Blog | Ristretto

Happy 15th Birthday Ristretto!

April 29, 2019 - Amy King - General Ristretto began in 2004 as The Daily Grind, founded by Anne and Joe O’Hara to bring high-quality coffee to corporate events. At the dawn of the UK’s 3rd coffee wave, they defied skeptics, creating a niche service that grew to over 300 events yearly across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Renamed Ristretto in 2008, they now celebrate 15 years, grateful to all who’ve shared in the journey.

Branding Branding Branding!

February 27, 2019 - Amy King - General Branding client logos on cups has boosted interest from prospective businesses, bridging the gap between client and consumer. At conferences or exhibitions, every cup can feature your name, stand number, and message—drawing traffic and giving you a competitive edge. This memorable marketing sparks buzz, builds recognition, and invites the public to be part of the excitement.

Ristretto Espresso Martini Service

November 30, 2018 - Amy King - General Party season is here, and we’ve added a London icon to our menu—the Espresso Martini. Created by legendary mixologist Dick Bradsell in 1980s Soho, this rich, creamy cocktail adds a touch of class to any event. Made with 50ml Alchemy cold brew, 50ml Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, 25ml vodka or Patron XO Café, shaken with ice, served in a martini glass, and topped with espresso and three coffee beans.

October…

October 31, 2018 - Amy King - Conference, General In October, we brought our 7th annual coffee service to Mozfest 2018 at Ravensbourne College. With three espresso machines, three filter stations, and five tubs of hot chocolate, the event was buzzing. We served 6,700 coffees—4,900 espresso-based, 1,800 filter—plus 25kg hot chocolate, 84kg beans, and 800 pints of milk, powered by seven skilled baristas. For bookings, call 0208 540 0167 or email events@ristretto.com.

Coffee Bars at Exhibitions: Your Lead Boost

September 7, 2018 - Amy King - General Mobile Coffee This week, we helped a client gain 1,678 new leads—proof of the “rule of reciprocation,” where a favour sparks a return. At exhibitions, offering a high-quality coffee to tired visitors opens a brief window to request a card, survey, tweet, or badge scan. Coffee’s perceived value makes it a powerful lead generator, growing email lists fast. At Ristretto, we’ve mastered turning cups into connections.