In 2017, Moon Roast moved to our purpose-built roastery in converted Grade 2 listed outbuildings on a working farm nearby, where an additional roaster was installed.  We also have barista training facilities and a kiosk, where our customers can purchase freshly roasted beans and a cup of expertly brewed coffee.

Team Moon Roast now numbers 10. Passionate about our craft, our time goes into exploring ethically sourced, seasonally selected Arabica beans, from various origins world wide and roasting beans to bring out the very best of their natural attributes.

Hand roasting small batches of specialty coffee every day ensures the freshest roasts reach the customers’ cup. Paying close attention to detail, we focus on rigorous cupping post-roast to discover the tastiest roast profiles and to ensure quality and consistency. 

The Bradshaw passion for fine coffee began in the late 1800s when Richard Goodwin Bradshaw, the son of a London publican, swapped the family pub, The Shades Tavern, for a milder brew. ‘RGB’ as he was known, joined Wilson Smithett, the principal City of London tea broker as a taster and then became a broker. Later he became an expert in trading and blending tea from Ceylon.

RGB’s son Dorman Bradshaw, Francis’s grandfather, continued in his father’s footsteps as a broker.

Haydon, Francis’ father began his career in tea, then moved to the coffee industry. Working for Nestlé he became Britain’s leading coffee specialist, and also worked as a coffee consultant for famous brands like Waitrose.