Thirst Bar Services
Ryan Duvenage is an experienced training and operations professional with a strong background in the beverage industry. Currently serving as the Head of Training and Online Education at Thirst Bar Services and Regional Head Trainer for Africa at Diageo, Ryan is responsible for developing and supporting training initiatives across key markets such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. As a founding Partner and Operations Director at The Bond Shed, Ryan plays a crucial role in managing operations and strategic decisions. Furthermore, Ryan operates as a consultant through Ryan Duvenage Bar Consultancy, specializing in various training and development projects. Previous roles include Group Operations Manager at Dropkick Murphy's and Operations Manager at Craftwork Cocktails, as well as National Training Manager at Barcode Mobile Bar Industry, where significant contributions to training and consultancy were made. Ryan holds a WSET Certified Educator designation and various qualifications from reputable institutions, reinforcing expertise in spirits and beverage education.
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Thirst Bar Services
Thirst specialises in bespoke bar services & events of any scale. Highly professional and innovative, we have become synonymous for our unparalleled levels of professionalism and service during our almost two decades in the industry. We have a strong passion for great drinks topped up with great service and we offer it all. So, whatever your requirements and whatever the occasion, we will tailor our services to suit your location, budget, and number of guests. Thirst is owner run and operated in key cities across the country including Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. It’s our role to understand your business, brand, budget and eventing needs – then exceed your expectations. We are known for our attention to detail and are always in pursuit of perfection. To us it's quite simple - creating experiences isn't just about talking the talk, it’s about delivering. We are a team of creative, innovative, passionate and meticulous individuals, and the heart and soul of our business is bringing your events to life. Put it simply, we don’t miss a beat. We are the perfect ingredient, to the perfect outcome. Thirst proudly offers: •Full-service Bars for events of any size (supplying local and/ or premium brands) •The Thirst Bar Academy - A Training and Consulting Institution based in Johannesburg with additional training facilities in both Cape Town and Durban. Since inception we have trained well over 20 000 bartenders in South Africa as well as multiple countries on the continent. •A fully-fledged eCommerce store selling a wide selection of drinks at great prices. •Bespoke Cocktail Bars, Coffee Bars, Smoothie Bars & Champagne Bars •A range of Thirst branded products including ready-to-drink Gin & Tonics stocked at some of South Africa’s leading retailers including Takealot and Norman Goodfellows •Cocktail Masterclasses - both in-person and on Zoom. Ideal for team buildings as well as celebrations of all kinds.