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Episode 101 Overview
In Episodes 99 and 100, I explored the what and why of how I would kit out ultimate and budget chocolate and confectionery workshops. Episode 99 (Ultimate) did not include a retail component, while episode 100 (Budget) did.
In this episode, I will be exploring lower-cost items (generally costing under $1000, though some are more expensive) that you should consider taking a look at when kitting out a budget workshop – the whats and whys as much as the whiches.
Again, I have to point out that I am NOT talking about kitting out a workshop for the lowest-possible cost. I am again thinking about a combination workshop/retail situation where a major goal is to maximize flexibility when creating finished products.
Mike King of Encore Coffee & Chocolate emailed me and asked (and I will address these questions during the episode though it might spill over into another episode!
When you stated “budget” (workshop) - really what I was looking forward to was hearing your opinion on best value vs. budget.
When looking at tempering machines, does the startup go with a melter and silk, a Chocovision product, tabletop tempering or continuous tempering? What is the best equipment just above the hobbiest level.
Most startups will startup with hobby gear like I did, but where does it make sense to invest, where can you do more DIY solutions.?
Small Equipment
Dehydrator
Proofer
Crepe maker / cooktop
Guitar (small, double)
Caramel cutter (roller)
Deko Spray (rechargeable airbrush)
Spray booths
Noonie – precision low-temp sous vide circulator
Vortex (magnetic mixer)
Indoor smoker (hot)
Measurement
Encapsulation, Polishes, Glazes (for panning)
MasterCoat® from Flo Enterprises
Weighing / Pouch filling / Filling / Sealing / Labeling
SaaS
Miscellaneous Electronics
Coolbot Pro
Tripp Lite SRCool 12K
Weather station
Music (DIY “Sonos”)
Tempering
HomeChocolat “TheChocolatier”
Over $1000
Chamber vacuum sealer
Masterchef
Squasher (extractions)
Spinzall
Slimmer (cooker/mechanical grill press) feulletine recipe
Ice Shaving machine
Linear shaker table (sorting, cleaning w/ DIY)
Questions?
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Future Episodes
Equipping a hobbyist chocolate workshop.
Salon du Chocolat NYC Preview – a special discount code on General Admission tickets will be revealed during the episode.
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