Wholesale
King Carlos Coffee supplies 80+ venues across QLD, VIC and NSW from its Hurstville roastery. Choosing a wholesale partner is a bet on more than the beans. Here's what actually matters.
A good coffee partner comes down to four things: quality you can taste, supply you can rely on, support you can reach, and a relationship that lasts. King Carlos brings 15+ show medals, weekly delivery with same-day backup, Carlos on the line within 1 business day, and 20 years of cafe experience behind it. Start with a $40 sample pack.
- Since 2002Roasting in Hurstville
- 80+Venues across QLD, VIC, NSW
- 15+Show medals
The four things that actually matter
It's easy to choose on price alone and regret it. The venues that stay with a roaster choose on quality, reliability, support and the relationship, because those are what keep service smooth and regulars happy.
King Carlos was built by a cafe owner, so it's set up around those four. Judged quality, not self-declared. Delivery you can plan around. A real person when something goes wrong. And a partner who has stood in your shoes at 8am.
What to look for, and what King Carlos brings
Use this as a checklist when you compare roasters.
| Look for | King Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Judged, not claimed | 15+ medals across three major shows |
| Reliability | Delivery you can plan | Weekly Tue to Thu, plus same-day backup |
| Support | A real person, fast | Carlos calls within 1 business day |
| Relationship | Someone who gets it | 20 years running cafes |
What a King Carlos partnership includes
- Coffee judged with 15+ medals across three major shows
- Weekly delivery Tuesday to Thursday, with same-day backup on big days
- Carlos on the line within 1 business day
- On-site barista training and machine tuning
- Service techs in NSW, VIC and QLD
Want your own house blend?
A real partner also helps you stand out. Spec a house blend with the Build Your Own Blend tool, or ask about contract roasting for a recipe that's yours alone when you set up your supply deal.
Choosing a coffee partner FAQ
What should I prioritise in a coffee supplier?
Quality, reliability, support and the relationship. Price matters, but those four are what keep service smooth and regulars coming back.
How do I judge quality objectively?
Look for awards judged by others, not self-declared claims. King Carlos has 15+ medals across the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, Golden Bean Australasia and the Australian International Coffee Awards.
How reliable is delivery?
Weekly delivery runs Tuesday to Thursday across QLD, VIC and NSW, with same-day backup on high-demand days.
How quickly can I reach someone?
Carlos calls within 1 business day, and there are service techs in NSW, VIC and QLD.
How do we start?
Taste the coffee first with a $40 sample pack, then build your supply deal.
Partner with King Carlos
Taste the coffee, then build a supply deal around quality, reliability and real support.
Get the $40 sample packReady for the full setup? Build your supply deal.
