Following the fifth edition of The London Coffee Festival, Allegra Events has announced the winners of this year’s London Coffee Festival Awards.
Both industry and consumer visitors voted for their favourite stands, festival experiences and most innovative products as part of the post-event survey that attracted almost 1,500 votes.
With eight awards available – and more than 250 exhibitors – competition was fierce.
Union Hand-Roasted wins two
Union Hand-Roasted took home two awards, with their Pop-Up Roastery being voted the Ultimate Coffee Experience – for the fourth year running – and the Most Engaging Stand Experience.Founders Jeremy and Steven brought along their San Franciscan roaster to demonstrate live roasting and visitors could also take part in the exciting Pro-Am Flavour Challenge.
Jeremy Torz, Co-Founder of Union Hand-Roasted said:
“To see crowds gather to watch our live roasting sessions showed real interest in what we do (I even lost my voice after the 10th session!), while the competitive buzz around our Pro-Am Flavour Challenge was exciting. We are thrilled to be recognized in the awards by the visitors who came, saw and enjoyed our coffee.”
Two for La Marzocco
La Marzocco also won two awards, including Favourite Key Feature for the party atmosphere of the True Artisan Café with live DJs and exciting signature drinks from more than 30 European coffee shops. The espresso machine manufacturer was also awarded the Most Innovative Product Industry Award (voted for exclusively by members of the coffee industry) for its new Linea Mini domestic coffee machine.
The Most Innovative Consumer Award went to Minor Figures for its popular cold brew and Arancini Brothers took home the award for Favourite Food Experience following the popularity of its risotto balls.
Starbucks took home the award for Favourite Stand Design, with their stand this year inspired by the new R roastery in Seattle.
The coveted Favourite New Exhibitor award went to Square Mile Coffee Roasters who showcased the Victoria Arduino Black Eagle machine.
London Coffee Festival
The London Coffee Festival took place from 30 April – 03 May 2015 with more than 23,600 visitors across the four days. Dates for next year’s festival have been announced as 07-10 April 2016 and exhibitor bookings are now open.
The London Coffee Festival has also created a new event, The House of Coffee & Co. which will take place at Victoria House from 5-8 November 2015.
Award winners
Favourite Key Feature –La Marzocco’s True Artisan Café
Ultimate Coffee Experience – Union Hand-Roasted (fourth year running)
Most Engaging Stand Experience – Union Hand-Roasted
Favourite Stand Design – Starbucks
Best food experience – Arancini Brothers
Favourite New Exhibitor – Square Mile Coffee Roasters
Most Innovative Product – Minor Figures Cold Brew
Most Innovative Product (Industry Award) – La Marzocco’s Linea Mini Domestic
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