Brits brewing up a storm: Macdonald Hotels reports coffee surge

Brits are now picking up the cafetière, with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts revealing a 10% rise in coffee sales across its 32 UK hotels and resorts in the past year.

Article Source: Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Last Updated: 3 October 2025 11:47

The boom in flat whites, cappuccinos and espressos reflects a growing national obsession with coffee culture, as caffeine-loving Brits power their days with barista-style brews.

As one of the UK’s largest independent hospitality groups with venues across the country, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts prepared over 737,959 cups of coffee in the last 12 months.

The group serves millions of guests every year and has set a high standard in food and beverage service. Coffee is central to that expertise, with investments in barista training, premium blends, and sustainable sourcing ensuring that every cup meets customer expectations.

That commitment includes a pioneering partnership with direct trade producers Paddy & Scott’s. Through its Lunch Box coffee, every bag purchased helps fund meals for children in coffee-growing regions, such as Kenya. So far, guests at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts have enjoyed over 361,500 cups, helping to provide more than 8,107 school meals in the Meru region, with the initiative on track to hit 12,160 meals by the end of the year.

Kimberly Ofrecio, group commercial director at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, said: “Coffee is an essential part of modern hospitality, and as a leading independent hotel group, we take pride in delivering quality that rivals the high street.

“The 10% rise in coffee sales shows just how important it has become to our guests, from early-morning espressos to post-dinner pick-me-ups. Through our work with Paddy & Scott’s, we’re also able to turn this growing demand into something more meaningful, supporting children and communities in coffee-growing regions around the world.”

Founded in 1990, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts operates 32 hotels and resorts across the UK and Spain. Known for its commitment to quality and service, the group continues to invest in raising standards in hospitality, with its approach to coffee combining expertise, guest experience and global responsibility.

This International Coffee Day, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is raising a mug not just to Britain’s love affair with coffee, but to the difference a great cup can make.

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