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Results for Galvin Cup 2012!

ag — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:33:59 +0000

The Galvin Cup 2012 went very well. Congratulations to all participants, winners and sponsors!

Official Results Bartenders 2012:

1st place: Paulo Pedro, One Aldwych Hotel

2nd place: Nathan Merriman, American Bar Savoy

3rd place: Paolo Bani, The Rib Room

4th place: Jack Charlton, The Colony Club Parkl Lane

5th place: Vendula Stoklasova, The Connaught Bar

6th place: Matteo Corsalini, Restaurant 34

Winner Paulo Pedro

Left to right: Jack Charlton, Matteo Corsalini, Nathan Merriman, Vendula Stoklasova, Paulo Pedro and Paolo Bani.

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ag — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:07:32 +0000

“The clocks have moved forward, spring is upon us and time is ticking down to the sixth annual Galvin Cup. This is the first year Beefeater has been directly involved, and I have to say I’m somewhat excited. Various people have told me various details of their recipes – I am, of course, sworn to secrecy – and it looks like we’re going to see some fantastic drinks. I’ve been so enthused by this that, despite not being allowed to enter, over the weekend I cracked open a bottle of Beefeater at home and dusted off my old mixing glass. Rummaging through the various bottles of bitters and liqueurs I’ve accumulated over the years I set about creating what was to be the Greatest Gin Cocktail Ever Created This Side Of Hackney. A dash here and a splash there, 15ml of something and 11.5ml of another. Progress, I must admit, was a little slow. After a long evening and a lot of Beefeater reluctantly consigned to the sink I had an important epiphany: the fact I no longer work in any kind of establishment serving cocktails is a very good thing. Feeling a little dejected about this I set about cleaning up the detritus I had left in my wake during the course of my evening’s misguided quest. I then had a much better idea: 25ml of sweet vermouth, 25ml Campari, a large measure of Beefeater, combined with some very cold cubes of ice and an orange slice in a nice rocks glass. As I sipped on a fine Negroni a load lifted from my mind and I reflected that, although my talents as a creator of cocktails are somewhat wanting, I am privileged enough to be able to sit as one of the judges in this competition and taste some genuinely great creations made by some genuinely talented people. And a few more Negronis too.

Phil Duffy”

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ag — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:51:41 +0000

The rules for the Galvin Cup 2012 sponsored by Beefeater on the 21^st May at London Syon Park are now ready for you to download from our site.

The cocktail competition is now in its 6th year and going very strong.

There has been much interest already and we expect a great turnout on the day.

Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Keep mixing!

Fred

The Galvin cup 2012

ag — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:13:06 +0000

The Galvin Cup 2012 sponsored by Beefeater will take place on the 21^st May at London Syon Park.

So far we’ve had much more interest from bartenders than in previous years. Indeed, we have already received requests for applications despite not having finalised the rules. Be patient please, all will be announced in January.

In the mean time brush up on your Gin based cocktails and get ready to mix!

Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Fred.

Results for Galvin cup 2011!

ag — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:02:05 +0000

Another successful competition behind us. Congratulations to all participants, winners and sponsors!

Official Results Bartenders:

1st place: Alessandro Pizzoli, The Kensington Hotel

2nd place: Dario Provenzano, The Dorchester

3rd place: Daniel Carvalho, Good Godfrey’s The Waldorf Hotel

4th place: Swanad Korgaonkar, The Savoy

5th place: Harry Glockler, The Ritz

6th place: Salvatore Damiano, Captains Club Hotel

Winner Alessandro Pizzoli

Official Results Students:

1st place: Ramon Ramos, Westminster Kingsway College

2nd place: Nuappa Rattanakistunthorn, Westminster Kingsway College

3rd place: Laure De Fromant de Bouaille, Lycee Ferrandi Paris, France

4th place: Stacey Crawford, Croydon College

5th place: Bobby Thompson, Croydon College

6th place: Jia Yu To, Westminster Kingsway College

Left to right: Chris Galvin, winner Ramon Ramos, Fred Sirieix,
Nigel Barden and Luca Cordiglieri

The Martinez cocktail by maestro Marco Ercolano

ag — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:30:23 +0000

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ag — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:45:27 +0000

The Galvin Cup will celebrate this year its 5th birthday on the 23rd May and our partner Martini will celebrate their 100th birthday. 2011 is a big significant landmark for us, this is why we have chosen Whisky Mist at the London Hilton on Park Lane to host the competition this year. We are back where we first started on 2007.

In 5 years so much has changed on the London restaurant and bar scene.

Who would have believed then that the BBC would commission a series on Service and Hospitality to show case our industry? "Michel Roux Service" clearly demonstrated how much people can achieve with determination, hard work, self belief and a good attitude. The potential for anyone who wants to succeed is huge-It is such a challenging and rewarding environment!

There is much more recognition and awareness nowadays for front of house staff and careers however this is not near enough what the industry deserves or needs. The negative and false perception which are so embedded into our culture in the UK can only change if we work together to promote and celebrate our so exciting profession.

Let’s not look at what the government or the councils or anybody else can do for us but rather what we can do for ourselves and the people that come into our industry. It is our role and our responsibility to make a difference and be counted for and this is what the Galvin Cup has been aiming to do.

We count on your support and look forward to seeing you on the 23rd May!

Good luck and happy mixing!

Fred Sirieix

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ag — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:42:54 +0000

Rob Roy masterclass with Marco Ercolano

ag — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:05:40 +0000

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ag — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:15:36 +0000

Glenmorangie are delighted to be associated with the Galvin Cup, and applaud the spirit of learning and mentoring which it epitomises. We are delighted to offer a two day experience to the winner of the Galvin Cup professional and students competition. The exact itinerary will depend on what is going on at the distillery at the time, but is likely to include some of the following activities.

A trip to Tarlogie Springs (the water source for Glenmorangie) & picnic.

An in depth tour of distillery to include; sampling the mashing (tasting worts), tasting of fermented wash. Some time in the filling store to work with the casks and select some casks for use in the 'Extra Mature Range'.
A trip to see the Cadboll stone; the old pict stone which forms the emblem of Glenmorangie, and have a tasting of Signet at the stone.
A visit to the maltings at Glen Ord where the barley is malted prior to use at the distillery.

Accomodation would be at the world famous 'Glenmorangie House' - a mecca for whisky fans from around the world, and this would provide a great opportunity to meet and mix with other whisky enthusiasts.

Daniel I'Anson