A garden centre restaurant supervisor is to take part in a national barista competition.

Adam Kelly, who works at Haskins Snowhill Garden Centre in West Park Road, Crawley, came top of Haskins internal coffee competition.

He will now compete against the best baristas across Costa Coffee’s UK and Ireland stores to win a place in the International Barista of the Year competition 2024.

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The 24-year-old said: "I am thrilled to have progressed to the national Costa Coffee competition.

"One of the biggest reasons I love working here is that Snowhill is one tight unit, we love working together and that puts a spring in your step when coming into work every day. It feels like a family.”

The 24-year-old has been part of the team for five years.

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He is being supported by Haskins’s Michaela Wilson who finished third in 2023’s International Costa competition.


Adam said: “I have a passion for coffee, and love to spend my spare time experimenting with different types of coffee beans and methods. I know better than anyone that having an awful or amazing coffee can make a huge difference to your day.

"I am so excited to have the opportunity to take part in the national competition and have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills I have developed as a barista.”

Jason Froggatt, Haskins' group catering manager, said: "We have been running our in-house 'barista of the year' competition for several years, which is a great opportunity to support our colleagues’ personal development and growth.

“The Snowhill team are proud to have Adam representing the wider Haskins brand in 2024. We’ll all be cheering him on."