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
Book Training Here : Full Details
My daughter did the barista training course and we thought it was excellent. She really enjoyed and learnt lots of skills which she’s very keen to use. I would highly recommend this course to any teenagers or students looking to get their first barista job. Chiasso were professional, very friendly and easy to book.
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?

Regular weekly training sessions are held at Chiasso Coffee Roasters, 20 Wynyard Street Devonport.
We can also book onsite training for cafes, offices & hospitality customers.

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