Friso

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Drachten, the Netherlands
How many years have you been in the industry?
10 years
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
We own a fammily run grandcafe restaurant called 't Smelnehûs in the nothern part of Holland. we also run a Brasseri in the city centre.
Coffee is on of my biggest passions....it's universal and you' ll never get bored of learning about all coffee can offer!
we compete in the dutch latte and barista competition...
both companies are well esthablish with high hospitality service and top quality food.....
we like to pour your cappuccino at the table :)

more info soon

www.smelnehus.com
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
London, Amsterdam, paris, Barelona, Madrid, Cadiz, many more european city's. Globel: Seattle, New-york, etc. whole australia new zealand, japan, Moscow, thailand, indonisia and many many more :)
About Me:
My name is Friso
born and raised in drachten the netherlands
educated in hospitality and business management in groningen the Netherlands and Leeds Metropolitan university in the UK...

more to come
About My Company:
see profile
Website:
http://wwww.dutchcoffee.wordpress.com

Comment Wall:

  • Fede Cabrera

    Hi Friso,

    I`m an argentinean barista working on a non-profit venture to improve coffee-farming communities`livelihoods.
    I`m having some trouble with the business plan, and I want to know if you could give me a hand with it.

    Best regards,
    Federico

    Best regards,
    Federico

    Feb 23, 2008

  • Marjolein Vermeersch

    Hey Friso,
    laat maar horen als je met vragen zit. Ik weet niet of ik het antwoord heb, maar ik zal mijn best doen. Ik zie Peter volgende week. Doe ik alvast de groetjes?
    Marjolein

    Feb 23, 2008

  • Fede Cabrera

    Hey Friso,

    Thanks for you message and your interest in my project.
    I`m bachelor in foreign trade and not planning to continue my studies in the near future. Last year I went to the WBC, and was amazed by the knowledge of my fellow baristas. I decided to absorv as much knowledge as possible about coffee or the barista profession, while giving something back in return (to those who need it the most, the growers).

    I`m having trouble to proyect the sales of the DVD, mainly because each customer will decide how much to pay for it.

    The purpose of the business plan in to get financial support from sponsors (mainly to cover the expenses of the world-class baristas, who will join to the trip to train local baristas at origin).

    Best regards,
    Federico

    Feb 26, 2008

  • franky

    hi im an irish barista and barista trainer looking to make good contacts in the netherlands. im hoping to move out to amsterdam in the near future.
    regards, franky

    Mar 27, 2008

  • Onno van Zanten

    Hey Friso,

    Gaat goed met mij!! met jou ook hoop ik in het hoge noorden?
    Moeten inderdaad snel maar weer eens wat plannen.. is alweer veel te lang geleden!

    Groetjes,
    Onno

    Sep 29, 2008

  • Liesbeth Sleijster

    Hey Friso! ja dat is alweer even geleden, weet wel dat er binnenkort (2nov) een middag is van Koffiepraat.nl Dat wordt wel leuk verwacht ik, in utrecht, en iedereen is welkom..dusss
    Goed dat je het druk hebt .. als je ook maar geniet! doe ik ook :) tot snel?! x

    Sep 30, 2008

  • nik orosi

    yo man...great to see you here. nice pics, great linea and cart. wish you the best and stay in touch

    Aug 6, 2009