Farrer's Introduction to Barista Skills – Half Day
Farrer's Introduction to Barista Skills – Half Day
Farrer's Introduction to Barista Skills – Half Day
Farrer's Introduction to Barista Skills – Half Day

Farrer's Introduction to Barista Skills – Half Day

This half-day course introduces the core skills needed to operate an espresso machine with confidence. You’ll learn the essentials of espresso preparation, milk texturing, and drink building through practical, hands-on training.

The session focuses on real café techniques, including grinder control, extraction, milk steaming, and equipment cleaning. It’s ideal for beginners or anyone looking for a clear, practical introduction to professional barista skills.

Espresso Machine Operation: Understand how to safely and confidently operate a traditional espresso machine in a professional setting.Extraction & Grinder Control: Learn how coffee selection, grind size, dosage, and shot timing affect flavour and consistency.Milk Steaming & Texturing Basics: Master the fundamentals of steaming and foaming milk for common coffee drinks.Drink Building Techniques: Build a range of standard café drinks using correct methods and proportions.Equipment Care & Cleaning: Learn essential cleaning and maintenance routines to protect equipment and ensure quality.
Delivery Options

This course can be completed:

  • At our barista school at the Farrers roastery in Kendal
  • On-site at your business
£75.00

Who This Course Is For

Designed for beginners and those new to working with espresso machines.

Beginners & Aspiring Baristas

Ideal for anyone new to coffee who wants a practical introduction to working behind an espresso machine.

Café Staff & Hospitality Teams

Suitable for front-of-house staff who need basic barista skills to support service or expand their role.

Business Owners & Managers

Useful for café owners or managers who want a working understanding of espresso and drink preparation.

Course Breakdown

The course is delivered in a focused, hands-on session covering the fundamentals of espresso service.

Espresso Foundations

Espresso machine operation, coffee selection, grinder setup, dialling in, and understanding shot timing and extraction.

Milk & Drink Preparation

Milk steaming and texturing basics, plus building a range of standard coffee shop drinks correctly and consistently.

Equipment Care & Maintenance

Essential daily cleaning routines and best practices to keep equipment performing reliably and safely.

What You’ll Leave With

Confidence behind the machine, core barista techniques, and a solid foundation to progress further in coffee training.
barista business owner

Confidence Behind the Machine

Operate a traditional espresso machine safely and with confidence.

Espresso & Milk Control

Understand extraction, shot timing, and the fundamentals of milk texturing.

Drink Building Skills

Prepare a range of standard café drinks using correct techniques and proportions.

Best Practice & Progression

Learn essential cleaning and maintenance routines and leave with a solid foundation to progress further.