The Coffee Can

There is so much to catch up on from this week just gone, and everything will get its moment to shine but truthfully, we couldn’t wait a moment more to reflect on this year’s Farnham Fireworks

Some of you might remember the reflection on last year’s event – holding hands up here, it was a total disaster. Generators failing just before the thousands of spectators finished their torchlit walk up Castle Street to reach Farnham Park meant our entire plan for service went out the window. We were dependent upon just one coffee machine set up next to a completely redundant hot chocolate and tea serving station to try and serve close to 8000 spectators. Our service was slow, our staff pushed to keep smiling through, and then to wrap it all off we also got totally stuck in the mud trying to leave. It led to some serious deflation from our side, having seen all our planning miss the mark.

But pan to the year thats happened since. We’ve had some truly one-of-a-kind members join the team, maintained the hilarious spirits of The Coffee Can whilst using last year as a learning experience, and that meant that last night was one of the proudest events we’ve pulled off. Now look, it wasn’t without its drama (owner Amy was stuck at home after pulling ligaments in her spine just days before – but that’s another post entirely). But the team pulled together to execute the most spectacular events we’ve ever attended. Without even considering coffee, the stats show that a hot chocolate was whipped up and sent out every 30 seconds for the entire several hours the event went on. Add in our coffees, teas, cold drinks and cakes… honestly the team was just on fire.

It’s events like these which make you truly grateful for the team you have around you, and last night was testament to how lucky we are to be built around such a wonderful crew. Thank you people of Farnham for showing up once again for the Farnham Fireworks, we’ve rested easy today don’t you worry.

Over on the Bourne Green, official pumpkin adjudicator Laura has been hard at work today deciding which pumpkins are the winners of the Pavilion Pumpkin Contest! 🎃👻🎉

We can now reveal our three winners, and we think you’ll agree that they are absolutely amazing! We must say that we received fantastic drawings from SO MANY incredible artists, so a huge well done to everyone who entered - we are surrounded by such a talented bunch!

The Bourne Green Pavilion coffee bar is open seven days a week, complete with toys and books for the little ones whilst you parents enjoy that much needed caffeine

Can you believe this week sees us into November? Honestly no, neither can we. But we are out and about and on the move a lot this week! Head to stories for a quick round up on where Duncan and Candice are off to, but for a more detailed round-up, keep scrolling down🚦

🛞 we’re heading back to the familiar grounds of Gostrey Meadows for the Lantern Festival on Thursday (from 5pm)! Cannot wait to see so many of our OG Farnham regulars

🚙 Halloween Hoedown over at Newbury Showground on Friday and Saturday with

🎆 You know it, you love it - will it be as drama-filled us last year for us? Who knows. But we’re back at Farnham Fireworks in the park on Saturday night… let’s see where the night takes us 😅

Plus our usual teams at Secretts and the Bourne Green will be keeping you all caffeinated 7 days a week

Bring it on! ☕️

Rise and shine, it’s the weekend! And as we all know, the best weekend starts with a morning coffee and a pastry, right?

We’re dialled in on the espresso machine and ready to start your weekend off over at both Bourne Green Pavilion, and Secrett’s Farm Shop in Milford

Catch you there ☕️

Weekend #1 of Pumpkin Week 2024 was an absolute storm (quite literally as it turned out) 🎃

Huge thanks to everyone who started their picking adventure with us at the cafe, or chose to get a hot chocolate to warm up for the journey home after. The weather certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of those we welcomed to our cafe! As always, massive thanks to the team who worked non-stop.

And from this Friday, we get to continue the spooktacular fun all throughout half term! We’ve checked in with the guys out in the pumpkin fields, and tickets are still available for Fri25th/Mon28th/Tues29th/Weds30th - other than that, this year is SOLD OUT so if you’re debating doing it, just book those tickets!!

Over at , Pumpkin Week kicks off THIS WEEKEND! Can you believe it’s that time of year already?! 🎃

You best believe we have our pumpkin spice at the ready, our weekly specials board prepped and primed for the families we’ll see through the café door, and our best pumpkin carving skills to hand.

Over the past week, the view from our café window has been turning more and more orange. With a definite chill in the air, we couldn’t be more in the pumpkin mood. We’re taking a little look back over last year’s events to get you all in the spooky spirit ahead of launch weekend. Before you pick up your wheelbarrow and head to the fields, don’t forget to drop by our on-site café so you parents can fuel up on caffeine whilst we get mini hot chocolates prepped for the little ones.

For details on booking and more of a dive into what to expect, head to our latest blog (link in bio).

Happy Haunting! 👻🎃

WHAT A WEEKEND! ❤️ ☕️
Thank you to all of our amazing coffee crew who pitched in to make it possible to be at 3 events on the same day, while also have our 2 shops open! You are all amazing!!
And a big shoutout to our fantastic and loyal customers who keep us busy, and always find time to stop for a cuppa and a chat!
So nice to see you all over the weekend!
Lots of Love
The Coffee Can Team! Xx
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Bikes x Coffee… that age old relationship. A fantastic combination if you ask us!!
And thats why we now have a brand new bile rack outside our shop at (ft. in the last very grey picture on this post 🌧️)
🚲 x ☕️ = ❤️

The Bourne Green in its many forms.
Beautiful place for coffee if you ask me! ☕️ ☀️

We couldn’t resist introducing you to the newest member of our team… she is not fully barista trained yet, but in her defence she is only 4 days old! 🥰
In between working on our bakes Ellie over at has had a bun in the over of her own! And we are in LOVE 😍

We have had such a lovely start to the summer holidays! So many fun events and busy days at both the cafes!! (Even some rare sunshine to be seen on the Bourne Green!) 😂 ☀️

The Coffee Can does take us to some wonderful places. And as much as I wouldn’t consider myself a ‘car person’ per se, the Mustangs we have had the pleasure of seeing at our most recent events have been stunning! We had an absolute blast serving coffee at for 60 years the Mustang! Thanks for having us!

A big good morning from some of your absolute favourite treats!! Over at the Bourne these fly out of the door! We sell over 250 a month!! (All year round!) 😍
I was supposed to be out in Gostreys this morning, but we have had some last min staff illness and I am needed elsewhere! We will be back out Friday and Saturday this week 9:30-4 in Gostreys will all your treats!!
(Including these guys! 👆🏻)

Coffee, coffee and more coffee!
Back out this week! (Unfortunately not in Gostreys tomorrow due to a family funeral) but we will be at Bentley Primary in the morning and back out on Friday and Saturday in Gostreys!!
Pitches for this week:
Thursday:
Bentley Primary Coffee Morning - 8am-9am
Friday:
St Polycarps School Coffee Morning- 8am-9am
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-4pm
Saturday:
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-4pm

I absolutely love this picture, taken this time 3 years ago on the Shepherd and Flock! Only 20 days after opening our doors, we had a very quick and harsh lesson in how cold weather effects outdoor catering (especially water pipes) 🤔 It was all a learning curve for us, and we still dont always get it spot on. So without garage facilities it is almost impossible to always keep the cold out!
This-morning when I ran some shots through my machine some ice had formed somewhere in the system (despite greenhouse heaters and insulated covers) 😕
So I am going to spend tomorrow trouble shooting the water system and fixing any issues!! Sorry for any disappointment, we will be back out and serving ASAP!!

It’s been 3 years
So it’s obviously time for a recap… year 3.
1. The start of something new…
2. Attacked by ducks 🦆
3. Pizza fuelled cleaning in the new shop! 🍕
4. Open at last!
5. Cliff vs Ice cream 🍦
6. Call us 118
7. Building dreams 👷
8. Spooky season
9. End with a Bang 🔥
10. Christmas for 16 🥰

It’s been 3 years!!
So I think it’s time for a recap… year 2:
1. Spring has Sprung
2. Bourne show before the 🍺
3. Van life for us 🚐
4. Downsizing (and a power tool recap)
5. Oli flooded the place 🤔
6. Zoe likes her new loos 😍
7. Ee lovveee fireworks
8. Maisie elfing about 🎄
9. Christmas for 12
10. Cliff vs cream 🤤

It’s been 3 years!! 🫢
So it’s obviously time for a recap… year 1
1. Learning to use power tools 🙄
2. Community is key 🔑
3. Phil thinking we should be indoors…
4. Lovely Friends ❤️
5. Us agreeing with Phil… 🧹
6. Fireworks and mud… lots of it 🎇
7. A pot of Coffee is better than gold
8. Christmas party for 4
9. It’s really him!!
10. Oh no… thats really him!

It has been a wonderfully busy Christmas period! And we are excited to be back out at Gostrys in Candice tomorrow!!
Its going to be a chilly but beautiful week, so pop out and see us for a coffee to warm up!
Pitches for next week:
Thursday:
Bentley Primary Coffee Morning - 8am-9am
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30-4pm
Friday:
St Polycarps School Coffee Morning- 8am-9am
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-4pm
Saturday:
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-4pm

And just like that our Christmas events are over!! So many lovely markets, carol services, light switch ons and so much more!! We are only out in the van one more day this year (tomorrow- Thursday). The van will be at st polycarps 8am-9am, and then down in gostreys from 9:30am-2pm!
Christmas opening times:
We will opperate Sunday hours on Christmas Eve and
Closed Christmas day.
Open at for boxing day walks from 9am-1pm.
Closed everywhere else on boxing day.
27th, 28th and 29th business as usual.
Sunday hours on 30th.
1st- closed at Secretts. Open sunday hours at the Bourne .
2nd- business as usual!

A massive shout out to our amazing team! It was so nice to have everyone together for our Christmas do this year! This fantastic group of creative, hard working, lovely people, make it possible to be The Coffee Can that you all love and enjoy! Thank you Team Coffee Can!!
Pitches for next week:
Thursday:
Bentley Primary Coffee Morning - 8am-9am
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30-4pm
Friday:
St Polycarps School Coffee Morning- 8am-9am
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-4pm
Saturday:
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-4pm

Coffee is key at this time of year! Wether its pulling you through the last few weeks of work, or fuelling your Christmas shopping, you know where to find us! ☕️
Pitches for next week:
Thursday:
Bentley Primary Coffee Morning - 8am-9am
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30-4pm
Friday:
St Polycarps School Coffee Morning- 8am-9am
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-2:30pm
Waverley Abbey christmas market-3pm-5pm
Saturday:
Gostrey Meadows- 9:30am-4pm
Sunday:
Farnham Christmas Market!
Liphook Horse Show