Delamere Farm located in Northwich Cheshire wanted a self-serve option for hot drinks.
They have a Pick Your Own fruit facility on the farm and in the autumn this becomes a Pick Your Own Pumpkin.Customers are outside for long periods, so often need a hot drink to warm themselves up. Apart from providing a service to their customers they were thinking that it could also be another revenue stream. They were not sure if it was possible as the PYO facility is in a field!
At Livewell Vending we like challenges and although we knew the ideal vending option for them, it was how to implement that option. We went through the benefits of the La Radiosa machine from Gaggia Milano which has the following features that would benefit Delamere Farm:
2 beans + 1 soluble layout (to offer chocolate drinks)
Self-service or barista configurable user interface, with optional contactless payment module
Hot and cold foamed milk
5-litre capacity glass front fridge and optional cup warmer
Energy saving set up with ‘A’ rated efficiency
Customisable screen interface to feature client logo, notices, videos etc.
Easy cleaning cycle
The next step was how to site & power the machine. They had a horsebox that had been used as a counter and they were able to get a 240v supply to the horsebox. This also provided a dry facility to locate the machine as well as somewhere to store and keep it safe overnight. The horsebox being moveable can also be towed to a safe location.
The machine has now been installed, is running and providing hot drinks, coffee and hot chocolate for the kids and some adults too! Delamere Farm are really pleased with the machine and are amazed at how easy it was to add the extra revenue stream.
If you want to go and PYO pumpkin them you will find the details of Delamere Farm here
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