The United Kingdom (UK) subsidiary of Dalla Corte, a global manufacturer of commercial Italian espresso machines, has announced its three-year sponsorship of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) UK Barista Championship from 2025-27.
In a statement, the company said this sponsorship marks a significant next step in Dalla Corte’s continued expansion within the UK specialty coffee market.
“Over the past year, the Dalla Corte brand has gained more traction in the UK specialty coffee sector than ever,” says Thomas Hall, Head of Dalla Corte UK&I.
“The launch of our brand-new showroom in St Albans, becoming the official machine sponsor of Caffè Culture 2024, and now the three-year sponsorship of the UK Barista Championship proves our dedication to making better coffee, with the UK’s incredible barista community at the forefront.”
The UK Barista Championship 2025 will entail a series of nationwide heats in Bristol, Sheffield, Chichester, and Glasgow from April onwards, culminating in the final at London’s Tate Modern in July. The winner will then travel to HostMilano (17 to 21 October 2025), competing for the title of World Barista Champion 2025 at the tradeshow for the HoReCa sector.
Dalla Corte UK’s involvement as the three-year espresso machine sponsor includes supplying the competition with its Zero Barista espresso machines, alongside additional equipment from Dalla Corte’s machine range for roasting partners at the events.
The Dalla Corte UK team will be on-site at every event to offer technical support, with machine training sessions available at its St Albans showroom for competitors and roasters throughout the championship schedule.
“The Zero Barista espresso machine is a feat of Italian engineering, leveraging multi-boiler technology to achieve precision and innovation, and ensure competitors can perform at their highest potential,” says Hall.
“Through our partnership with the SCA UK over the next three years, we aim to generate significant added value for the baristas competing and visitors attending – and ultimately showcase specialty coffee to a larger UK audience than ever before.”
