The Membership

A support network of fellow professionals eager to share, inspire and learn from one another.



Welcoming all members of the Wine & Beverage Industry in the UK

A membership for UK based wine, F&B and spirits professionals of all fields, career stages, demographics and backgrounds who

This membership is for you if you feel passionate about wine and spirits, seeking to learn, grow, gain further qualifications and connect with like-minded individuals in the industry.

To become a member of the UKSA please

register your interest by filling in the form the below!

 

In exclusive partnership with ASI

 
 
 

Being affiliated to ASI means that we can offer ASI certified examinations, including ASI Certificates at levels 1 and 2 and the ASI Diploma. For those wishing to pursue a Sommelier Competition career, then there is the UK Sommelier of the Year, as well as the opportunity to be considered as a candidate for ASI European and International Competitions. A proven track record in mentoring Somms is another of our membership USP’s.

UKSA MEMBER BENEFITS

Networking Events & Tastings

We try to host events as often as possible. Many of these events are London based but we are affiliated with the Northern Sommelier Club which previous events have been located in Manchester to cater to professionals in the north of England and Scotland. Through the year we try to also host some across the country for those who cannot get to London so easily.

Courses

Our UKSA Members get details and advice on all ASI (International Sommelier Association) courses we run and host here in the UK, including the ASI Diploma and soon to launch Certificate 1 and 2.

We are also pleased to provide details and contact links to other courses, including the Court of Master Sommelier, WSET and Institute of Masters of Wine

Exclusive Resources

As a UKSA Member you get access to the ASI bi-monthly magazine, ASI newsletter, ASI You Tube links to videos and tutorials and news from closer to home here in the UK including the UKSA quarterly newsletter.

Discounts and Members-only offers

  • Free subscription to Club Oenologique magazine

  • 25% off Academie du Vin library publications (exclusions may apply)

  • Wines at trade prices at Flint Wines

  • Corkage offer at Blandford Comptoir, Cafe Comptoir, Black Book, Cabotte, Greenwich Kitchen & TRADE and others

 

To be part of the UKSA membership

  • Xavier Rousset MS

    RESTAURATEUR

    “Very excited to hear about the launch of the UK Sommelier Academy, design by sommeliers for sommeliers. This is a great way of connecting, sharing our common passion and learning along the way.”

  • Ronan Sayburn MS

    CEO OF THE COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIER EUROPE

    “The UKSA is a great revival of an institution sadly lacking in the UK over the last few years. It is exciting to think we shall once again have an institution that will help encourage and develop skills in the UK with training and events that will promote the professional of Sommelier.”

 FAQs

 

  • Becoming a member is very easy! All you need to do is click on ‘apply’, fill in the form and you will be sent out an introduction and a link to pay your membership.

  • £40 per annum

    (Our subscription amount is subsidised by the generosity of IWSC sponsorship)

  • UKSA Membership was created for UK based wine, F&B and spirits professionals of all fields, career stages, demographics and backgrounds.

    We welcome individuals passionate about wine and spirits, seeking to learn, grow, gain further qualifications and connect with like-minded individuals in the industry.

  • Yes, your membership will auto-renew. To discontinue your membership simply cancel your subscription.
    Any queries, please contact info@uksommelieracademy.com

 

“The UKSA is a brilliant way to network, to mix with like minded professionals and to give each other the support that a professional organisation is able to offer.”

- Nina Basset FIH

UKSA Membership