So, this is not a gripe, well perhaps it’s a little one, it’s more of a request, to the owners who employ, the managers who manage and all-importantly, the staff who work in any part (but mainly cafes) of the hospitality industry where tables need to be cleared. Personally for me, working in the hospitality industry […]
Clearing Tables – It’s a part of your job – An Explanation Read More »
An insight into a day as a barista at Kaffeine Writing about a day in the life of a barista at Kaffeine is really quite challenging because, luckily, no two days are the same and anything can change in ways you cannot predict. But here is a very good overview. I wake at 5:30 am
A day in the life of a barista – James Broadhurst – Lead Barista Kaffeine Read More »
Our lead barista James, who has just left to return to Australia, went to one of the best restaurants in the UK as a leaving gift to himself and his fiancée. Now, James is one of the best baristas and in fact one of the best hospitality people I have ever met. He has very, very high standards
Last week I wrote a short list of what it was like to open a coffee shop, but focussed on before opening. This time I will update a few more words on the before, but then focus on the after, especially the first six months. In other good news, it is the end of the
After Opening a Coffee Shop – An Explanation Read More »
I am asked on occasion, ‘what was it like when you opened?’ or ‘what was it like to open a coffee shop?’ So I have been thinking about those types of questions recently and how to answer them. This is my attempt, but I am going to go back in time to before opening, because
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Three years ago I turned 40, perhaps for some people a cause for celebration and a huge party with all your friends, perhaps one last rave up before you retire? I didn’t, no, instead I finished at my full time, comfortable salaried position at the greatest cricket ground in the world and became self employed.
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Oh how I wish I could eat out all the time. Mrs K treated me last week to three fabulous meals, in order to celebrate one’s birthday you see. We went to St John Hotel in the morning for breakfast where I had grilled kippers and a pot of Rare Tea Company Earl Grey, then off to Barrafina for
Aspirations and Inspirations in London Hospitality – An Explanation Read More »
The UK coffee market has certainly come along way in a few years. How much more can it grow? Can you remember when Starbucks and Costa and Nero first come onto the high street and introduced us all to a different coffee culture? Was the opening of Flat White in 2005 the real kick that
The Coffee Industry Growth – A Graph and an Explanation Read More »
Bit excited this week, as lead barista James has been working on new playlists for us, plus I have added my own little bit by sourcing more music that I just need to find the time to create into playlists of my own. James is quite the perfectionist, and his love and understanding for music
Music is the answer – An Explanation Read More »
One of the absolute best things about living in London is the amount of people you can meet and friends you make from all parts of the world. One of the worst things, is saying goodbye to them. This week we say farewell to one of the true legends of Kaffeine, our manager Amy. A
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