Cafe Consulting Services
Available across India
We help you set up, run, and improve your cafe with practical business planning, menu development, workflow fixes, and hands-on staff training based on real experience.
Pricing Guide
3-Day Cafe Audit & Recalibration
Technical Calibration
- Equipment Audit: Comprehensive inspection of espresso machine pressure (9 bar profiling), group head gaskets, and steam wand efficiency.
- Grinder Dialling In: Adjustment of burr settings for optimal 25 to 30 second extraction times to minimize channeling.
- Water Quality: Basic TDS testing of filtration systems to meet SCA brewing standards.
Staff Skill Enhancement
- Hands On Training: 2 day intensive workshop for up to 4 baristas focusing on dose consistency, tamping pressure, and micro foam texturing.
- Workflow Optimization: Reorganization of the bar layout to reduce service time during peak hours.
Management Deliverables
- Wastage Report: Analysis of current milk and bean usage with a strategy to cut costs by 10 to 15%.
- SOP Creation: Digital copies of closing and opening checklists and cleaning schedules customized for your machinery.
Signature Menu Development & Costing
Beverage R&D
- Hero Drinks: Development of 5 unique signature drinks (such as Cold Brew tonics or fusion lattes) and 15 standard specialty items.
- Manual Brews: Integration of options like Pour over (V60) or Vietnamese Phin filters depending on concept fit.
- Non Coffee Options: Sourcing and recipes for ceremonial grade Matcha and high quality hot chocolates.
Financials & Sourcing
- Costing Sheets: Excel breakdown for every drink showing Food Cost Percentage, Gross Margin, and recommended selling price.
- Vendor Setup: Direct introductions to verified suppliers for green or roasted beans, syrups, and alternative milks.
Implementation
- Recipe Cards: Waterproof visual recipe cards for the bar area to ensure consistency across shifts.
- Handover Session: 1 day training on garnishing, glassware selection, and presentation standards.
End-to-End Cafe Launch Consultancy
Strategy & Design
- Equipment Advisory: Budget based selection of espresso machines and grinders including negotiation with vendors to prevent overspending.
- Bar Flow Design: Architectural advice on bar layout to ensure efficient workflow and prevent barista collisions.
- Hiring Support: Technical interviewing and screening of Head Barista and junior staff candidates.
Operational Setup
- Full Menu Creation: Complete recipes for Coffee, Tea, and Mocktails with full cost benefit analysis.
- Team Training: 7 to 10 days of rigorous training covering extraction science, milk chemistry, and customer service scripts.
- POS Setup: Assistance in setting up backend systems for inventory tracking and sales reporting.
Launch Execution
- Soft Launch: On site supervision during initial opening days to troubleshoot workflow issues.
- Business Planning: Dedicated session on P&L management and break even analysis for the first year of operations.
About Cafe Consulting Services
What I’ve Learned About Cafes
Let’s be real - running a cafe is not as cute as it looks on Instagram. I’ve traveled all over India on my bike, talking to cafe owners, and most folks don’t get told how tough this business really is. That’s why I started helping people who want to open or grow a coffee shop. I keep things simple - no big words, no fancy talk.
What We Do
We act as your go-to partner for the business side of coffee. Whether you’re dreaming up a new spot or already serving your regulars, we’re here for both.
- If you’re just starting, we help you build your brand, develop your business plan, and set up smart cafe workflow optimization. We believe in standing out, not just copying what’s trending.
- For folks with an existing shop, we do cafe quality control audits, detailed feedback, and help you refresh your beverage menu development. We also run hands-on barista team training sessions, because honestly, your staff can make or break you.
Crafting Your Menu
Your menu tells your story. We work with you to create drinks people want to come back for - signature beverages, food pairings, and pricing that makes sense for your margins.
People Matter
Training is at the heart of what we do. My team is full of folks who love coffee (and hate writing code - “mujhe code na likhna pade” is a running joke here). We focus on skills like espresso extraction and great customer service, so your team feels confident and your customers keep coming back.
Meet your Expert
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My Story
Hey, Binny here. Motorcycles and coffee - that’s my jam, yaar. This academy popped up from those two loves colliding. Rode all over, saw folks dreaming of cozy coffee shops but missing the hard business bits. So I started Barista Training Academy to keep it real, no fancy-shmancy stuff, just honest skills and confidence. We care more about making a cup you’d want to pay for again than memorizing random flavour notes. Simple, no drama.
My Work
Barista Hustle Certified Courses - We teach barista skills and cafe entrepreneurship, plus fun manual brewing classes and Latte Art workshops.
Honest Cafe Business Advice - We tell it straight - running a cafe is tough, not just a hill station dream. Real talk, no sugar-coating.
From Homebrewers to Pros - Doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie or aiming for a coffee career, we’ve got trainers who’ve walked the walk.
Indian Coffee Flavour Wheel - We connect coffee taste to local flavours, forget blueberries, think jamun - relatable and in Indian languages.
Inclusive Barista Training - We work with organizations to train people with disabilities, making coffee more inclusive and purposeful.