Hastings People is extremely excited to present Hastings Connect a series of informal talks from some of the hospitality industry’s most creative. The first event will be held upstairs at The Beresford, starting at 3pm on August 15th, aiming to create an environment in which subject matter experts can share their knowledge, with the purpose of bettering the industry. The talks will be followed up with a networking event over canapes and drinks. Limited capacity, RSVP essential.
Back by popular demand the series of inspirational workshops are designed to upskill Australian bartenders and will take place mid-August in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. De Kuyper is proud partner with Salvatore Calabrese on this year’s program.
As one of the world’s leading and most respected bartenders, Salvatore is an award-winning global powerhouse. His career spans more than 40 years in the hospitality business, beginning in Maiori on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. “I am very excited to be visiting Australia for the first time and look forward to sharing my love and passion for the art of bartending with the local hospitality community” said Salvatore Calabrese announcing his partnership with De Kuyper The Works.
Attendees will have the opportunity to gain new knowledge across liqueurs’ versatility and creative mixology techniques from Salvatore, while learning about the history and production of De Kuyper, from its origins as a small family owned distillery in Holland in 1695 to its continued success today as a global brand, rich in family history.
De Kuyper The Works 2019 Schedule
- Perth, Market Ground – Sunday 18 August
- Adelaide, Electra House – Tuesday 20 August
- Brisbane, The Boom Boom Room – Thursday 22 August
- Melbourne, Ms Collins – Sunday 25 August
- Sydney, The Rawson – Tuesday 27 August
For information about De Kuyper The Works and how to attend please contact Peter Hollands phollands@bacardi.com
Yao Wong, Jack Stacey, Cedric Mendoza and Andy Tsai will be sharing their knowledge and their venues specialty with American Whiskey from ‘Behind the Bar’.
Come to hear from some of Australia’s most knowledgeable American Whiskey Bartenders, stay for the delicious food and cocktails.
To paraphrase Mark Twain, “the rumours of vodka’s death are greatly exaggerated”. Vodka remains one of the world’s most popular drink and is still a key ingredient in many classic, and new, cocktails. International Vodka Day is the opportunity to revisit an old favourite cocktail or showcase a different brand, either way it is a day to celebrate this versatile drink.
The Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) celebrates the best people, venues, brands and operators of the last 12 months. We acknowledge the best bartenders, bars, bar teams and cocktail lists, so make sure you are part of this celebration of our incredible industry.
Wine has a history worth celebrating, and that’s what this day is about. Some of our local wine regions really need our support right now, so you could take this opportunity to champion our Aussie winemakers and encourage consumers to get behind them.
Bacardí’s annual Bartender Softball competitions are in the calendar for another year, touring to major cities around the country in late February and early March.
The event is inspired by the first Bacardí distillery workers in Santiago de Cuba, who finished their shifts with a game of baseball. Now, you can pay homage to them and enjoy some friendly rivalry on the field with your industry mates.
To get involved, reach out to the following contacts for each city:
ADELAIDE
Monday 24th February – 11am start at Barratt Reserve
Finn Healey – fhealey@bacardi.com
Click here for Adelaide’s Facebook event
BRISBANE
Monday 17th February – 10am start at New Farm Park Soccer Club
Peter Hollands – phollands@bacardi.com
Click here for Brisbane’s Facebook event
MELBOURNE
Monday 02th March – 11am start at Fawkner Park
Georgie Mann – gmann@bacardi.com
Click here for Melbourne’s Facebook event
SYDNEY
Monday 09th March – 11.30am start at Robertson Road Fields, Centennial Park
Loy Catada – lcatada@bacardi.com
Click here for Sydney’s Facebook event
PERTH
Monday 09th March – 11am start at Britannia Road Reserve
Lachlan Robinson – lrobinson@bacardi.com
Click here for Perth’s Facebook event