FRESH FOOD, GREAT COFFEE & CATERING
Something Delicious for Every Occasion
CENTRAL CAFÉ
Part of the Afterword Training & Career EXCELerator Programme
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MORE THAN A CAFÉ. A PLACE TO GROW.
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Welcome to Central Café, where great food, fresh coffee and real opportunities come together.
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We serve freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, hot drinks and refreshments while creating a supportive environment for aspiring talent to develop practical skills and gain valuable workplace experience.
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Through our partnerships with local businesses, councils and employment organisations, we connect training with real customer experiences, helping individuals build confidence and progress towards paid employment.
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Every coffee served, meal prepared and customer welcomed contributes to something bigger.
TRAINING TODAY. CAREERS TOMORROW.
Our training opportunities include:
- Barista and coffee preparation
- Food hygiene and catering
- Customer service and hospitality
- Teamwork and workplace communication
- Café operations and business management
Part of the Afterword Training & Career EXCELerator Programme
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MORE THAN A CAFÉ. A PLACE TO GROW.
​​
Welcome to Central Café, where great food, fresh coffee and real opportunities come together.
​​
We serve freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, hot drinks and refreshments while creating a supportive environment for aspiring talent to develop practical skills and gain valuable workplace experience.
​​
Through our partnerships with local businesses, councils and employment organisations, we connect training with real customer experiences, helping individuals build confidence and progress towards paid employment.
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Every coffee served, meal prepared and customer welcomed contributes to something bigger.
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH CENTRAL CAFÉ
We work with independent caterers, food entrepreneurs and local businesses to create opportunities for collaboration, sales and business growth.
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Through our café, catering services and events network, business partners can introduce their products to new customers, support training programmes and access opportunities to provide food for meetings, community events and corporate functions.
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Together, we're building a local business network where everyone has the opportunity to grow.
CATERING FOR YOUR BUSINESS OR EVENT
LET US TAKE CARE OF THE FOOD
Whether you're organising a team meeting, staff training day, networking event or residential celebration, Central Café can help provide food and refreshments tailored to your occasion.
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We aim to make catering convenient, affordable and enjoyable, while supporting our network of local catering partners and emerging hospitality talent.
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Planning an event or meeting?
Tell us about your catering requirements, including the number of guests, preferred menu and event date.
1. Learn
Supporting young people with practical training, essential skills and workplace knowledge.
3. Earn
​Helping young people access paid shifts, earn income and develop financial independence.
2. Experience
​Creating opportunities to gain hands-on experience, develop confidence and build professional skills.
4. Grow
Building confidence, experience and career pathways towards long-term employment and success.