Pete Licata |
Raul Rodas 2012 WBC Champion |
Alejandro Mendez 2011 WBC Champion |
Michael Philips 2010 WBC Champion |
Gwilym Davies 2009 WBC Champion |
Stephen Morrissey 2008 WBC Champion |
James Hoffmann 2007 WBC Champion |
Stefanos Domatiotis 2012 Greek National Champion and WBC Top-Finalist |
Colin Harmon 2013 Irish National Champion and WBC Top-Finalist |
Matt Perger 2013 Australian National Champion and WBC Top-Finalist |
Francesco Sanapo 2013 Italian National Champion and WBC Top-Finalist |
Fabrizio Sencion |
A brand new feature activity “WBC All-Stars” brought to you by World Coffee Events and NuovaSimonelli, is taking place at the HOST Milan event in the Fieramilano from 18-22 October 2013. The World Barista Championship (WBC) was established in 2000, with the first event taking place in Monte Carlo. Since then, the competition has circled the globe crowning 14 world champions and hundreds of national champions.
For 5 days in a row, the world’s best baristas will be featured in activities, including: espresso & cappuccino challenges, on-demand performances, reflections on their “champion” year, Coffee Talk Show interviews and a pop quiz segment, surprise challenges, and more!
In addition, guest hosts, Peter Giuliano of SCAA and Steve Leighton of HasBean Coffee will be guiding us behind the judging table with tips presented by Sonja Björk Grant, WBC certified head judge, and opportunities to taste coffees made by the World’s best! The roster of ALL-STAR baristas includes the current WBC Champion, Pete Licata (USA)!
For more information email info@wce2.flywheelsites.com. Or, join in the conversation on Twitter@WCoffeeEvents using #WBCAllStars #askthechampion.
Schedule
DAY ONE: Friday, October 18
DAY TWO: Saturday, October 19
DAY THREE: SUNDAY, October 20
DAY FOUR: Monday, October 21
DAY FIVE: Tuesday, October 22
10:00-10:30 | EMCEE INTRODUCES DAY |
10:30-11:15
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PERSONAL PRESENTATION
brought to you by Beyond the Bean Pete Licata |
11:45-12:30 |
JUDGE LIKE A JUDGE
brought to you by Beyond the Bean Sonja Grant (with Pete Licata) |
12:30-13:00 |
KNOCKBOX NEWS
(Sit Down with Sonja & Lauro) Sonja Grant, Lauro Fioretti
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13:00-14:00 |
EVENT RECAP AND COMMENTARY
All All-Stars
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The WBC All-Stars is brought to you by:
EVENT PARTNERS
Home to the much loved Sweetbird, Beyond the Bean has over 15 years’ experience in developing great tasting products for the café bar and foodservice industries. Exporting to over 40 countries from our offices in the UK, USA and Australia, we are responsible for Cosy Tea, Zuma Frappes and Chocolates and of course, Sweetbird Syrups, Sauces and Smoothies.
LOVERAMICS is a young and energetic brand making contemporary tabletop items that are functional and fun. Our Professional Coffee Cups are designed for all coffee lovers and baristas. Manufactured under SCAE and SCAA standards, the cup allows every coffee specialty to develop its full flavour well with quality high fired porcelain. http://www.loveramics.com/
SMALLWARES SPONSOR
Hershey’s Caffettiera was established in Hong Kong since 2009 with affiliates across China and Taiwan. We offer onestop-shop coffee tools from beans to cups, direct-trade of beans from farmers/estates, in-shop roast and run Hazel & Hershey, a retail boutique coffee shop in Hong Kong. The key brands we distribute are Kalita, Bonavita, Hario, Mahlkonig, Ditting, Anfim, Mazzer and Nuova Simonelli. We cooperate with manufacturers on supplying cups, digital thermometer and barista aprons and we are authorized SCAE centre which provides professional trainings to barista across all regions.
MILK SPONSOR
The Milk Center of Brescia has been one of the most important Italian Dairy companies since 1931. Thanks to our experience we made Recappuccio, a special milk designed to achieve the best professional and tasting performances. Give your customers an intense flavor and a dense creamy foam for a total pleasing & soft cappuccino experience.