Revival staff as seen here with Peter Andre for The One Show.
Our Staff
The Revival Family
Revival is blessed to have a wonderful dedicated team of core staff. They come from diverse backgrounds and have different lived experiences but one thing they all have in common is – they CARE.
Revival Food & Mood is more than just a cafe and the staff reflect this in everything they do, from preparing a decent cup of freshly roasted and ethically sourced coffee, cooking consistently excellent and deliciously healthy food to nourish your body and your soul, through to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience and going the extra mile to listen and support when needed. We hope you join us for Good Food and leave us in Better Mood.
Our Senior Staff
Deb – Revival Executive Director
Revival is a real project of love for me, having suffered from social anxiety most of my life, I know the value and importance of the way a space or place makes you feel. For me Revival represents belonging, a feeling that is often absent in today’s rushed world where quality is often sacrificed for quantity, for me it’s not about how many ‘trendy’ places you visit, it’s about choosing a place that shares your values, where you feel at home, safe, and welcome, somewhere you can trust.
Having worked with Mind in Bexley and East Kent on their first Revival in Bexleyheath I was invited to develop the model in Whitstable as part of their outreach into East Kent, and I jumped at the chance. It was a privilege to be part of bringing the vibrant, confident and unique Revival approach to the district, changing the way people view and experience mental health spaces for the better and being rooted in the community. Being part of Revival is one of the most creative things I have done in my life, from menu development and interior design to creative wellbeing projects and events. Revival offers so many opportunities to explore, experiment and create and the best bit is we can share it with anyone that walks through the door.
Tara – Social Prescriber and Revival Groups & Volunteer Coordinator
I have lived in the Canterbury District all my life and have loved living in Whitstable for the last 13 and half years. I have a passion for everything creative, especially photography and embroidery. I love going on long walks and generally being at one with nature as I used to be a florist by trade. I am a cold-water swimmer even in winter months which can be quite challenging but great fun!
I joined Revival in 2017 as part of the management team at the original Oxford Street location, during this time I have had the opportunity to re-train and upskill and I am now the wellbeing social prescriber and a mental health mentor and coach. I have seen first hand how important Revival is for the community and in raising mental health awareness and understanding. My journey with Revival has enabled me to challenge myself and use my own personal experiences of mental health and also my creative side to support others. Revival has enabled me to find myself and the tools to improve my own wellbeing and I feel privileged to be able to now also support members of our community on their own mental health journey.
Jeulz – Wellbeing and Projects Lead
I am a Whitstable lass, born & raised near the beautiful harbour and Tankerton slopes. I headed South West to complete my degree in Cognitive Psychology (always near the sea) & then I tutored and led many art projects in schools for a few decades. Art is my passion. Whitstable has always been my Sanctuary, and now the opportunity of being Project Lead in this unique, welcoming, creative & supportive project, just adds to the bliss. The crew are a joy to be amongst, it’s initiatives are much needed and wonderfully delivered. It has potential beyond itself, and I feel very lucky to play my part
Alice – General Manager
I’m the general manager at Revival and joined the team back in October 2023. Since working here I’ve come to realise that Revival is so much more than a place to work. It is a home from home, a small family within itself. Every day is different and to watch people from all walks of life enjoy a space within our local community that gives so much back is something I’m really proud to be a part of. I am grateful every day for our wonderful members of staff, supportive customers and senior management team for the amazing opportunity they gave me to work for this retro, bright, fun little cafe in the heart of this sunny seaside town.
