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An incredible evening at our first ever Barfection ‘Shake It Up’ Networking & Cocktail Masterclass at BOXPARK Liverpool 🍸

The aim from day one was simple — create a hospitality event that actually felt enjoyable. A space where people could meet, chat, learn something new and genuinely have a good time without the usual formal networking feel.

Safe to say the room delivered exactly that.

The energy all night was unreal, with people from across hospitality coming together, getting involved in the cocktail challenges, sharing ideas and making real connections in a much more relaxed environment.

Huge thanks to everyone who played a part in making the night such a success.

To Joel Lee and the BOXPARK Liverpool team for hosting us so brilliantly.

To ⭐️ Laura McNally ⭐️ Assoc CIPD - HR from VIBE HR and Training for giving valuable insight into upcoming SSP changes and what they could mean for the industry moving forward.

To Alexandra Miller from The Drinks Trust for shining a light on the amazing support available to hospitality professionals.

To Thomas Nolan for delivering a top-class cocktail masterclass and bringing great energy to the room 🍹

To the Barfection_ team — Sam Turner, Brooklyn Connis and ASHLEY KEILAUS — for helping bring the whole event together behind the scenes.

To Sean Murray and Rachel Faye for capturing every moment 📸🎥

And to Mark Armstrong for providing the soundtrack to the night with an unreal playlist 😎

Most importantly, thank you to every single person who attended, supported, interacted and helped create such a brilliant atmosphere.

The feedback since the event has been amazing, and after such a strong first night, we’re already planning more 👊

This is just the beginning.

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🍸 Ready to shake up your Thursday?

Join Barfection for ‘Shake It Up’ — a networking event with a twist. Literally.

This isn’t your typical industry meet-up. You’ll hear valuable insights from The Drinks Trust and an HR specialist covering everything from SSP to casual staffing and zero-hours—then step behind the bar to create your own cocktails guided by Barfection’s Managing Director.

✨ What to expect:
• Industry insights that actually matter
• Hands-on cocktail making (yes, you’ll make two)
• Relaxed, high-quality networking with hospitality leaders
• Connections worth celebrating

🕔 From 5:00pm onwards
🍹 Two cocktails. Real conversations. Zero awkward small talk.

👥 Built for hospitality decision-makers:
Hiring Managers | HR & People Teams | Operators | GMs | Owners & Directors

Come for the insights. Shake your drinks. Leave with connections.

🎟️ Tickets are limited — don’t miss out:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barfection-presents-shake-it-up-cocktail-masterclass-network-tickets-1986005742638?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Real stories. Real impact.

We’re passionate about creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to learn, grow, and move into meaningful employment. From day one, our team is there to support each learner, providing guidance, encouragement, and the practical skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

It’s not just about training, it’s about building confidence, opening doors, and helping people realise their potential.

We’re incredibly proud to see our learners go on to jobs they genuinely enjoy. This is exactly why we do what we do. 💼✨

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We are incredibly grateful to our placement providers, charity partners, suppliers, referral partners, and employers. Your support, trust, and collaboration make life changing opportunities possible every day. 💙

We are proud to share an extraordinary result from our Liverpool Skills Bootcamp:

100% of completers moved into employment. Every single learner. 👏

This reflects the determination of our learners, the commitment of our partners, and a programme built with employers for employers, combining real world skills, pastoral support, confidence building, and genuine pathways into work.

Together, we are transforming lives and strengthening our industry. 🫶

Read our first independent Ofsted inspection report here 👇

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/33/2761342

From shaky first pours to a full line-up we’re proud of. ☕️

Today’s barista class was all about progress, steadier hands, silkier milk, cleaner shots. Hearts that actually look like hearts, leaves with definition and crema that holds its canvas.

Cup by cup, you can see the confidence growing. The coffee’s finally starting to look as good as it tastes. ✨

If you’re looking to recruit passionate, trained baristas, get in touch. Any of our learners who’ve graduated with us are available with no usual recruitment cost, completely free for employers. Let’s connect and build your team.

Our barista course is in full swing ☕️

Pat’s been hands-on with the next generation of budding baristas, building confidence, sharpening skills, and sharing the craft behind every great cup.

From first pours to perfect milk texture, it’s all about learning, developing, and loving the process.

Once they complete the course, our learners are recruitment-ready and available to join all of our partner venues, and we don’t charge any recruitment fees, just great people matched with great venues.

If you’re a business looking for team members trained the right way and ready to hit the ground running, touch base with us, we’d love to connect you with your next hire.

The future of coffee is looking bright 🙌

🚨 Last few spaces available 🚨

Personal Licence course now booking.
Same-day exam. Same-day results.
100% live tutor-led session.
Nationwide, online course.
Book now before it’s gone.

Visit our website: https://www.barfection.co.uk/personal-licence.html

Happy New Year from BARFECTION ✨
We’ve had a brilliant Christmas and New Year break and we’re straight back at it this week. New faces, familiar faces, learners coming in, reconnecting with partners — and kicking off 2026 with some exciting things in the pipeline.

Hospitality has just come through its busiest time of year, and we’ve been right there: staffing, recruiting and supporting across the industry. And we’re carrying that same energy forward throughout 2026. 💪🍽️

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