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Great Coffee. Real Change.

Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port

Based inside Theatre Porto, it’s not just about high-quality food and great coffee, it’s about opportunity. Our first Ground Up Café is a vibrant, inclusive space at the heart of The Ground Up Project.

Two people standing next to a blackboard sign outside a brick building. The man is giving thumbs up, partially hidden behind the sign. The woman is smiling, wearing glasses, a green Mickey Mouse sweatshirt, and has plush toys hanging from her lanyard. The sign says 'Welcome to Ground Up! Specialty Coffee, Delicious Food served all day, Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.' There is a window and a blue lottery sign on the building. 
Opening Times

Monday to Friday: 9:30-4:30
Saturday: 9:30-4:00
Sunday: Closed

Location

Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY

Accessibility Info

We’re wheelchair accessible and have a sensory-friendly space available.

 

We can come to you

From our mobile coffee van for events to inclusive event catering at your venue — Ground Up delivers great food, great coffee, and a social enterprise experience that makes a real impact.

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Ground Up and Go

Looking for a mobile coffee van for events in Cheshire? Our Ground Up and Go Coffee Van serves delicious, barista-made coffee, powered by a team of young neurodivergent people gaining real-world experience.

By booking us, you’re choosing more than great coffee, you’re backing inclusive employment and a social enterprise that’s changing lives.

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Catering With Heart and a Mission

Let us cater your next event with food that feeds more than just hunger. Our inclusive event catering brings freshly prepared dishes made with care — while providing supported internships to young people with SEND.

We offer custom catering options for small or large events, including gluten-free and vegetarian menus.

Download our Catering Menu