Cafés
Independent or multi-site, our coffee solutions help cafés stand out and thrive.
Ethical Sourcing
We source green coffee by working directly with farmers and cooperatives worldwide.
The Perfect Roast
Our coffee beans are roasted to perfection in our award-winning Glasgow roastery
Green Champions
UK’s first Fairtrade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance coffee, showing our responsibility from bean to cup.
In a busy café, consistency is everything. Customers expect every flat white to be crafted to the same high standard, from open to close. We provide ethically sourced coffee trusted across the industry, hands-on training to give your team confidence, and branded commercial machines that are industry leading and built to perform during the busiest shifts. With seasonal drinks, engaging point of sale and sustainability stories, we give you everything you need to keep customers coming back.
Creating Moments
Beyond the Coffee
Beyond machines and training, we make sure your café has everything it needs to run smoothly and stay fresh. From seasonal recipes and limited-edition drinks to high-quality ingredients and other café essentials, our supplies are designed to keep your menu exciting and your operations seamless. Whether you want to surprise customers with something new or simply stay stocked with the basics, we’ve got you covered.
We Help Cafés Flourish Through Lasting Partnerships
We work with renowned brands across the UK and Ireland, from independent coffee shops to national chains. Every business is unique, so we provide tailored support to help yours thrive. Our focus is always on building lasting relationships that deliver long-term success.
Free Customer
Barista Training
We offer free barista training to all our café customers, giving your team the skills and confidence to serve great coffee every time. From espresso basics to advanced techniques, our expert trainers help your staff perfect their craft so every cup reflects the quality of your business.
— Carlo Ventisie, Owner"Tinderbox and Matthew Algie are intrinsically linked and have been for years. There is a big difference between a coffee supplier and a coffee partner and this is a valuable partnership that has developed over time. It’s something we have always understood the value of and keep coming back to. From the incredibly impressive roastery, the care and attention to the beans and the quality of roasting and packing. Everything is done from start to finish to make a truly great cup of coffee, leaving the final part of the jigsaw up to us to deliver to our customers. That’s what it comes down to, not the price per kilo. Matthew Algie has been around for a long time, it’s a name you always come back to. There have been many small and hipster roasters that come into the market. But when you compare the benefits, the engineer coverage, the sustainability and ethical sourcing, the possibilities for volume and scale and of course the heritage that the name carries in the industry it’s a complete package that is far better than the others. "
Tinderbox
Carlo Ventisie, Owner
Reliable Support For Every Site
From installation to ongoing service, we’re built to support large-scale operations. Our nationwide engineers, dependable logistics and dedicated repair centre keep your machines performing and your teams supplied. With training and responsive technical care, we help you maintain high standards, control costs and deliver great coffee every day.
Looking for a Coffee Partner? Get in touch today
Our team is here to support your café and show you how our coffee solutions can help your business thrive.
We aim to respond to all enquires within one working day.
Our offices are open 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
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