Indie Oxford Christmas Market: Gift Guide 2026
The Indie Oxford Christmas Market is on Saturday 14 November, from 11am to 5pm.
DETAILS
Emily Stewart & Alison Willgrave
Horsebox Coffee Co. & Dark Horse Roastery
The Old Farrowing House, Highlands Farm, Brightwell, Wallingford, OX10 0QX
OPENING TIMES
The lawn at the Museum of Natural History & Pitt Rivers 9 am – 5 pm daily.
Roastery – by appointment (just call first).
SOCIALS
ABOUT
Horsebox Coffee Co. is a collection of small, independent mobile coffee shops and a cute vintage 2CV coffee van. It sources speciality coffee from around the globe and roast at the ‘Dark Horse Roastery’ located on a quiet working farm in South Oxfordshire.
Ethical trading and sustainability are very important to Emily and the team, who believe the perfect cup is a result of teamwork, partnerships and passion. Emily sources direct, as much as possible, building long term relationships with coffee producers, paying a premium which reflects the quality of the coffee, allowing producers to reinvest in their farms, communities and support their families. The team then expertly roast in small batches to develop each coffee’s unique character. Emily not only creates the much enjoyed signature blends, but also presents a wide selection of seasonal single estate coffees for those looking for a coffee adventure. She is keen to share her passion, knowledge and skills with other coffee lovers, whether that’s the home barista wanting to make a delicious morning brew, coffee shops, farm shops or restaurants that are just as enthused about delicious ethical and sustainable coffee as she is.
Listen to Emily’s story on S1 E4 of the Independent Oxford Podcast, and read about her journey on the Independent Oxford blog. You can also find Horsebox Coffee Company in the round up of The Best Cafes in Oxford on the Independent Oxford blog.
I’ve been passionate about coffee and the people and process behind the perfect brew for two decades now. Converting my childhood horsebox into a mobile speciality coffee shop and opening our ‘Dark Horse Roastery’ has meant building stronger relationships with fellow coffee lovers and professionals both here and at origin, and learning so much more along the way! I grew up in Oxfordshire and its wonderful being home and sharing this, and most importantly being part of an independent business community, the makers and shakers!
– Emily Stewart, Owner
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