Cajun Creole Roaster Types and Prices
There are only a few types of roasters available. Gas and Electric. Store or large production. Portable or less portable. For a store the most popular choice is an electric 110V machine that sits on a counter or table and does around 7 pounds per batch about every 30 minutes. For shops that allow gas there are a few available and for the outdoor or indoor farmers market or swap meet, the choices are any of the above if electricity is present or a gas bottle is permitted.
The point is that the roaster is the big draw to your location to showcase your product. The size is not as important as just having one to get attention. Once there, it is important to have a variety of product such as plain roasted (that you will be roasting), and possibly a variety of nuts such as salted-in-the-shell, a favorite for many, Cajun style (our invention) and a hit wherever seen, and even peanut butter or sweet style sugar coated nuts. We have the nut butter grinders that can make the freshest peanut butter on site and keep them coming back time and time again.
Currently Available Roasters and Grinders
Antique Style Store Roaster
This beautiful roaster is a real attention getter and we have these in pro baseball stadiums, stores such as Whole Foods and various “nut” shops. They are a center point where ever they are found.
- Dimensions: 28″ long x 24″ wide (front) x 39″ height (34″ to top plus 5″ for light)
- Electrical: 1500 watts 120Volt Single Phase 60 Hz. (foreign voltage: 230V / 50Hz )
- Capacity: 8 pounds in-shell peanuts per batch (10 to 12 pounds for shelled nuts)
- Shipping Wt.: Approx. 125 lbs
Georgian Peanut Roaster – Discountinued
Replaced by the Toasty Nut Roaster
The Georgian Peanut Roaster Model 171G is U.L. Approved and very simple to operate. It comes with a timer and other controls for ease of use, it can be mastered in a single batch. Under construction since the 1930’s, it is tried and true. List price was $2,060.00 in 2001 but is now replaced and totally upgraded with the TOSTY Roaster. The Tosty is slightly larger and has a removable glass panel to make cleaning fast and easy. Also lighted for your customers to see the process and finished product.
Toasty Nut Roaster
The Toasty Nut Roaster is very easy to operate; it will roast 7 pounds of in shell peanuts (or other nuts) per batch. Depending on the type of nut it can take from 25 to 35 minutes to complete the process. At that time the nuts are dropped into the heated and lighted warming chamber, which will hold about 15 pounds of warm roasted nuts, to be vended to customers who want a hot, fresh and healthy snack.
- Dimensions are: 25″ high x 25 1/2 ” wide x 18″ deep
- Weight approx. 65 pounds
- Will roast 7 pounds of in-shells (or more for shelled) per batch
- Cycle: First batch – 15 minute warming period than 25 – 35 minutes per batch to roast
- Shipping weight: 85 Lbs. Warmer capacity: 15 Lbs. Stainless warming and roasting chamber
- See it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB7DL9FXFcc
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Portable Propane Peanut Roaster
Perfect for outdoor events such as farmers markets, flea markets, swap meets, sports events, tailgating, fairs, carnivals, produce stands, etc.
- Dimensions: Width: 24 inches, Height: 29 inches, Length: 29 inches
- Weight: 85 Lbs. Shipping wt.: 125 lbs.
- Will cook approx. 23 lbs. of peanuts in 43 to 51 minutes, depending on weather conditions. Temperature, wind, and humidity effect cooking time.
- Power and heat source: 12 volt batter (not included), propane bottle (not included)
- Drum material: stainless steel
Nutty Bavarian Nut Roaster
Automatically produces perfectly glazed and roasted nuts in direct view of the customer.
- Production rate: 15 minutes/batch
- Batch yields 2.25 pounds of glazed nuts — 11 servings
- 120 Volt, 20 amps, 1850 Watts (240 Volt, 10 amp, 2400 Watt unit (available for export)
- 20 inches wide by 21 inches deep by 12 inches high
Roast and candy coat with the Nutty Bavarian Nut Roaster. All of the equipment and supplies needed to make money selling fresh roasted, cinnamon glazed nuts at your location. Roast peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews and other nuts to perfection . The aroma will draw and the taste will bring them back.
Available as a complete turnkey program that includes all supplies to get you started, plus training and information to help you build your business profitably.
From $3200 for the roaster only to complete programs. NBR2000 Plus Automated Nut Roaster
Old Tyme Nutter Butter
The best way to grow your nut sales is to have one (or more) of these commercial grinders in your nut section. New customers become repeats when they try the freshest nut butter available. There are thousands of these across the U.S..
They may be purchased as a turnkey program from us through HAMPTON FARMS, in which you save $600 and just commit to buying your nut butter stock from us, or you can buy them outright and use your own sources for the nut stock. Most customers after researching and seeing how successful the program can be, prefer the program.
From: $1695 (if purchased as a program ASK) – to $2295 as a stand alone unit
Peanut Profitablity
The following is a general breakdown of the potential profitability of roasting your own. Roasting on site is a great attention getter that will bring customers to your location. The aroma, sights and sounds of an operational peanut roaster will help create traffic. The great taste of fresh roasted will bring them back.
Once at your store or stand, it is wise to carry salted in-shells and perhaps our seasoned varieties (they are great!) Keep in mind the roasters can only be used on raw (unsalted in-shell peanuts). Use a warmer to put salted in shell or Cajun in shell peanuts on display.
And a 4 ounce bag is a good measure for a customer to buy, it could be enough for two. That size could also be sold for up to $2.00, but we find that customers like high value and will likely buy 2 or 3 bags.The easy way to do it is find a cup that measures the amount you wish to sell and use it to fill the bags. Your average cost per bag should be around $.32 and yield a profit of $1.68 per bag and $6.72 per pound. So a $2500 roaster would pay for itself after selling less than 375 pounds of peanuts. Sounds like a lot of peanuts? Actually some of my customers do that per day and more at their locations in flea markets, but you will have to work a while to find the right location that will be that good of a turnover.
Give us a call at 800-946-8688. We expect to earn your business with quality and service. Our prices are among the best in the business because we do a volume business, based on repeat customers.
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