Q. Why Shaker BarSchool?
* Shaker BarSchool has an unrivalled reputation within the bar industry and our bar courses are respected at the highest level.
* We have graduated over 2000 bartenders through our bartender courses.
* UK's longest established contemporary bartending school.
Q. What is the difference between Shaker BarSchool and others?
A. Research, Experience, Alcohol, Learn by Doing.
Research - We have the most researched bartender training program in the UK, this course was formulated as part of a Degree (Bsc) and Masters Degree (Msc).
Experience - Our combined 40+ years experience in the bar industry has given our team the experience of almost all bar environments from Public House to Hotel Bar, Style Bar to Club Bar, Tourist Resorts to Restaurant Bars.
Alcohol - We use REAL alcohol only, unlike most other bartending schools, and real fruit, herbs and juices.
Learn by Doing - research tells us that the best way for anyone to learn a skill is by doing, we place 75% of the course emphasis on practical. We urge you to visit one of our schools first to see why over a 2000 men and women have chosen our courses over all the others. One 20 minute visit will show what the difference is.
Q. Where are the BarSchools?
Shaker BarSchool (Birmingham), West Midlands.
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Shaker BarSchool (London), Central London.
Q. BarSchools? What's that?
A. Training academies dedicated to bartending, cocktail and flair related courses. We operate the largest bartending schools in Europe.
Q. How Much are the BarSchool Courses?
A. All prices are published on our website and in our information packs that are available to download.
All courses we ask you to pay 14 days to attending our BarSchool, please call bookings on 08707 202 877 should you have any questions. Please click on terms and conditions to view our bookings and cancellations policy
Q. Whats included in the IBC or what do you get for your £?
A. You receive the following:
* Intensive hands-on, practical and theoretical instruction.
* Shaker bartender bible, inc. Informative handouts and study materials.
* Experiment with over 400 spirits and liqueurs.
* Learn THE classic and contemporary cocktails for the modern bar scene.
* Shaker BarSchool accredited international bartenders certificate.
* Shaker BarSchool accredited free-pouring certificate.
* Written, Practical and Free-pour examinations.
* Refreshments
Q. Accommodation/Travel?
A. We provide all delegates, on confirmation of booking, a detailed welcome pack with local, national and international travel arrangements, along with recommended/reasonably priced hotels and local information for your convenience. We do not arrange any accommodation or travel for delegates, however we can advise and do so through our welcome pack.
Q. How much is Accommodation?
A. Prices vary from £20.00 (B&B) to £220.00 (5* Hotel) a night you choose? We recommend accomodation to suit all budgets.
Q. Will I use real alcohol?
A. Most definitely YES!!! We stock an impressive range of spirits and liqueurs; you could say we are collectors, which all students are encouraged to taste. When making cocktails we only use real ingredients, and all cocktails are tasted by the students and instructors. We are not a Dry BarSchool!!!
Q. Is the course enjoyable?
A. Our Testimonials speak for themselves; our philosophy from the start of the course is Objective No1. Enjoy the course, and the learning will become sooooooo much easier. Bartending is a fun career; our courses are formal when they need to be.
Q. Are there examinations?
A. there are various practical and written examinations (instructor support is given for students with learning difficulties); Free-pouring accuracy tests are also available. We also monitor all students progress throughout the course on all practical and theoretical modules.
Q. Do the examinations cost extra?
A. Most definately not!!! however
Q. Can I retake the exams if I fail?
A. Yes - retake part or all of exams is £50.00
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