Arighi Bianchi, the 170-year-old furniture destination based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has announced a new partnership with London coffee brand Grind, which will see Grind coffee served exclusively in-store at Caffè AB, which has been given authorised partner status, marking the first time Grind coffee will be officially served outside of London.
While Grind has partnered with selected retailers to offer its signature pink compostable pods and ground coffee for home and office use, this marks the brand’s first hospitality partnership beyond the capital. To date, Grind coffee has been served in its own branded cafes across London, and at Soho House (opening in Manchester 2025), and it has penned a deal with Gary Neville to open its first cafe outside of London, at No. 1 St Michael’s in Manchester, this summer.
The new partnership brings Grind’s ethically sourced, speciality-grade coffee to the heart of Cheshire. For Arighi Bianchi, this is a carefully considered step in evolving the in-store experience.
“This is more than just a new brew on the menu,” says Arighi Bianchi director, Nick Bianchi. “It's a meeting of two brands with shared values – design-led, ethically conscious, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. It’s about creating connection, culture, conversation.
“Partnering with Grind allows us to extend our ethos of craftsmanship, quality and great design into the cafe experience. Our customers can now enjoy one of the UK’s most exciting coffee brands as part of their visit to the store, hand-crafted by our experienced baristas.
“Grind understands the importance of experience. Their coffee isn’t just about taste (though it’s exceptional) – it’s about sustainability, creativity and culture. It feels a natural partnership for us.”
Kate Jeffries, head of Grind Pro, adds: “We’re thrilled to be working with Arighi Bianchi on this new chapter. They’ve built something really special in Cheshire – design-led, community-driven, and a little bit iconic. It’s the perfect fit as we expand out of London.”
Pictured: Nick Bianchi and Grind's Dmitrios Aslanidis
