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TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2024, 19:30 - 22:30, THE GRAND BALLROOM

The European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2024

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we're thrilled to introduce a revamped awards category format comprising 10 categories, each featuring 10 shortlisted brands. Together, they form Europe’s top 100 most influential brands in coffee & hospitality, or The The COHO's Top 100. 

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THE COHO'S TOP 100

Here are the top 100 nominees across 10 categories, nominated by over 3,000 industry peers from across Europe. These exceptional brands and individuals have been recognized for their innovation, quality, and leadership in the coffee and hospitality sectors, as we approach the prestigious European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2024. 

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EUROPE'S BEST COFFEE SHOP CHAIN


200 Degrees – A UK-based specialty coffee roaster and café chain.

% Arabica – Japanese-born, internationally renowned chain for its minimalist design and high-quality coffee.

Blank Street – An up-and-coming café chain offering specialty coffee and signature drinks.

Caffè Nero – A European coffee house chain, known for its Italian-inspired drinks.

Coffee Island – Greece’s largest coffee chain, known for high-quality espresso and brews.

Costa Coffee – One of the Europe’s largest and most popular café chains.

Espresso House – Scandinavia’s leading coffee chain, offering a mix of local and international favourites.

Joe & The Juice – A Danish coffee and juice bar chain known for healthy options and lively atmosphere.

Starbucks – The world’s largest café chain, offering a wide range of drinks and snacks.

WatchHouse – A London-based coffee chain that combines specialty coffee with design-forward spaces.

Award Description: Recognizing the best café chains that have set benchmarks in quality, service, and brand innovation.


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EUROPE'S BEST BAKERY/FOOD CHAIN


Cornish Bakery – Known for its Cornish pasties and pastries across the UK.

Emmerys – A Danish bakery chain specializing in organic bread and pastries.

GAIL’s – London’s leading artisan bakery offering fresh bread, cakes, and coffee.

Greggs – A UK bakery chain known for its affordable pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.

Kamps – A German bakery chain, celebrated for its traditional bread and bakery products.

Lagekagehuset / Ole & Steen – A Danish bakery chain known for its artisan bread and delicious cakes.

PAUL – A French bakery chain offering a variety of pastries, bread, and coffee.

Paris Baguette – A global bakery chain with French-inspired pastries and savoury items.

Pret A Manger – Known for organic coffee and freshly made food on the go.

Zeit Für Brot – A German bakery focusing on sustainable, organic ingredients and artisanal methods.

Award Description: Celebrating the finest bakery and food chains excelling in quality, taste, and customer experience.


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EUROPE'S BEST COFFEE EXPERIENCE - HOTEL OPERATOR


Accor – A global hospitality leader with renowned coffee and dining experiences.

CitizenM – A modern hotel chain offering stylish stays and excellent coffee options.

Dorchester Collection – Luxury hotel group providing top-tier coffee experiences.

Firmdale Hotels – A boutique hotel group known for its vibrant interiors and high-quality dining.

Four Seasons – A luxury hotel chain with exceptional coffee and hospitality services.

Hilton – A global hotel chain, providing consistent and high-quality coffee experiences.

Hoxton – A trendy hotel brand known for its relaxed, stylish atmosphere and good coffee.

Marriott International – A global leader in hospitality offering premium coffee experiences.

Soho House – Exclusive members-only club and hotel chain offering superior coffee in stylish surroundings.

Van der Valk – A family-run Dutch hotel group with excellent coffee and hospitality services.

Award Description: Recognizing hotels offering exceptional coffee experiences that elevate the guest journey.


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EUROPE'S BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE SHOP


3fe Coffee (Dublin) – Dublin’s award-winning specialty coffee roaster and café.

Bonanza Coffee (Berlin) – Berlin’s specialty coffee shop known for its precision brewing and roasting.

Colonna & Small’s (Bath) –  a renowned specialty coffee shop celebrated for its precision brewing methods and a rotating selection of the world's finest coffees.

Coutume (Paris) – A Parisian café offering cutting-edge coffee techniques and roasts.

Kawa Coffee (Paris) – A Paris-based specialty coffee shop dedicated to high-quality brews.

La Cabra (Denmark) – A Denmark-based specialty coffee roastery and café with a global reputation.

Nostos Coffee (London) – An independent café in London serving carefully selected specialty coffees.

Ozone Coffee (London) – A New Zealand-born coffee roaster and café with a strong presence in London.

Rosslyn (London) – An independent specialty coffee shop in London with a reputation for quality.

Single Estate (The Hague) – A Dutch café known for serving in-house roasted single-origin coffees with precision.

Award Description: Celebrating independent cafés that provide unique and exceptional coffee experiences.


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EUROPE'S BEST COMMERCIAL COFFEE ROASTER


Caffè Vergnano – One of Italy’s oldest coffee roasters, known for its rich espresso blends.

Illy – A premium Italian coffee roaster, recognized globally for quality.

JDE Peet's – A global coffee and tea company with iconic brands like Douwe Egberts.

Lavazza – Italy’s leading coffee brand, known for its iconic espresso blends.

Lincoln & York – One of the largest coffee roasters in the UK, serving commercial sectors.

Löfbergs – A Swedish coffee roaster specializing in sustainable and fair trade coffee.

Matthew Algie – A leading UK coffee roaster supplying cafés and businesses.

Segafredo Zanetti – A major Italian roaster, providing quality coffee worldwide.

Tchibo – A German coffee roaster and retailer with a focus on sustainable coffee.

UCC Coffee – A global coffee company, offering premium coffee solutions to businesses.

Award Description: Recognizing the best commercial coffee roasters that excel in quality, consistency, and global reach.


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EUROPE'S BEST SPECIALTY COFFEE ROASTER


Caravan Coffee Roasters – A UK-based specialty coffee roaster with a reputation for quality.

Kawa Coffee – Paris-based specialty roaster known for precision and care in sourcing and roasting.

L'Arbre à Café – A French roaster focused on direct trade and organic coffee sourcing.

Mabo Coffee Roasters – Known for innovative roasting techniques and quality beans.

Manhattan Coffee Roasters – A Rotterdam-based roaster with a focus on specialty coffee.

Origin Coffee – UK-based specialty coffee roaster focused on sustainability and quality.

Ozone Coffee Roasters – A New Zealand roaster with a strong UK presence with a strong focus on sustainability and craft.

Square Mile Coffee Roasters – A London-based specialty roaster known for its precise roasting and sourcing.

The Barn – A Berlin-based specialty coffee roaster focused on uncompromising quality.

Tim Wendelboe – A Norwegian specialty coffee roaster and champion barista known for innovation.

Award Description: Highlighting specialty roasters that lead the way in innovation, quality, and sustainability in coffee roasting.


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EUROPE'S BEST ESPRESSO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER - TRADITIONAL


Astoria – An Italian manufacturer known for its traditional espresso machines.

Cimbali – One of the oldest Italian coffee machine manufacturers, renowned for quality and innovation.

Dalla Corte – An Italian company known for high-performance espresso machines.

Faema – A leader in traditional espresso machines with a long history of craftsmanship.

La Marzocco – A world-renowned Italian espresso machine manufacturer, loved by specialty cafés.

Rancilio – A leading Italian brand specializing in robust and reliable espresso machines.

Sanremo – An Italian brand known for its cutting-edge espresso machines and designs.

Slayer – An American company known for its innovative, hand-built espresso machines.

Synesso – An American manufacturer recognized for precision and durability in espresso machines.

Victoria Arduino – An iconic Italian brand known for producing high-end, stylish espresso machines.

Award Description: Recognizing the best traditional espresso machine manufacturers for their craftsmanship, innovation, and quality.


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EUROPE'S BEST ESPRESSO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER - FULLY AUTOMATIC


Cimbali – Known for its high-performance fully automatic coffee machines.

Cup & Cino – A German company specializing in innovative fully automatic coffee machines.

Egro – A Swiss brand recognized for its precision in fully automatic coffee machines.

Eversys – A Swiss manufacturer of cutting-edge fully automatic coffee machines.

Franke Coffee Systems – A leading Swiss brand for high-end automatic coffee machines.

Melitta – A German brand offering a wide range of fully automatic coffee solutions.

Schaerer – A Swiss manufacturer known for high-quality fully automatic coffee machines.

Scanomat – A Danish company known for its innovative fully automatic coffee machines.

Thermoplan – A Swiss brand producing high-end fully automatic coffee machines.

WMF – A German brand known for its robust and reliable fully automatic coffee machines.

Award Description: Celebrating the best fully automatic coffee equipment manufacturers for their innovation and quality.


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EUROPE'S BEST FOOD/BEVERAGE SUPPLIER

Alpro – A leading supplier of plant-based food and drinks.

Bakerman is a German baking company specializing in high-quality baked goods to the foodservice and retail sectors across Europe.

Beyond The Bean – A UK-based supplier of syrups, sauces, and drink solutions for coffeehouses.

Chalo – A brand known for its innovative and flavorful chai drinks.

DaVinci Gourmet – A global supplier of premium syrups, sauces, and beverage solutions.

Easyfoods – A supplier offering a range of convenient food solutions for hospitality.

Market Grounds – A German supplier offering a range of food and beverage solutions.

Monin – World-renowned for its syrups, sauces, and flavour solutions for beverages.

Oatly – A leading plant-based beverage company known for its oat-based dairy alternatives.

Sproud – A Swedish company providing plant-based milk alternatives made from peas.

Award Description: Recognizing the best suppliers providing innovative food and beverage products to enhance the coffee and hospitality experience.


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EUROPE'S MOST SUSTAINABLE BRAND


Anne&Max – A Dutch café chain focused on sustainability and organic products.

Change Please – A social enterprise that supports the homeless by selling coffee.

Decent Packaging – A company specializing in sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Löfbergs – A Swedish coffee roaster dedicated to sustainable practices and fair trade.

Origin Coffee – A UK-based specialty roaster known for its focus on direct trade and sustainability.

Ozone Coffee – A New Zealand-born coffee roaster with a strong commitment to sustainable practices.

Project Waterfall – A charity focused on bringing clean water to coffee-growing communities.

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee – A UK specialty roaster championing sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Vegware – A company producing fully compostable and eco-friendly food packaging.

Well Grounded – A social enterprise providing training and employment opportunities in coffee for marginalized individuals.

Award Description: Celebrating the brands leading the way in sustainability and ethical practices in coffee and hospitality.


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