Club Soda Academy Manchester

Are you ready to revolutionise your approach to drinks? The Club Soda Academy offers a dynamic, 2-day programme explicitly tailored for hospitality professionals eager to master the art of low and no-alcohol drinks. This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and review your range.

What You Can Expect:

• Expert Guidance: Learn from the best in the industry, Laura Willoughby MBE and Josh Kelly from Club Soda. Their expertise will provide unparalleled insights into the world of alcohol-free drinks.
• Exclusive Brand Access: Engage directly with leading brands such as Three Spirit, Everleaf, Rebels, Zeno, Jorg Geiger, Double Dutch, Lucky Saint, and Big Drop. Understand their unique offerings and how they can enhance your menu.
• Hands-On Experience: Witness the exciting process of crafting these innovative drinks and acquire essential skills to create exquisite alcohol-free cocktails that will wow your customers.

Why You Should Attend:

• Stay Competitive: With the growing demand for non-alcoholic options, staying informed and skilled in this area will set you apart in the hospitality industry.

• Broaden Your Expertise: Expand your knowledge and diversify your beverage menu, catering to a wider audience and ensuring everyone has a delightful experience at your establishment.

• Network and Grow: Connect with fellow professionals, share experiences, and build a supportive community focused on elevating the standards of hospitality.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of a movement transforming the way we think about drinking. Join the Club Soda Academy and become a pioneer in offering exceptional low and no-alcohol drinks.

There are only 12 spaces on each Academy. Secure your spot today.

Who is this Academy for?

• Bartenders
• Venue and Bar Managers
• Front of House teams
• Drinks Retailers
• Head of Departments
• Drinks Buyers
• Marketing Leads in retail and the on-trade

By the end of this programme, you will learn

• More about the alcohol-free, mid-strength and functional drinks category
• How to use low and alcohol-free drinks to market your venue and pull in new customers, especially in January
• About the customers for low and no and what they are looking for
• How to design and implement an alcohol-free and mid-strength range in your venue or retail space
• Methods of production of alcohol-free, mid-strength and functional drinks and be able to answer key questions about them
• How to make great alcohol-free cocktails
• Knowledge to share with your colleagues

Bursary Places

If you are applying as an individual or a small business with a limited training budget, we have a small number of bursaries available for this programme. You can indicate your interest by emailing laura@joinclubsoda.co.uk. This opportunity is open to both UK and international participants.

The bursary covers 50% of partipation costs.

Outside of London and need help with travel and accomodation?

If you are self-funding or work for a small business, The Drinks Trust offers course participation grants to help cover the cost of attending – including travel and accommodation – for those who meet their criteria. See here for more information (UK-based participants only).