“Adventure in life is good, consistency in coffee even better” – Justine Chen

WE ARE (NO LONGER) OPEN ON THE ‘DB DRIVE’!!



May 18 2020 - Nov 4 2023


What a time we have had.  A community of amazing people built out of crazy times.  Friendships formed for a lifetime!  A legacy I feel proud to leave behind as we move on to new adventures and pastures new!!

I can't say 'thank you' because it simply isn't enough!  I shall just say 'see you later, somewhere sometime!'

Keep an eye on our website, our IG and our FB for future events and check out our story as it unfolds...

Dates for the rest of the year are below, we really hope you can make along to some, or ALL of them, wonderful Christmas markets with local producers and crafters for all your festive needs!!

  See you for your 'usual'!


Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @defenderblender for news and updates and great photos!





December

2 & 3 Wester Essendy Christmas Market, PH10 6RA @wechristmastrees

9 & 10 Bowhouse, @bowhousefife

16 Arngask Home Farm Christmas Market, @arngaskhomefarm

Saturday 28

Did you know?

Johann Sebastian Bach wrote a short Opera in 1732 about coffee, The Coffee Cantata.

Ludvig Van Beethoven took his coffee with exactly 60 beans per cup.

Benjamin Franklin held political meetings, played chess and even instructed his sister to direct his mail to his favourite coffee shop when in London.

Voltaire to this day may still be the most avid coffee addict in history, consuming up to 50 cups of coffee a day and potentially being the originator of todays Mocha with his much loved chocolate – coffee mixture which his Doctor warned would kill him. He lived to a ripe old age of 83.

Soren Kierkegaard,the Danish philosopher, took his coffee with 30 cubes of sugar in every cup.


However you take your coffee, we aim to deliver a delicious and consistently brewed cup, every time. Great quality beans forming the foundation of what we serve.



What ever your event, we aim to provide a truly wonderful experience.


‘Grounds’ for new beginnings

From military trailer to coffee and food trailer, Defender Blender was conceived from the love of Landrover Defenders, coffee and the desire to get ‘out and about’!


Sat in an office for over 20 years drinking coffee and tapping keyboards, we decided it was time to share our love of the dark liquid with like minded people, grab the opportunity of spending time out doors whilst meeting lots of new people across lots of exciting events.


Having visited numerous conversion companies up and down the country we thankfully, through a random phone call to a gas engineer, heard about Dougie Lawrie of Lawrie Fabrication – just up the road!  Not so keen to cut into our beloved Landy, a genius idea was suggested…

Off we went to Grantham to collect our ex MOD Army Penman trailer – Dougie had promised us it would make the perfect coffee trailer! As soon as we saw it we knew we were on to a winner. Designed right from the start to emulate the back of our classic Defender 110, with its smooth round lines and solid base we left Dougie to crack on…


We now have what we think is a fabulous and quirky looking coffee trailer that will fit smartly alongside any event offering the finest barista coffee using the delicious Glenlyon Red Stag beans.  For our food (off the back of our fabulous trailer), we strive to use high quality, local produce where ever possible and offer many alternatives depending on the event. 


Last but far from least, when not standing at the grill, our amazing musician Andy, with over 40 years of band and solo experience, will entertain any occasion live on the sax or clarinet, providing the whole PA set up, lights and tailored tunes guaranteed to add a real 'wow' factor to everything from staff incentive days to weddings.  In addition to this we are very excited to now be able to introduce our newest addition to the DB Brand - The Studio.  A fully equipped professional recording and production studio.  Please take a quick peek 'Studio' and get in touch with us with any questions you may have. 


We look forward to chatting coffee – food – music!

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We do all kind of events from private, corporate and weddings to many well know public events.


To discuss your requirements, please get in touch. We would love to chat over what you are planning and how we can add value, as well as coffee, food and music, to your event.


e: hello@defenderblender.co.uk
m: 
07946 602322
t: 
01738 730310

DB Drive, Clathy, Gask



Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @defenderblender to get a more detailed idea of what we are up to.

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We asked Defender Blender to provide coffee and cake for our 450 staff event at various locations around the estate.  This was managed superbly by a very enthusiastic and happy Helen.  She had a great variety of cakes and milks to cater for all allergies and intolerances.  Staff thoroughly enjoyed the day and we look forward to having DB back again.  I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Gwen Christie, Gleneagles Hotel

Defender Blender is a firm favourite with our 140+ staff. Best hot rolls, great coffee and friendly faces - made even better by Andy's musical talents.  Whenever we are planning a staff morale day our first port of call is here!  Helen goes above and beyond to make sure everything is covered beyond expectation.

Thia Dodds, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Defender Blender has been a great addition to our Bowhouse Market weekends.  Helen and the team are always prompt and happy to park up in any location set within our venue.  DB offer a great selection of hot and cold drinks and all in all, a fast, delicious and friendly service.

Rosie Jack, Bowhouse Market, Balcaskie Estate

We were lucky enough to have Andy from DB play sax at our wedding reception, and honestly it is still one of the main highlights of our day.  His brief was 'make us feel like we are in Ibiza' and oh my goodness he delivered above and beyond!  Our guests still talk about it.  I attended one of their pop up dinner and music events too - the music was such a fantastic part of the evening and shows how adaptable they can be.

Emma and John, bride and groom



DB is so much more than just grabbing our regular fantastic coffee or tasty bite.  Its a weekly tonic on the Drive where the welcome is genuine and the friendly 'blether' with Andy, Helen and all the other customers, no matter what the weather, leaves your spirits lifted for the day.  Along with great coffee and food, this is a rarely found banter and friendliness that you simply can't put a price on.

Jim and Sheena, DB Drive Customers


Where do I start to sing the praises of DB - Helens expert barista skills and Andy's musical talent.  Defender Blender was for us, and our family, a social life saver and we'll be forever grateful!

Valerie and Stewart,DB Drive customers


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