From a single vintage VW van to a thriving multi-site business, discover how The Steamhouse partnered with Beanworks to scale their coffee programme, maintaining exceptional quality, custom roasts, and seamless workflow across every new store opening.
The Steamhouse started with a leap of faith, a vintage VW van serving coffee at festivals. Today, they have grown into a thriving regional network known for hand-rolled bagels, freshly baked treats, and exceptional speciality coffee.
Maintaining the Standard Across Every Store
When Ash and Kayleigh opened their first permanent store in Leamington Spa, they knew their offer depended on total consistency. As they expanded across the Midlands, maintaining the same high coffee standard across new sites, fresh teams, and busy brunch rushes became their biggest operational hurdle.
Partnering with Beanworks allowed The Steamhouse to build a scalable coffee programme tailored to their growth:
- Signature House Blend: We crafted a distinct, recognisable coffee identity that keeps customers coming back to every site.
- Barista Training: Hands-on coaching and ongoing refreshers to lock in dial-in fundamentals for every new team.
- Equipment Support: Reliable machinery supply, fast troubleshooting, and preventative servicing to safeguard peak trading hours.
The Impact
Working with Beanworks since day one has enabled The Steamhouse to scale smoothly from a single shop to a multi-site franchise model. By taking the guesswork out of coffee quality and equipment reliability, their teams can focus on what matters most: serving great food and delivering an authentic experience to every guest.
