Reviews from our lovely customers

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Ruth was very patient and encouraging, and both skilled and knowledgeable in her demonstrations. I really enjoyed the day and feel that it was perfectly paced to help me learn - and enjoy. Thanks! - Chris

I've wanted to be my own boss for a number of years now after working hard for other people, I thought why not do it for myself? The thought of opening and running my own coffee shop has always been in the back of my mind as more of a dream job. After a few Google searches I'd found Limini, and decided to book the 2 day course for my wife and I to really find out what the ins and outs of running a coffee shop would be. Approaching the training days with an open mind and no presumptions on what was actually required to own and run a coffee shop. I'm glad I did, the course is designed to provide a great overview into everything one must consider, there were also highlighted areas where more time needed to be spent, e.g. looking into the numbers, the costs and profit margins etc, great working examples of business plans, floor planning and even the making of great coffee. Vicki, our trainer was very friendly and provided great, detailed insight into everything we wanted to know and things we hadn't considered. She did start our training by saying You will be a coffee snob by the end of this training, and she wasn't wrong. It's been nearly two weeks since the course and I'm still craving a well made coffee. The coffee that we made was outstanding and completely eye opening. The techniques used, the science behind it and the overall taste was fabulous. We had a very hands on approach in creating the coffee and latte art which made a huge difference to just concentrating on the theory side of things. My wife and I are were very pleased we attended the course and are currently working towards bringing our dream into reality thanks to Vicki and Limini. - Shibu & Louise

What a fantastic course! Expertly and enthusiastically delivered by Vicki. Plenty of business know-how, passion for the subject, a commitment to on-going support, and backed up with chance to get to grips with the barista craft. We feel like we're on the journey now - and we're no longer on our own. Well done you guys, Stuart & Rachel.

There is no better way to start the week, I was welcomed and trained by Ruth with in 30 minutes I was producing and drinking great coffee. Ruth was a very patient, great instructor who even managed to say something nice about my droening duck....design(it should have been a peacock. but we got there in the end... thanks for a great course. - Paul

What a great way to spend a Monday afternoon. The barista training was great fun, with lots of personal attention and above all lots of chance to practice, practice, practice, and taste the results. In three hours I feel like I've transformed my coffee making from so-so to what ho! Thanks so much Ruth for a great course. - Nicola

What an amazing course to go on to help you with planning your coffee shop/tearooms. We already run a different business but the information we were given is invaluable and so very helpful. Loads and loads of spreadsheets to calculate costings, margins, profit etc, etc. I do not and have never liked coffee so it was quite a large sell for Ruth but the Limini coffee is so smooth, not bitter at all. I only managed a half espresso in a mocha but I have to admit I did kind of enjoy it. Ruth made the course so much fun with her vast knowledge from beginning to end. Very supportive of our ideas but plenty of her own ideas to give us food for thought. We met Vikki and Youri who are both lovely chatty members of the Limini team. Even though we have decided to use their coffee at no time on the course did we ever feel like Ruth was trying to sell anything. It was more us asking at the end so don't feel that it is all towards the sale, it's not. The coffee sells itself but the hot choc even more so, never tasted anything like it. Barista training so funny but so much fun. Amazing how much you can pick up. With not drinking coffee I started at the very beginning but came away with some knowledge of the different coffees and how to make them also the art on top. We used our imagination a lot but we did manage a heart and the funny flower by the end so very proud of ourselves. Once we have sorted out which machine and coffee we would like it's practise, practise, practise. Thanks you so much to you all for making us feel very welcome from the beginning the course is worth every penny and more. Tracy & Tony Butler Seventh Heaven Tearooms, Chirk, Wrexham.

If anyone is thinking of going on this course - DO NOT DELAY it's fantastic!! The staff are warm and friendly and the course is extremely professional and informative. Vicki went at our pace and had the patience of a saint, especially when it came to our barista skills and yet within half an hour, we were producing acceptable coffee art. The information pack is excellent and everything provided in the pack is extremely useful and has formed part of my business plan. If anyone is wondering whether this course is worth the money, trust me it is - I cannot praise it highly enough - Julie

Excellent day, trainer - Ruth - very knowledgable and patient. I am now confident to purchase my machine and get underway with all the array of techniques described and practiced. We made a lot of coffee!!! - Tony

The course was Barista training and was approximately 3-4 hours which may seem like a long time but trust me this went in a flash of knowledge transfer, steam, milk, giggles and gorgeous coffee. Vicki was amazing and made the morning totally enjoyable and I left with a coffee grin that lasts to this day. I picked the course due to my love of coffee and wanting some hands on training but I do believe that this experience has pushed me further down the coffee path, to what end who knows! Thanks Limini! - Chris

This course is amazing if you are looking into setting up on your own. From rota planning to margins, store layout to suppliers and of course learning to make amazing coffee. Ruth was a real inspiration and the course has definitely given me the confidence I need in my next step to opening. Thanks so much to you all. - Dominie