Director, Crossroads Consulting
London, UK
VALENTINO GIROTTO
“Beyond Bubbles”
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Location: Bisou Bisou
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SYNOPSIS
From the author of the most detailed and comprehensive carbonation resource in the bar industry, Valentino present "Beyond Bubbles", a seminar dedicated to understanding, mastering, and elevating forced carbonation in modern bartending.
This session brings together years of research, technical expertise, and hands-on experience to demystify the entire carbonation process. Science made easy for bartenders is the foundation of the workshop: complex concepts are broken down into clear, practical explanations that any bartender can immediately apply behind the bar.
Participants will explore the full spectrum of carbonation theory, from pressure, temperature, solubility, and gas behaviour. Valentino will share essential tools, equipment recommendations, optimization strategies, and troubleshooting methods that ensure clarity, consistency, and quality in carbonated cocktails.
Whether you are new to carbonation or looking to refine a professional setup, Beyond Bubbles offers a rare and valuable deep dive that bridges science and creativity.
For bartenders seeking mastery, innovation, and confidence in carbonation, this seminar is your blueprint.
BIOGRAPHY
Valentino Girotto is one of the co-authors of "Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails".
After 13 years behind the bar, he has shifted his focus to education, research, and the development of new techniques to share with the industry.
Driven by a natural curiosity and a constant desire to learn and improve, Valentino approaches bartending as an evolving craft, one that blends creativity with technical understanding.
His expertise is further supported by a degree in Leadership & Management, giving him a strong foundation in both hospitality operations and team leadership.
At his consultancy company, Valentino focuses on the technical and scientific side of the business, with particular attention to dispense systems, technique refinement, and process optimization. His work combines analytical thinking with hands-on bar experience to design efficient systems and deliver innovative service solutions.