Upgrading the Coffee Experience at London’s Leading Creative Studios
Location: Islington, London
Sector: Creative Studio & Event Space
Project Scope: Equipment Supply, Remote Demo, Menu Development, Installation Support, Staff Training, Ongoing Service
Equipment: Eversys Enigma E4, Bunn Filter Brewer
Coffee: Amico Classico
Who Are Big Sky Studios?
Big Sky Studios is one of London’s leading full-service creative campuses. Located in Islington, their flagship site spans over 46,000 square feet and includes ten fully equipped studios, a panoramic rooftop space, and a wide range of support services from lighting and set build to catering and post-production.
Catering to high-profile clients across fashion, film, and advertising, Big Sky has built a reputation for its seamless, professional approach to studio hire spanning large-scale commercial shoots to intimate creative sessions. The in-house team is known for delivering world-class service with a friendly, can-do attitude: something that extends beyond the set and into the hospitality experience for their crew and clients.
When it came to upgrading their coffee offer, Big Sky needed a solution that could match the speed, consistency, and professionalism of the rest of their operation.
The Challenge
Big Sky already had a beautiful cafe space in their building, and received fantastic feedback on the quality of their food and catering arm. To serve coffee, their team previously worked with a traditional espresso machine and manual grinder setup.
While the system was capable of producing high quality coffee at times, the manual nature of the espresso machine placed too much pressure on their teams and made it difficult to maintain a consistent high level of quality. When the studios were busy or hosting events, staff could receive 20–30 drink orders in quick succession, leading to:
- Slower service
- Inconsistent coffee quality
- Unnecessary stress on the team
Their front-of-house manager reached out to Bridge Coffee Roasters in search of a better solution: A coffee machine that could simplify operations, reduce training demands, and still help Big Sky deliver great coffee every time.
Our Approach
Knowing the ideal solution would tackle issues of coffee quality, speed and consistency, we started our proposal with a demonstration into our line of Eversys super automatic coffee machines, with a remote demo of the Eversys Cameo. We were able to demonstrate the benefits of a super automatic machine, and how they are able to replicate the efficiency and workflow of a highly skilled barista on a traditional espresso setup. From there, it became clear to the Big Sky team that the Eversys Enigma E4 would be the right fit.
- Two independent group heads for dual-user speed
- Automated milk steaming and espresso extraction
- Consistency at volume, with zero reliance on barista skill
- Easy for multi-tasking staff to operate confidently
Having decided on an E4, we worked with Eversys to build a custom menu that matched Big Sky’s existing drinks list: same sizes, same recipes, same customer expectations. We also recommended and installed a compact Bunn filter coffee brewer for an additional drink offering, and to support their team with transportable, bulk brewed coffee specifically for events.
To keep everything smooth during installation, we liaised with their in-house engineer team to scope power and space requirements, carried out our own site survey in advance to ensure a seamless installation, and installed both machines in under three hours on a quiet morning to keep impact to operations at a minimum.
A Solution Chosen for Simplicity and Speed
The Eversys Enigma E4 is a high-output super automatic machine designed to match the performance of a traditional espresso setup, without the need for a trained barista. With smart coffee systems and automatic milk technology, Eversys technology allows any user to create premium coffee quality.
For Big Sky Studios, the E4 solved the exact problems their manual setup couldn’t: it removed the pressure from multi-tasking staff, ensured consistent quality across every shift, and kept service running smoothly. It was the perfect fit for a busy, high-standard operation that needed reliability without compromise.
What Were The Results?
The switch to automation has transformed Big Sky’s coffee service in their café. Staff are no longer tackling with a difficult setup - instead, their coffee machine is aiding them serve barista quality coffees with ease and at speed, meaning any member of staff can now serve a high volume of fantastic drinks without needing intensive training or barista experience.
Coffee quality is up. Wastage is down. And front-of-house service is faster and more relaxed, even when the studios are running at full capacity. Thanks to the Eversys E4, Big Sky can now offer premium, barista-level coffee that fits seamlessly into their fast-moving creative environment, without slowing anyone down.
Here's What They Said
The quality and simplicity of the coffee service was of absolute importance to the front-of-house team at the studios, helping them deliver a high-standard experience to their high-profile clients with ease. Rachel H, FOH Operations Manager at Big Sky, said:
“The Eversys has been a total game changer for us. Our team found it easy to use from day one, and the quality of coffee it produces is fantastic: consistent, quick, and perfect for our fast-paced environment. We’ve had brilliant feedback from both clients and staff."
"We're known for the quality of our catering, and when it came to upgrading the coffee, Bridge were incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. We really felt like they understood what we needed.”
Additional Project - Event Espresso Cart
Six months into our partnership, the Big Sky team floated around the idea for a new project - a tailor-made coffee cart that could pullup to each studio and serve delicious coffees right next to the shoot, or to be used during events.
We helped the team with their vision by installing a Sanremo ZOE espresso machine onto their new coffee cart, along with an Anfim Luna grinder, to help them serve incredible coffees on the go.
