The Western Barista Guild Jam 2006 (WBGJ) 2006
Hosted by Barefoot Coffee Roasters and
The Professional Culinary Institute
The
Barista Guild of America is an international trade organization for baristas.
The Barista Guild focuses on enhancing coffee quality, promoting quality and cultivating a sophisticated “public face” for the industry.
The purpose of a Barista Guild Jam is to foster community between Baristas and retailers within a particular region as well as the Barista community and the Specialty Coffee Industry worldwide. These events, which, officially sanctioned by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and the Barista Guild of America (BGA), offer all participants a high level of training and education that will expand their knowledge and skills. At BGA Regional Barista Jams, experts from the Specialty Coffee Industry address topics of interest for Baristas and retailers of all levels, including but not limited to espresso and milk preparation, cupping and tasting coffees, coffee origin appreciation, equipment maintenance, coffee roasting and Barista Competitions. All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to attend these exciting educational events!
Overview:
The Western Barista Guild Jam will be open to professional Baristas and café owners only and focused on professional coffee technique and knowledge.
The Coffee Geek Fest is for coffee professionals, food and restaurant professionals and the general home espresso enthusiasts.
This two day event provides compelling content and exciting learning and networking opportunities for both professional Baristas, food and restaurant professionals and their coffee loving public.
Purpose:
BGA Jam:
To provide training, camaraderie and inspiration to Western region (CA, HI, AZ, NV) Baristas and to raise the quality espresso
bar at local cafes. Build a community of passionate and committed Baristas and café owners and generate interest and participation in the SCAA, the Barista Guild and competitions.
Geek-fest:
To generate interest and excitement about quality coffee making at home and in restaurants. To build a community of home and restaurant coffee and espresso enthusiasts that will help push the quality edge in the western US.
Location:
Professional Culinary Institute culinary school in Campbell, CA www.pcichef.com 700 West Hamilton ave suite 300 Campbell, CA 95008
Date:
June 3rd and 4th 2006. Friday night June 2nd reception followed by an all day Saturday and Sunday Jam. Friday June 2nd is the welcome lounge and Saturday June 3rd and Sunday the 4th is the Barista Jam. Time Saturday is from 8:00 am till 7:00 pm. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Sunday June 4th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. From 11:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday is the Coffee Geek Fest which is open to the general coffee loving public.
Attendance:
Any professional practicing Barista or coffee house owner can attend. BGA membership is not required.
Weekend cost: $75 per Barista for the whole event both days, includes continetal breakfasts and light lunches and tons O’fun!
BGA member discount (you can signup for BGA membership at the door) is only $50
Coffee Geek-fest entrance is $20
Topics of coverage:
Understanding what variables there are to making great espresso drinks. Focused on basic machine theory followed by espresso extraction and espresso taste evaluation. Highlighting milk steaming and roasting as they affect the espresso. Saturday and Sunday June 3rd and 4th 2006 at The Professional Culinary Institute culinary school.
Stay tuned for more details coming soon. And a detailed schedule and all of the great speakers and presenters.
If you are interested in supporting the Barista Guild Jam as a sponsor contact Monica Hill at Monica@barefootcoffeeroasters.com