Coffee Central Roasting Co.

What Coffee Central Roasting Co. does

Coffee Central Roasting Co. is a UK specialty coffee roastery and wholesale supplier founded in 2003 and headquartered at a roastery facility in Giltbrook Industrial Park, Nottingham. The company sells roasted specialty coffee beans (single-origin lots, signature blends, Swiss Water decaf, and curated gift boxes), distributes commercial espresso and bean-to-cup equipment manufactured by Sanremo, Bestir, Eureka, and Elektra, and provides SCA-approved barista training, PSSR safety inspections, and recurring servicing and maintenance under its CoffeeSafe certification. Its go-to-market is hybrid: a B2B wholesale motion targeting hospitality businesses (cafés, restaurants, hotels, pubs, and high-end offices) across the East Midlands via consultation-led direct sales, alongside a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront for retail customers purchasing coffee and barista accessories online.

The business operates with an eight-person team that pairs specialty coffee expertise with in-house engineering: the Managing Director leads, supported by a Business Manager, Lead Roaster, Head of Engineering, an in-house Q-Grader (certified 2022), and warehouse/despatch and accounts staff. Quality is grounded in direct trade relationships with growers and importers including Omwani, Aguilera Coffee Traders, and D R Wakefield, with each coffee lot carrying an assessed Q-Score and named tasting notes. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (coffee beans, accessories, equipment outright), recurring service contracts (annual maintenance, CoffeeSafe certification, PSSR inspections), subscription rental and leasing of coffee machines, and professional services (barista training). The company reports a 99% wholesale customer retention rate, a 4.9-star Google rating, and a charity partnership with the Education For The Children Foundation through its Guatemala Charity Espresso blend.

Name

Coffee Central Roasting Co.

Legal name

Coffee Central Ltd

Website

https://coffeecentral.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coffee Central Roasting Co. is a Nottingham-based specialty coffee roastery and wholesale supplier serving East Midlands hospitality businesses and home consumers with roasted specialty coffee, commercial espresso equipment distribution (Sanremo, Bestir, Eureka, Elektra), barista training, and equipment servicing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Commercial espresso equipment
• Barista training services
• Coffee equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Giltbrook, Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Coffee Product Sales: Sale of roasted coffee beans including signature blends, single origins, and gift boxes to both wholesale and retail customers.
2. Coffee Equipment Distribution: Sale, rental, and leasing of commercial coffee machines including Sanremo, Bestir, and Eureka brands. Flexible options include rent, lease, or free loan with minimum purchase agreements.
3. Service and Maintenance: Annual servicing, PSSR safety inspections, and ongoing maintenance for coffee equipment. Includes CoffeeSafe certification and compliance documentation.
4. Barista Training: SCA-approved barista training for wholesale clients including on-site support and staff development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coffee Central Roasting Co. roasts and supplies specialty coffee beans (single-origin lots, signature blends, decaf, and curated gift boxes) to wholesale hospitality customers and retail consumers, and distributes commercial espresso and bean-to-cup machines from brands such as Sanremo, Bestir, Eureka, and Elektra. The offering is bundled with equipment rental/leasing options, barista training, PSSR safety inspections, and ongoing servicing and maintenance delivered by an in-house engineering team, with quality assurance led by an in-house Q-Grader.

Product overview

Coffee Central Roasting Co. is a UK-based specialty coffee roastery and wholesale supplier offering a comprehensive coffee product portfolio alongside equipment and support services. Their coffee range includes single-origin specialty coffees (BURUNDI Migoti Hill, BRAZIL Palmital Estate, Ethiopia Bombe, Colombia El Refugio Geisha, Rwanda Rwamatamu, ZAMBIA Mbala Peaberry), signature blends (Barista Blend, Daily Blend), decaf options (El Salvador Water Decaf), and curated gift boxes (Specialty Coffee Intro Box, Americas Discovery Box, StandOut Microlot Coffee Box, Colombian Geisha Bundle). They distribute commercial espresso equipment including Sanremo machines (D8, Cafe Racer, Cube R) and Bestir bean-to-cup machines (BM50, BM60, BM80, BM100), plus Rhinowares barista accessories. Their service portfolio encompasses coffee machine rental and leasing, barista training, PSSR safety testing, and servicing/maintenance, all supported by an in-house Q-Grader for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barista Blend Balanced, sweet and juicy signature espresso blend with notes of cherry, caramel, stone fruit, marmalade, cocoa and citrus; average Q-Score 85.00. Sold retail online and to wholesale hospitality customers.
• Daily Blend Smooth, dependable all-rounder blend of South and Central American Arabica coffees with cocoa, nutty, biscuit, red fruit, and caramel notes; average Q-Score 83.00.
• Brazil Palmital Estate (Single Origin) Honey-processed single origin from Fazenda Palmital in southern Minas Gerais; chocolate, praline, biscuit, orange, and plum notes; Q-Score 83.75.
• Burundi Migoti Hill Lot 18 (Single Origin) Washed bourbon from Migoti Coffee Company with blackcurrant squash, raspberry, jasmine, and rose notes; Q-Score 85.50.
• Colombia El Refugio Geisha (Single Origin) Washed Geisha from the Agudelo Uribe family farm in Villa Maria, Caldas; lemon sponge, peanut butter, blackberry, apricot jam, floral, lime, cola, and bergamot notes; Q-Score 88.00.
• Ethiopia Bombe (Single Origin) Washed coffee from the Bombe washing station with peach iced tea, jasmine, bergamot, and blueberry notes; Q-Score 87.00.
• Rwanda Rwamatamu Muzozi Lot 12 (Single Origin) Natural red bourbon from Rwamatamu Coffee in Nyamasheke District with apple crumble, buttery, marshmallow, and brown sugar notes; Q-Score 87.25.
• Zambia Mbala Peaberry (Single Origin)
• Colombia La Cabana 200 Hour Anaerobic (Microlot) Microlot from Finca La Cabana in Southern Huila produced by Danilo Perez with 200hr extended anaerobic fermentation; sweet juicy berries, vanilla, watermelon, caramelised, port wine, guava, and violet notes; Q-Score 87.50.
• El Salvador Water Decaf Swiss Water decaffeinated coffee from Finca La Esperanza with lime, vanilla, apricot, floral, cocoa, plum, and stone fruit notes; scored 84.
• Guatemala Charity Espresso (ETFC) Charity blend of Las Moritas washed Pacamara and La Nueva Era natural Catuai/Sarchimor with cocoa, dark berry, red apple, and toffee notes; 100% of profits donated to Education For The Children Foundation.
• Specialty Coffee Intro Box Curated gift box of 4 x 250g bags featuring Brazil Fazenda Palmital, Costa Rica Finca Matilde, Sumatra Mandheling, and Kenya Gakuyu-ini Peaberry.
• Americas Discovery Box Discovery box of 4 distinct coffees from Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala, sourced directly from Aguilera Coffee Traders and D R Wakefield.
• StandOut Microlot Coffee Box Curated box of high-scoring microlots including Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Idido Natural, Colombia El Refugio Geisha Washed, Costa Rica Finca Matilde Reposado Natural, and Colombia La Cabana Danilo Perez Natural; Q-Scores 87–89.
• Colombian Geisha Bundle Bundle of two washed Geisha lots: Colombia El Refugio Geisha (Q-Score 87.00) and Peru Las Salinas Geisha (Q-Score 89.00).
• Sanremo D8 Espresso Machine Commercial espresso machine with stainless steel boiler, adjustable temperature units, and seven-button control panel for consistent quality and performance. Distributed by Coffee Central.
• Sanremo Cafe Racer Espresso Machine Commercial espresso machine combining premium design with energy-saving technology and advanced boiler technology for high-volume coffee service. Distributed by Coffee Central.
• Sanremo Cube R Espresso Machine Semi-professional one-group espresso machine with advanced technology and minimal design, building on the Cafe Racer platform. Distributed by Coffee Central.
• Bestir BM50 Bean-to-Cup Machine Compact bean-to-cup coffee machine with 7-inch colour touchscreen and up to 20 programmable drinks. Distributed by Coffee Central.
• Bestir BM60 Bean-to-Cup Machine Bean-to-cup machine with 6-litre water tank, 7-inch colour touchscreen, simultaneous coffee and milk/foam dispense, and up to 20 programmable drinks. Distributed by Coffee Central.
• Bestir BM80 Bean-to-Cup Machine High-capacity bean-to-cup machine (100+ cups per day) with 10-inch colour touchscreen and 20+ programmable beverage options. Distributed by Coffee Central.
• Bestir BM100 Bean-to-Cup Machine High-capacity bean-to-cup machine (100+ cups per day) with 10-inch touchscreen, large 6L water tank, and intuitive drink programming. Distributed by Coffee Central.
• Rhinowares Barista Accessories Range of barista accessories including WDT needle distribution tool, espresso shot glass, bench scales, cupping spoon, cupping bowl, compact knock bin, milk jugs, and barista cloth sets.
• Wholesale Coffee Supply Wholesale coffee supply for hospitality businesses including cafés, restaurants, hotels, pubs and offices, with flexible supply options, equipment solutions, and ongoing support; reported 99% customer retention.
• Coffee Machine Rental and Leasing Flexible coffee machine rental and leasing options for businesses; includes rent/lease packages, free on-loan equipment for established businesses meeting minimum purchase agreements, and outright purchase with free UK delivery, installation, and training.
• SCA-Approved Barista Training Barista training covering barista skills, latte art, sensory skills, grind setting, milk texturing, extraction monitoring, workflow improvement, and on-site in-service support for wholesale customers.
• PSSR Pressure System Safety Testing Pressure System Safety Regulations testing for commercial coffee machines including written scheme of examination, pressure testing of steam boiler safety valves, and internal/external boiler inspections.
• Servicing and Maintenance Coffee machine servicing and maintenance including installation, boiler safety testing, urgent repairs, 7-day telephone support, and CoffeeSafe certification upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% customer retention rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• FintranosupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing automated SMS messaging for appointment scheduling, customer reminders, and automatic review requests to improve customer service operations.
• SanremocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for Sanremo espresso machines (D8, Café Racer, Cube R models). Provides some of the best performing commercial espresso machines on the market.
• BestircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for Bestir bean-to-cup coffee machines (BM50, BM60, BM80, BM100) offering affordable and quality automatic coffee solutions.
• EurekacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved UK distributor for Eureka professional coffee grinders.
• ElektracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved UK distributor for Elektra Italian commercial espresso machines.
• Education For The Children (ETFC) FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership where 100% of profits from Guatemala Charity Espresso Blend are donated to ETFC, supporting The School of Hope in Jocotenango, Guatemala.
• Omwani CoffeesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supplier for Rwandan coffees (Rwamatamu) and Zambian coffees (Mount Sunzu via supplier Omwani).
• Aguilera Coffee TraderssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect trade partner for Americas Discovery Box coffees.
• D R WakefieldsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect trade partner for coffee bean sourcing.
• European Water CaresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiltration partnership for water treatment solutions ensuring equipment efficiency and compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty roaster focused on wholesale supply to cafés and restaurants, with strong single-origin expertise. Square Mile is a direct competitor in the UK specialty wholesale market and shares Coffee Central's emphasis on quality scoring and barista training.
• Extract Coffee Roasters: Bristol-based specialty roaster supplying wholesale hospitality accounts and direct-to-consumer customers, with barista training services. Extract competes for the same independent café and restaurant segment as Coffee Central.
• Hasbean Coffee: Staffordshire-based specialty micro-roaster known for deep single-origin sourcing, direct trade relationships, and a strong D2C channel. Hasbean is a regional UK specialty peer with comparable scale and product positioning to Coffee Central.
• Rave Coffee: Welsh specialty micro-roaster selling single-origin beans, blends, and equipment to both wholesale and D2C customers. Rave's scale and product mix are highly comparable to Coffee Central's regional UK position.
• North Star Coffee Roasters: Leeds-based specialty roaster serving wholesale hospitality across the North of England with branded cafés, barista training, and a strong single-origin portfolio. North Star is a regional peer with a similar bundled coffee + training model.
• Volcano Coffee Works: UK specialty roaster offering wholesale coffee, barista training, and equipment solutions to hospitality businesses. Volcano's bundled offering closely parallels Coffee Central's turnkey model.
• Origin Coffee: Cornwall-based specialty roaster with both wholesale supply and D2C e-commerce, plus a small chain of branded cafés. Origin competes directly with Coffee Central for UK specialty wholesale accounts.
• Pact Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster with a comparable B2B wholesale program and D2C subscription model. Pact operates at greater scale nationally and competes for the same hospitality and home-consumer customers as Coffee Central, but with a stronger brand and funding base.
• Union Coffee Roasters: UK specialty roaster serving both wholesale hospitality customers and D2C consumers with ethically sourced single-origin and blended coffees. Union's combined B2B/B2C model closely mirrors Coffee Central's go-to-market structure.

Broad incumbents

• Sanremo Coffee Machines: Italian manufacturer of commercial espresso machines that Coffee Central distributes in the UK. As an OEM/brand incumbent, Sanremo represents a broader industry player with overlapping equipment and coffee service capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CoffeeCentralUK
• Instagraminstagram.com/coffee_central_roasting_co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coffee-central-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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