our human crew

We want all our guests to feel welcomed and comfortable here at Canterbury Tails, so not only can you get to know the cats a little before your visit, but you can meet our team too!
All our team are kitchen qualified and many also barista trained, so we are able to work together & swap about when/where needed.
We have team members from around the globe, with ages from 16 to 30's & speaking a range of languages.

  • Pip - Owner - she/her

    Hi, I'm Pip and as the founder of Canterbury Tails, dubbed the true crazy cat lady of Canterbury! 🐾 I'm usually upstairs doing admin (& laundry!) or general behind-the-scenes kitchen tasks & other important bits, but love to pop into the cafe areas when I can and see everyone's smiles. 💖

  • Vik - Co-Owner -he/him

    I am self-appointed cat-dad of the cafe, and I co-run Canterbury Tails with Pip. If I dont greet you with a smile at the front door then I'm upstairs living my barista dreams in the kitchen. ☕ Аз също съм родом от България, елате да ме поздравите!

  • Val - Manager - she/her

    Hi I'm Val and this is my dream job!
    No, I don't have a favourite cat (but I do have a soft spot for our Bean here). I also have my own "little" (chunky) senior rescue lady at home, Gatalina, keeping my partner Carlos company when he works from home. 😻 I'm half Italian/half Argentinian, so si, parlo italiano y hablo español 🤭

  • Calipso - Supervisor - she/her

    Hey! I’m Calipso and I love all things coffee, cats and creative! I love art and books and I’m a full blown animal nerd! 🖤🐾

  • Rhi - Supervisor - she/her

    Hi I’m Rhi!! I absolutely love all animals & enjoy painting in my spare time. I studied Zoology with Primatology at the University of Bangor, which I absolutely loved! I have always wanted to work with cats or primates! This job is an absolute dream & I love ALL of the cats. They can be cheeky monkeys so it’s the best of both worlds !

  • Maya - Cat Nanny - she/her

    Hellooo I’m Maya! I’m studying forensic psychology at UKC so naturally, am a self-certified crazy cat lady. I have an album of over 400 cat pics, mostly of the sweet babies at the cafe - even from before I worked here! You’ll probably see me being used as a human cat tree by all the sphinx bc I’m their personal tall human radiator & I will be multitasking with a cat clinging to my shoulder as a result tehe

  • Grace - Cat Nanny - she/her

    Hiya, I’m Grace! I am currently completing my Conservation MSc after doing an undergrad in Wildlife Conservation. I grew up having 4 cats, so you could argue I was raised to be cat crazy, and now have 2 at home - Stretch and Balthazar <3
    I love working alongside the 28 cuties here at the cafe, and enjoy answering questions about their unique personalities and backstories :)

  • Ella - Cat Nanny - she/her

    Hi I’m Ella, I never used to be a cat person, but working here has changed that! I love playing video games and listening to music. I’m currently in sixth form studying Psychology, English Literature and Criminology! While I don’t have a cat myself, I do have two beautiful beagles called Buddy and Binx (who are very naughty!)

  • Katie - Chef & Barista - she/her

  • Jack - Chef & Barista - he/him

    Hi! I'm Jack, I first came to Canterbury Tails as a customer. I ordered the Sausage Roll and a Chai Latte and enjoyed them so much, I thought I'd better stay and learn how to make them puuurfectly myself! I loved cats long before I arrived and this place makes me want to become a Cat-Dad all the more!

  • Alice - Chef & Barista - she/her

    Hi! I’m Alice, I love reading, watching films and obviously, I love cats. I grew up with cats and have two at home! I also like to think I can make a pretty good cup of coffee but I guess you’ll have to find out!

  • Emily - Seasonal - she/her

    Hiya I’m Em and I love all things animals! I’m currently studying Animal Behaviour & Welfare at uni and when I’m not at the cafe I’m completing a work placement with otters! I’m absolutely cat mad so whenever I’m home I’m straight back working at the cafe, I can never stay away for too long 💛

  • Spike - Seasonal - he/him

    Shout out to Spike! Big big thanks for his invaluable help our during the super busy Christmas of '23, and random days we needed a hand here and there too! Always a good day with Spike around 💚

  • Tamzin - Cat Nanny - she/her

  • Peggy - Cat Nanny - she/her
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Past & Honourary Team Members!

  • Bobby - Chef & Barista - he/him

    May '23 - Dec '24
    Best of luck to Bobs off to uni full time pursuing his dream of studying music & music management!
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    Hi I'm Bobby, I applied for the role of chef & wasn't super into cats at first, but now Marmalade is my literal daughter & I would die for Guss. I studied catering at college & have worked in restaurant kitchens before. After over a year full-time at the café since it opened, I'm now part-time while studying music at uni.

  • Emma - Cat Nanny & Barista - she/her

    May '23 - Dec '24

    We are SO proud of Emma for completing her MASTERS in Psychology and doing so well she's already looking to build her career! We wish you all the best Em, go slay girl 💅

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    Hi, I'm Emma! I'm a part-time social psychology masters student & full time cat lover! I'm a big fan of musicals & a bit of a nerd, but also enjoy a bunch of crafty & creative hobbies like singing & embroidery. 🎵 I love chatting to you guys about how awesome our cats are so always feel free to come say hi!

  • Amelie - Cat Nanny - she/her

    Feb '24 - Dec '24
    We love you Amelie! Your crazy antics and incredibly unhinged doodles will be missed, and we wish you the very best in whichever path you choose next.
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    Hi I'm Amelie! I like to draw in my spare time and I love animals.
    I'm currently in my final year of studying animal management at college and have always wanted to work with cats!! 😻
    ps. this is the only photo where my cat doesn't look constipated

  • Paula - Supervisor - she/her

    May '23 - October '24
    So sad to see Paula go but so happy for her to finally be able to move back up North and get a full time job in Psychology!

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    Heya I’m Paula & I love cats, raccoons & video games. Currently saving up for my right arm to be covered in ghibli tattoos and a place where I can get a cat of my own one paycheque at a time (between uni work on my psychology degree!) 💌 Ich komme ursprünglich aus Deutschland 🌈

  • Freya - Cat Nanny & Kitchen - she/her

    May '23 - Aug '24
    The most dedicated cat room steam-mopper to ever exist! 😂 Thank you so much for all your hard work Freya - we miss you and wish you all the best putting your scientific expertise to good use in the future in Liverpool!
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    Hey I’m Freya! I’m an animal scientist with 4 cats at home - Luna, Teddy, Moochie & Floofy, plus a little dog called Dotty.🎨 I love to do art in my spare time, and volunteer with arachnid scientific research.

  • Milly - Cat Nanny - she/they

    May '23 - Sep '24

    We miss you Milly! You've grown so much over your year+ time with us and we wish you all the very best at uni!

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    Hi!! I'm Milly, I absolutely love music & as of right now, I can speak three languages! (English, French & Korean) My favourite animals are monkeys & hamsters 🐹 (& cats of course!) I love my weekly dose of cat between completing my A-levels & applying for Uni!

  • Lucy - Cat Nanny - she/they

    Aug '24 - Oct '24
    We miss Lucy's brightness and positivity every day, but are ever thankful for her time with us helping over the super busy end of summer period! We wish her all the best with her BIG move to Austria!

  • Alex - Cat Nanny - she/her

    May '23 - June '24

    We are so sad to see Alex go but wish her nothing but the VERY best of luck with her new full time heavy-hitter position working in the film industry in London! (but secretly cant wait for her to pop back and visit with Milo!)
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    Hi there, I’m Alex! I’m originally from America, I work in the film industry but secretly this is my dream job (cats & coffee?!?) I also have my own bundle of orange at home - rescue boy Milo! 🐈 I am also able to communicate in ASL and Spanish.

  • Elise - Cat Nanny - she/her

    May '23 - Jan '24

    So sad to see Elise go but we wish her all the best in her return home to America & the exciting new plans for her and fiancée Jack!
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    Hi I'm Elise! I love horror movies & video games. 🎞 I'm also cat-mom to my own little Maine coon Cleo, back home in Colorado, USA.

  • Gina - Cat Nanny - she/her

    August '23 - December '23, & Aug '24
    We all miss Gina's smile! We hope she can find time in her super busy uni schedule to come back over the summer, but at least we still see her around town & on team treat days!
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    Hi I'm Gina! I'm a bit of a nerd, not just about cats, but also films, shows, video games & theatre. 🎭 I have 2 cats, Lilly & Karo, who are back home in Germany while I study Psychology here at uni, so I miss them massively! My whole family is cat-crazy, so I'm incredibly excited to be helping at the café over the summer!

  • Evan - Volunteer - he/him

    May '23 - Aug '23
    Congratulations to Megan & Evan on their engagement AND move to their own place in Cambridge - We all miss you & your visits mean the world!
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    Hi I'm Evan! I'm a volunteer cat lover, I like sunshine & sausage rolls (especially the excellent ones at the cafe) ☀

  • Megan - Cat Nanny - she/they

    May '23 - Aug '23
    Congratulations to Megan & Evan on their engagement AND move to their own place in Cambridge - We all miss you & your visits mean the world!
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    Hi, my name is Megan! I am a snail enthusiast. 🐌 I love scary movies, the colour yellow, tea & strange looking animals ♡ ('ugly' animals, come at me!)

  • Meg - Cat Nanny - she/her

    May '23 - Oct '23
    We all miss Meg's absolutely unmatched sense of humour but of course wish her the very best in her new super girl-boss full time job! 💁‍♀️

  • Laura - Cat Nanny & Kitchen - she/her

    May '23 - August '24
    Hey I'm Laura! I'm a university student in Canterbury studying sociology and RPE. 🏈 I love D&D, animals, gardening & spend my spare time playing rugby & being part of my student union. Most importantly - I love cats!

  • Jess - Cat Nanny - they/them

    May '24 - July '24
    Hey, I’m Jess! A proud queer vegan, who loves all animals (especially cats)! I’ve always had cats in my life; me and my partner are proud parents to our little darling Willow (ft in the photo), and a tiny roborovski rescue hamster called Zippy! 🐹 In my spare time I enjoy going to concerts, painting and I’m also learning how to knit! 

  • Chloe - Cat Nanny - she/her

    May '23 - Oct '23
    The sweetest person we've all ever met! You're welcome back to the cat family any time and we wish you all the best wherever life takes you next! 💞
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