UK Barista Championship 2023
The UK Barista Championship is the UK's premier coffee competition and showcases barista perfection.
Once crowned, the 2023 UKBC winner will go on to represent the UK at the World Barista Championship in Athens in June 2023.
To try to ensure it is as accessible to as many baristas as possible, we are running 5 prelim style heats, where 14 competitors will be required to serve 2 each of the espresso and milk beverage courses only.
20 minutes of off-stage practice
10 minutes stage prep
7 competition time to present:
- 2 Espressos
- 2 Milk Beverages
5 minutes clean up
The UKBC 2023 heats will follow the WBC 2022 rules and regulations as published here: WBC Rules
2023 UK Barista Championship Sponsors
The Specialty Coffee Association UK Chapter would like to thank all our sponsors, for their continued support of the UK competitions. None of this could go ahead without their involvement.


Cimbali UK - Machine Sponsor
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Mahlkonig - Grinder Sponsor
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Brita - Water Sponsor
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Oatly - Alt Milk Sponsor
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Grumpy Mule
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Covoya Specialty Coffee
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Clockwork Espresso
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Urnex
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Trewithen Dairy
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Topl
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Our Broadcasting and Media Production Partner
LSFX
LSFX are our LiveStream & Audio Visual partners, who without, many of our fantastic events would go unseen.
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