Wonky Kettle

23/06/2026

Good afternoon followers!

Hope you are all staying hydrated in this weather.

We've been overwhelmed with your messages of support, emails and comments this past week.

It means the world to us after what has been a very difficult period of time.

We have chosen not to engage in negative social media debate, as the incredible public and private support we've had speaks volumes of the truth about the situation we've found ourselves in.

We will just continue to act with humility, professionalism and transparency, as always.

I'll be posting a full update with what's happening in the next few days, so please check back.

Secondly, we have heard from about 70 of our 100 founders so far, so please check your spam or get in touch with us so we know what you would like to do with your investment 🙏🏻

Additionally we don't have an email address or contact number for the following founder that invested -

D Newry

Please get in touch with us on [email protected]

Many thanks
Danny and the Wonky team

16/06/2026

Following on from our statement last week-

As promised, we've directly contacted our Founders club members via email.

Please check your spam folder if you cannot see it in your inbox.

If you have not received an email, please contact us directly on [email protected] and we will respond with all the information as soon as we are able.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we navigate the challenges we are facing.

Danny

11/06/2026

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Over recent weeks there has been considerable discussion and speculation regarding Wonky Kettle, the Firebird Centre and the future of the project.

Until now, we have deliberately limited our public comments.

This has not been due to a lack of transparency, but because there has been an ongoing legal matter connected to the site which does not directly involve Wonky Kettle or The Larder Table Ltd. On professional advice, it would not have been appropriate for us to comment publicly whilst those matters remained ongoing.

What we can confirm is that the matters in question relate to the occupation of the building and ongoing discussions regarding its future operation.

We have not been made aware of any issues relating to fire safety, building safety or any other safety concerns that directly affect Wonky Kettle, despite reports and speculation suggesting otherwise.

For clarity, Wonky Kettle operates under The Larder Table Ltd, which is a separate legal entity from other organisations operating from the site.

For further clarity, neither Wonky Kettle nor The Larder Table Ltd is the leaseholder of the Firebird Centre building.
Whilst we had intended to operate Wonky Kettle from the site, decisions relating to the leasehold, occupation and management of the building are matters for the relevant parties involved.

As many people will already be aware, the Firebird Centre is not currently operating from the building whilst discussions regarding the future of the building continue. As a business that had planned to operate from the premises, this has inevitably impacted our own plans and timelines.

As a result, much of the information circulating online has been incomplete, inaccurate or based on assumption rather than confirmed fact.

I would like to make a few things clear-

Firstly, we take our responsibilities to members of the Wonky Founders Club extremely seriously. Every person who supported this project placed their trust in us and we do not take that trust lightly.

The funds received through the Wonky Founders Club remain within The Larder Table Ltd, completely safe.

Over the next week, we will be contacting all Founders Club members directly by email and providing a full update on the current position and next steps.

Like many of you, we are extremely disappointed by the situation that has unfolded. A huge amount of time, effort, money and passion has gone into bringing Wonky Kettle to life, and naturally the recent uncertainty has been frustrating for everyone involved.

We are currently assessing all available options and carefully considering the best path forward for the project, our founders and the wider community.

No final decision has been made regarding the future direction of the project and it would be premature to speculate further until that assessment has been completed.

Our priority is not simply opening a café as quickly as possible. Our priority is creating something sustainable, successful and built on solid foundations, giving it the greatest possible chance of long term success.

We appreciate that people have questions and we understand why. However, important decisions must be made carefully and based on verified information rather than speculation.

We would respectfully remind people that allegations, rumours and unverified claims published online can have serious consequences for individuals, families and small businesses. We welcome genuine questions and constructive discussion, but ask that information is shared responsibly and accurately.

If you have any direct questions regarding this statement, or if you are a Founders Club member and want to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]

We will respond to enquiries as soon as reasonably possible and appreciate your patience whilst communications with founders and supporters are completed.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has supported Wonky Kettle, believed in the vision and shown patience throughout what has been a challenging and unexpected situation.

Further updates will be provided when appropriate.

Daniel Edwards
Director
The Larder Table Ltd

11/06/2026

We are aware there is a lot of speculation, assumptions and misinformation currently being shared online.

We are also aware of questions regarding Founders Club memberships. All founders will receive a direct update, and all funds remain secure.

We would respectfully ask people to avoid drawing conclusions until all the facts are available.

A full statement and update will be released later today, providing clarity on the current situation, what has happened, and the steps being taken moving forward.

Thank you to everyone who has shown patience, support and understanding during what has been a challenging, complex and frankly very difficult situation.

Danny Edwards

Wonky Kettle

25/05/2026

AN UPDATE ON WONKY ☕💚

I’ve sat down to write this post a few times and honestly struggled to find the right words.

Firstly, to every single person who became a Wonky Founder, supported us, shared our posts, sent messages or simply got excited about what we were trying to build… thank you.

The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult behind the scenes and this is absolutely not the position any of us expected to find ourselves in.

Without going into detail, the situation has become far more complex than anticipated and there are ongoing matters that need to be handled carefully and properly. Commercial property matters can take time and, at this stage, I’m still not in a position to give a definitive timeline or resolution date.

What I do want to say clearly is this:

If you became a Wonky Founder, please don’t panic. We have not forgotten you and we take that responsibility incredibly seriously. We remain committed to keeping everyone updated and handling things responsibly and fairly as matters develop.

Everything we’ve done with Wonky has been done with heart, with good intention and with a genuine belief that Hilton deserves something special. A place for people to meet, eat, work, celebrate and feel welcome.

Like many of you know, this has also come during a period of personal challenges away from work and that has given me time to reflect and focus on making sure the next steps are considered and sustainable.

Whilst this is not the update any of us hoped to be giving, I remain cautiously hopeful.

We continue to work through the situation and I hope to be able to provide a more detailed update when I am able to do so.

Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for sticking with us.

It means more than you know.

Danny ☕💚

08/05/2026

A little Wonky update ☕

We’ve always believed in being transparent with people, especially when so many of you have backed, supported and believed in Wonky Kettle from the very beginning.

The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult behind the scenes, both personally and professionally. Alongside everything happening with Wonky, I’ve also been arranging my sister’s funeral with my family.

Now we are making the final arrangements for that over the next couple of weeks, it’s helping us all think a little more clearly again about getting Wonky back on track and moving forwards positively.

The good news is that recent conversations around the legal paperwork have felt really constructive and we are continuing to work closely with The Firebird Centre to try and bring this new community hub to Hilton as soon as we possibly can.

While we still don’t have all the answers or timelines just yet, we do feel hopeful about the road ahead and I’m hopeful of being able to give everybody a more detailed update by the end of next week.

Most importantly, thank you.

To every single person who has messaged us, shared our posts, checked in on us and especially our Wonky 100 Founders... thank you for believing in us and what we’re trying to build here.

The support genuinely means more than you probably realise right now 🤍

Danny

17/04/2026

15/04/2026

This post is hard to write 😞

We were due to open Wonky Kettle this Friday.

I’ve made the very difficult decision to delay our opening.

We have had the sudden and unexpected news that my sister has passed away, and right now I need to take a moment to be there for my family and make sure everything is where it needs to be before we open the doors.

This also means we won’t be going ahead with the Founders soft opening tomorrow. We’ll be in touch with everyone directly as soon as we can with an update and a new opening date.

This isn’t a step back. It’s making sure we do this properly.
Wonky Kettle is still very much coming and when we open, it’ll be everything it’s meant to be.

Thank you for all the support so far ❤️

Danny and the Wonky Kettle team at The Firebird Centre

15/04/2026

Hilton… it’s nearly time ☕

We’re launching our menu, our website… and giving something back.

Win breakfast, coffee, cakes and a pair of Wonky mugs for you and someone decent.

To enter:
Follow us
Like + share
Tag your person

Let’s get wonky.

www.wonkykettle.co.uk

12/04/2026

Meet the Wonky Crew ☕

Built on good people, good energy… and a little bit of chaos.
Hilton...we’re nearly ready.

Are you? 👀

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