Barista Training
Professional Coffee Training for Your Team
Coffee is often the most repeated purchase in your venue — and the one customers remember most. We provide hands-on barista training for complete beginners through to experienced staff looking to sharpen their skills, all delivered in your own space on your own equipment.
500+
Baristas Trained
3
Course Levels
On-Site
Delivered at Your Venue
UK Wide
Coverage
Choose Your Course
All courses are delivered on-site at your venue using your own equipment
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Foundations
Half Day • Up to 4 staff
Ideal for: new hires and café staff with no previous barista experience.
✔ Espresso machine operation
✔ Grinder calibration basics
✔ Milk steaming & texturing
✔ Core drinks: flat white, latte, cappuccino, americano
✔ Hygiene & daily cleaning routine
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Craft
Full Day • Up to 6 staff
Ideal for: staff with some experience who want to significantly raise their quality and consistency.
✔ Everything in Foundations
✔ Dialling in & dose/yield ratios
✔ Latte art: heart, tulip, rosette
✔ Single origin & filter brewing
✔ Speed & consistency under pressure
✔ Customer service & upselling
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Head Barista
2 Days • 1–2 key staff
Ideal for: your lead barista or café manager who will train and lead your coffee programme.
✔ Everything in Craft
✔ Bean sourcing & roast profiles
✔ Menu & seasonal specials development
✔ Equipment maintenance & troubleshooting
✔ Staff training techniques
✔ Cost control & waste reduction
What Our Training Covers
Practical, hands-on skills your team can apply from the very next shift
Espresso Excellence
We teach the science behind a perfect espresso — grind size, dose, yield, extraction time, and how to adjust on the fly during a busy service.
Milk Steaming & Latte Art
Silky microfoam, perfect temperature, and the free-pour latte art skills that make your drinks stand out and get shared on social media.
Alternative Milks
Oat, almond, soy, coconut — each behaves differently. We train your team to steam and texture plant-based milks consistently and confidently.
Equipment Care & Maintenance
Daily cleaning routines, backflushing, grinder maintenance, and descaling — protecting your investment and ensuring every cup is consistent.
Speed & Consistency Under Pressure
We simulate busy service conditions so your team builds the muscle memory to produce great coffee at pace — not just in a calm training environment.
Menu Knowledge & Upselling
We coach staff on how to talk about your coffee confidently, recommend drinks, and naturally upsell add-ons — increasing your average transaction value.
How It Works
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Book a Call
We discuss your team size, skill level, equipment, and goals to recommend the right course.
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We Visit Your Venue
Training is done on your own machines so everything learnt applies directly to your workflow.
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Hands-On Training
A full day of practical, technique-led training with real-time feedback and coaching.
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Follow-Up Support
30 days of email/phone support after each session so your team can ask questions as they settle in.
What Our Clients Say
“Our coffee quality improved overnight. Customers started commenting on it within the first week. The training paid for itself in extra sales within a month.”
— Claire B., Owner, Brew & Co, Sheffield
“We had three brand new staff members with zero experience. After one half-day session they were confidently making drinks on the bar. Absolutely worth it.”
— Marcus T., Manager, The Daily Grind, Bristol
“The latte art training alone transformed how our drinks look for social. Our Instagram engagement doubled after we started posting our coffee. Brilliant trainer.”
— Priya S., Owner, Petal & Press, London
Ready to Elevate Your Coffee?
Book a training day and give your team the skills to make every cup count.