“London is electric⚡” – Paul Kelly, La Marzocco

At the festival last year, Alex Dantes-Smith caught-up with La Marzocco's Paul Kelly chatting about all things LCF and why flat white is his favourite coffee order!

In this interview at The London Coffee Festival, Ben from Assembly Coffee shares with Alex Dantes-Smith his top picks for coffee, bakeries, and breakfast spots in London.

☕ Favorite Roaster: Kawa Coffee
🏡 Top Coffee Shop: Brocca, Brockley
🥐 Best Bakery: Fortitude, for an unforgettable apple Danish
🍽 Best Breakfast: Milk, Balham – stunning Japanese-style pancakes
👤 Coolest Coffee Person: A mystery espresso drinker in Brixton, unfazed by rain or shine!

We catch up with Dan Fellows, UK Brand Ambassador for Slayer and coffee cocktail creator, to talk shop. His go-to order? Espresso in porcelain, filter on the side. A London Coffee Festival regular since 2012, Dan shares how much he loves attending the event.

"It's just the biggest coffee festival in the UK every year" ☕

We caught up with TJ Greenall from Origin Coffee Roasters on why he loves The London Coffee Festival!

Coffee Masters at The London Coffee Festival is the ultimate showcase of skill, knowledge, creativity, passion and personality in the world of coffee. 16 baristas go head-to-head across a broad range of disciplines, with each competitor bringing their unique blend of talents to the forefront. Take a look at our Coffee Masters highlights!

The Lab at The London Coffee Festival is where coffee pros and enthusiasts connect and learn. With cutting-edge talks, debates, and workshops, it dives into the industry's hottest topics sparking real conversations that push coffee culture forward. Take a look at our highlights!

Latte Art Live at The London Coffee Festival is the ultimate spot for coffee creatives. With throwdowns, showcases, and hands-on workshops, it's where latte art pros and newcomers alike can test their skills. Take a look at our Latte Art Live highlights!

Brew School at The London Coffee Festival 2024, brought to you by Brewed by Hand, consisted of a series of 45 minute sessions taking you through the world of coffee. Take a look at our Brew School highlights!

 

Take a look at the official 2024 London Coffee Festival highlights video that perfectly captures the essence of what the London Coffee Festival is all about. Thank you to everyone who attended and gave us nothing but pure energy and good vibes. Here's to another amazing festival in 2025❤️

Let @alexdantessmith take you on a tour of The London Coffee Festival 2024 and explore some of this year's festival highlights!

That's a wrap on The London Coffee Festival 2023! Take a look at the official highlights video and relive the magic that will stay with us long after the festival has ended.