From F1 to Flock leader
Golden Sheep Coffee began in the Stroud Valleys in 2018, when Michael swapped carbon fibre for coffee beans after more than 30 years as a composite laminator in F1 motorsport.
The work changed, but the attention to detail stayed. Today, he brings that same precision and curiosity to choosing and roasting coffee, with a much more welcoming aroma.
From our roastery at The Old Calf Shed & Dairy, we roast to order for home coffee drinkers and local businesses. Our aim is simple: properly excellent coffee, made approachable.
The Man Behind the Roaster
Michael chooses coffees for their sweetness, balance and character, then roasts them to bring those qualities into your cup.
He works with importers who share his commitment to ethical sourcing and traceability, connecting the coffee we roast with the farmers who grow it.
Whether you’re discovering your first favourite or exploring something new, he’s always happy to talk coffee and help you choose.
Why “Golden Sheep”?
Golden Sheep takes its name from the Cotswold Lion, the local sheep breed whose long fleece helped shape Stroud’s woollen industry.
It’s a nod to the place we call home, and to the craftsmanship and care we want to bring to our coffee.
Rooted in the Stroud Valleys, with a little sheep personality. The name felt right.
Good Coffee . A warm welcome
We want choosing and enjoying coffee to feel simple. Familiar favourites or something different, brewed your way, with friendly advice whenever you need it.
Ethically sourced
Every coffee we roast is fully traceable back to the farmers who grow it. We work with importers who share our commitment to ethical sourcing, paying premium prices above Fairtrade standards.
You’ll find the people, places and processing details behind each single-origin coffee on its product page, so you can explore the story behind your cup.
Roasted with care
We roast to order at The Old Calf Shed & Dairy, giving each coffee the attention it deserves.
Our medium-roast approach brings sweetness, balance and the coffee’s individual character to the fore, whether you prefer chocolatey comfort or a brighter, fruitier cup.
Here to help you choose
You don’t need to know your coffee jargon to find something you enjoy. Tell us how you brew and the flavours you like, and we’ll help you choose.
A familiar favourite or a new discovery, there’s room in the flock for both.
Still local. Still hands-on
Today, Golden Sheep Coffee supplies home coffee drinkers, cafés, farm shops, offices and hospitality businesses across the region.
Michael roasts every batch with his trusty roaster, Hector, and tastes every coffee. The business has grown, but the approach remains personal: carefully chosen coffee, roasted to order, with friendly advice when you need it.
From carbon fibre to coffee beans, it’s been an unexpected journey. We’re glad you’re part of it.
