Barista Training

North Shore Barista Training — Onsite or at our Devonport Roastery

Professional baristas and home espresso enthusiasts welcome — beginner to expert. Hands-on, practical coaching from Chiasso Coffee Roasters.

Since 1997 Small classes (max 4) 2-hour sessions Free for wholesale customers

Onsite Café & Venue Training

We come to you anywhere in Auckland to train your team on your equipment and workflow.

  • Dial-in & recipe building for your house blend
  • Espresso extraction, puck prep & consistency
  • Milk texturing, latte art fundamentals, service speed
  • Cleaning, maintenance & daily QC routines
  • Tailored to your menu and volume

Devonport Roastery Classes

Evening classes in our dedicated training room at the roastery — perfect for new baristas and home users.

  • Beginner foundations: grinder setup, dosing & tamping
  • Intermediate/refresher: troubleshooting & workflow
  • Advanced: latte art patterns, sensory & speed
  • Small group format (max 4) for plenty of machine time
Barista in training

Who it’s for

  • Cafés & hospitality teams
  • New hires needing a fast start
  • Home espresso owners (any brand)
  • Competition-curious baristas
Latte art

Levels

  • Beginner: espresso basics & milk
  • Intermediate: consistency & speed
  • Advanced: latte art & sensory
  • 1:1 coaching available
Chiasso training room

Logistics

  • Typical session length: 2 hours
  • Class size: Max of 4 students
  • Wholesale customers: training is free
  • Location: Onsite at your café or at our Devonport roastery
What will I learn?

Grinder calibration and dose, extraction science, puck prep, milk texturing, latte art, workflow, machine care and daily QC. Content is tailored to your goals and current level.

Do I need any experience?

No. We train absolute beginners through to experienced baristas wanting a refresher or advanced skills.

Where are classes held?

Either onsite at your café anywhere in NZ, or at Chiasso Coffee Roasters, Devonport.

Chiasso Coffee Roasters • Devonport, Auckland • Barista training for cafés and home users