There is a coffee element to the new contest being run by the YBF, the Young British Foodies.  The intention is not to find a best product or best venue, as is the case with so many contests, but to identify and recognise the up-and-coming stars in various forms of food and drink.

In the 2011-2012 YBF awards, there is a separate section for coffee, which will be judged by Gwilym Davies, the UK’s 2009 world barista champion.

The organisers have said:  “we’re seeking out those who are embracing our historic culinary traditions with a new twist. Are you a barman but your job limits you and behind closed doors you rustle up mixologist wizardry? All that’s required is a passion for food, evidence that you have talent and work on it whether it is in your own time or you’re starting out in a cafe , bar or restaurant, and have an aspiration to develop and share your skills.”

Entry is by a 500-word essay.  Details:  http://the-ybfs.com/