Mitch Buckner - Bella Caffe
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  • Memphis, TN
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Barista Elbow Anyone else have it?

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Coffee Fest Chicago Anyone?

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Looking for a single group for a restaurant

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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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At 12:14pm on May 31, 2009, teresa pilarz said…
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!
At 3:44am on October 24, 2008, Denise Smith said…
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
At 11:50am on October 21, 2008, teresa pilarz said…
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 :)
At 7:39pm on October 1, 2008, teresa pilarz said…
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?
At 12:43am on September 4, 2008, mike cubbage said…
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.
At 4:20pm on August 26, 2008, Kirk L.Walker said…
Hey Mitch. Let me know how it goes. Be blessed and stay in touch.
At 7:54pm on August 25, 2008, Denise Smith said…
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"
At 4:01pm on August 24, 2008, Sarah said…
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 ;)
At 8:31am on August 7, 2008, Jason Dominy said…
Like the song choice. Known them for years, great guys. Welcome to the bX, and SE Family!
 
 
 

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