Brits are proving their love for coffee shows no signs of slowing, as Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has reported a 10 per cent rise in coffee sales across its 32 UK hotels and resorts over the past year.
The boom in flat whites, cappuccinos and espressos highlights the nation’s growing obsession with barista-style coffee, as caffeine-loving guests increasingly turn to premium brews to start their day or round off a meal.
As one of the UK’s largest independent hospitality groups, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts prepared over 737,959 cups of coffee in the last 12 months.
Coffee sits at the heart of the group’s award-winning food and beverage offering, with ongoing investment in barista training, premium blends and sustainable sourcing ensuring that every cup meets the highest standards.
That dedication extends to a pioneering partnership with direct trade producers Paddy & Scott’s, whose mission-driven approach to coffee supports farming communities in Kenya and beyond. Through its Lunch Box coffee, every bag purchased helps fund meals for children in coffee-growing regions.
So far, guests at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts have enjoyed over 361,500 cups, helping to provide more than 8,107 school meals in Kenya’s Meru region — with the initiative set to reach 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 per cent 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. The group is renowned for its commitment to quality and service, continually investing in hospitality excellence.
This International Coffee Day, the group is raising a mug not just to Britain’s love affair with coffee, but to the difference a great cup can make.
