Ryan Godinho

New project commences; Tyler’s Tavern , Contemporary & Classic harbourside pub grub, featuring craft taps, wines, signature liquors and specialty coffee cocktails.
Officially the first pub in U.A.E to incorporate a higher standard coffee menu, with an expected launch in Q3 2022.

Specialty Batch opens at a new facility in Mina Rashid with 7000sqf, including a water-front coffee bar. Our Technical division triples in capability and provides technical service of coffee bar AND kitchen equipment on an annual and quarterly basis along with on-call emergency service to over 380 restaurants and cafes across the UAE

Established new exclusive distribution agreements with 4 professional coffee equipment manufacturers to represent and launch their brands into the Middle East

Additional UAE location secured for a new Specialty Batch Coffee Roastery, Showroom and Technical Service Centre

Over 150 Synesso Machines sold in the U.A.E and fully maintained by Specialty Batch team. With a weekly production of 800-900kg coffee per week, Specialty Batch now fully support the coffee service and operation of over 50 cafes and restaurants across the UAE

Specialty Batch Technical devision now support the ongoing coffee equipment operations & maintenance of over 130 venues across the UAE

Specialty Batch Coffee Roasters opened in a new location in Al Quoz; 2800sqf – incorporating a fully equipped technical service division, a coffee training centre and two production roasting machines – a Giesen 15kg and a Probat 12kg

Stomping Grounds was born!
.. Not too long after, based on overwhelming customer feedback, we added a fully equiped commercial kitchen to provide our regulars with some Aussie grub all-day dining options.
Stomping Grounds was established as its own entity.

Secured a residential villa in Jumeirah 1, with the ambitious aim to open a commercial space; primarily to serve as an Espresso & Brew Bar and a Live Demo Showroom for Specialty Batch Coffee.

Established formal exclusive distribution agreements with Synesso Inc, Anfim Grinders and Alpha Dominche to launch their brands and provide ongoing service of their high-end coffee equipment line in the Middle East 2014

Specialty Batch Coffee Roastery was born. After seeing a consistent gap in the market for genuine coffee excellence, I decided to launch our Roastery and Equipment division. We aimed to procure and roast various specialty grade coffees and partner with the niche cafes around the city who wanted a more handcrafted coffee experience.

Established Specialty Batch Coffee to primarily serve as a training facility and educational hub for the Middle East for all facets of the Coffee Chain from Farm to Cafe.

I was accredited as first Lead Instructor for the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) in the United Arab Emirates; and licensed to conduct all Accredited Educational Programs relating to Green Coffee Grading, Coffee Roasting, Coffee Business and Coffee Roasting. The SCA Education program also consists of Sensory, Brewing and Barista Skills Professional Development.

Fast forward 7 years, in 2009, I was assigned an operational role for a new annual Specialty Coffee Event in Dubai. Shortly after, I was then also assigned the role of National Coordinator for the UAE on behalf of World Coffee Events.

As Acting point person, I was responsible for launching and managing all licensed National Coffee Championships within the annual Specialty Coffee Event Space; a portfolio consisting of 7 industry-wide specialist coffee competitions, commencing with the UAE National Barista Championship , the UAE Latte Art Championship, the UAE Brewers Cup and the UAE Cup Tasters Championship.