New community coffee shop opens in Catford

From starting out as a Deptford Market coffee stall to now running three thriving locations in just a few years – Gaff are known for providing incredible hospitality and welcoming community spaces in Lewisham.

We understand the sudden closure of Catford Mews has been very disappointing for the community, which is why we have worked with CRPL (Catford Regeneration Partnership Limited) and Gaff to quickly open this new space while CRPL continue to secure a new operator for the Catford Mews. This venue will remain open until a new operator is found for Catford Mews.

This newly launched space in Catford offers affordable coffee, tea, sweet and savoury food options and showcases the work of Lewisham artists such as Trevor Burgess. 

More than a coffee shop

Gaff are committed to training the next generation and are using this new space to offer specialist barista training and employment for Lewisham residents at a London Living Wage. These opportunities have been facilitated by the Council’s award-winning Lewisham Works employment service and three residents have already begun their training at the new Catford café.

The Council is proud to have funded the fit-out of this new space and used local contractors to turn this previously vacant space into a warm and inviting space for the entire Catford community to enjoy.  

Sophie Carter, Gaff’s Catford Site Manager said:

"We are excited to be working with Lewisham Council to run this affordable temporary community coffee shop, we are excited to offer up our walls for Lewisham artists to showcase their work and are open to working with any community groups who would like to meet in the new space". 

Councillor Kim Powell, Cabinet Member for Business, Jobs and Skills said:

"We are working hard to improve our town centres, high streets and local business community because we know that when Lewisham businesses thrive, so does our whole borough.”

“Gaff’s commitment to offering affordable food and drink options, training the next generation of baristas and even offering free coffee for NHS staff during the pandemic - highlights just how community-minded their business is.”

• Location: Unit 24, 29 Winslade Way, Catford, SE6 4JU (opposite Yoga House London)
  
  
• Initial hours: Open from 9am until 4pm from Monday to Saturday
  
  
• To find out more about Gaff go to thegaffspace.co.uk

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