What’s on at Sample Coffee

We love delicious coffee. We enjoy sharing what we have and what we know. And we’re keen to hang out and meet new people. Our events bring these three ideas to life!


Current events

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Halloween cupping

A cupping event featuring treats (or tricks?) from different Sydney coffee roasters, brought to you by Slurps Up Sydney and hosted by us.

Learn more and book your ticket



People gathering at one of our monthly coffee tasting sessions in Sample Coffee Surry Hills

Monthly tasting sessions

Our single origins change pretty much weekly. This is a chance to taste our latest additions—it’s on us, every month at Surry Hills and St Peters.

Learn more and RSVP (it’s free)



An attendee of our 1-on-1 workshop working in their espresso machine.

1-on-1 coffee homebrewing consultation


A private session/workshop in which we’ll get hands-on and help you to optimise your home setup, technique, or recipes. BYO gear and even water!

Learn more and book your slot





Past events


Organised, co-organised or hosted by us:

2026

Kaizen Coffee: WOC Bar Takeover
A Japan-ish Coffee Day in Surry Hills

2025

Slurps Up Sydney: Quiz Night
Black Coffee Saturday (photos)

2024

James Hoffmann’s Decaf Project x Sample Coffee

2023

Hey Barista magazine launch party
Beyond the cup/bar series

2022

Welcome Merchant: Ethiopian lunch pop-up

2020

Remote AeroPress Games (recipe entries)
The Great Roasters’ Charity Ball (photos)

2019

Kaizen Coffee Thailand pop-up
B Local Sydney: Better Business For A Better World - panel

2012-13

Black Coffee Saturdays (Broadsheet / SMH Good Food)




As guests, participants, sponsors, or coffee suppliers:

Goodness Gravel series 2026
2026 NSW State Open Lead & Para Climbing Titles
The Little Food Market 2026 (Carriageworks, Sydney)
World of Coffee Asia 2026 (Bangkok, Thailand)
Graveleur Thunderbolts 2026
Barista League Sydney 2024
Web Directions Summit (multiple years)
Purpose Conference 2022, 2023
World Of Coffee 2019 (Berlin) Probat Roasters competition
St Peters/Sydenham markets
Surry Hills markets
Rootstock at Carriageworks 2014, 2015



Reuben pouring coffee behind the bar to attendees of our BEYOND THE CUP/BAR series at Old Gold Cafe, Chippendale.

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