Hi All
My brother-in-law has just taken on the tenancy of a pub/restaurant doing about 80 covers a day, on a good day, and they need an efficient coffee machine that is ideally bean to cup with the press of a button but not super expensive. We estimate 40 to 60 cups a day.
Any one out there with experience of commercial coffee machines willing to make a few recommendations or point me to an industry specific forum that might help as I am yet to find a pub landlord forum that is active.
We spoke to Rijo and they quoted a hefty purchase price of £5400 + vat to buy with a 3 year service and full warranty and 1000 cups of ingredients included. They would not offer a lease as he is a new sole trader. It is a low maintenance machine and very easy to use but it's a lot of money for a new business to find.
Also considering buying a cheaper £1500 + vat more basic machine which requires more cleaning and maintenance and more filling etc. and only has a one year warranty but obviously could last way beyond that.
Any help/advice gratefully received. Thanks