Darcey’s Coffee & Catering Co.
When Rickey Ellson and Craig Warren, business partners with a vision of establishing a café they could take pride in within Sevenoaks, they were committed to excellence.
Choosing not to take shortcuts, the duo personally transformed a former jeweller’s shop into a sought-after establishment in the charming Kent town. This undertaking involved a comprehensive overhaul of the electrical system and the imaginative incorporation of vintage bricks salvaged from a dismantled Sevenoaks chapel, resulting in a captivating feature wall.
Their aspiration was to craft a café offering restaurant-quality food and beverages, emphasising perfecting their coffee. Acting on a friend’s recommendation, they connected with Rental+, where the seamless interaction with Matt from the sales team made the entire process a delightful experience.
“Matt was brilliant – very helpful and always ready to give us good advice,” said Ricky. “We knew what we needed the machine to do, and he gave us a range of examples we could check out before making our final choice.”
Benefiting from the expertise of their barista, Biff, the duo aimed to acquire a high-quality coffee machine capable of delivering a diverse range of coffees. Upon consultation with Matt, the recommendation was the Astoria Sabrina 2 Group machine paired with the Mazza Super Jolly Grinder, ensuring a supply of exceptionally fresh coffee for their discerning customers.
The team pay weekly for the kit, making it easy to budget, and because it’s a rental agreement, they can put the kit down as a taxable expense on their tax returns in this financial year – boosting cash flow and reducing their tax burden in their first year in business.
“We spent a lot of time looking around at different deals, and it worked out well for us on many different levels,” said Craig. “But best of all, we have some great equipment, and we are very happy with how it helps us serve our customers.”
Project Info
Equipment Supplied:
- Faema Two Group Coffee Machine
- Faema Coffee Grinder
