Reviews from our lovely customers

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Excellent, what a great day. My wife and I both attended the barista training with Youri. We are newbies to the coffee business having recently set up our mobile coffee shop. When we purchased our coffee machine from a different supplier it included 'barista training', so after the training we thought we knew what we were doing! However, after initially meeting Youri for a morning coffee tasting session with a view to future supplies, we were fortunate that two people booked on the afternoon course had to cancel and we were able to get on the course at short notice. We learnt so much more, had lots of practice, got to work as a team with the other student on the course, which was fun and competitive. Who produced the best latte art? As other people have said Youri has a lot of experience and knows his stuff, and more importantly he can get it across very well. We came away rejuvenated, enthusiastic, and with extra useful knowledge about the coffee business. What we also took away is some of Youri's enthusiasm for coffee, you don't find that in the training schedule. Along with others I strongly recommend Youri's training, give him a call. Thanks Youri, Mike and Donna. Excellent, what a great day. My wife and I both attended the barista training with Youri. We are newbies to the coffee business having recently set up our mobile coffee shop. When we purchased our coffee machine from a different supplier it included 'barista training', so after the training we thought we knew what we were doing! However, after initially meeting Youri for a morning... Cafe Liberte

I attended the two day training course with Youri, and it was fantastic. His knowledge of coffee and the industry makes him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to start up in this business. Youri's style is relaxed and accommodating, and he is patient with those who can't master latte art!! The two days were really good value, and with only four people doing the training, there was plenty of time for each of us. We were allowed as much coffee and milk to practice with as we needed (which added to the great value) and I think everyone learnt a huge amount. The less practical aspects took the form of round-table discussions (rather than "lectures" and Youri had an answer, based on real-life experience, for everything. Where he wasn't sure (the intricacies of tax law!) he said so. Overall, I believe this course delivered great value; Youri is there to help you, rather than to 'sell' to you. As and when my coffee shop gets going, Youri will be my first port of call for equipment and training. If you're thinking of doing the course, do it. I attended the two day training course with Youri, and it was fantastic. His knowledge of coffee and the industry makes him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to start up in this business. Youri's style is relaxed and accommodating, and he is patient with those who can't master latte art!! The two days were really good value, and with only four people doing the training, there was plenty of... Matt Stafford

I had a great time on my barrista course With Youri. I would recommend to anyone wanting to brush up there coffee making skills for business or just for fun.Thanks. Barnsley Oriental Supplies

We were a group of three on the "How to start a coffee shop" 2-day course. I'm probably at least a year off opening my own place and I wanted to go on this course to give myself a broader understanding of what I'll be letting myself in for. For me the course was perfect. Youri's a fun and interesting trainer with a genuine enthusiasm and interest in quality coffee. I can't think of anything that wasn't covered as part of the training or after questions. We made (and drank!) A LOT of coffee. Great mix of barista training and business info. Thank you Youri, a hugely enjoyable two days packed with great coffee, information and resources. We were a group of three on the "How to start a coffee shop" 2-day course. I'm probably at least a year off opening my own place and I wanted to go on this course to give myself a broader understanding of what I'll be letting myself in for. For me the course was perfect. Youri's a fun and interesting trainer with a genuine enthusiasm and interest in quality coffee. I can't think of anything that w... Karina Roberts

Just had a brilliant day with some one on one training with Youri. This guy knows how to bang out some great tasting coffees and by the end of the day I wasn't doing a bad job of it myself all down to his effortless guidance.A serious emphasis was placed on the importance of the grinder as well as the espresso machine and their daily set up.Along the way we chatted about the coffee shop business with a few reality checks. Youri's enthusiasm for quality coffee, friendly nature and sense of humour made it a fun day and I learnt a lot. Many thanks.Danny Just had a brilliant day with some one on one training with Youri. This guy knows how to bang out some great tasting coffees and by the end of the day I wasn't doing a bad job of it myself all down to his effortless guidance.A serious emphasis was placed on the importance of the grinder as well as the espresso machine and their daily set up.Along the way we chatted about the coffee shop busine... Danny Hodgson

Our barista training day was intense, demanding and hugely rewarding. Youri combines his passion for top quality coffee with a forensic dissection of every tiny part of the coffee brewing process. You get masses of hands-on experience and cannot fail to come away inspired and motivated. And what's more it's really good fun! Tony and Marie

Wow! We spent a day training with Youri and from the moment we met him we felt at ease. It quickly became apparent that not only is his knowledge second to none, he is a really nice guy. By the end of the day we were pulling the best shots of espresso we had tasted, but more importantly we understood the factors that can effect how good or bad an espresso tastes. Came away buzzing, could hardly sleep with excitement - thanks for a great day! Steve & Jill Wow! We spent a day training with Youri and from the moment we met him we felt at ease. It quickly became apparent that not only is his knowledge second to none, he is a really nice guy. By the end of the day we were pulling the best shots of espresso we had tasted, but more importantly we understood the factors that can effect how good or bad an espresso tastes. Came away buzzing, could hardly sl... The Sandwich Bar

Our barista training day was exceptionally good value. The course was very well presented with plenty of practical demonstrations to illustrate the theory behind coffee making. Youri started by making us some of the best coffee I have ever tasted. Straight after, we were attempting espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, etc, following Youri's logical programme. By the end of the day we were all making delicious coffee. We left with a goldmine of information.All in all, a very satisfying experience that was well delivered and would benefit anyone with an interest in coffee. Our barista training day was exceptionally good value. The course was very well presented with plenty of practical demonstrations to illustrate the theory behind coffee making. Youri started by making us some of the best coffee I have ever tasted. Straight after, we were attempting espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, etc, following Youri's logical programme. By the end of the day we were all mak... Mark Shaw

An excellent couple of days in July with the highly skilled Youri was just what i needed to get focused again on my coffee shop dream.Thanks Youri. Nick Nixon

I recently participated in the barista training course. I had bought myself an espresso machine at home and, whilst my coffee was acceptable, I felt that I could benefit from some professional assistance.On arriving, we had a brief informal chat and then got straight to business. Youri started by making the best coffee I'd ever tasted and went through every single aspect of how to prepare it so that by the end of the course we were making them almost as well ourselves.I learnt an enormous amount about setting up the machine, the grind, the tamp, extraction times, different types of coffee, the roasting process and steaming and pouring milk. I particularly enjoyed the section on latte art.Although replicating the results on my inferior home equipment will be difficult I now possess the knowledge to diagnose the problems.I would thoroughly recommend the course to both home users and coffee shop owners as there was certainly something for everyone. I recently participated in the barista training course. I had bought myself an espresso machine at home and, whilst my coffee was acceptable, I felt that I could benefit from some professional assistance.On arriving, we had a brief informal chat and then got straight to business. Youri started by making the best coffee I'd ever tasted and went through every single aspect of how to prepare it... David Stebbings