01Mandatory
Friday · 6 Nov
Training
A 5-hour training session on the competition Aillio Bullet roaster and the RoasTime software. Held in English.
Bratislava 2026 · Registration coming soon
Roast itbest.
A coffee roasting competition right at the festival, judged by a professional jury, with serious prizes.
Live
roasting
roasting
- 7–8 November 2026
- Bratislava
- 25 roasters
- Roast live in front of an audience
- Your profile on the big screen
- Open to international roasters
01How it runs
Three days.One winner.
Slovak Roasting Masters Bratislava 2026 consists of a training day, the competition roast and the awards ceremony.
Day
01
Friday
6 Nov
- Training
- Live roasting
- Judging
- 02Competition
Saturday · 7 Nov
Live roasting
Each roaster has 30 minutes to analyze the competition coffee, plan the roasting and fill out their Roast Plan. They will also mark the expected flavor profile on the score sheet, which the jury will compare with their evaluation. The actual roasting will then take place on the Aillio Bullet R2 competition roaster. Each roaster has 70 minutes and can make one to three roasts and choose one of them to be evaluated.
- 03Results
Sunday · 8 Nov
Judging
A closed cupping by the jury, an open cupping for competitors and the results announced on the festival stage at 2 p.m.
02Competition tasks
Two tasks.One sample.
Every roaster gets the same mystery bean and the same conditions. The result is down to you alone.
A36 points
Analysis & Roast Plan
Analyse the mystery coffee and build your own Roast Plan. You put your analytical skills to work and show how well you know the material — the green coffee you roast.
B351 points
ROASTING AND SENSORY
You will translate your planned profile into reality and we will test your roasting skills and ability to select a competition coffee that will be closest to your sensory estimate in the Roast Plan. This sample will be submitted to the jury for evaluation.
387points2 pillars of judging
Roast plan36 pts
ROASTING AND SENSORY351 pts
03Prizes
Worththe shot.
Prizes for the best roasters are provided by our partners Aillio and BERO Polska.
- 11st place
Aillio Bullet R2
A professional roaster for specialty roasters.
worth EUR 4,099by Aillio ApS
- 22nd place
EUR 500 voucher
To spend at BERO Polska.by BERO Polska
- 33rd place
Special prize
A prize from CM Sale, Aillio's sales partner for Central Europe.
to be announcedby CM Sale / Aillio
Everyone goes home with something
An SRM Bratislava 2026 certificate and a sample of the competition coffee go to every competitor, whatever their placing.
04Entry conditions
Who canenter.
Short and clear. The full wording is in the official rules.
- 1 yearminimum roasting experience
- 25number of competitors
- 120 €entry fee excl. VAT
- 30 Sep 2026entry deadline
- Anyone may enter regardless of age. The requirement is work in a roastery or hands-on coffee roasting experience of at least one year.
- To confirm your place you must pay the entry fee no later than 14 days before the competition.
- If the payment does not arrive in time, the place is released and offered to the next roaster on the reserve list.
- By paying the fee you accept all the conditions set out in the rules.
05Competition partners
Strong players.Good coffee.
Technology, green coffee, know-how and prizes. Without them the competition would have neither the pressure nor the aroma.
Main partner
Aillio ApS
The Danish maker of the Aillio Bullet roaster. Supplies the roasters, computers and technical support throughout the competition.
Main partner
BERO Polska
A leading company in green coffee trading and services.
06Timeline
When, where & what.
There are only 25 places. Once they are gone, you join the reserve list.
21 August 2026
Competition format announced
Website, social media, newsletter
1 September 2026
Registration opens
Online entry form
30 September 2026
Entry deadline
25 roasters
6 November 2026
Training day
5 hours, Bratislava
7–8 November 2026
Slovak Roasting Masters
Coffee Tea Chocolate Festival
Entry form
Fill in the entry form and we will get back to you with payment details. Your place is confirmed once the fee is paid.
07About us
We have done thisfor 17 years.
Come and explore the craft of coffee roasting with us.
We have 17 years of experience running events and festivals. One of them is the Coffee Tea Chocolate festival, which brings together lovers of quality drinks and confectionery.
Slovak Roasting Masters is more than a roasting competition. It is a platform for learning and inspiration for roasters chasing professional excellence.
Join us and become part of our story.
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08Questions and answers
Gotquestions?
Here are the most common ones. No coffee fog.
Can I enter as a hobby roaster?
The competition is for professional roasters with at least one year of active roasting.
Is Friday's training mandatory?
Yes. The training day on 6 November is a condition of entry and prepares you for working with the Aillio Bullet and Roastime.
Can international roasters enter?
Yes. The competition is open to roasters from all over Europe and the training is held in English.
How many attempts do I get?
There is no limit on attempts within the 50-minute slot. You submit one final sample.
09Downloads
Read therules.
The full statute and rules of the competition.