Commercial Coffee Machines for Cafés & Offices

Since 2006, Small Batch Coffee Roasters has been helping British cafés, offices and businesses get the most out of their coffee, supplying wholesale coffee, training baristas, educating the UK on specialty coffee and advising on machines nationwide. Choosing the right commercial coffee machine is a major decision, you’re investing not only in hardware, but in workflow, maintenance, quality, consistency and experience. Below we present four standout machines, each with unique strengths, and at the end, we’ll explain how we, Small Batch, can help you decide and make the enquiry to get going.

1. The WMF 1100 S

USB, connectivity, features:
This fully automatic machine is built for up to around 80 cups per day. It offers features such as dual bean hoppers or toppings, a professional brewer, automated cleaning (Click+Clean), a 7” colour touch display and options for variable water supply (tank or direct) for compact spaces.
Best suited to:
Offices, meeting spaces, hotel back-of-house or smaller cafés needing high variety with minimal manual barista intervention.
Businesses where staff time is limited and consistency and speed with minimal fuss is key.
Why we recommend it:
It’s compact, intuitive, reliable and ideal for places that want good coffee with no fuss but still crave bean variety and solid quality. At Small Batch we’ve found that many offices or workplace break-areas benefit hugely from a machine like this, it removes pressure on barista skills but still delivers recognisably good coffee.

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2. La Marzocco Linea PB

USB, connectivity, features:
The Linea PB is a high-performance traditional espresso machine. Key features include dual PID control (coffee and steam boilers), insulated boilers, Eco mode, digital display, stainless steel portafilters and precision baskets. Notably, it supports USB firmware updates.
Best suited to:
Busy specialty cafés, restaurant coffee bars and venues where you have trained baristas and you’re showcasing coffee as part of the brand experience.
Businesses that demand high quality espresso, high output and a premium feel.
Why we recommend it:
For the barista-driven venue, this machine gives you full control, excellent temperature stability and the craftsmanship that supports specialty coffee roasting and high-level service. At Small Batch, when a customer is serious about coffee quality, we steer them toward something like the Linea PB.

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3. Sanremo D8

USB, connectivity, features:
The Sanremo D8 is described as a modular professional espresso platform, offering a digital shot timer, programmable doses, adjustable boiler temperature, IoT or app connectivity and more.
Best suited to:
Independent roasters with a dedicated bar area, smaller specialty cafés that want flexibility and tech-forward design without going to the very top-tier cost.
Businesses wanting an espresso machine that can be tailored in aesthetics (colours, side panels) and performance.
Why we recommend it:
If you’re a café or micro-roastery wanting serious espresso output but still a manageable footprint and strong customisation, the D8 offers a smart alternative. From our experience at Small Batch, these machines can bridge the gap between an entry level café machine and a flagship machine.

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4. Sanremo Zoe Competition

USB, connectivity, features:
The Zoe Competition is a compact but high-spec espresso machine. Features include a shot timer, LED-lit working area, customisable colour or design, and a durable chassis designed to reduce servicing or maintenance costs.
Best suited to:
Boutique cafés, coffee bars with medium output who prioritise design, style and consistency.
Training venues, roastery tasting rooms, or secondary bar setups in events or hospitality where space and budget are more constrained but quality still matters.
Why we recommend it:
It combines strong function with an aesthetic edge. At Small Batch we often see clients who want a machine that looks part of the brand. For such spaces, Zoe Competition delivers.

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How to choose the right machine, and how we help

At Small Batch we’ve spent nearly two decades working with cafés, offices and roasters across the UK. Here’s how we guide you:

• Output and service type: Estimate your daily cups, peak periods, and whether staff are trained baristas or it’s a self-service environment.

• Barista skill and workflow: If you have trained baristas and want full control, choose a machine like the Linea PB or D8. If you’re servicing offices and need minimal manual involvement, something like the WMF 1100 S may be more suitable.

• Brand and experience: Is coffee a central part of your brand (your café) or a supporting service (office break-area)? The more central it is, the more investment you may want.

• Design, footprint and maintenance: Consider space, service access, cleaning requirements, and ease of use. A machine with IoT or app features (D8) or automatic cleaning (WMF) may reduce labour overhead.

• Whole package: Beyond the machine, you’ll need roasting, training, grinder calibration, filter systems, and maintenance. At Small Batch we supply not only the coffee, but training and technical advice to integrate the machine into your operation.

Ready to talk?

If you’re exploring a new commercial machine for your café or office, our team at Small Batch would love to help. We’ll discuss your output, your workflow, your brand and match you with the machine best suited (whether the ones above or others) and the full support package.
Fill out our enquiry form and one of our specialists will contact you to begin.
Because since 2006, we’ve helped British businesses unlock the full potential of their coffee.