BAKERY - AUTOMOTIVE - CAFE
Welcome to Mill Race Moto - an automotive destination, artisan bakery and café in the heart of Essex, rooted in a shared passion for food, hospitality and just about anything with an engine. Our aim is to bring together like-minded people, to celebrate craftsmanship, community and culture - from freshly baked bread and specialty coffee to the machines that move us and inspire us.
Opening August 2026
Our onsite bakery produces fresh bread, pastries and cakes every day, alongside a full breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. There is space for those looking to drop in for a coffee and a croissant, as well as those who want to stay longer, soak up the atmosphere and explore the cars and bikes on display throughout the venue.
FUEL THE RIDE,
FEED THE MACHINE.
Whether you consider yourself a petrolhead, a biker or simply someone who enjoys great food and good company, Mill Race Moto is a place to visit, connect and spend time.
Building on the site’s history as a café within the former Mill Race Garden Centre, we aim to re-establish it as a destination for the local community. Designed to be welcoming, dog friendly and accessible, it offers a space for everyone to relax, meet, and enjoy excellent food and coffee.
Founded by Dan and Stew, two friends who both live in Essex, Mill Race Moto is rooted in a genuine connection to the local community.
From sourcing ingredients and products from regional suppliers to creating opportunities for local businesses, makers and enthusiasts, supporting the area around us is an important part of what we do. Our aim is to create a destination that not only brings people together, but also celebrates the people, producers and independent businesses that make Essex such a vibrant place to live and work.
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Join the Journey
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This is a space for car owners, bike owners, enthusiasts, petrolheads, pastry lovers, food fans, coffee connoisseurs, and just about anyone who wants to be in a welcoming and fun space, surrounded by people celebrating their passion!
Our founders are life long hospitality people, who happen to love cars and bikes, and simply wanted to create a space for petrolheads and adventure seekers to come together.
Let’s be honest - who doesn’t want to come to work in a place like that everyday?!
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Aldham, just outside Colchester in Essex, on some great routes, so you can enjoy getting here just as much as you’ll enjoy being here.
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Plenty of space - enough for 100+ cars or twice as many bikes!
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All but Monday/Tuesday - we wanna go ride then.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Plus look out for after hours events and gatherings from 6-9pm -
In short, yes! (Just don’t call it a “small gathering” and turn up with 300 people).
We will be working with owner groups and filling our calendar with special meets throughout the year, but we are also here for the impromptu drop-ins…
What we are not is just a big car park for some casual tyre-kicking…
Help us keep the lights on… you know the score. -
If it’s a head-turner or a scroll-stopper then we would love to hear from you…
But spaces are limited so we will be keeping an eye out for the interesting and unique.
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Yes. Bonus points if they are sporting doggles / riding in a harness / sticking their head out the window on the way here...
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We have an on-site bakery, but we are much more than pastries and cake…
Think breakfast, brunch & lunch…You’ll see the full menu soon, but yes, we can confirm a proper Full English is on there!
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Absolutely yes!
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Absolutely, future petrolheads are very much welcome.
Just keep an eye on the ones who may not be so aware of their surroundings… moving vehicles and all that. -
Walk-ins welcome, but booking can’t hurt - specially if you are rolling with a larger group.
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Yep, both. In abundance.
Indoors to stay cool, outdoors to look cool. -
Yes! We are looking for chefs, bakers, baristas, and front of house staff…
We’ll be announcing vacancies soon on here and Instagram.
Most importantly we are looking for people who want to join a hard-working passionate team, who understand what hospitality is all about.
Enthusiasm for engines isn’t essential, but you’ll be amongst peers if that is your thing!
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Of course. It’s not about what you arrived in or on, it’s about turning up.
No egos here - we all start somewhere.
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Nope!
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August 2026. Keep the bank holiday weekend free!
We’re working flat-out to make this thing great…
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We will. Look out for calendar dates for specific owner groups, classics, sports, and everything in between.
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100% yes! Keep an eye out for some exclusive pre-order early drops, which will only grow as we do.
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Yep. Get in touch here.
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Yes. Inside, outside and digitally.
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Yes! Fully accessible, with designated parking, single storey premises, and no stepped access.
FAQ’S
We’re sure you’re as excited as we are, and that’s why you’re here!
See some answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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Yes, we’re
hiring…
We are looking for chefs, bakers, baristas, and front of house staff…
Most importantly we are looking for people who want to join a hard-working passionate team, who understand what hospitality is all about.
Enthusiasm for engines isn’t essential, but you’ll be amongst peers if that is your thing!