Henry’s Coffee Company is, at its heart, a family story built on passion, perseverance and a deep love for great coffee. At the forefront of this journey are Brian, known affectionately as Henry’s Papa, and Jill, Brian’s daughter and Henry’s proud aunt. Together, they represent the spirit, warmth and dedication that define everything we do.

Where It All Began

The roots of our story stretch back to March 1985, when Henry’s Papa began his career as Scottish Sales Manager at Matthew Algie in Glasgow. At that time, the UK coffee scene was still in its early stages, quietly evolving into something much bigger.

Over the years, Brian witnessed the transformation of coffee culture firsthand. From Whitbread acquiring Costa in 1985, to an eye opening visit to Seattle in 1996 where takeaway coffee was part of everyday life, it became clear that coffee was changing forever.

By the late 1990s, with Starbucks arriving in the UK and innovative coffee shops like Tinderbox Espresso Emporium setting new standards, the future of coffee was full of energy and opportunity.

From Experience to Inspiration

Brian’s journey took him across the coffee world, including visiting coffee farms in Honduras and later becoming Sales Director at Brodies in Edinburgh. Each step helped shape a vision to one day create something of his own.

That vision became even more meaningful in October 2014 with the birth of Henry. A new generation brought fresh inspiration and a name that would soon become the heart of the business.

The Birth of Henry’s Coffee Company

In July 2015, in a residential garage in Falkirk, Henry’s Coffee Company was born.

From the very beginning, the mission was clear. To have fun, to be loved, to be outstanding and to be profitable.

A few months later, we made our very first sale to Sorocha’s in Falkirk, a milestone that will always hold a special place in our story.

Growing the Family

What started small quickly gathered momentum. By 2017 we reached our fiftieth customer. By 2018 we were celebrating one hundred customers and introducing creative coffee concepts that brought personality and storytelling into every blend.

In January 2020, Jill officially joined the business. With Jill’s help and business acumen, we have grown Henry’s over the past few years. She brought energy, organisation and a natural ability to connect with people, helping to strengthen relationships with our customers and support the continued development of the company.

Resilience and Growth

Like many businesses, we faced challenges during the Covid period when hospitality was forced to close. It was a time of uncertainty, but also one that reminded us of the importance of community, loyalty and resilience.

Since then, we have continued to evolve. We are currently implementing new products and the business continues to grow from strength to strength. Each step forward is driven by our commitment to quality, service and staying true to who we are.

A Family Business at Heart

At the centre of everything is family.

Brian brings decades of experience, passion and vision. Jill brings connection, care and a sharp business mind. Henry remains the inspiration behind it all.

Together, we have built more than a coffee company. We have built something personal, something meaningful and something we are incredibly proud to share.

Henry’s Coffee Company is built on family, driven by passion and dedicated to exceptional coffee.