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Established in 2011, Cocktail Wars is the brainchild of Brandywine Bartending expert hospitality team of brothers, Dave and Geoff Mott. Bringing their passion of cocktail creation to life at their private venue in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown while providing training and entertainment to the public and corporate sector through team building and private cocktail competitions, they host wicked parties at Brandywine.
Dave Mott has over 25 years experience as a professional bartender and server; working as a lead cocktail competitor, fine dining waiter, pub manager, barman, buffet and catering event producer, nightclub owner, and wine and cocktail menu consultant in The Lower mainland, Vancouver Island and Whistler, BC.
David recently worked the bar at The Oakwood Canadian Bistro as a designated trainer and head bartender. In addition to his long career in hospitality training he also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Victoria. Dave is Co-Artistic Producer of Upintheair Theatre Society – www.upintheairtheatre.com. Dave is an actor, director and playwright and teaches acting, play creation and physical theatre technique at Van Arts Institute of Media Arts. www.vanarts.com. Blending his two passions towards the creation of crowd pleasing team events has made Brandywine’s events shine.
Geoff Mott has been working in the bar and restaurant industry for over 25 years. He has worked as a fine dining server, cocktail menu and wine consultant, bartender and staff trainer. Geoff has extensive French cuisine and BC wine knowledge gained working in Vancouver and Whistler, BC.
Geoff was the American Express Employee of the Year and Lead Trainer at the Old Spaghetti Factory, and a staff trainer and bartender at Monk’s high end steak house, and Val Disere fine French restaurant in Whistler. He is skilled at team building, sports team coaching and management, catering event production, and staffing. Working for two years as a direct salesman throughout B.C. and in the greater Vancouver area; Geoff brings to the table a solid sales technique foundation coupled with true to life serving experience.
Cocktail Wars is brought to you by Brandywine Bartending School.
Sharing cocktail culture, inspiring the modernization of classic drinks, and hosting fun team building classes and events in Vancouver since 2011.