There is something innately comforting about a hot cup of coffee. There is something even more comforting in knowing such care, love and thought were involved in the process of making it. A cup of Henry’s Coffee is a guarantee of just that.
Sitting down with Chamber Members Brian McGregor and Keith Docherty, there is no denying the passion they share for coffee, care and customer satisfaction.
At Henry’s Coffee Company, ‘Henry’ is no business tycoon. Henry is a 9-year-old boy – owner, Brian’s grandson, and “apple of his eye”. Although it’s Keith, Brian and Jill who are the driving force behind the business, Henry often asks Brian – “So, tell me Papa, how is my business doing”?
Henry- let me summarise this very answer for you now!
Brian’s journey into coffee began unexpectedly. Thirty years ago, he started in the industry by chance, taking a sales manager job with a coffee company. The catch – he “wasn’t even interested in coffee” when he started the role. Since then, however, his fascination with coffee has grown and expanded in a way that mirrored the evolution of the industry itself. It would be years before the catalyst which provoked the life changing decision to open his business- but this is where Henry comes in!
After the birth of his grandson, (Henry), Brian felt “brave enough to take the leap into the unknown”.
So into the unknown he went. And almost 10 years on, he recalls the first few months in business.
“I’d made the plunge, I’d left my job, I was desperate for an income and while we started in July it took until September to write our first invoice. So, it was definitely a nerve-wracking time, but I did use it constructively to map out the plans for the business.”
“That first sale felt amazing! I cried – I was so utterly delighted.”
Now, the established Henry’s Coffee Company supplies coffee and tea to cafes and coffee shops across Scotland.
“When we talk about Henry’s Coffee Company, we talk about a one-stop shop for coffee shops, where you can buy everything you need to serve what we call – great tasting coffee.”
For Henry’s, crafting the perfect cup of coffee starts with selecting the ideal blend, ensuring that first sip is always a memorable one.
But the core of their success not only derives from their crafted blend, but, their commitment to a personal and quality driven service – a way to stand out in the ever growing industry. The company’s focus on “standing out” is evident in products like their “bean box,” a refillable tub for coffee beans that eliminates packaging waste. Henry’s Coffee Company also offers customised branding for clients, allowing cafes to create their own distinct identity.
Both Brian and Keith take pride in being members of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, an opportunity which has opened up valuable networking and business opportunities, allowing them to secure key clients, and further extend their footprint across Scotland.
If you live in the Forth Valley area, chances are you have unknowingly had a sip of their delightful brew! If you haven’t had the pleasure, I urge you to bask in the simple delight of their “great tasting coffee”.