Peabodys Coffee is launching The Pod by Peabodys. Hospitals and universities don't have to worry about coping with the expense, stress and time associated with installing a full coffee shop. Peabodys Coffee can now provide their reputable service through a completely self-contained, compact pod specifically designed with new pandemic safety measures that can be installed in just 24 hours. It's sleek, simple, solid Italian design perfectly reflects the reliable, high-quality, convenient service from within, that's sure to make waves in the estates and facilities sector this season…

The Pod by Peabodys is a highly innovative concept that has embraced the hygiene and safety protocols to deal with pandemic control. Its design is cashless, contactless and completely self contained.

The pod is set up with strict social distancing rules, with people queuing 2 metres from each other, and a designated order point and a pick up point. There is a built-in menu, and customers tell the staff their choice in safety, behind a glass screen. There is also a built-in sanitising area with hand gel to use before and after a visit.

Indoor and outdoor pods are available and both are characterised by a beautiful sleek, authentically Italian feel, featuring unique designs from award winning Italian architects, Modourbano. The indoor pods are made in the UK using natural wood and steel, and the outdoor versions have been stylishly based around a framework of a shipping container.

Their compact size comes ready to use with minimal services required and can be conveniently installed in just 24 hours, needing just an electricity feed to function. It is a simple commercial operation with open book accounting offering a direct income stream to the landlord. Importantly, there has been no compromise on the legendary high quality products or customer service that Peabodys Coffee is famous for.

The compact pod comes ready to use with everything needed to serve its customers – espresso machine, grinder, boiler, high speed oven Menumaster Xpress, undercounter fridge and freezer, ice maker, blenders, soup kettle, refrigerated display cabinet, utensil sink, EPOS system and hand sink.

24 hour high quality hot food vending machines are being launched alongside The Pod, which enables staff 24 hour access to warm, nutritious meals. These are particularly useful in infection secure areas of hospitals where staff cannot move easily between wards to access hot food. They are managed by Peabodys, ensuring the best quality food is always available.

Director of Peabodys Coffee, Claudia Mascino comments, “The idea for 'The Pod by Peabodys' came about because we identified a need in hospitals of safe coffee-break points with 24 hours hot food and hot drinks provision  I'm proud that we've come up with this concept that follows all the social distancing measures without looking too clinical. And I love the fact that it can be put up quickly in 24 hours and dismantled speedily as well. It's temporary when it needs to be, but durable when it needs to be too. It's what is needed right now.”

Peabodys run an impressive array of artisan coffee shops that have been serving organic Fairtrade coffee and freshly prepared food for over 20 years. They are currently offering their unique services including their new 'The Pod by Peabodys', to NHS trusts and hospitals currently looking to replace their existing facilities or increase their offer, giving their customers homemade food that's natural and healthy as well as cost effective.

Peabodys' staff work closely with NHS trusts and are both experienced and knowledgeable in current NHS guidelines inside the healthcare sector including the sugar tax and CQUIN guidelines. The company also has a reputation for being able to react quickly and are flexible, willing and able to adapt; fitting in with the goals for all hospitals and trusts.

For more information about the new Peabodys Pod, email ThePod@peabodyscoffee.co.uk or visit www.peabodysgroup.co.uk

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More about Peabodys Coffee

Peabodys Coffee is a strong independent provider of quality food and beverages within healthcare environments. It started its extraordinary journey in 1997 serving gourmet coffee and freshly prepared food within hospitals in London. The brand quickly gained a reputation as a strong independent provider of quality food and beverages within healthcare environments, serving organic Fairtrade coffee and a wide range of freshly made hot and cold food with the focus on attention to detail and a desire to serve customers something natural, fresh and healthy at a cost effective price.

A focus on sustainability sets Peabodys aside from its competition. The company is currently working very hard to cut out all plastic from their shops, reduce food waste to zero, and use more organic ingredients. They are proud to offer a Fairtrade, homemade, in-house range, with a good variety.

Further Information
If you require any further information about Peabodys Coffee, interviews or product images, please contact:
Ian and Jenny Liddle, Excellart,
01450 219 246, ian@excellart.co.uk, jenny@excellart.co.uk
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All photos to be credited as 'Design by Modourbano'

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