With decades of experience supplying the education sector, Cafédirect and our sister brand Grumpy Mule understand you need more than just good coffee, you need flexible, ethical, and high-quality solutions tailored to a range of environments, from the buzzing campus cafés and student accommodation to the high-profile conferences and events you put on.
Our track record working with universities across the UK means we know how to support you with reliable service, consistent quality, and the right products for every occasion. Whether it's premium single-origin brews for events, everyday blends for high-volume outlets, or ethically sourced beans that align with your sustainability goals, we’ve got you covered. And it matters to your students too: 67% of UK students believe it’s important their university serves ethically sourced food and drink (NUS, 2020). Partnering with Cafédirect means aligning with brands that students trust and a supplier that truly gets the unique demands of the education sector.
With best-in-class support from our award-winning Barista Trainers, hands-on account management from our team of coffee experts, and trade marketing tailored to your needs, Cafédirect is the ideal coffee partner for your university. As the UK’s largest Fairtrade coffee brand—and the first to bring Fairtrade coffee to market—Cafédirect is proud to be both a B-Corp and Social Enterprise, having reinvested over £30 million directly into farming communities to help them thrive, not just survive.