Caffeine kick at The Mansion
COOPER’S Coffee has been appointed as the exclusive supplier of tea and coffee at one of Leeds’ most loved historic buildings, The Mansion in Roundhay Park.
Huddersfield-based Cooper’s will provide a selection of high quality, speciality loose teas as well as its own blend of award-winning espresso coffee, Louie Mio, in the Georgian Mansion, which is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment.
The Grade II listed building, dating from the early 1800’s, has been taken over by Leeds event and catering firm Dine, which has teamed up with Leeds City Council to offer the impressive venue to corporate and private clients.
Dine’s award-winning design team is currently in the process of completely refurbishing the interior of The Mansion which has stood empty since 2004 with a view to the work being completed by late summer.
When completed, The Mansion will cater for wedding receptions, civil ceremonies, corporate events and private celebrations, offering two large ballrooms for hire as well as three meeting rooms.
A 55-seater Café Restaurant will provide light lunches, afternoon teas and dinner in the Garden Room or outside on the terrace while a Takeaway counter and deli will cater for those who wish to consume their drinks further afield in the park.
Cooper’s managing director, David Cooper said about the contract win: “As a Yorkshire-based supplier we are thrilled to be involved in the resurrection of one of the region’s most impressive historical buildings.
“With 25 bookings already secured for weddings this year and next, The Mansion looks set to become one of Leeds’ most popular and successful venues.”
Daniel Gill, managing director of Dine, said: “We are aiming to set up a café of the highest quality and Cooper’s brings with it a level of service, support and training that is unavailable elsewhere in the region.
“Having invested in extremely expensive coffee machines for the venue, I wanted to pair these with a service and product of the same calibre. I’m confident that Cooper’s will allow us to offer our customers the very best tea and coffee available in the region.”
