Brew Your Future at RIYADH
Elevate your coffee passion to professional excellence — hands-on barista, roasting, pastry and hospitality training in Uganda.
From Riyadh, With Coffee
Meet Haji Nasr Kakembo, Founder & CEO
BA in Tourism, MSc in Environmental Science
“Through our rigorous educational experience, you gain the freedom to make informed decisions and take control of your journey. We invite you to join our classes and events to take your ambitions to the next level.”
Seeing a growing thirst for barista training in Wakiso, he set off for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to build capital — and worked in Riyadh, a city whose name reflects gardens and natural fertility. From the hospitality he experienced there, he named this school Riyadh Barista Training School.
The Program
Specialty Barista Course
Become a certified barista. Brew with Uganda's coffee experts and walk out with skills GCC & Kampala cafés are hiring for right now.
Module 1Coffee Fundamentals
Coffee origins, Uganda's coffee varieties, roasting basics, grinding and dosing.
Module 2Espresso Mastery
Operating commercial espresso machines, troubleshooting and standard operating procedures.
Module 3Milk Science & Latte Art
Steaming and pouring technique — heart, rosetta, tulip, plus free-pour basics.
Module 4Espresso-Based Drinks
Doppio, Ristretto, Romano, Lungo, Americano, Flat White, Café Latte, Macchiato and more.
What Our Students Say
Real stories from the RIYADH community
“Riyadh Barista Training School (RBTS) transformed my passion for coffee into a successful business. Through their comprehensive courses, I gained the essential skills, in-depth knowledge, and confidence needed to establish and run my very own thriving café.”
Barista K.
Espy Coffee, Saudi Arabia
“My instructor Chef Rama from Riyadh Barista Training School was a very talented chef who had worked for mega hotels in Uganda. He made the most beautiful wedding cakes — I found him a very knowledgeable and sympathetic teacher. With a small class of 10 students, you always had the chance to speak one-on-one with him and get your questions answered. Our curriculum spanned all the basics of continental foods, from custards to cakes to laminated doughs, with copious reference notes and recipes.”
Chef Wilson Ssetuba
Line Chef
Beyond the Classroom
Additional services
Job Connections Abroad
We connect chefs and waitstaff with hospitality opportunities abroad.
Barista Outside Catering
Own a coffee shop or planning a ceremony? We shift our coffee lab onto your event — choose from a wide range of coffee, exotic fresh juices, mojitos, colada or lemonades, and we'll make it colorful.
Coffee Machines & Training
We sell coffee machines and offer training in ice cream and yogurt making.
Life at RIYADH
Inside the coffee lab
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Get In Touch
Send us a message
Questions about a course, fees, or visiting the school? Reach out — we usually reply within a day.
- +256 706 190447
- info@riyadhbaristaschool.com
- Nansana Business Suite (NBC), Hoima Road, Suite D18
P.O. Box 116145
Frequently Asked Questions