Vicky is the other half of the founding members of Missing Bean. Her view of coffee was transformed after arriving in Sydney for her studies.

She was used to well intentioned but poorly made cafetieres, and had assumed she just didn't like the taste of coffee. That all changed when she sampled her first flat white in Oz. Returning to the UK it was hard to find good coffee outside of London.

Setting up a coffee business in her home town of Oxford felt like the right move whilst embarking on a film career. Hoping it would provide an income (and tasty coffee) before there was much film work!

Fast forward 11 years and she now works full time in film and does much of the graphic design for the Bean. She's rightly proud of the business she's helped to shape and grow. It's definitely a real community which is what was intended first and foremost.

In her spare time she's a ceramicist and painter. And man can she throw some shapes - ceramicist chat for being Ace.

IG: @ollywilkins

Missing Bean wouldn't be the same without Olly, he's the heart and soul of the roastery.

Here's what he has to say: 'Missing Bean is a part of the fabric of Oxford and it’s a privilege to be a member of the team. I’ve always loved the friendly, local nature of things while also thinking of the bigger picture and our impact on things on a national and global scale.

'We’re constantly learning, adapting and evolving and that makes working for MB so interesting and exciting. I feel proud to have been a part of things the last few years and can’t wait to see where we go!'

He's a keen sportsman and in his free time you can find him playing football, cricket or golf. 

Emilie is a familiar face in the Missing Bean family. Having previously worked across our cafes, Emilie has now evolved into a vital member of our back office team but still finds the time to roast a batch or two of coffee as part of our Roast Team. Without Emilie we’d be in organisational chaos and her strategic and logical mindset is perfect for us to maintain our service as well as building for the future. Emilie comes as a two-for-one deal with the loyal Roastery doggo Frod taking residence at our HQ and keeping guard of our warehouse - her bark is far worse than her bite!

Instagram: @Brian_gray21

Brian found his way to coffee through books. Once upon a time, he spent all his free time in bookshops (living the dream, Brian) after which he would peruse his purchases in a coffee shop. One thing led to another and Brian ended up working in a bookshop cafe. Which in his own words 'was wonderful'.
After stumbling upon a speciality coffee publication, he became instantly captivated by the art, science and dedication involved in crafting the perfect cup. Brian loves Missing Bean for its fine balance of hitting the sweet spot between informal and professional.
'You are celebrated for your individuality and are pushed to thrive.' Our favourite bookworm makes you feel right at home, whether you're grabbing a take away or staying a while to lose yourself in a good book.  

Instagram: @mcm_mua/

Molly began working for Missing bean part time and discovered she enjoyed learning about coffee and all the myriad intricacies involved in making a lovely cup and responding to the cafes day to day needs. There's nothing she doesn't know about the working of our Turl street cafe. Pop in and say hi when you're in town. 
When she's not knocking out exceptional espressos she's working on her A-game, as a talented and prolific artist, specialising in prosthetic make up, drawing and design. You can check out her work via her IG. We think she's awesome and adore the creative vibe she brings.

Cat is a real pro and keeps things in check for us over at our new Banbury Cafe. He has great experience ranging from Michelin Star restaurants to Artisan Bakeries, and now has turned his skills to the coffee world. As well as making a great coffee with sharp latte art, Cat loves his food so is in charge of the menu and offering in Banbury which is full of interesting treats! His real passion though is for fishing and is our go-to chef for staff BBQ’s - the two go perfectly hand in hand!

Eddie recently graduated with an undergraduate degree in Interior Architecture from the Oxford School of Architecture. With plans to move to Oslo after graduating swerved by the pandemic, he stayed in Oxford with university friends to pursue creating a collaborative architecture studio.
He has been passionate about serving up the perfect cup since he began working in coffee shops at the age of 14. Eddie told us: 'Missing Bean has been the perfect opportunity to chase my two passions of being a barista and a designer. It has quickly become my second family and it is inspiring being around such passionate people. It's been fun putting smiles on people's faces and spreading a bit of that passion around, especially during the glumness of the recent lockdowns.'
He's our go-to guy for all things design and there may be some exciting things happening in the pipework.
His favourite coffee is a natural Ethiopian brewed with a V60. Ask him about his baby Greek tortoise for a funny story ...