Expert Coffee Consultancy for Cafés, Coffee Shops & Hospitality

From menu optimisation to workflow redesign, our consultancy helps you serve better coffee, improve customer experience, and increase profits.

Is Your Coffee Business Reaching Its Full Potential?

Even great coffee shops face challenges:

  • Inconsistent quality between baristas

  • Slow service times during busy hours

  • Low weekday sales compared to weekends

  • Missed upselling opportunities at the till

  • No seasonal menu items to create urgency

  • Unengaged or untrained staff

  • Inefficient workflow wasting labour and time

These issues can cost thousands annually — without you realising.

From Problem to Profit – Our Proven Process

1. Discovery & Audit
On-site visit to review setup, menu, service flow, staff engagement, and customer experience.

2. Bespoke Action Plan
Step-by-step recommendations to improve quality, efficiency, and profitability.

3. Training & Implementation
Hands-on training, workflow adjustments, and ongoing support for lasting change.

 Results You Can Measure

We’ve helped coffee businesses across the UK achieve:

  • +10–20% ATV in just weeks

  • Reduced wait times in peak service

  • Improved repeat business with a better experience

  • Happier, more confident staff

  • Consistent, high-quality coffee

  • Menus that drive higher spend

“The consultancy sessions were a real eye-opener. We thought we were doing fine, but Kev and the team spotted quick fixes that improved speed and consistency straight away. Our customers have noticed the difference — and so has the till.”

Laura M., Café Owner, Bristol

Consultancy That Includes Expert Barista Training

 Great coffee isn’t just about equipment and menus — it’s about the people serving it. As part of our coffee consultancy, we can deliver professional barista training for you and your team.

Our training covers everything from espresso dial-in and milk texturing to workflow efficiency and customer service skills.

Why it matters:

  • Improves drink quality and consistency
  • Speeds up service during busy periods
  • Boosts staff confidence and morale
  • Creates a better experience for your customers

One café came to us with weekend trade booming but weekdays slow. In 5 weeks, our consultancy and menu changes lifted their ATV from £9.01 to £10.63 (+18%) — without extra labour. Seasonal specials became their best-sellers, and weekday traffic rose steadily.

Why Choose Iron & Fire Consultancy?

  • 10+ years in UK speciality coffee

  • Proven results increasing café revenue and efficiency

  • In-house roasting expertise for better flavour

  • Full-service partner: coffee supply, machines, training & support

“Iron & Fire gave us a complete plan to turn things around. From reworking the menu to training the team, every step made sense and delivered results. Our weekday sales are now up 15% and service runs far smoother.”

James R., Coffee Shop Manager, Manchester

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