The hospitality industry is moving at an impressive pace, and a major part of this progress comes from equipment designed to support smoother, smarter, and more dependable operations. Within kitchens, bars, cafés, and high volume service environments, automatic and manual tools each serve a distinct purpose. At Core Catering Supplies, we focus on sourcing equipment that brings practical value to hospitality professionals by supporting efficiency, consistency, and quality.
Coffee Machines: Craftsmanship vs Speed
Few categories show the evolution of equipment as clearly as coffee machines. Manual espresso machines allow baristas to influence every step, from tamping to extraction to milk texturing. They are ideal for venues that value showmanship, craft, and personal touch.
Automatic espresso machines focus on speed and consistency. With one touch operation and built in precision controls, they deliver reliable results even during the busiest service periods. Core Catering Supplies offers both manual and automatic options so operators can match equipment to their customer expectations, workflow, and staffing model.
Automatic Coffee Machines
Features:
- Intuitive touchscreen menu
- Maintenance-friendly
- Espresso: 120 – 250 cups per hour
- Coffee: 80 – 100 cups per hour
- Instant coffee: 240 cups
Used in:
- Hotel Breakfast Areas
- High-Volume Cafe’s
- Conference Centres
- Quick Service Restaurants
- Self-service Stations
Manual Coffee Machines
Features:
- Flask for manual water fill
- Programmable settings
- Capacity: 300g Bean canister
- 18Ltr/144 cups /HR
Used in:
- Offices
- Guesthouses & Air BnB’s
- Catering Operations
- Buffet Setups
- Standard Meeting Rooms
Automated or smart coffee machines are designed to deliver consistent, high quality results with minimal staff involvement, using built in grinders, programmable settings and automatic brewing cycles to keep service quick and reliable during busy periods. Manual machines on the other hand rely more on hands on operation, including manual water filling, simple filter or pour over brewing and user controlled extraction, making them better suited to venues that prefer straightforward bulk brewing or a more traditional approach. In short, automated machines focus on speed and consistency while manual machines prioritise simplicity, control and lower operational complexity.
Contact us today to discuss your project and ensure you get the right equipment for long-term success.
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