3 Indian Baristas Of Costa Coffee To Participate In Paris 2024 Olympics; To Serve Fans & Athletes At 7 Venues Across Paris

Besides the games, food and beverages will be a big focus at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. We have been hearing a lot about the food at the games and now, Costa Coffee has been announced as the Official Coffee Partner at the Summer Olympics 2024. The global coffeehouse chain will be taking 130 of their team members from six countries to participate in these games, and three Indian baristas will be taking part in this as well. Read on to learn more about the food and coffee being served at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

3 Costa Coffee’s Indian Baristas At Paris 2024 Olympics

Global coffeehouse chain, Costa Coffee is the Official Coffee Partner at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Promoting coffee culture and providing some of the best coffee to athletes and fans, Costa Coffee will set up 6 kiosks and over 110 self-serve Pacto machines across Paris during the games. To represent India globally, Costa Coffee is also taking three exceptional Indian baristas to be part of their team at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

About 130 Costa Coffee team members from six countries will be present at the seven venues across Paris to whip up hot and iced beverages. And three Indian baristas – Ameer Fayiz, Mallika Tripura, and Abhishek Kumar will be part of this team. They underwent rigorous training to refine their skills and ensure seamless operation during the games. Not just serving coffee, but Costa Coffee’s team will also host coffee masterclasses for the athletes and spectators during the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Talking about this opportunity, Vinay Nair, General Manager, India & Emerging International, Costa Coffee said, “We are proud to be the Official Coffee Partner for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. This opportunity not only allows us to showcase the skill and artistry of our Indian baristas on a prestigious international platform, but also underscores our commitment towards our talented team members. By providing them with this extraordinary opportunity, we are investing in their growth, embracing an inclusive culture, and celebrating their dedication to excellence.”

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Olympics 2024 To Serve 13 Million Meals During 15-Day Event

Besides Costa Coffee, the Paris 2024 Olympics will serve over 13 million meals during the 15-day event. Paris 2024 Paralympics & Olympics will see the participation of over 15,000 athletes. To cater to them, the Olympic Hospitality team in Paris will offer four different culinary themes – French, Asian, World, and African-Caribbean.

This Summer Olympics is said to be the biggest food event in the history of the Olympics. This is because there will be 15 different dining locales across the 52-acre village, 24-hour open dining halls with salad bar, grill, cheese station, bakery, hot food buffet, fruit bar, and dessert bar. Also, the menu here will be diverse and will feature cuisines from around the world and suit the athletes’ dietary needs.

Now, this is one cafeteria we would love to visit! Let us know your thoughts about this in the comments section.

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