Bar & Cocktail Training Courses - London, Birmingham and the South of England

UKBG Official Training Partners

A Note from the UKBG President:
“Shaker® BarSchools are established as the most respected and professional bartending school in the UK and the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild are proud to offer their range of training programs at their purpose built bartending schools in Birmingham and London. The UKBGs partnership with Shaker brings our heritage and their passion together to offer the best training and education for both experienced and the aspiring bartenders of the future”
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Daniel Crebesse
President
United Kingdom Bartenders Guild

Shaker BarSchools®
London – Birmingham – Cape Town - Joburg

Shaker BarSchools® Background
Est. in 2001, the Shaker BarSchools® are the UK's leading bartending schools dedicated to providing bartending, cocktail and flair related training courses. The Shaker bartending schools are managed by a team of expert trainers with over 50 year's industry experience.

Shaker BarSchool® Mission
'To offer unrivalled practical and theoretical bar training and educational courses for the hospitality industry. Our mission is to evolve our courses amid the ever-changing climates of the industry and provide an environment which endorses that advancement.'

'To contribute to the growth of professional bartending by educating and inspiring the bartenders of tomorrow.'

Adam Freeth
Managing Director
Shaker BarSchools®

Cocktail Masterclass

Information
An exciting introduction to the world of cocktails, providing a practical foundation in the mechanics of mixology and cocktail preparation at work and home. This one day gift experience is the UK's most popular cocktail experience course.

Course Times: 5 hours/1 day (Saturdays) 1.00pm – 6.00pm
Suitable for: beginners
Designed for the beginner and cocktail enthusiast, or wannabe mixologist.
Course Weight: 10% Theory/90% Practical
Examinations: None
Certification: Certificate of Attendance

Course Overview
You learn methods of cocktail preparation building a drink, stirring, shaking, layering, muddling, straining, smashing…oh and drinking. You will prepare and make a range of classic and contemporary cocktails including: Collins, Margaritas, Daiquiris, Caipirinhas, Sours, Mojitos, Martinis and much more.

N.B. Bookings made within 7 days of the course start date must be paid in full and will not be guaranteed to be sent pre course literature, (all directions, information is available on the website or by calling 08707 202 877 between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri).

all course Dates and availability can be viewed at http://www.shaker-uk.com/courses.cfm

Course Costs
Birmingham: £125.00
London: £149.00

International Bartenders Course
Information
This course is for the aspiring professional and international bartender whom wishes to gain the practical skills and knowledge to work as a bartender to the highest level.

Course Times: 40 hours Monday – Friday 10.30am – 6.30pm
Course Type: Suitable for trade and consumer
Suitable for: Designed for those who work in or wish to gain employment in the hospitality industry inc; Cocktail bars, restaurants, hotels and cruise ships in the UK or internationally
Course Weight: 25% Theory/75% Practical
Examinations: Shaker Written Examination (40 questions multiple choice). Shaker Practical Examination (practical drinks presentation). Shaker Free-Pouring Accuracy Test. WSET Foundation Examination in Spirits (multiple choice).
Certification: IBC and Free-Pouring certified by UKBG and Shaker BarSchool®. Delegates also receive a WSET Foundation Certificate in Spirits.

The WSET qualification aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills in the service of spirits to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or in other sectors of the spirits industry. This course may also appeal to the interested consumer.

The qualification introduces candidates to:
The main categories of spirits
Process of distillation
Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
The WSET Level 1 systematic approach to Tasting Spirits
Health, safety and legal issues
Service and sales of spirits

***WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Spirits is available to add to your course for only £50.00! (Usual price with WSET £140)***

Course Overview
The IBC is our most popular bartending course, with thousands of bartenders from around the globe graduating since 2001. The course involves an intense week of bartender training for both the beginner and developing bartender, building on bartending and practical cocktail skills to become a competent professional cocktail bartender.

..Now, when you take an IBC, you will also have the option to take a Foundation Certificate in Spirits, certified by the internationally recognised WSET® only for an additional £50.00! giving you an introductory knowledge into spirits, including selling and serving techniques...

INTRODUCTION
The History of Bartending
The Professional Bartender
Job Description

MODULE ONE (THE CUSTOMER)
Reading your clientele
Customer Service
The Customer Journey
Handling Complaints
10 Commandments of Complaint Handling

MODULE TWO (THE PRODUCTS)
Product Knowledge Part I
Beers, Styles Of Ale, Wine And Champagne,
Styles Of Wine, Wine Glasses, Wine Serving
Temperatures, Opening And Serving Wine,
Product Knowledge Part 2
Spirits, Spirit Production, The Tasting Wheel,
Grain Distillates, Vodka, Gin, Whisk(e)y, Plant
Distillates, Rum, Rum Styles, Cachaça,
Tequila And Mezcal, Tequila Styles, Mezcal
Production, Fruit Distillates, Brandy, Cognac,
Aromatised Wines Bitters, Liqueurs
Process of distillation
Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits
Health, Safety and legal issues
Service and sales of spirits
WSET® Exam - multiple choice paper (Optional)

MODULE THREE (THE BAR ENVIRONMENT)
Station Structure
Glassware
Glassware Styles
Garnish Preparation
Bar Preparation/Keep
Tools of the Trade

MODULE FOUR (THE MECHANICS OF BARTENDING)
Pouring – Free pouring
Cocktail Methodology
Build and Stir
Shake and Strain
Fine Strain, Muddling and Blending
Layering

MODULE FIVE (COCKTAILS AND MIXOLOGY)
Cocktail History
The Structure of the Cocktail
Cocktail Categories Explained
Bloody Mary, Pina Colada, Collins, Sours, Mules, Daiquiris, Margarita, Mai Tai, The
Martini, Fruit Martinis, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, French Martini, Caipirinhas, Mint Julep, Mojitos, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Plus many more

Place a deposit of £150.00 to reserve your place then pay your remaining course balance before the 1st day of your course, or pay in full now.

Certificates and results are posted between two and four weeks after completing the course.

Place a deposit of £150.00 to reserve your place then pay your remaining course balance before the 1st day of your course, or pay in full now:

all course Dates and availability can be viewed at http://www.shaker-uk.com/courses.cfm

Course Costs:
(with the WSET Foundation Spirits examination)
Birmingham: £649.00
London: £749.00

(WITHOUT the WSET Foundation Spirits examination)
Birmingham: £599.00
London: £699.00

Advanced Bartenders Course
Information
This course is suited to the intermediate/experienced bartender with a foundation of practical and classic experience of cocktails and bartending. This course takes the average bartender to an advanced level of both knowledge and practical skill, giving the individual the foundation to take their career to the highest level of bartending and into management.

This course is a natural progression from our International Bartenders Course or for those with a minimum of one year “quality” classic cocktail bartending.

Course Times: 40 hours Monday – Friday 10.30am – 6.30pm
Course Type: Trade Course
Suitable for: For those who currently work in the hospitality industry and wish to take their experience, product and cocktail knowledge to an advanced level.
Course Weight: 30% theory/70% practical
Examinations: Shaker Advanced Written Examination (40 questions multiple choice). Shaker Advanced Practical Examination (practical drinks presentation). Shaker Advanced free-pouring certified by Shaker BarSchool®
Certification: ABC and Free-Pouring certified by UKBG and Shaker BarSchool®.

Course Overview
The ABC is an intensive 5 day program covering; advanced bartending skills and techniques, in-depth product knowledge including; white spirits, dark spirits and whiskey; in-depth history and production methods; over 80 brand comparisons, tasting and demonstrations. The ABC is completed with an advanced mixology session covering over 50 classic and contemporary drinks categories, modern twists and competition winning recipes.

INTRODUCTION
Examinations Explained
The Advanced Bartender
What do we sell?
The Greatest Customer you'll ever win

MODULE ONE (ADVANCED PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE)
Spirits
What is Alcohol
Making Alcohol
Amounts of Alcohol in different drinks
Alcohol and the body
The Tasting Wheel
How to Taste

GRAIN DISTILLATES
Vodka
Gin
Whisk(e)y

PLANT DISTILLATES
Rum
Cachaca
Tequila & Mezcal
FRUIT DISTILLATES
Cognac
Armagnac
Brandy
Aromatised/Fortified Wines
Bitters
Liqueurs
Absinthe

MODULE TWO (THE BAR ENVIRONMENT)
Bar Preparation/Keep
Opening Checklist
Lemon & Lime Juice
Homemade syrup
Homemade Flavoured Syrups
Advanced Garnish preparation

MODULE THREE (ADVANCED COCKTAILS & MIXOLOGY)
Cocktail History
The Structure of the Cocktail
Substitution & Modifier Theory
Ingredients
The Sensory Experience
Cocktail Categories Explained
Rickey, Horse's Neck, Pimms Cup, Bloody Mary, Lecithin, Pimp my Bloody Mary, Grapefruit & Honey Sour, Honey Berry Sour, Strawberry & Balsamic Vinegar Daiquiri, Bacardi Cocktail, Sidecar, Breakfast Martini, Pineapple and Black Pepper Margarita, My Mexican Honey, Basil Grande and many more.

Place a deposit of £150.00 to reserve your place then pay your remaining course balance before the 1st day of your course, or pay in full now:

all course Dates and availability can be viewed at http://www.shaker-uk.com/courses.cfm

Course Costs:
London: £599.00

Molecular Mixology Course

Information
ESTABLSIHED IN 2007, Shaker BarSchool innovated the world's first course covering the applications of molecular mixology for practical use in a bar environment. This course covers the unique techniques used in cutting edge luxury cocktails and the practical applications and understanding of science in the bar environment.

THIS COURSE IS ATTENDED BY DELEAGTES FROM ALL AROUND THE GLOBE AND HAS INSPIRED A GENERATION OF BARTENDERS AND ENTHUSIAST TO EXPLORE THE BOUNDARIES OF MIXOLOGY!!!!

Course Times: 10.30am – 6.30pm
Course Type: Suitable for trade and consumer
Suitable for: No experience necessary, designed for those wishing to explore cutting edge drink preparation and molecular mixology.
Certification: Molecular Mixology Course, certified by Shaker BarSchool®

Course Overview
We kick things off with an introduction to the science of taste and flavour and explore the sensory experience of drinking. Starting with the basics we teach homemade sodas and foams and teach students how to make their own bitters from scratch, no distillery needed!!!

Taking inspiration from some of the world’s top chefs including Pierre Gagnaire, Heston Blumenthal and Ferran Adria, you will learn the cutting edge techniques to make flavoured caviar and ravioli (see Mango Pina Colada disguised as a boiled egg), light and heavy foams and airs, jellies and explore some forgotten classic drinks categories, modern twists and competition winning recipes.

Place a deposit of £150.00 to reserve your place then pay your remaining course balance before the 1st day of your course, or pay in full now:

all course Dates and availability can be viewed at http://www.shaker-uk.com/courses.cfm

Course Costs:
London: £249.00

The UKBG in Africa

UKBG Vice President Luca Cordiglieri and UKBG bartender trainer Brian Page have just returned from Abuja, Nigeria where they provided a bartender training course for the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
Brian said that they were a bit nervous as to what they would encounter but they had no need to worry, they found the hotel bar staff very friendly and who already had great customer skills but they were very eager to learn more about making quality cocktails.
Brian and Luca were amazed at how quickly the students picked up the use of the Boston Shaker, they had never used such a shaker before and after a slow start their skills and confidence were becoming more obvious by the day.
The hotel provided very good facilities in the form of a training lecture area and a bar just for training use.
The Transcorp Hilton Hotel is a very large and very busy hotel but built around 25 years ago it had been showing signs of its age. The General Manager Mr. Andre Herrenschmidt and Food and Beverage Manager Mr. Josef Mikulka were determined on not only upgrading the hotels facilities but also the standard of the services they provided to their many guests and the bartender training programme was an important part of this upgrading.

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Brian and Luca supervise the UKBG Bar Training at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.

They were very keen on having training from an International Bartenders Association member country , Africa has at present only one IBA member country and both Luca and Brian expressed a hope that in years to come Nigeria will form a bartenders association and be able to apply for membership of the IBA.
The week long training ended in the inevitable cocktail competition with each of the participants showing of their new learnt skills and creative abilities. The eventual winner was Omoruan Samson Murphy who runs the hotels beautiful Pool Bar, (we are assured that despite his name he has no Irish connections)
At a meeting between the UKBG trainers and the hotel management before departure the trainers were complimented on the training they had provided and were told that they would be welcome back in around six months time to both check up on the progress of those that had completed the course and to train even more staff.
Both Luca and Brian would jump at the chance of returning and to yet again show how the skilled bartenders of the UKBG are leading the World in the art of bartending.

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Brian lectures to the participants of the UKBG Bartender Training Course at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeri.

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