Passionate about every brew from bean to cup ☕️

They serve your morning coffee every day, but do you really know them? For National Barista Day, we're shining the spotlight on the talented baristas that keep us fuelled throughout the day. 

From their favourite drinks to their secret talents, get to know some of the friendly faces behind our coffee counters!

"The most satisfying part of the job is being able to serve different customers as well as your regulars daily" – Svetlana, Chelsea Café

"I mostly enjoy preparing steamed milk and creating latte arts" – Lucas, London College of Fashion

"When you make a coffee, and someone takes a picture and then says this is the best they've ever had" – Daniella, London College of Fashion

"Meeting people and preparing something that people like" – Elias, Central Saint Martins

"That you can make people enjoy something as important as coffee" – Daniel, Central Saint Martins

"The most rewarding part of my job is being able to serve other people in a light, happy way and bring a little joy to someone's day. I also learn a lot from my work colleagues" – Larissa, Central Saint Martins

"Be a part of this amazing team and company" – Kevin, London College of Communication

"Beyonce, it would be my dream to serve or meet her" – Svetlana

"Neymar" – Lucas

"In my previous job, I had the pleasure of making coffee for Prince Harry, Elton John and Rio Ferdinand!" – Aga, AKA. The Veteran with 9 years of barista experience!

"In order, it would be Scarlett Johansson, Jason Statham and Ryan Reynolds" – Elias

"My sister, she is a Spanish actress" – Daniel

"Gordon Ramsay" – Edite, London College of Communication

"This is a difficult question, I can't think of anyone in particular but I think it would be a celebrity from my home country, Brazil" – Larissa

"Luis Suárez" – Anores, London College of Communication

"James Hetfield, Metallica's frontman singer" – Stefaus, London College of Communication

"Jorge 'El Magico' Gonzales" – Kevin

"Adele" – Dhamaris, London College of Communication

"Double caramel macchiato" – Svetlana

"Mocha" – Lucas

"Vanilla oat matcha" – Daniella

"Flat white" – Aga

"A cappuccino with extra coffee" – Elias

"White americano" – Daniel

"Latte" – Edite

"Matcha latte" – Anores

"A single espresso always does the job" – Stefaus

"Black americano" – Kevin

"Coconut flat white" – Dhamaris

"Back home I was a teacher, and I can also speak different languages" – Svetlana

"My mind – if I put myself to it I can learn extremely fast" – Lucas

"I can wriggle my ears" – Daniella

"I can't tell you because it's a secret 😊" – Aga

"I am very sporty" – Daniel

"Multi-tasking" – Kevin

"Singing" – Dhamaris

"First, clean the machine, add the espresso shot, but remove the first 3 seconds of the coffee, and close the espresso cup to the machine so as not to bubble. This makes the perfect espresso." – Lucas

"I would say the milk to be not too hot and too foamy, it needs to be silky" – Daniella

"Preparing the machine correctly, keeping to the brewing time and, of course, the heart and smile" – Aga

"Prepare it as if you were making it for a friend" – Elias

"Do it with enthusiasm" – Daniel

"Do it as if it were for you. The best way you'd like to take it." – Larissa

"To make it with love" – Edite

"I think that creativity is always a major skill and it can achieve the best coffee recipes" – Stefaus

Our amazing baristas love whipping up your favourite orders, whether you like a classic cappuccino or a cheeky chai latte. So now you know them a little better, come say hello in our cafés 👋

Contact:

Follow us @ualcatering for more updates.