UK BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIPS ScotHot is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Semi Finals and Final of the UK Barista Championships 2009. Click here for the press release. 03/03/09 The 6 finalists have been announced for the UK Barista Championship Finals taking place at ScotHot on Wed 4 March. The finalists are: David Olenjik, Gwillyn Davies, Marcin Drzewiecki, Maxine Beardsmore, Subi Tweed and Tristen Stephenson. COFFEE DEMONSTRATIONS & SEMINARS AT THE UK BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP STAND ARE: 2nd March Latte Art Made Easy                 13.15 Paul Meikle-Janney takes you through a few simple steps to understanding milk (probably a cafes biggest single ingredient) and pouring latte art to impress your customers. Paul’s company, Coffee Community, are leaders in barista training and café consultancy working with many well known brands. Paul is also the Director of the World Coffee in Good Spirits Competition, and was head judge for the World Latte Art Championship. 3rd March Recession Proof Your Business                        13.15 The Coffee Boys have recently produced (with help from a huge range of industry veterans) a report outlining the ten key issues that operators must focus on to survive and thrive in the economic downturn.  Here they present, in their usual lively style, the four most important strategies from this report as well as highlighting exactly what their most successful clients (many of whom are seeing double digit growth this year) are doing in their businesses. CAFE LIFE DAILY DEMONSTRATIONS In association with     Sponsored by           Cafe Life will be running live demonstrations daily,  in association with the Healthyliving Award,  Brakes and Delice. See the full programme below Brakes will be demonstrating traditional sandwich recipes and showcasing new serving and product ideas that will add value to your menu. Delice de France will also be demonstrating some innovative sandwich ideas and serving suggestions that will allow operators to premiumise their offers.

CAFE LIFE DAILY DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

 Monday 2nd March   
    
11.00 Brakes Demonstration   
11.45 Small Changes – Can Bring Big Results, Sunlight Community Café   
12.30 Brakes Demonstration   
14.00 La Brea Bakery Demonstration   
14.30 The Coffee Bar; taking a different slant - Cafe Aroma, Glasgow Royal Infirmary   
15.00 Brakes Demonstration   
16.00 Delice de France   
    
 Tuesday 3rd March   
    
11.00 Brakes   
11.45 The benefits to your business of the Healthy Living Award  - Green Tree Café   
12.00 British Sandwich Association Scottish Heats of the UK Sandwich design Championships   
14.00 La Brea Bakery Demonstration   
14.30 The Healthyliving Award, marketing and ethic - Bon Appétit   
15.00 Brakes Demonstration   
16.00 La Brea Bakery Demonstration   
    
 Wednesday 4th March   
    
11.00 Brakes Demonstration   
11.45 Business changes to benefit the customer - Cafe Mistura   
12.30 Brakes Demonstration   
14.00 La Brea Bakery Demonstration   
14.30 Sensation Cafe, Dundee Science Centre.   
15.00 Brakes Demonstration