M.I.L.K Battle
Stop by the Cravendale stand at this year’s festival to witness top baristas from throughout the UK compete in the Cravendale M.I.L.K Battle. The heats – taking place on Thursday and Friday – will see baristas go head-to-head to see who can create the most elaborate latte art.
The final takes place on Sunday where one barista will win the trip of a lifetime to a coffee country of origin.
The Music Programme
From DJs spinning the decks in the True Artisan Café to world music straight from the coffee belt.
The London Coffee Festival has teamed up with Russ Jones AKA Hackney GT to bring the music of Brazil on Friday, Columbia on Saturday and Africa on Sunday to the main stage at The Old Truman Brewery.
The World Music Stage line up:
Friday
Da Lata and DJ Mark Robertson aka Spiritual South
Saturday
Papayera and DJ Cal Jader
Sunday
Kasaï Masaï and Russ Jones
Vintage Sounds
Hoxton Radio will also broadcast live from the Faema stand at The London Coffee Festival during the weekend, playing a signature mix of vintage, swing, rock n roll, blues and classic rock presenting shows Swing Time and The Devil’s Dinner Party.
There will be prizes and giveaways with DJs The Preshaah, Liam Young and The High Tea Cast bringing an interactive mix of fun and energy to the event
For a list of all features and event images please download the press kit via our media centre here.
About The London Coffee Festival
The London Coffee Festival (www.londoncoffeefestival.com) celebrates London’s vibrant coffee culture and features gourmet coffee, speciality tea, artisan food, demonstrations from world-class baristas, live music and a comprehensive educational ‘lab’ programme.
The festival is the launch event of UK Coffee Week which takes place nationwide between 07 and 13 April and features fundraising events in aid of Project Waterfall, a charity that delivers clean water projects to coffee-producing countries.
In the past three years The London Coffee Festival has raised more than £180,000 to Project Waterfall through ticket sales and onsite fundraising.
Ticketing and General Information
- When: 3rd – 6th April 2014
- What: The London Coffee Festival – UK Coffee Week’s launch event
- Who: Over 20,000 coffee, tea and food lovers
- Where: Brick Lane, The Old Truman Brewery, London E1 6QR (entrance via 15 Hanbury Street)
- The Cause: 50% of ticket sales donated to Project Waterfall, a charity that delivers clean water projects to coffee-producing countries
- Ticket Price: Standard tickets: £11.50 online £14.50 on the door
Public Session Times
Friday 04 April
Evening session: 5pm-8pm
Martini Launch Party: 8pm-10pm
Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 April:
Brunch session: 10am-1pm Lunch session: 1pm-4pm
Tea time session: 4pm-7pm
