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Chris founded KoalaKoffee in 2017, having worked in retail and customer service for over 15 years where he managed café’s / coffee shops and obviously loving coffee a coffee business in some respects was the way for him to go.
Founder of KoalaKoffee
Chris Tomkinson
A few words from Chris
My passion and dedication to deliver quality customer service and experience has always been at the forefront of my focus, I hole heartedly believe a fantastic customer experience is what sets KoalaKoffee apart from the rest, oh and the coffee isn’t bad either! Myself and my team of amazing barista’s have the same passion and dedication to deliver quality the same experience and coffee each time.
Why exhibitions and Conferences and not a coffee shop?
Having worked in cafes and also at exhibitions before starting KK I absolutely loved the buzz an exhibition brings, from initial contact with potential clients / stand builders to the set up and viewing the amazing end products of stands being complete through to service days and pack down, the same amazing feeling doesn’t go away,, this is why I wanted a mobile coffee business and to work at all the brilliant events and amazing clients!
We pride ourselves on making sure the money spent by clients to attend events isn’t let down by a poor service or poor coffee and their experience with us is a smooth one! We want people coming back to you and make their experience on your stand a memorable one with a delicious hot drink.
Our Timeline (Founded in May 2017)
KoalaKoffee since 2017
May 2017
KoalaKoffee officially founded (started off in a van)
August 2017
First client with Honda & first Barista Hire with Percol
September 2017
Portable Coffee Bar Built
October 2017
First Exhibition Client (ITI)
January 2018
Partnership formed with Leeds University
April/May 2018
Longest serving clients still with us to this day (Jangro / RSA / Bell / Mama & Papa)
February 2019
First European Trips to Paris & Toulouse (GW and Palais De Congress)
June 2019
First wedding service
February 2020
First Cheeky Radio Shoutout
April 2021
COVID meh!
September 2021
First event following covid with Nationwide
June 2022
Interesting new client
May 2023
Smoothies added to the mix
August 2026
Still going strong in August 2026
Founder of KoalaKoffee
My name is Chris Tomkinson and I created KoalaKoffee. I have over 8 years coffee and managerial experience ranging from managing cafes to working as a Barista at some of the biggest corporate events including BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association) and Mobile World Congress, British Orthopedic Association Congress to name a couple.
I have a huge passion for delivering great coffee and giving your clients a great customer experience. This is what sets me and KoalaKoffee apart. Whatever your event we would love to be a part of it and make it more special.
Mobile coffee supplier, delivering quality service and coffee to any event. Specialise in working at Corporate Events, Exhibitions and Conferences. We are totally mobile and can work anywhere in the UK and Europe. Feel free to get in touch for a quote.
