The Phabulous Café

A training centre for people with additional needs to gain experience and confidence working in a real café.

How it can help

They offer a relaxed place to work, helping people gain confidence and learn all the skills needed to run a café. They offer a comfortable environment so confidence can be built before moving on to other tasks.

Trainees learn:

  • customer service
  • taking and serving orders
  • using the till
  • coffee making
  • food prep

They also provide social meet ups under their charity Phab Life, including:

  • games
  • craft
  • vinyl evenings
  • meals out
  • cinema trips

The social meet-ups happen at different times outside of the normal working hours. Please see their Facebook page for details.

Image

Three women standing in a shop, smiling and presenting a cake on a tray.

Age

16+

Eligibility

Open to all

How to access

Contact via email

Opening hours

Monday: 9:00-15:30
Tuesday: 9:00-15:00
Wednesday: 9:00-15:30
Thursday: 9:00-16:30
Friday: 9:00-16:30
Saturday: 9:00-16:30
Sunday: Closed
Venue
location

The Phabulous Café
189 Leigh Road
Leigh On Sea
SS9 1JE
United Kingdom

Venue accessibility

Accessible by public transport
Accessible toilet
Catering facilities (such as a microwave to heat food)

Special need

ADHD
Autism
Learning disability
Life limiting conditions
Sensory processing needs
Social, emotional and mental health
Speech, language and communication

Area(s) covered

Southend

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

No

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