How Brewed By Hand Supports UK Coffee Competitions and Community

Brewed By Hand supports UK coffee competitions, festivals and grassroots events by lending and donating equipment — Comandante grinders, Hario brewers and servers, Felicita scales and Loveramics cups — and through sponsorship. Competitors can train on the same kit they’ll use on stage.

We’ve been involved in the UK competition scene for well over a decade. The draw isn’t just seeing the cutting edge of coffee. It’s helping these events run, and helping people compete who couldn’t without support.

What support do we give?

1. Equipment for competitions. Grinders, brewers, servers, kettles, scales and cups for competitors and judges.
2. Kit for training. Competitors tell us that training on the same kit they use on stage matters as much as the kit itself.
3. Sponsorship and prizes for grassroots events such as AeroPress championships.
4. Support for social enterprises, such as Luminary Bakery in London, and clean-water work through Project Waterfall.

Which events have we supported?

What do competitors say?

“I absolutely would not have been able to compete without the help and sponsorship of the team at Brewed By Hand… If you’re a new competitor and are wondering who to ask for support, hit them up.”
— Sierra Yeo, 2022 UK Brewers Cup Champion

“It’s better to use the cup you can trust and you’ve practiced with 1000 times because you know how it works.”
— Evangelos Koulougousidis, 2022 UK Barista Championship

Read the competitor interviews

1. Sierra Yeo — 2022 UK Brewers Cup Champion
2. Jo Lopez — UK Brewers Cup finalist
3. Ted Longden — 2022 UK Barista Championship
4. Evangelos Koulougousidis — 2022 UK Barista Championship
5. Dhan Tamang — six-time UK Latte Art Champion

Why do championships matter to cafés?

Competition routines are where new techniques get tested before they reach café bars — the Switch, the Mugen, new burr sets and new cup shapes have all been proven on stage. When your team sees a champion trust a piece of kit, it’s easier to trust it on a Saturday morning rush.

How can you ask for support?

If you’re organising an event or preparing to compete, get in touch with details of the event, dates and what you need. We can’t support everything, but we read every request.

Frequently asked questions

Does Brewed By Hand sponsor coffee competitions?
Yes. We support UK coffee competitions and grassroots events with equipment loans, donations and sponsorship, including the UK Barista Championship, UK Brewers Cup and regional AeroPress championships.

Can competitors borrow equipment to train with?
Where we can, yes. Competitors tell us that training on the same equipment they’ll use on stage is what builds confidence. Contact us with your competition dates and kit list.

What equipment does Brewed By Hand provide at competitions?
Typically Comandante grinders, Hario brewers, servers and kettles, Felicita scales and Loveramics cups and glassware.

How do I request support for a coffee event?
Send us the event name, dates, expected numbers and the equipment you need through our contact page. We review every request.