The heart of our businesses is the mum-and-daughter duo, Donna and Steph — two women with complementary strengths and a shared passion for creating spaces that bring people together. With several successful ventures already to her name, Donna brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience, vision, and guidance to the table. Steph, meanwhile, is the hands-on force behind the daily operations, ensuring that both the café and the pottery café run seamlessly. Together, they blend strategy and creativity, business acumen and warmth, making every venture they touch a welcoming and thriving hub for the community.

Right next door to their much-loved café on Lavender Hill, the Pottery Café at pHresh Pottery invites you to sip, shape, and create. Whether you’re painting pottery with friends, hand-building something unique, or simply enjoying a mindful moment with a cup of coffee in hand, this is a place where creativity flows as freely as conversation. Their vision has always been to craft more than businesses — they’ve built gathering places where people can connect, unwind, and let imagination spark.

And when you come to visit, you’re not just enjoying a coffee or a creative afternoon — you’re supporting a local, family-run business that treats you like one of their own. Donna and Steph have built more than cafés; they’ve built gathering places where everyone feels welcome, valued, and a little bit like family