Where we come from

Established in 1929 Herbert and Ward continue in the fine tradition of its founders Messrs Herbert and Ward. They met in 1920 at a reception held at the Viceroys residence in India where a firm friendship was born.

They both travelled extensively. Mr Herbert in Africa, India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) buying coffee, tea, cocoa and spices and Mr Ward through India, China and South East Asia buying tea, silks and spices for sale in the London Auctions.

It was on a return visit to London in 1929 they formed the new company that grandfather Mr Miller joined as a young man at 16 years old.

Herbert and Ward a family run company continuing its success through grandfather, father and currently son Nigel Miller selling fine rare teas and coffees sold in Great Britain and many customers throughout the world.

Herbert and Ward are immensely proud of their tradition, knowledge and expertise in the coffee and tea industry.

What we do

We’ve always been hugely passionate about coffee and coffee machines, sourcing only the very best coffee beans and equipment to really enhance your customers tasting experience. We work only with quality retailers to help you achieve genuine success.

We sell, lease and rent coffee equipment and much more. As a specialist wholesaler, we work with successful retailers and operators and can provide you with barista training – reap the benefits by coming to us.

We are also expert roasters and can supply excellent tasting coffee to keep your customers coming back for more.

If you want to start making more money come to us, the specialist coffee supplier based in Rochester, Kent and delivering beautifully tasting coffee and tea to successful retailers, hoteliers, caterers, cafés and restaurants across the UK.

Oh, did we mention digital marketing support, too?

Keeping your focus on the business.

Along with our coffee and providing you with a package design that reflects your brand, we will introduce you to our marketing team, who are experts in marketing for e-commerce, who will help you from website design to social media marketing.

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