September 2008

Congratulations to Montideli of Mexborough who are the Northern winners of the Bev-e Awards. These awards are run by the Beverage Service Association and aim to find the best beverage experience in the UK. Complimented on their excellent quality of coffee, their courteous and friendly service and their full array of coffees and teas, Montideli was highly praised by the judging panel. They will now face a further mystery judge for the national award. Good luck!

June 2008

Congratulations to Emma Chapman from our customer the Bottle Kiln at West Hallam in Derbyshire. Emma was crowned UK Coffee in Good Spirits Champion at Caffe Culture in May and followed this with a brilliant 5th place in the world final in Copenhagen on 18th June. Well done Emma!

May 2008

Cafe Sienna have acquired the business of Janines Consortium, a South Yorkshire based supplier of table top coffee machines and ingredients. This widens our range of machinery to include Vienna and Sienna machines from Darenth and also Matrix Soluble Machines. It also widens our product range with the addition of World's Finest Soluble ingredients and Kenco beans and soluble products.

February 2008

Congratualtions to Hugo Hercod, winner of the UK Barista Championship 2008 and good luck when he represents the UK in the world finals in Copenhagen in June.

Also competing was Maxine Beadsmoore from our customer the Bottle Kiln at West Hallam in Derbyshire. She came a credible 7th, missing out on a final place by only 1/2 a point. Her stunning signature drink, African Sunset, was a layered blend of her specially blended espresso coffee, rose syrup and pistachio cream.