Bar & Cocktail Training Courses - London and the South of England
These course are held in conjunction with Barconsult and the Westminster Kingsway College. This is the ONLY course held in the UK recognised by all 53 members of the International Bartenders' Association.
ALL COURSES ARE RUN AT THE PREMISES OF WESTMINSTER KINGSWAY COLLEGE, VINCENT SQUARE, LONDON SW1.
The United Kingdom Bartenders' Guild offers two bar training courses aimed at the younger bartender and the experienced bartender to help them develop the skills needed for success in the bar industry.
The courses have been created by UKBG Past President Brian Page, former Chairman of the International Bartenders Association's (IBA) Education Committee, and currently owner of Barconsult. He also presents the courses, which follow the syllabus set by the IBA. Courses are held at regular intervals throughout the year. A maximum of 12 people are accepted for each course to ensure the quality of one-on-one teaching.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A typical day on both courses starts at 10.30am with a series of lectures, including overhead projection displays and perhaps a video presentation. After lunch the participants are requested to produce a range of classic and modern cocktails (under the supervision of experienced course tutors) at our specially designed training bar. We use genuine quality products in the preparation of our cocktails. (Coloured water is never used.)
Invited speakers from leading spirits companies attend on some afternoons during the Level 2 course, offering product knowledge and the opportunity to taste their product. Guest bartenders are also invited to take part in the activities and to pass on their knowledge and skills to to participants.
Our day on both courses finishes at 5.30pm. Students are frequently requested to do extra study in preparation for the next day.
Note: Westminster Kingsway College student canteen offers considerably subsidised lunches and snacks to all participants.
Level 1 Information
PLEASE NOTE: THE COST OF THE COURSES is now £200 and is fully inclusive of ONE year's membership of the UKBG.
This coure cost Includes all beverages, morning and afternoon tea or coffee, all course papers and certification). A £50 deposit is required to reserve a place.
The Level 1 course is run over three consecutive days.The UKBG/IBA/Westminster Kingsway College Certificate of Attendance is issued to those who attend the full three-day course.
Subjects included are:
- Alcohol awareness and the bartender
- Cocktail creation
- Types of bars
- Classic and modern cocktails
- The enhanced role of the bartender
- Equipment, glassware and machinery
- Classification of mixed drinks
- Basic product knowledge
- Classification of products
THE Level 1 Course Dates for 2008
PLEASE BOOK AS SOON AS YOU KNOW YOUR AVAILABILITY BECAUSE PLACES ON THE COURSES ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY.
A £50 deposit is required to reserve a place.
July 28th 29th and 30th --- THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED
September 22nd 23rd and 24th: We are now accepting bookings for this course.
October 27th 28th and 29th: We are now accepting bookings for this course.
Registration for Level 1
Please obtain the registration form for the course from the link below, print it out, complete it, and then send it with your cheque to the address on the form.
LEVEL 2 (ADVANCED COURSE) - see dates below
The fee for this course is £400.00 per participant (includes all beverages, morning and afternoon tea or coffee, all course papers and certification plus one year's membership of the UKBG).
However, we offer a 10% discount to those who have completed Level 1 or who are UKBG members. It is also possible to pay in instalments during the course once you have paid a £50 deposit to reserve a place.
It is run over five days (not consecutive) at the same central London venue. Graded joint UKBG/IBA/Westminster Kingsway certificates are issued only to those that successfully pass a practical and multiple-choice examination at the end of the course. A certificate of attendance only is not issued for this course.
Subjects in Level 2 include:
- Advanced product knowledge
- Supervisory and training skills
- Sales and Marketing techniques
- Safety and security
- Accident prevention
- Stock controls
- Stocktaking
- Cocktail creation for competition
- More advanced cocktails
- A minimum test result of 60% is required for a 'Pass' certificate.
- A test result of between 80% and 89% gains a 'Pass with Credit' certificate.
- A test result of 90% or more gains a 'Pass with Distinction' certificate.
Level 2 Dates for 2008
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE Level 2 courses are run every Monday for five consecutive weeks.
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th -- THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED -SORRY!
November 3rd, 10th, 17t,h 24th, and1st December - We are now accepting bookings for this course.
Registration for Level 2
Please obtain a registration form from link below, print it, complete it, and send the form with your cheque to the address on the form.
For more information on both Level 1 and level 2 courses content or to check availability, please telephone Brian Page on 020 8529 4305 or 07711 701 425.
You can also email: 
Brian Page
If you wish we can enter your details on our emailing service so that you are amongst the first to know about additional dates or course changes. Please contact Brian (as above) with your details.
