office and hospitality coffee supply with Jura and WMF machines plus on-site barista training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Koffiebonen (Coffee Beans) Freshly roasted specialty coffee beans sourced through direct trade from named farms in Brazil (Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza, Fazenda Sao Silvestre, Fazenda Lagoa), Colombia (El Encanto), India (Craigmore Estate, Karadykan Estate), and Ethiopia (Hambella, Guji). Available in Original Blend, Special Blend, Decaf, and Single Origin Ethiopia varieties, sold in 500g or 1kg bags at €17.35-€29.95. For individual home consumers, gift purchasers, and subscription customers via the webshop and retail locations.
• Natte Thee (Ready-to-drink Tea) Proprietary ready-to-drink tea concept with seven varieties — Rooibos, Earl Grey, Green, Jasmine, Ceylon, Blueberry, and Chai Latte — packaged in airtight iron tins containing 20 bags per can (€12.95) or refill packs of 50 bags (€19.95). For individual consumers and gift purchasers via the webshop and retail outlets including Het Rotterdams Warenhuis.
• Koffie Abonnement (Coffee Subscription) Recurring coffee bean delivery subscription service with options for Original (from €22.70 every 4 weeks), Special Blend (from €23.42 every 6 weeks), and Decaf (from €23.69 every 6 weeks). For individual consumers seeking a continuous supply of freshly roasted specialty coffee delivered to their home.
• Barista op Locatie (Mobile Coffee Service) Mobile espresso bar service deploying the Ketelbinkie fleet of vintage coffee vehicles (Citroën HY buses, VW T1, VW T2 Doka, bakfiets, HY bars, bakbrommer) with professional baristas for events, festivals, corporate functions, weddings, openings, and trade shows. Pricing combines per-half-day truck rental (from €350), per-hour barista rate (€60), per-kilometer travel compensation (€0.40/km), and per-consumption fees (€3.00 per beverage). Scales from events of 50 guests to large festivals with up to 30,000 attendees.
• Zakelijke Koffie (Business Coffee Solutions) Bundled B2B coffee supply service for hospitality venues (restaurants, cafes, hotels) and offices. Includes supply of direct-trade Ketelbinkie coffee beans, professional Jura and WMF espresso machines, on-site barista training, and ongoing equipment maintenance and service agreements. For horeca operators and office managers seeking a complete specialty coffee solution.
• Barista Workshop Hands-on 2-hour coffee education workshop covering espresso basics, milk frothing, and professional barista techniques, held at the Rotterdam roastery. Priced at €75 per person, with group bookings available upon request (max 8-10 persons). For coffee enthusiasts and home baristas.
• Latte Art Workshop Creative 2-hour 15-minute workshop teaching milk steaming and latte art pouring techniques including heart, leaf, and tulip patterns. Priced at €80 per person, held at the Rotterdam roastery. For individuals wanting to develop advanced milk-based coffee skills.
• Filterkoffie Workshop 2-hour slow coffee workshop covering various brew methods including Aeropress, Eva Solo, French Press, and V60. Priced at €50 per person, held at the Rotterdam roastery. For home brewing enthusiasts.
• Koffieproeverij (Coffee Tasting) 2-hour professional cupping workshop teaching participants to identify and describe flavors, aromas, and characteristics in coffee. Priced at €50 per person, held at the Rotterdam roastery. For individuals interested in professional coffee tasting techniques.
• Ketelbinkie Koffie Giftbox Starter gift package containing three specialty coffee varieties — Original Blend, Special Blend, and seasonal Roaster's Pick — presented in iron-strength tin packaging. Priced at €37.50. For gift purchasers and corporate gifting.
• Natte Thee Giftbox Gift set featuring three Natte Thee varieties — Rooibos, Earl Grey, and Green tea — packaged in a sustainable iron tin with biodegradable tea bags. Priced at €37.50. For gift purchasers.
• Cadeaubonnen (Gift Vouchers) Digital gift vouchers redeemable for any products in the Ketelbinkie webshop. Available in denominations of €20, €30, €40, €60, and €70. For gift purchasers.
• To Go Beker (Reusable Coffee Cup) Sustainable reusable coffee cup made from wood fiber. Dishwasher safe, 8oz/240ml capacity, includes silicone handle and lid with drinking aperture. Priced at €15.75. For individual consumers seeking branded reusable drinkware.
• Motta Melkopschuimkannen (Milk Frothing Pitchers) Professional Italian-made Motta Europa stainless steel milk frothing pitchers available in 35cl and 75cl sizes and various colours (red, orange, white, black, stainless steel). For home baristas and workshop participants sourcing barista tools.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coffee Farmers (Direct Trade)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect trade relationships with coffee farmers in Brazil (Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza, Fazenda Sao Silvestre, Fazenda Lagoa), Colombia (El Encanto), India (Craigmore Estate, Karadykan Estate), and Ethiopia (Hambella, Guji). Farmers receive fair compensation and Ketelbinkie has transparency into production methods.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters: Amsterdam-based specialty coffee roaster with its own café, e-commerce, and B2B supply. Directly comparable as a Dutch independent specialty roaster operating roastery + retail + B2B channels with a similar size and product mix to Ketelbinkie.
• Bocca: Amsterdam-based specialty roaster with café, webshop, and B2B supply. Comparable on roastery + café + wholesale model and similar price positioning in the Dutch specialty segment.
• Back to Black: Rotterdam specialty coffee roaster with cafés, webshop, and wholesale supply. Same city and same Dutch specialty roaster + café + B2B model, making it the closest geographic direct peer.
• Single Estate Coffee Roasters: Dutch specialty roaster focused on single-origin direct trade coffee with e-commerce and B2B. Directly comparable on specialty positioning, direct trade sourcing, and Dutch-market retail/wholesale channels.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster and café operator with subscription, retail, and event/catering presence. Comparable as a specialty roaster with a subscription business and experience-led event services, but operating at a significantly larger scale and different geography.
• Peeze Coffee Roasters: Established Dutch specialty roaster with national wholesale, supermarket private label, and B2B reach. Comparable on roasting and B2B supply but at significantly larger scale and broader product range than Ketelbinkie.
• Simon Lévelt: Heritage Dutch coffee roaster with retail stores, B2B, and e-commerce nationwide. Overlaps with Ketelbinkie on B2B and retail but operates at much larger scale and with a broader mainstream-leaning portfolio.
• Boon Coffee Roasters: Dutch specialty roaster with webshop, subscriptions, and B2B supply. Comparable product and channel mix, but a more established e-commerce and subscription footprint relative to Ketelbinkie's event-led business.

Emerging players

• Mötor Coffee: Dutch specialty coffee brand with mobile and event presence and a webshop. Comparable on the mobile/event coffee and direct-to-consumer retail combination, but at smaller scale and without a full vintage truck fleet.
• Ruffino Caffè: Italy-based mobile espresso bar operator serving events with vintage-style vehicles. Closest international analogue on the mobile barista-for-events business model that anchors Ketelbinkie's flagship service line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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