Note: All locations believed correct at time of publishing on 5/3/09 but cannot be guaranteed. Please make enquiries before travelling if a barista's absence is likely to cause disappointment. Competitors marked 'Coffee Consultant' may not be working as a barista or serving coffee to the public.
Where to find the UKBC 2009 top three for a coffee:
UKBC Champion 2009: Gwilym Davies (best espresso & best signature drink) of Gwilym's in London - Carts at at Whitecross Street (weekdays) & Columbia Road in the backyard off Ezra Street (Sunday 8am-2pm only)
2nd & Reserve Champion: Maxine Beardsmore (best cappuccino) of The Bottle Kiln, nr Ilkeston, Derbyshire
3rd: Tristan Stephenson, Independant - see The Wild Drink Blog
..... the Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Marcin Drzewiecki of Fifteen London
David Olenjik, Coffee Consultant at Coffee Community
Subi Tweed of Ground at varius locations in Northern Ireland Actual location for Subi required - help please
..... and the Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Misty Behrens of Gylly Beach Café in Falmouth, Cornwall
Gill Campbell of Tinderbox - Direct link required - help please
Jonny Dawson - Link required - help please
Carl Fleischer of Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
John Gordon, Coffee Consultant at Ristretto in Wimbledon (Visitors welcome by appointment)
Scott Griffiths - of Monmouth Coffee in London - Working at their Borough Market Location
Dale Harris, Coffee Consultant at First Choice Coffee
Jack Hudspith a.k.a. "Barista Boy" of Relish Food & Drink in Wadebridge, Cornwall
Trevor Hyam of The Plan Café Bar in Cardiff Direct link required - help please
Heather Jamison of Quails @ the Gallery in Northern Ireland Direct link required - help please
David Jones of St. Enodoc Hotel in Rock, North Cornwall
Luke Tariq Lamb of Rhode Island Coffee at various locations in the Manchester area Actual location for Luke required - help please
Fiona Lawler of Paisley ArtsCentre Cafe, New Street, Paisley
Matthew Lynch of Artisan Roast & Coffee in Edinburgh
Kristen Olsen of Wellington Coffee in Edinburgh Direct link required - help please
Neli Petkova of Café Krem in Belfast Direct link required - help please
Alex Redgate of Welcome Break, Northbound Newport Pagnall Services, in the Primo Lounge until 31/8/09, then from 1/9/09 The Courtyard Brasserie, Olney, Bucks
Jonathan Sharp of Kilimanjaro Coffee in Edinburgh Direct link required - help please
Lance Turner, Coffee Consultant at Lavazza Direct link required - help please