19/08/2026
This is a great opportunity, affordable monthly rent, no rates or utility bills, no upfront costs, and no capital expenditure - all the equipment is included. Want to know more details? Get in touch for an information leaflet.
We're pleased to share that we've now opened a tender for the café / tearoom at the Spode Museum, and we'd like to set out clearly what we're looking for.
The café / tearoom will be a daytime, family-friendly space - welcoming to visitors, families, dog-walkers, neighbours and everyone who enjoys this historic factory site in Stoke Town. It will serve barista coffee, fresh bakery and light lunches.
We have several meeting rooms and workshop spaces which often require corporate catering options. We also have an enclosed events space ‘The Secret Garden’ which can be used for evening events and performances.
The café / tearoom will be run by an independent operator, not by the Museum. The tender is open, and we welcome proposals from established operators and new entrants alike, including local businesses. Every bid will be assessed against the same criteria we are looking for as set out above.
As a small, independent charity caring for an internationally significant collection of ceramics everything we earn goes back into keeping our museum open and free to visit. We're looking for an operator who wants to work with us to make our museum thrive.
Operators interested in finding out more, or making a declaration of interest, can contact the museum directly or via messages.
