Caffè Nero was founded in 1997 by Gerry Ford who had a vision to bring a continental style coffee house experience to Europe and beyond.
Our philosophy is really very simple: Premium Italian coffee. A warm and welcoming atmosphere. Good food and great personal service.
Caffè Nero has continued to increase its store numbers, sales and profitability year on year and become a familiar neighbourhood meeting place in towns and cities across Europe and US. As store numbers have increased, Caffè Nero has built a strong brand identity built on premium espresso-based gourmet coffee, authentic Italian food products and a relaxing atmosphere in every store.
Whittard in a Tea Cup...
Our story began in 1886 when Walter Whittard first set up shop on London's bustling Fleet Street selling the finest tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Over 130 years later, Whittard of Chelsea has become a global aspirational brand, but we remain true to our founder's approach: to "buy the best."
Our passion for our high-quality, innovative products still informs everything we do, whether that's tracking down world-class ingredients or fuelling our friendly experts with knowledge - and if there's one thing Walter's taught us, it's that a truly excellent cuppa is an experience best shared...