Commercial Barista Training
Professional Barista Training for Coffee Shops
–Below is a quick overview of our available sessions–
The Fundamentals Course
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
What’s included:
- Introduction to coffee: from farm to cup
- Espresso foundations (using recipes to dial in grinders)
- Milk texturing (theory + hands-on practice)
- Latte art basics (theory + hands-on practice)
- Drink composition tailored to your menu
- Basic espresso machine maintenance demonstration
For managers/supervisors (optional +30 mins):
- Troubleshooting common grinder and espresso machine issues
Resources Provided:
A handy Dialling-In Sheet – a clear visual tool to support the espresso calibration process
A detailed course breakdown Powerpoint (available following the session)
Price per session: £150 + £15 per person
(Max 5 people per session – capped at £210, excluding travel)
The Advanced Course
Duration: 3.5 – 4.5 hours
What’s included:
- In-depth overview of coffee: from farm to consumer + insight into your blend
(including a tasting session of washed and natural coffees) - Mastering “dialling in”: precise espresso preparation and foundations of espresso creation
(with practical, hands-on training for your staff) - Advanced milk texturing and latte art – with extended practice time on the machine
- Coffee menu breakdown: preparing drinks to your café’s specifications
- Comprehensive espresso machine maintenance breakdown
Optional Manager/Supervisor Session (+30 mins):
- Troubleshooting common grinder and espresso machine issues
Resources Provided:
- A detailed course breakdown powerpoint (available following the session)
- A Dialling-In Sheet – a visual tool to support the espresso calibration process
Price per session: £275 + £15 per person
(Max 5 people per session – capped at £330, excluding travel)
Latte Art Course
Duration: 90 mins – 2 hours
What’s included:
- Understanding milk composition & choosing the right milk for texturing
- Steam wand positioning and milk texturing techniques
- Demonstration of essential latte art patterns (Heart, Tulip, and Rosetta)
- Hands-on practice with professional guidance
- Cappuccino milk vs latte milk: technique and pour differences
- Working with dairy alternatives
Price per session: £120 + £15 per person
(Max 5 people per session – capped at £180, excluding travel)
Head Barista Course
Duration: 3.5 – 4.5 hours
What’s included:
- In-depth overview of coffee: from farm to consumer + breakdown of your blend
(including a tasting session of washed and natural coffees) - Mastering “dialing in”: precise espresso preparation + how to teach this effectively to new staff
- Milk texturing & latte art basics + best practices for training others
- Coffee menu breakdown: how to prepare drinks to your café’s standards + guidance on passing this knowledge on
(optional: introduction to hand-brew filter coffee) - Full machine maintenance session: strip-down cleaning of grinders, reprogramming espresso machines, and resolving common hardware issues
Resources Provided:
- Access to a detailed Barista Training Syllabus PowerPoint (on request) – a valuable onboarding tool for future staff
- A handy Dialling-In Sheet – a visual guide to support espresso calibration
Price per session: £275 + £40 per person
(Max 3 people per session – capped at £355, excluding travel)
Follow-up / Refresher Course
Duration: 90 minutes – 2 hours
What’s included:
- Consultation to see how the team are getting on after the first initial training session, to pinpoint areas of focus for the refresher session.
- 90 minute – 2 hour training session covering areas needing additional support (latte art, machine maintenance etc)
Resources Provided:
- Follow-up email breakdown of everything covered during the refresher session, including advisories for going forward.
Price per session: £135 + £15 per additional attendee
(Max 5 people per session – capped at £195, excluding travel)
After Your Training Session
- You’ll receive a detailed Powerpoint breakdown of everything covered, along with an outline of how to continue implementing the techniques going forward.
- Sessions run between 2.5 – 4.5 hours (depending on the course) and are limited to a maximum of 6 participants, ensuring everyone gets plenty of hands-on practice.
- Prices are fixed within a 10 mile radius of Macclesfield, Cheshire. For locations beyond this, a travel fee of 50p per mile (round trip) applies.
- I’ll arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure all equipment is set up and ready, and you’ll also receive a post-session email summary of key takeaways.
💬 Looking for something more tailored?
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