Finding the Right Kettle Size for Making Popcorn
Choosing the right popcorn popper requires an understanding of how much popcorn needs to be made
A popcorn machine's kettle is perhaps the most important part of making this succulent treat. It's where you pour the kernels, where they're heated and where you hear that trademark popping sound.
It's easy to figure out how much popcorn a popper can pop in one cycle. It's a one-to-one relationship – a 4-oz. popper makes 4 ounces of popcorn in one cycle (3-4 minutes), an 8-oz kettle size popper makes 8 ounces of popcorn in one cycle and so on.
Therefore, you need to choose a kettle size that complements the type of business you're running. Will you be running a concession stand in the busy area of a festival? Or do you simply need a popcorn popper for a church or social club that you will only be using on occasion?
One serving of popcorn generally comes in a one ounce bag that's approximately 3” wide by 2” deep by 8” tall. To determine the best kettle size for you, you need to figure out how many one ounce servings you will need to have in your busiest hour.
Take a look at the chart below to see how many servings a particular popcorn popper can produce in an hour.
Popcorn Machine Kettle Size |
# of 1-oz Servings Machine can Hold at One Time |
# of Servings Machine can Produce in One Hour |
4 |
16 |
92 |
6 |
24 |
112 |
8 |
32 |
136 |
12 |
48 |
220 |
16 |
64 |
296 |
So for example, if you need to produce 125 servings in one hour, you will need to purchase an 8-oz popcorn machine.
Take a look at our wide selection of commercial popcorn machines to see what solutions we offer and if you have any further questions about choosing the right popcorn popper, please contact us today!
