About UK Bartenders Guild
In 1934, a time of great uncertainty and volatility, a group of established bartenders from some of London’s most beloved venues, convened to form the first council of the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild. It was to be an association of professionals, providing training and education; setting standards for the British bar industry; a repository of official beverage and cocktail recipes; and providing a space for its members to convene.
Almost a century later, the UKBG has been through many changes, with its members witnessing history being made – and in many instances, being part of it. As a founding member of the prestigious International Bartenders Association, the UKBG continues to stand alongside 59 other member states, representing the interests of the British bar industry on the international stage.
As an IBA Founder Member, we organise competitions at National and International levels, help set professionally-recognised qualifications recognised globally, and are the registering body for new cocktail recipes and beverage categories.
The UKBG is run by a team of trade professionals, with the common goal of representing the interests of all bartenders working in the UK – through our common work, we find unity, and in our unity we find our strength.
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged our industry, and the UKBG has a role, responsibility and moral obligation to help build it back – brick by brick. We are achieving this by providing the services and ambition set by our founders nearly one hundred years ago, partnering with industry leaders and uniting our diverse community.
Meet the UKBG Team

Claudia Carrozzi
UKBG President
Claudia Carrozziis the first woman to helm the Guild. Claudia...

Declan McGurk
UKBG Vice President
Declan McGurk is the reigning Commercial Director of The Boatyard...

Salvatore Damiano
Treasurer
Born in Palermo Sicily on the 06 of July 1975...

Edward Dieusaert
Maritime Branch Developer Officer
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Amit Sood
Educational Officer
Amit Sood is currently the Sales and Brand Ambassador for...

Neil Donachie
Communication Manager
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Ashwin Bolar
Consulting Digital Officer
Formerly Director of Digital at THTC Clothing, Ashwin is a...

Nicolas Medicamento
Events and Digital Executive
Nicolas was born and raised in the Hospitality industry. He...

Sly Augustin
London Chair - Independent Bars
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Lucia Montanelli
London Char - Hotel Bars
Born in Italy, Tuscany, in 1987. Influenced by her family...

Sam Fish
Leeds Chair
Now in her 17th year in hospitality, Sam spent 12...
Luca Rapetti
Curator
Passionate about history and always looking to find new additions...

Tim Batchelor
Bournemouth & Hampshire Chair
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Adam Mclellan
Glasgow & West Coast of Scotland Chair
From humble beginnings spinning tins at TGI’S, Adam has amassed...

Peter Dorelli
International Ambassador
Born in Rome, Italy in 1940 and came to England...

Jim Slavin
Archivist
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