Mobile espresso shop / carts Discussions - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T20:54:52Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/group/Mobileespresso/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noCoffee Truck vs. Coffee Trailertag:www.baristaexchange.com,2015-04-25:1688216:Topic:15550022015-04-25T23:27:12.647ZNeeshahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Neesha
<p>Hi Everyone:</p>
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<p>Anyone want to share their deciding factors in choosing a coffee truck vs. a coffee trailer or vice versa? I can see advantages and disadvantages of both and leaning more towards coffee truck. Any feedback or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>
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<p>Anyone want to share their deciding factors in choosing a coffee truck vs. a coffee trailer or vice versa? I can see advantages and disadvantages of both and leaning more towards coffee truck. Any feedback or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!</p> Recommended propane machines?tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-03-28:1688216:Topic:10728202011-03-28T04:07:58.642ZStickmanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidEvans
<p>What do you recommend for a propane-powered machine? I know Rancilio and La Pavoni make them but what's your experience with them? How do they compare with an electric machine? I understand that a propane will be a lever machine as there isn't any electricity for the pump...What else should I consider?</p>
<p>Currently our bar runs a 2 group Marzocco which has set a pretty high standard for shot consistency and high volume. Do you think our baristas could make the transfer to a levered…</p>
<p>What do you recommend for a propane-powered machine? I know Rancilio and La Pavoni make them but what's your experience with them? How do they compare with an electric machine? I understand that a propane will be a lever machine as there isn't any electricity for the pump...What else should I consider?</p>
<p>Currently our bar runs a 2 group Marzocco which has set a pretty high standard for shot consistency and high volume. Do you think our baristas could make the transfer to a levered propane unit?</p>
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<p>Thanks for your insight!</p>
<p> </p> How many customers per hour?tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-12-29:1688216:Topic:9914252010-12-29T00:56:16.327ZTom Sweeneyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/TomSweeney
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I'm looking into starting a mobile coffee truck business. One thing I want to do is set up at the local train station every weekday morning from 4:30 till 8:15 AM there are 220 cars a day, on average, in the parking lot. the train departures are spread out about every 15 to 45 minutes (7 departures). Most of the peeople are taking an hour long trip.</p>
<p>This is just a guess, but if I can get 50% of the people as customers that would mean approx. 110 people in 3 hours…</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I'm looking into starting a mobile coffee truck business. One thing I want to do is set up at the local train station every weekday morning from 4:30 till 8:15 AM there are 220 cars a day, on average, in the parking lot. the train departures are spread out about every 15 to 45 minutes (7 departures). Most of the peeople are taking an hour long trip.</p>
<p>This is just a guess, but if I can get 50% of the people as customers that would mean approx. 110 people in 3 hours & 45 minutes, but in big rushes right before each of the 7 departure times. This sounds like too many for 1 person to me. </p>
<p>How many people per hour can a 1 person mobile truck serve? Does anyone else work a train station or similar location, if so any tips or ideas you could share about this?</p> Fighting City Halltag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-02-15:1688216:Topic:7781132010-02-15T22:45:24.019ZPatrick A. Paynehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PatrickAPayne
I wonder how many other mobile businesses on here have experienced the same problems we are running into and what they did to combat them.<br></br><br></br>The county where we want to do business says, "we don't allow any type of mobile business." But then the county code only says you can't operate from the side of county roads. Then they say that you can't even operate from private property, like a parking lot, unless you conduct all business inside a building. So it's okay if you deliver your coffee…
I wonder how many other mobile businesses on here have experienced the same problems we are running into and what they did to combat them.<br/><br/>The county where we want to do business says, "we don't allow any type of mobile business." But then the county code only says you can't operate from the side of county roads. Then they say that you can't even operate from private property, like a parking lot, unless you conduct all business inside a building. So it's okay if you deliver your coffee inside the building, but not okay for someone to come out of the building and get it from your truck... The code defines our business under "Motor Vehicle" and as a food establishment, but only the definition of Retail Establishment specifies that all business must be done inside a building.<br/><br/>We can't get past the zoning department to obtain a business license and looks like were going to have to submit an appeal to fight the decision. The appeal goes before a board of appeals made up of 6 members, one of which is from the community development (zoning) department. If it fails there, I guess we can take our case before the Board of Supervisors who have the authority to amend the code. <br/><br/>Who knows when we'll be able to do business here- if at all. I never expected this part of starting a business would be so difficult. I figured the health inspection would be the hard part!<br/><br/><br/> Thoughts on inverter systems over gas generatortag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-02-15:1688216:Topic:7780232010-02-15T21:38:22.716ZPatrick A. Paynehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PatrickAPayne
In spec'ing out my truck, I have decided to go with a company in Texas called kitchensonwheels. They seem to do great work and have been easy to work with. They are recommending that I go with an inverter over a generator and they say it will handle all of my power needs, even though I estimated all of my equipment needing about 13000 watts. Of course, everything won't be operating at all times though. The system they're talking about operates at 8500 watts and they say it can handle peaks up…
In spec'ing out my truck, I have decided to go with a company in Texas called kitchensonwheels. They seem to do great work and have been easy to work with. They are recommending that I go with an inverter over a generator and they say it will handle all of my power needs, even though I estimated all of my equipment needing about 13000 watts. Of course, everything won't be operating at all times though. The system they're talking about operates at 8500 watts and they say it can handle peaks up to 14000. It uses 3 Lifeline batteries that they say will last me 4-6 hours before needing to be charged by running my truck engine. Since I'm mobile and likely will never sit over 3 hours in one spot without shore power, that would be acceptable to me. <br/><br/>I like the advantages of the inverter, but don't know what the disadvantages are or how reliable they are. So any input or thoughts would be appreciated... My main concern, obviously, is to have a reliable system that will handle my power needs at all times. They assure me that it will, but don't want to rely solely on the promise of the salesman!<br/><br/>Anyone have experience with them?<br/> Espresso Cart with Built in Roastertag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-07:1688216:Topic:5776122009-08-07T02:47:31.567ZMike Funkhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/MikeFunk
Anyone want to buy one, ...I have a yen to build one!
Anyone want to buy one, ...I have a yen to build one!