Recognised for his high technical and sensory scores, sustainability awareness and the passion for coffee demonstrated in his presentation, Gironella’s prizes include a trip to Victoria Arduino’s factory in Italy, a Mählkonig X54 coffee grinder and a class with SCA Education.
The competition saw six finalists compete at Victoria Arduino in London on 9th May, with candidates judged on their presentation, technical and sensory skills. Yufei Lei and Anna Bevza, both London-based, finished second and third in the competition.
Adrian Steenkamp, coffee brand manager at BM Caterers, said: “I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Justin on an outstanding achievement. His progression over the past year has been truly impressive, and his passion for coffee is unmistakable.
“It’s evident that he lives and breathes coffee not just in his technical skills, but in the way he tells a story through his presentation. His attention to detail, creativity, and deep understanding of the craft set him apart.
“What really stood out was how naturally he connected with the audience while delivering a complex and well-thought-out routine. Justin represents the next generation of coffee professionals, and he has the potential to go far in this industry. I’m excited to see how his journey unfolds – this is only the beginning for him.”
BM Caterers, formerly Bartlett Mitchell, was founded by Ian Mitchell and executive chairman Wendy Bartlett in 2000. The workplace catering company has been owned by Westbury Street Holdings (WSH) since 2020 and has 700 employees serving 40,000 customers across 90 clients.