EVENT PARTNERS
DEAR GREEN COFFEE ROASTERS
Festival Partner
At Dear Green we roast coffee! We train and educate. We grind, brew and share. We pursue excellence in coffee. We ensure every coffee we source meets our ethical policies, and we roast to maximise the sensory tasting experience. Every bean is well considered, well sourced and only sold if it meets our QC tolerances. We're obsessed! We LOVE coffee!
Established in 2011, Dear Green Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster and supplier of exclusively 'speciality' grade coffee beans.
Taking our name from our home city of Glasgow, known as ‘The Dear Green Place.'
Our roastery and showroom is located in central Glasgow, just a stone's throw away from the legendary music venue and marketplace, the Barrowlands.
Website - Dear Green Coffee IG - @deargreen
LA MARZOCCO
Espresso Machine Partner
Named after the symbol of Florence, Italy- the seated lion- La Marzocco has been prevalent in espresso machine innovations since 1927. For over 90 years, each La Marzocco espresso machine has been assembled by hand in Florence, Italy, and today La Marzocco espresso machines can be found in the finest cafes and restaurants, as well as in homes across the globe.
Web - La marzocco UK
BREW-IT GROUP
Grinder Partner
BREW IT GROUP IS A GROUP OF COMPANIES DEDICATED TO SPECIALITY COFFEE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS.
We work with UK coffee distributors and directly with chains and groups in the hospitality sector. Our mission is simple;
To increase drink quality for your customers. To improve barista workflow saving time. To reduce the whole life cost for your business. To lower energy costs and support green technology for the planet. To help you make wise mid to long-term equipment investments for your business
We work with many of the finest brands in our sector which can be found on our high streets and in speciality coffee bars across the UK. We can help you find the best solution for your budget.
Web – www.brewitgroup.com
IG - @brew_it_group_official
FALCON COFFEES
Green Coffee Partner
Falcon Coffees was established in the UK in 2008 as an ethical green coffee trading company. Falcon’s mission is to build collaborative supply chains for positive social and environmental outcomes.
W : Falcon Coffees
OATLY
Alternative Milk Partner
Oatly is the world’s original and largest oat drink company. For over 30 years, we have focused on developing expertise around oats: a power crop with inherent properties suited for sustainability and human health. We are incredibly passionate about coffee and the planet, and we have worked hard to start a movement to mobilise the Post-Milk Generation. This year, we are bringing a new, amazing version of our Barista oat drink to GCF for everyone to try, working with a bunch of inspiring local roasteries, and we are also throwing a big old party in collaboration with La Marzocco!
MOSSGIEL ORGANIC FARM, AYRSHIRE
Dairy Milk Partner
MOO! We are Mossgiel Organic Farm, a small family dairy in the South West of Scotland with a MOO-SIVE vision for a sustainable future. Using our unique ‘low & slow’ brewing process, we lock in all the natural goodness of Organic milk, keeping it as close to the natural flavour as legally possible here in Scotland.
Back in 2019, we became the first dairy in the UK to ban single-use plastic from our packaging and can proudly say our supporters have saved over 21 million pieces of single-use plastic from going to landfill to date.
Farmer Bryce is well-known for his open and honest approach to producing the best milk in Scotland; progressing, challenging the norm and testing the ‘what if’. So grab a coffee and catch up on the Mossgiel story and latest discussions at the Glasgow Coffee Festival or head over to our social media platforms.
Website: www.mossgielfarm.co.uk Facebook: @MossgielFarm Instagram: @mossgiel.farm
BWT
Water & Filtration Partner
As Europe’s technology leader and inventor of sensory-oriented water optimization for the coffee industry, BWT water+more offers the world’s largest portfolio of filter solutions and optimization systems, with which users can optimally prepare any local drinking water for coffee preparation - both in terms of maximum machine protection and the best possible extraction of flavours. BWT water+more is proud to provide tailored solution offerings to best suit specific needs and requirements.
We are extremely proud to be the official Water Filtration Sponsor of the World Barista Championship, with 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um also now announced as the BWT water+more official Water Ambassador. These key relationships are the next steps in our long term support for the international coffee community and our strong partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association.
Website: www.bwt-wam.com Instagram: @bwtuk
BREWED BY HAND
Hand Brew Kit Partner
At Brewed By Hand wholesale & trade purchases of specialty coffee & tea equipment is quick, easy & quality-assured.
The long-term leading retailer of high quality brands in the UK & Ireland; our online catalogue & fully-integrated e-commerce site, along with a dedicated team of regional Account Managers make kitting out your hospitality business a breeze!
As the exclusive distributer of top-tier brands like Hario, Loveramics, Sage, Wilfa, Felicita, Comandante, Ratio, April, Peak Water and Opal; you can source the majority of your hospitality essentials all in one trusted space for the best prices possible.
At Brewed By Hand we only stock tried and tested brands that we fully believe in. All of the equipment we supply is considered ‘best in class’ and can be found in the finest cafés, restaurants, hotels and stores across the world.
Web - Brewed by Hand
THE SOCIAL HUB
Accommodation Partner
The Social Hub Glasgow is a community-focused hybrid hospitality concept opening in April 2024.
Our model includes overnight accommodation, co-working, event spaces and food & beverage outlets.
We’re excited to be working with the festival and have loaded an exclusive discount for all festival attendees and exhibitors. We’ll also include breakfast with each booking on a complimentary basis.
To book your stay and receive a 20% discount, just use the promo code – GCF24.
BOOK NOW: The Social Hub 15 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1TQ (5 min walk from The Briggait!)
CIRCULAR & CO
Returnable Cup Partner
Circular&Co. design and manufacture a range of award-winning, Circular Reusables and Returnables, leading the transition away from single-use forever. Since its origins 20 years ago, the business has been driven by the sustainable principles of Circular Design. Circular&Co. is leading the way towards a circular future through ground-breaking products such as the Circular Returnable Cup. They believe in the power of scale for good and work with major corporations and brands advising on circularity and designing circular products into their supply chains.