Welcome to The Cupping Directives
The coffee event directory
Welcome to The Cupping Directives
Your access point to coffee
Welcome to The Cupping Directives The coffee event directory Welcome to The Cupping Directives Your access point to coffee
Featured Events
Featured Events
The Oxford Coffee Festival
14th November
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Oxford coffee scene at the Kings Centre in Oxford and get ready to savour the finest coffee creations amidst a variety of inspiring masterclasses and engaging activities.
Join us on Saturday 14th November 2026 to experience the best of Oxford's coffee culture.
The CAFEC UK Brewer cup 2026
12th November
This competition will discover and crown the UK’s most skilled brewer using CAFEC’s industry-leading filter papers and brewing equipment. It is more than just a contest - it's an invitation to explore the depths of manual brewing, highlighting the subtle art and science behind each cup
See you there
Featured partners
Featured partners
Collaborative Coffee Network
Market linkage and events
Navigating quality and connecting markets between exceptional coffee producers to Europe’s roasters, brands and cafes. Explore green coffee services, market linkage, supply chain advisory, and bespoke roasting
IKAWA Coffee
UK Ambassador
IKAWA’s advanced technology makes sample roasting quick, easy, and consistent with their range of sample roasting machines and app-connectivity, allowing you to spend more time cupping.
Project Waterfall
Charity partner
Project waterfall work to bring clean water, sanitation, and education to coffee growing communities. Since 2011, they have raised nearly £2m, funded 34 projects and changed more than 80,00 lives.