Step into the world of Cocktail Trading Company with Elliot Ball for a fast-paced, top-to-bottom drinks creation workshop.

This session goes far beyond making a tasty cocktail — it’s about taking a concept and transforming it into a profitable, operationally sound, and creatively striking drink. Participants will explore the CTC ethos, including seasoning techniques, innovative presentation, and operational efficiency, drawing on Elliot’s experience at Cocktail Trading Company, Royal Cocktail Exchange, and Murder Inc..

Attendees will engage in collaborative, hands-on creation, learning how to execute concept-led drinks quickly and effectively while applying essential tools like spreadsheets and operational planning. Think of it as a bartender’s toolkit designed to turn ideas into sustainable, high-performing cocktails. The session finishes with a chance to sample and enjoy the creations together in a lively, communal environment.

Strictly for working bartenders only, free tickets will be allocated via ballot which you can join HERE. 
 

The Bartender Knowledge Exchange at London Cocktail Week is a programme designed for bartenders to learn from some of London’s most respected venues.  Offering unrivalled access pre-or-during shift - these collection of peer-to-peer learning are a chance to sharpen skills and take inspiration back to the bar. Curated by festival founders Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhán Payne, these sessions connect hospitality professionals directly with the people shaping the industry in London right now. Tickets are incredibly limited - some with just a handful of tickets available.