Mitch Buckner - Bella Caffe

Male

Memphis, TN

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, service tech/repair, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Memphis, TN
How many years have you been in the industry?
15
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
About Me:
Coffee about Sums it up! That & traveling. I do as much backpacking, hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, that I can. I am also a semi-professional photographer (mainly of the places I've traveled to & the Historic District in & around Memphis)
About My Company:
Fine Coffee & Espresso Catering & Concessions at Weddings, Business Events, Expos, Conferences, Concerts, Festivals, Fairs, etc.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Coffee & the customers (well, most of the customers) Oh yeah, and the money (hah! Right!)
Website:
http://www.springsoflifeinspirations.com

Comment Wall:

  • Jason Dominy

    Like the song choice. Known them for years, great guys. Welcome to the bX, and SE Family!

    Aug 7, 2008

  • Sarah

    Hey Mitch, we do 2 different markets, one is fairly small and based in a large apartment complex in San Francisco, the other is in downtown Burlingame. We get a lot of regular, loyal customers, and most people come prepared to buy, as they're getting their produce for the week etc. We tried doing an Art and Jazz festival this month and it was HORRIBLE! We do much MUCH better at the farmers' markets, but I still don't do it for the money ;)

    Aug 24, 2008

  • Denise Smith

    Hope you can stop by in Sept. I'd love to meet you and introduce you to my husband and the gang. We should be well on our way with the renovations by then. I'm working on the new layout now. I'm trying to remember all the traffic flow rules and do's and don'ts. We are going to put the sandwich prep bar and panini and soup just inside the back kitchen so we can keep those smells away from the coffee smells out front. I'm so excited to see the a real time goal.
    'All I want for Christmas is to open shop"

    Aug 25, 2008

  • Kirk L.Walker

    Hey Mitch. Let me know how it goes. Be blessed and stay in touch.

    Aug 26, 2008

  • mike cubbage

    you need to talk to my friend jon. he is doing coffee out of a truck here in coeur d'alene. bet you two would have a lot to talk about. u'll find him on my friends list )on lewis.

    Sep 4, 2008

  • teresa pilarz

    What a cool concept Mitch. From the pics it looks like you have both a trailer and a cart. I've been planning for an inline store, but with the current economy, I'm thinking it might be more practical to start with a cart or kiosk. I'm kind of curious what has been more profitable for you - the concession trailer or catering?

    Oct 1, 2008