Sonofresco has a Facebook page that I just joined. I'm considering buying the 2 pound unit and making it portable to take to a Farmer's Market. I started a discussion on Sonofresco's Facebook page for Sonofresco owners using their roaster at markets. If any of you are using your roaster in a portable fashion, would you mind sharing your experience in the discussion I started there? Feel free to double-post here, too...
Hi Jim, I have used one of the 2# units at a friends house. He has it set up in a barn. After seeing that roaster in action, I had the same idea you have. Build a cart and haul it down to the local flea market.
I figure it would obviously be necessary to have the bags for sale ready before hand, but having that thing running so people would be drawn in would be the key. Once they wander over to see what is going on I would engage them with a bunch of coffee geek factoids. That always seems to peek peoples interest. I was also thinking of bringing a
Cambro check it out here full of coffee so I could give out samples. I think most people can't believe how good fresh roasted coffee is. Getting them to try a free sample should be a snap and pretty economical too. Then, just find out how many bags they want.
I think the machine would do fine as long as the temp wasn't too extreme. Then again if the stand is built up. I'll bet the stands temp could be regulated to an extent, thus stretching the coffee selling season.
I'm kinda too busy right now to move on this opportunity, but I think it would be perfect for someone who has the time.
I'll be checking back to see how your project is coming along.
Rob
