> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Equipping the Budget Chocolate & Confectionery Workshop | #PodSaveChocolate Ep100 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/equipping-the-budget-chocolate-confectionery-workshop-podsavechocolate-ep100/ - Published: 2025-02-12T18:31:05.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-14T17:57:23.000Z - Description: Episode 100 explores some options for kitting out a workshop on a budget. What equipment would I select to transform cocoa beans into chocolate and make chocolate confectionery and other items for wholesale and online and in-store retail? And why? - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** šŸ—“ļø The stream airs at 11:00 ****MST** (10:00 PST, 12:00 CST, 13:00 EST), on Valentineā€™s Day, Friday, February 14th, 2025 Links below to watch ā€“ or to view the archived episode. [Equipping the Budget Chocolate & Confectionery Workshop | #PodSaveChocolate Ep100Episode 100 OverviewIn Episode 99, I explored the what and why of how I would kit out my ultimate chocolate and confectionery workshop if the cost of the equā€¦![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon_144x144-3.png)YouTube![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/maxresdefault-3.jpg)](https://youtube.com/live/5q3FBjAkPUY?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Click on this (shareable) link to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and ****share** this episode to help grow the #PSC community. [Clay Gordon on LinkedIn: #lavidacocoa #thechocolatelife #cacao #cocoa #cacau #chocolateā€¦Episode 100 Overview In Episode 99, I explored the what and why of how I would kit out my ultimate chocolate and confectionery workshop if the cost of theā€¦![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca-8)LinkedInClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/c45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7-8)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Flavidacocoa-thechocolatelife-cacao-activity-7295507191908708353-rKHH?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop&rcm=ACoAAAABaLUB44l0lzyoZ9nf9Lg8nfstgzLqxbg) This ****LINKEDIN** link is shareable. 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And why?![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-27.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-099-UltimateWorkshop---Featured1920x1080-97bb814b71b1b44d-1.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/an-ultimate-chocolate-confectionery-workshop-podsavechocolate-ep99/) In this episode, I am taking a look at kitting out my chocolate and confectionery workshop assuming there ***are*** budgetary constraints. However, my goal here is ***not*** to look at kitting out my workshop for the least amount of money, but instead to balance competing factors ā€“ with an emphasis on flexibility ā€“ **to build a workshop/retail business** around the capacity to produce a minimum of 200 kg/week of dark, milk, and white chocolate *combined* from which to make bars and a wide***r*** variety of confectionery, baked goods, and other goods to support a year-round business, profitably. > When considering adding the retail component, one assumption is that you want to give customers more than one reason to walk in the front door as a way to increase the average purchase amount. As in the previous episode, I have divided the task into five areas (below, but different categories). I am not going to discuss smallwares, consumables, or build-out costs. --- ### **1ļøāƒ£: Equipment for Making Chocolate** [Ghibli R15 Commercial coffee Roaster | Coffee-TechGhibli R15 commercial coffee roaster was designed to meet the needs of quality industrial coffee roasting for medium volume production![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-7.ico)Coffee-Tech Engineering![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/g15.jpg)](https://www.coffee-tech.com/products/products-cocoa-roasters/ghibli-r15-cocoa/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) An advanced roaster with an optional destoner ā€“ so no need for a separate cleaner. Eight batches is enough for one 70kg batch of dark and one 70kg batch of milk. [MI10 - ConversitechCracker-Winnower MI10 e MI30 A one-shot machine that crushes the cocoa beans (or other oilseeds) in a single step and separates the clean grain from the skins. The MI10 cracker-winnower machine is a machine made of stainless steel and in compliance with the Machinery Directive 2016/42/EC. The operation![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/cropped-Conversi-tr-1-270x270-2.png)Conversitechadmin![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/cropped-Conversi-tr-2.png)](https://www.conversitech.com/en/mi10/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) MI30 cracker/winnower for cacao and nuts. [R15 - ConversitechRefiner R15 The R15 refiner made of stainless steel, revolutionizes the world of bean to bar, quickly and silently refining oilseeds directly from the grains Essential and functional design, Italian patent, entirely produced in Italy. The R15 refiner made of stainless steel, revolutionizes the world of bean to bar,![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/cropped-Conversi-tr-1-270x270-1.png)Conversitechadmin![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/cropped-Conversi-tr-1.png)](https://www.conversitech.com/en/r15/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Dedicated milk& dark R60s. R15 for white and nut pastes. R7 for FOH display. [depliantConversitech-2025\_02Product brochure (Italian and Engish . PDF)depliantConversitech-2025\_02.pdf3 MBdownload-circle](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/files/2025/02/depliantConversitech-2025%5F02-3f54393ff9be315d.pdf "Download") [Commercial and Industrial Cooling Water Chillers | TecnomacUsersā€™ friendly water chillers to ensure maximum performances in high room-temperature work environments.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/tecnomac_favicon-2.svg)Tecnomac![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/logo-3.svg)](https://tecnomac.eu/en/products/water-chillers/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Refining machine at 2-3 cylinders | Dellā€™oroRefining machine at 2-3 cylinders DELLā€™ORO company specialized in the construction and sale of machines for pastry and of refining machine at 2-3 cylinders![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-8.ico)Dell'oro![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/raffinatrice-3-rulli-1.jpg)](https://delloro.it/en/machines-bakery-pastry-pizza/refining-machine-at-2-3-cylinders/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Slow speed three-roll refiner for gianduia, spalmabile, and as a pre-refiner. --- ### **2ļøāƒ£: Equipment for Making Confectionery *Components*** ### [Multipurpose automated industrial cookerCucimix, the cooker created in Italy that offers the possibility of creating many recipes in as many cooking modes.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-icon-180x180-1.png)Firex![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/cucimix.jpg)](https://www.firex.com/en-us/solutions/cucimix/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) 30 liter (8 gallon) [Thermal Blending - Julabo - FusionchefFusionchefā„¢ By Julabo Provides the Tools that Bring Your Culinary Dreams to Reality.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-9.ico)Julabo - Fusionchef![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/fc-logo.svg)](https://fusionchef.us/thermal-blending/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Nanoobatch caramels, marshmallow, fruit purees, pastry creams. [the Control Ā°FreakĀ® | Breville (US)Heat is the secret ingredient![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-10.ico)BrevilleBreville![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/pdp.png)](https://www.breville.com/en-us/product/cmc850?ref=thechocolatelife.com) THE best induction cooktop. [Convotherm - Convotherm mini easyTouch 6.10The best of the smallest: The Convotherm mini series offers you an opportunity to install a professional combi oven in the tightest storage spaces. With a width of only 51.5 cm, the mini fits in any kitchen. Thanks to its ingenious interior design, it still offers an astonishingly voluminous cooking chamber for efficient cooking processes. Its wide range of different applications makes the mini a real all-rounder.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/Convotherm_C_RGB_red_square.png)Logo![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/ul.jpg)](https://www.convotherm.com/product/fam%5Faohcmt/Convotherm-mini-easyTouch-610?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Six-pan half-size combi oven for nut roasting and other tasks. ALSO used for baking brownies, biscotti, etc. [Solar Eco Shop Roaster | Solar Roast Coffee - Coffee-Tech EngineeringThe Solar Shop Roaster excels in its superb coffee roasting quality, plug and play operation, compact design and exceptional reliability. Learn More!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-12.ico)Coffee-Tech Engineering![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/whiteecosqare.jpg)](https://www.coffee-tech.com/products/shop-roasters/solar-eco/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Coffee roaster --- ### **3ļøāƒ£: Equipment for Making Finished Products** [INFINITY AX Fully Automatic Continuous Chocolate Tempering Machine | KeyChoc LtdFully automatic, full-featured, continuous chocolate tempering machine. Tank capacity 60kgs. Flow rate of up to 1000 kgs/hour. Available to buy here.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-12.png)KeyChoc Ltd![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Infinity-AX-front-on-Small-1.jpg)](https://www.keychoc.com/products/infinity-ax/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) One for all types of chocolate. [Testimonials![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/default-favicon.ico)TestimonialsSkip to Content![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/title-image.jpg)](https://www.fairbankengineering.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Depositing head(s) for the Infinity AX. (Flood and scrape for shell-molded bonbons.) [INFINITY MX Chocolate Tempering Machine for Inclusions | KeyChoc LtdThe INFINITY MX chocolate tempering machine has been designed specifically to work with inclusions of many different types and sizes. Available to buy. Full details here![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-13.png)KeyChoc Ltd![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Infinity-MX-front-view-1.jpg)](https://www.keychoc.com/products/infinity-mx/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) One for all types of chocolate and ca be used as a melting/holding tank. [ICBelt TopICBELT TOP is the first enrobing belt for our tabletop tempering machine Chocotemper Top-11![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180x180-1.png)privacy policy![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/chocotemper_top_11_con_icbelt_top_trasparenza_lq_sQa2o6acvt.jpg)](https://www.icbtecnologie.com/en/products/enrobing-belts/icbelt-top-1?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Small continuous tempering machine and enrobing line for slabbed ganaches, etc. ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/02/Alpha_CoatingPanDrawing-52c485122a46dbbb.jpg) 7.5kg coating pan in collaboration with Turkish partner Oflaz Mechanics. 20-30kg batch size. [PRODUCTS | Pacojet USA![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/pfavico-7.ico)Pacojet USA![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/pacojet-20logo-20cmyk.jpg)](https://www.pacojetusa.com/products?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Micro-batch ice cream business for a summer CSI (community supported ice cream) program. (Plus a way to use seconds confectionery items.) --- ### 4ļøāƒ£: **Equipment for Packaging** [Model S-4 Automatic Scale System - Logical MachinesChoose your specifications and get a free quote on the Model S-4 Automatic Scale System![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/scoop-2013-1.png)Logical Machines![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/scoop-2016.png)](https://logicalmachines.com/which-logical-machine-is-right-for-me/model-s-4/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Small pouch filler. [GrandeMARK 2 Die-Cutting MachineThe brand-new AccuCut GrandeMARK 2 Die-Cutting Machine uses commercial steel-rule dies to cut through cardstock, chipboard, fabric and more with ease. As AccuCutā€™s largest die-cutting machine, the GrandeMARK 2 fits up to giant-size dies with shapes up to 14ā€ x 17ā€. The GrandeMARK 2 is a durable hand-operated machine th![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/AccuCut-Favicon-2018_32x32.png)AccuCut![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/GrandMark-2-school-lifestyle_WEB_1024x1024.jpg)](https://accucut.com/products/grandemark-2-die-cutting-machine?ref=thechocolatelife.com) For producing short-run custom outer boxes in-house. --- ### 5ļøāƒ£: **Miscellaneous** [Refrigerated Work Table | BanControl TecnomacPractical refrigerated work table designed to meet whatever space need, available from 1 to 4 refrigerated compartments.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/tecnomac_favicon.svg)Tecnomac![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/logo-1.svg)](https://tecnomac.eu/en/products/refrigerated-cabinets/bancontrol-en/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Undercounter refrigerated cabinets [Blast Chillers for Ice Cream Shop | TecnomacA full range of blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets and conservation cabinets with specific functions for ice cream shop.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/tecnomac_favicon-1.svg)Tecnomac![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/logo-2.svg)](https://tecnomac.eu/en/applications/ice-cream/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [BlueEvolution 3 in 1 Commercial Steam Vacuum with UV US SteamvacSteam Pressure Vac & UV light kills 99.9% of germs & baceria without chemicals. Reduce Healthcare Infections, sanitize & clean all surfaces![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)US Steamvac![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/blue_evolution_steam_cleaner-1.jpg)](https://ussteamvac.com/product/blueevolution-s/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **More Episode Hashtags** #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChoc #PSC #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** šŸ“† ****Tuesday, February 25th** Salon du Chocolat NYC Preview --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. 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