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

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  • teresa pilarz

    Hi Mitch. Wanted to thank you for your comment and offer to help. Right now I'm thinking about a stationary cart in a hospital or office building. The mobile event cart sounds like fun, but I worry about things like not having enough gigs at the beginning and lots of product spoiling. How did you deal with that? Also, I imagine for a mobile cart you would have to have some kind of retrofitted van or something to transport it. Did you make or buy your cart? How do you deal with transporting it? I want to do this and get away from a desk job for good - I just have to overcome my indecision and also start believing that I can actually make it work. If you can recommend any resources on cart operations, it would help. I've looked but haven't run across any so far. Thanks again...really appreciate your insight :)

    Oct 21, 2008

  • Denise Smith

    Mitch,

    Cead Mille Failte! A hundred thousand welcomes!
    Come on down.
    If coming down I-24 take the Manchester exit that says Tullahoma toward Jack Daniel's on 55.
    The first signal light in Tullahoma is Anderson. Turn right we are on the right just past the next light (Lincoln Street) across from MAPCO gas station.
    We are just before Piggies BBQ (look for the big pig).
    I drive a Black Yukon.

    Denise Smith
    The Celtic Cup
    Coffee House
    thecelticcup@charter.net

    Oct 24, 2008

  • teresa pilarz

    Hey Mitch, quick question for ya. What kind of license is typically required from the health dept. for just a simple coffee stand at outdoor events. (not a full concession vehicle). Hope all's well...imagine you're pretty busy right about now!

    May 31, 2009