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. 💖

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!

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 🤭

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! 🖤🐾

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 !

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!

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

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 :)

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!)

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!

Hi I'm Tamzin! I have grown up around cats my whole life, currently having 4 cats at home! I’ve always loved animals which is the reason why i’m studying animal management! I’m beyond happy to be able to work at the cafe around all the cats, as i don’t currently live with mine.

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 💛

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 💚