Why you started this exciting new venture and what you want to achieve?

Pod & Bean Coffee Co

Good question! I currently work within the NHS and after a rough few years, I’d love to do something completely different and, grow something of my own. I (more than Kyle!) have a keen eye for fine coffee and I thought it would be a handy skill to put into use.

Kyle also makes great hot-chocolate, so we thought we’d look into starting a small coffee business, which is ethically minded and eco-friendly. We’re hoping to achieve a small portable business that has room to grow, hence our name ‘Pod & Bean Coffee Co’. 

When are you hoping to launch your new mobile business?

We’re in no immediate rush, we’re still in the process of applying for the government start-up loan (plan A), and Kyle needs to await his permission to be able to have a ‘business interest’. In terms of an actual timeline, towards the end of September/October is when we’d either like to have complete traction or coffee-on-the-go.  

Where are you hoping to trade your new mobile business?

Kyle and I hope to trade at a mixture of semi-permeant pitches alongside our current jobs, and bridge into the event industry (food & drink festivals, flower shows, fates/other events) and possibly even hire out our services for conference facilities. But, we might need some help fine tuning our plans with this.