Food For Thought and Social Opportunity Group are excited to present our third Competencia de Arte Latte (Latte Art Competition) in Melbourne.

FREE ENTRY. TASTY EATS AND DRINKS AVAILABLE ALL NIGHT.

Come down, cheer on our competitors and join us in the fun. Drinks, eats and prizes will be available on the night.

FOR COMPETITORS

You will be competing against some of the best baristas in Melbourne and fight it out for the title of Arte Latte Maestro (Latte Art Master).

Entry is by invitation only, however, wildcards may be available on the night should number dictate.

LATTE ART RULES

Registration – 18:00

Competitor briefing - 18:20

Competition start - 18:30

This is a tournament run by a ladder system; there must be an even amount of competitors to balance the numbers. Competitors names will be drawn out at the start in pairs and the winner of each pair will go on to the next pairing until only two remain and a winner is announced.

Each competitor will have one pour only. There is a limit of 3 minutes. Competitors do not have to pull their own shots.

A. Competitor Sign up

• Limited to 16 competitors.

• Competitors are by invite only.

• In order to participate, the competitor must have experience with espresso preparation and the equipment used to do so. In addition, the competitor must have experience pouring milk-based beverages.

B. Competition Time/Competitor Requirements

• Competitors will have his or her number called and must be available and ready to compete while the number that is 2 before them is currently competing.

• Competitors will have 3 minutes total behind the machine. It is not necessary to fill the whole 3 minutes.

• Competitors do not have to pull their own shots, they will be poured for them.

• Each competitor will get one jug of milk, and only one opportunity to steam.

• Spilled milk will be handled case by case.

• The competitor can bring his or her own jug of choice.

• Espresso and milk are provided, and those are the only choices. Competitors MAY NOT bring their own espresso or milk.

• The latte art be must free pour, no etching or sauces allowed. Only ingredients will be espresso and milk.

• Once the drinks are poured the competitor will place it on the designated space to be judged.

C. Judging

• The drinks will be judged in 4 categories:

- Balance & Symmetry

- Colour Infusion & Definition

- Use of Space

- Overall Impression

Meet The Team