Chatwick Coffee Roasters

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<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Thomas previously worked for Jones Brothers Coffee. Public sources differ on the location where he performed this work. At the start, he stated that he wanted to roast coffee himself and supply hospitality businesses in Breda. The company describes itself as a small family business that also produces its own patisserie and viennoiserie.</p></div>

<h3>Roasting and Equipment</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>In 2022, the roastery in Breda featured a Typhoon Coffee Roaster from Prague. Chatwick describes this installation as an electric fluid-bed roaster for single-origin coffee. According to the company, the roasted coffee is supplied to both private and business customers.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>In April 2026, Chatwick installed a Bellwether roaster in Bergen op Zoom. The team tested various roast profiles there and fine-tuned them. It has not been publicly disclosed whether this machine has replaced the Typhoon. The model, batch size, and annual production volume have also not been published.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>A profile of Den Bosch noted in 2026 a morning espresso setting: 19.5 grams of dry coffee for 41 grams of beverage. This ratio describes a measurement point on-site, but not a fixed flavor profile for all coffees.</p></div>

<h3>Coffee selection and origin</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The core range consists of four products: Brazil, Sweet &amp; Fruity Blend, Tea Like &amp; Floral Blend, and Nuts &amp; Chocolate Blend. Brazil is a naturally processed Yellow Bourbon grown at 1,250 meters altitude. The three blends contain coffee from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and Brazil.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>In addition, Chatwick lists six coffees that are only served in the cafés: Moon Gesha, Natural Guamo, Gesha Oasis, Typica Vergel, Magnum Sidra, and Candy blaST. It has not been publicly documented whether these coffees are also sold as loose beans.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Part of the offering comes from Colombia. Moon Gesha is linked to Milton Monroy of San Pedro in Ibagué, Tolima, at 1,800 meters altitude. Gesha Oasis comes from Raúl Durán and Buenavista in Planadas. According to the product information, this farm has 60,000 coffee trees and is managed by multiple family members.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Typica Vergel and Magnum Sidra are linked to Elías and Shady Bayter of El Vergel Estate in Fresno, Tolima. Candy blaST combines coffee from Tolima, Huila, and Caldas. Processing takes place at El Vergel Estate. Purchase prices, volumes, importers, and direct trade terms have not been publicly disclosed.</p></div>

<h3>Locations, Sales, and Training</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Chatwick has three cafés: Breda, Den Bosch, and Bergen op Zoom. Breda was the first combination of café, roastery, and bakery. Den Bosch is located at Achter Het Stadhuis 16-A and also sells packaged coffee. Bergen op Zoom opened on November 1, 2025, and serves as a café, bakery, and central production site.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The company sells directly in the cafés and via a website with a shopping cart. It also supplies business customers. Big Belly Bar &amp; Restaurant in Breda names Chatwick as a supplier and uses Brazil Natural Yellow Bourbon as its house coffee. A complete list of customers, sales points, or export markets is not public.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Every Thursday, Chatwick hosts coffee courses covering espresso, latte art, and pour-over. The company also trained staff at Big Belly in coffee preparation. In 2024, Thomas H. Chatwick contributed to a scientific study in which 47 participants tasted two espresso profiles.</p></div>

<h3>Sustainability, Team, and Public Attention</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Chatwick uses electric roasters and transports weekend deliveries between Bergen op Zoom, Breda, and Den Bosch using a small electric van. Certifications such as Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, or B Corp are not publicly documented. The same applies to policies regarding waste, packaging, emissions, renewable energy, and price transparency.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Thomas H. Chatwick is listed as the founder and owner. Alex Chatwick is involved in the patisserie and viennoiserie. Kyle Smits and Dila Alyeni are mentioned as owners or operators of the Den Bosch location. Koen Slangen is listed as Head Barista. LinkedIn places the staff size in the category of two to ten employees.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>There are no business or coffee awards directly attributed to Chatwick that are publicly documented. However, profiles have appeared covering the cafés, the roastery, and the expansion to three locations. According to the company website, the Magnum Sidra reached the finals of the US Barista Championship 2025. This was recognition for the coffee used, not an award for Chatwick himself.</p></div>

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