The programme

Practical skills that open doors to work

Our sessions are hands-on, friendly and built for complete beginners. You train on real equipment with an experienced barista.

Barista in a red apron pouring steamed milk into a coffee cup

Espresso & milk

Dial in espresso extraction and steam silky milk for latte art.

Café-standard drinks

Make the most popular coffee drinks consistently, to a professional standard.

Customer service & teamwork

Serve customers with confidence and work smoothly as part of a team.

Hygiene & safety

Learn the food-hygiene and workplace-safety basics every employer expects.

Ready for work

Build the confidence for interviews and your first hospitality job.

How it works

Three steps from first shot to first shift

Book a session

Fill in the short form below. Training is free — we’ll get back to you with available dates.

Train with us

Join hands-on sessions in a small, supportive group led by an experienced barista.

Gain experience

Put your skills into practice and get support towards employment, where possible through our coffee enterprise.

Who it’s for

Everyone deserves the chance to learn and grow

We focus on your abilities, aspirations and potential — not your circumstances or background.

  • Refugees and asylum seekers
  • Complete beginners
  • Anyone looking for hospitality work
  • People rebuilding confidence

Questions

Good to know

Yes. Our barista training is free, particularly for refugees and asylum seekers.

No. Sessions are designed for complete beginners — we start with the basics and build up step by step.

We help participants gain practical experience and, where possible, access employment through our coffee enterprise. Our aim is to support you towards financial independence and stability.

Book a session

Reserve your free place

Tell us a little about yourself and the days that suit you. We’ll reply with the next available dates.

Flexible days

Tell us the days that suit you.

Free of charge

No fees, no equipment needed.

Booking form