Cafe Allez

We would like to wish a Merry Christmas and a very happy 2019 to all our customers, friends, suppliers, family and helpers.
Sincere thanks for your fabulous support in 2018!
We hope to bring you news of a very exciting development in the new year ...

Steady few days for the team... apart from 3 days in London working with Link Communication to help them with a new product sampling campaign; 3 days at The Engine Yard, Belvoir with their superb Christmas market... catering for a specialist auction in Newark... and providing a festive farewell drinks service for a great company in Nottingham today.
Can Henri put his wheels up until after Christmas, or will the Cafe Allez! batphone ring before then...?

Coincidence or fate? Meet Rupert: top bloke, brother in law and now, model for the 200 Degrees Coffee gift packs available online or in store nationally at Boots!
So - get your 200 Degrees coffee fix with us, at Boots or in 200 Degrees stores this Christmas...
And Rupert might be available for pack signings for the appropriate appearance fee...

We're thrilled to announce that Cafe Allez! is BACK at Belvoir Castle this Saturday, Sunday and Monday to support the already excellent catering provisions at the Christmas Market at the Engine Yard.
We'll be siting Van Henri across the road from his familiar pitch in the main visitor car park, near Santa’s Grotto.
On offer: some brilliant baking, some outstanding barista coffees, some first rate hot chocolates, and our usual friendly service. All served with a smile and a co...mpostable cup.
Cycling this weekend? - come and pay us a return visit! Your bike sticker discounts will apply...
Find out more about the market here ... you can expect lots of stalls, great decorations, live music, and - if you pre-book- a visit to Santa's Grotto... https://www.facebook.com/events/170307607 249763/
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Home made mince pies, sporadic snow and marvellous coffee in Melton Mowbray today for the Victorian Christmas Fayre.
Join us on Sherrard Street!

Melton Mowbray, our home town, all weekend! Christmas lights switch on this evening, St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival, and the brilliant Victorian Christmas Fayre to enjoy in our market town.
Come and join us for a warming hot chocolate perhaps, or a fine coffee? And you have so earned a 🍰

When he’s not serving you coffees, he’s hanging out with movie stars... Van Henri on set in London last night.
Don’t ask us about the film as we’re sworn to secrecy but all will be revealed if we make the final cut!
A great experience for the team...

Be sure to seek out Cafe Allez!’s Christmas tree at the spectacular St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival... in Melton Mowbray, 30th November through 4th December.
Our baubles are packing 200 Degrees coffee beans... if the church mice break them open they’ll be wired for weeks...

We love the Woodthorpe Christmas lights switch-on event - a proper community & family occasion. Sincere thanks to Councillor Mike for having us back again and to Rosie and Francis for the very welcome help.
Learning for next year: take / bake more mince pies!

Thought we'd share our favourite pictures of Cafe Allez! since we started trading... from Sunday's magical lantern walk which ended at Oakham Castle at dusk. A magical community event in a glorious setting, it will live long in our memories.
We're thinking of installing steps so our younger customers can order double espressos without parental assistance in future...
Thanks to Clare Caro for some brilliant event organisation and for sharing these shots...

Cafe Allez! has now published our third Vale of Belvoir cycling route, 'Vale Hills and Thrills', courtesy of our cycling consultant and good friend, Ollie Nuthall.
The irony of publishing these at a point in the season when we're not at Belvoir Castle is not lost on us. However! - there are still good riding days to be had and in fact the photos you'll see on the route were taken this week.
We also hope the routes will stand the test of time and will be available indefinitely....
Ollie sets you a challenge here, packing plenty of climbing into a route of just 19 miles. There are rewards to be won: some of the best scenery the Vale of Belvoir has to offer is yours and in the process, you’ll end up with one of the UK’s ‘top 100 cycling climbs’ on your cycling CV.
Send us your pictures and feedback if you take this one on! You can download the route (commentary and pictures) plus a GPX file for your cycling computer for free from our website: https://www.cafeallez.uk/…/cafe-allez-p ublishes-3rd-vale-o…/
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End your working week with a bang! Join us at the March House Farm bonfire and firework night on Friday ... at their brilliant farm shop in Great Dalby.
Gates open at 6pm and with March House Farm taking care of the food and Cafe Allez! on hot drinks, you've nothing to worry about there!
You can buy tickets on the gate ... which opens at 6pm, fireworks at 7:15... see you there?
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Cafe Allez! are thrilled to be back at Oakham Castle for Remembrance Sunday.
Come and see 10,000 ceramic poppies in the grounds, to commemorate 100 years since the end of the Great War.
And we'll also be catering for the walkers of the Magical Lantern Walk when they arrive at dusk... who will surely be in need of our fine hot chocolates, also some hot apple juice that was pressed in the Castle grounds!

We're proud to be providing the hot drinks and cakes for our friends at March House Farm at their Bonfire and Fireworks Night!
Great Dalby, near Melton Mowbray.
It'll be a great night ... tickets available from their farm shop or at the event on the night ...

Unusual not to be working yesterday so we enjoyed watching 'Time Trial', the David Millar film about his last season as a pro-cyclist. Thanks to the Regal Cinema, Melton Mowbray, for screening it and giving an exclusive booking window for Cafe Allez! and Caffe Velo Verde customers.
So a brief review: firstly we were instantly made at home by the Regal and cheered our damp Sunday up no end with the help of some pick'n'mix and a steaming mug of hot chocolate.
The film: absolute...ly amazing and we would recommend it to anyone, cyclist or not. It is very intense and dramatic as we follow David's dream to qualify for one final Tour de France before he retires.
Some intimate and incredible filming gives never-before-seen glimpses into life as a pro cyclist, from the small talk and sharing of food in the peloton at its most relaxed, to the agony of exhausting climbs, to the incredible speed and bike-handling skills required on a rainy stage or on a steep descent.
The film also faces squarely into Millar's use of drugs in the past and his subsequent redemption (in our eyes at least).
The fruity language might contribute to the film's 18 certificate but that aside it's well worth a watch if you get the opportunity ...
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Our season at Belvoir Castle ended last weekend (with a beautiful sunset). Follow us on Facebook for news of our next events and hopefully, of a new project we’re working on. 🤞
But for now, heartfelt thanks from Henri, Mark & Claire to: - The team at Belvoir Castle for their support and for sharing their beautiful facility & views with us; - Ella, Rosie and Louise for your hard and expert work during some hectic Summer weekends;... - and most importantly, YOU our customers, for your custom and your company.
It was a blast...
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Pudsey drinks with Cafe Allez! Huge fun at Boots ‘Go Bright’ fireworks & bonfire night. Hot chocs flying...! #bootsthechemist #gobright #nottingham #cafeallez #citroenhy #citroenhvan

#David Millar #timetrialfilm #timetrialmovie #regalcinemamelton

Beautiful morning at Belvoir! Castle opens shortly but Claire’s ready to make your coffee right now! #belvoircastle #cafeallez #cafeallezracer #citroenhy #citroenhyvan #lastday @ Belvoir Castle

Well, ventured out to Belvoir Castle on a damp and cold Easter Good Friday with Jane and Alfie ( the hound ). Walked from Belvoir Castle car park to Redmile and back again to be met with the wonderful coffee van, “Henri” and smiling faces of Mark & Clare at Cafe Allez.



Fantastic latte coffee, rocky road cake to die for and finished off with the most fantastic scone with jam & cream.



Definitely worth a trip up to Belvoir Castle if nothing else just to try the delights of “Henri” the van and his treats.



Next time I’ll be on my bike to work off the extra calories that I scoffed down.



Thanks again a great experience.



Sean, Jane & Alfie.

We have been to henri for the first time today and definitely recommend. The staff are lovely and the coffee and cake is amazing � we will be back. And I will be back a week today after the wedding fair at the castle with my mum � thank you for the lovely service xxx

Superb. Lovely people, truly excellent coffee and great flapjacks :-)

Stopped off at Cafe Allez today on our weekly cycle ride and 10 of us enjoyed the wonderful hospitality provided. A very friendly welcome, extremely scrumptious cake and delightful tea and coffee, well worth a visit. Many thanks from Melton Olympic Cycling Club �

Popped up to the Castle this morning after a dog walk along the canal, just to get coffee and cake! Hubby and I couldn’t decide between the Creme Egg Brownie and Caramel Shortbread, so got both and shared them! They were fab, along with the lovely cappuccino, which was rich and creamy, just what we needed, thank you �

Popped by to see you at Belvoir Castle, a warm welcome and a hot chocolate to warm me up too!

Love the coffee from Henri, can never resist popping by for a cappacino.

Just had most delicious cup of coffee I’ve ever tasted, and a cheese scone with pickle, blissful!! Thank you Cafe Allez, will be back for more soon, when I’ve decided which cake to have next time, so much choice! �

Just grabbed a much needed cappuccino as I dashed through Harborough........ I wish I had picked up a sweet treat to go with it now!! My coffee was perfect.

See you again soon I hope ���

I called in today having seen signs whilst out on the bike. I have to say , a lovely coffee and a superb location . I sat watching hares playing in the distance , a cracking view . Excellent staff and service to match.

Half way round my 30 mile Vale of Belvoir cycle ride this morning and happened upon this cracking little coffee cart offering a lovely selection of coffees, cakes , pastry’s and savoury’s . Very friendly and pleasant owner would highly recommend. Situated right outside of the Belvoir Castle entrance . As MacArthur said “I will return “. Good luck for the future. Robert (Marston)

Great coffee. The banana and peanut butter slice was perfect fuel for the rest of my cycle this morning.

Great coffee, lovely people, meetin them made our walk around Belvoir castle even more special. And they use completely compostable cups! That has to be another reason for supporting Van Henri ��

Great coffee, a lovely buttery, rounded flavour. Fantastic service. One to look out for.

Great coffee lovely friendly people. Will be back x

Funky van, lovely people, great hot choc n flapjack.

Amazing coffee from a delightful couple, I fully recommend them and the service they provide.