Coffee Shuttles
Coffee brewer shuttles are additional serving pots that enable operators to take freshly brewed coffee away from a brewing station and serve it elsewhere. Insulated and often heated, coffee maker shuttles ensure the coffee maintains its temperature and taste, which means you can serve fresh coffee wherever your guests are.
Coffee Machine Shuttles: What You Need to Know
Coffee shuttles enable operators to serve multiple waiting stations from one central brewing spot. Using coffee maker shuttles saves the conscientious operator money over trying to provide full coffee brewers at each station. High-capacity reservoirs mean users don't have to refill the shuttle as often, saving time and labor that can be spent on other tasks. Coffee brewer shuttles are made to match a specific brand and style of brewer, so be sure the piece you purchase will work with the brewer you already have or plan on buying.
Common Questions About Coffee Shuttles
What is a coffee shuttle?
A coffee maker shuttle is an add-on to full-size coffee makers that enables operators to transport large quantities of coffee to different stations while maintaining the best possible temperature and flavor. These shuttles expand the reach of your coffee service, giving you the capacity to serve coffee in multiple waiting rooms, different buffet lines, or simply provide more serving stations to reduce wait times. These pieces are particular favorites of caterers, who can brew coffee in their kitchens and serve it at events without losing heat or flavor.
What capacity shuttle should I get?
Most coffee machine shuttles that KaTom carries come with a 1.5-gallon capacity, which will serve a large number of guests but is also manageable by one person. In choosing a capacity, you're balancing the portability of the unit with the total number of guests it can serve, along with whether the machine can keep the contents hot for the period of service. Consider how much coffee you serve at a certain station in any given period and ensure your shuttle will meet that demand while still being portable.
What features should I consider for my coffee shuttle?
Insulated shuttles will keep coffee hot longer than uninsulated servers, so consider the typical length of a service period and ensure your shuttle will meet that need. There are different types of insulation as well, including vacuum insulation, which will increase the length of time your coffee stays hot.
Handles make moving shuttles much easier. Most handles are either stainless steel or plastic, but both options should be well insulated from the hot coffee so operators don't get burned.