Shopping around for a popcorn machine can be overwhelming and confusing, so here are a few things to consider that will allow you to best determine the machine that will be right for you:
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Basically, the higher the wattage of your popcorn machine, the quicker the cooking time. If you're looking for a home theater machine that will allow for quicker popping times, I recommend buying a model with at least 640 watts or more. Models with lower wattages are fine especially if you know you won't need to be making large batches of popcorn. If you want your popcorn quicker or are hosting an event you might want to consider a popcorn machine with 860 watts or more.
See the Popcorn Yields page for more info.
You may be wondering how much popcorn is best suited for your household. The size of the kettle will help you decide which home popcorn machine is right for your needs (it's not the only consideration of course, pay attention to Warranties, manuals, customer service availability, etc.). The larger the kettle the more volume your popcorn machine will produce.
See the Popcorn Yields page for more info.
Make sure that the manufacturer that you choose uses premium grade steel and tempered glass that is scratch resistant and less prone to warping.
One of the most important considerations in my decision to purchase, in addition to warranty, was to make sure that my machine was made with metal gears, NOT PLASTIC, as is the case with some makers. Machines that may look VERY similar (especially online) can have drastically different quality parts that can affect the longevity and durability of your machine.
With money tight these days, surprisingly, owning your own popcorn machine is a lot less expensive than you might think. Why pay up to a thousand dollars or more when you can buy the same quality home popcorn machine for a fraction of the cost.
You know your budget best, to be sure, and there are some phenomenal deals out there...remember to look at consumer reviews, especially when selecting an economy machine...
A MAJOR consideration is the manufacturer's warranty. There are companies claiming to provide 5 year warranties on machines but you CANNOT CONTACT THEM...I know this from experience. A 5 year warranty from a company that is impossible to get hold of is obviously worthless...make sure you're dealing with a reputable company and that you can reach them by .
Look for manufacturers that offer specific details of their warranty...for instance: "3 years on machine 30 days on kettle and lights".
Premium machines have warming decks for superior popcorn holding. Having the heating element underneath the deck helps keep the popped corn crisp and reduces the problem of having your popcorn turning out chewy. Combining this feature with the lamp/light provides you with popcorn that remains warm and fresh for hours.
Look for machines with these features to ensure that your popcorn stays fresh and warm...you didn't spend all that money for cold corn!
Premium popcorn machine companies have products that are professionally packaged in double wall boxed cardboard. I found most popcorn machine companies have shipped thousands of products and also make sure their popcorn machines are delivered to your doorstep safe and sound. Buying my machine online was so much easier than trying to find a way to transport it home on my own. It came right to my front door within a few days.
If you don't live near a retail store that carries the model or style that you're looking for, make sure that it's going to get to you in one piece.
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The best party is a party with Chicago Mix(R)! How many people are you serving? How soon should you order? Let us guide you through the FAQ of buying popcorn in bulk.
What do people like best?
Our number one selling product is Chicago Mix(R), this is the most popular selection for bulk popcorn as well.
How much should we order?
A serving is considered by Candyland as a 2-3 cups of popped popcorn per person. Generally speaking, one pound of popcorn would be approximately 5 servings. However, the density of each popcorn flavor does vary. For example, one pound of regular seasoned popcorn is approximately three gallons in volume, whereas 1 pound of caramel corn is roughly one gallon in volume. Below is a chart for you to be able to order the perfect amount of popcorn for your group and of course a little extra for yourself!
Here are the details if you were shopping for 35 servings of any one flavor:
Chicago Mix(R) 7lbs
Cheese Corn/White Cheddar 6lbs
Caramel Corn/Sea Salt Caramel Corn 8lbs
FlavoCrunch/Milk Drizzle/Dark Drizzle 12 lbs
Regular Seasoned Popcorn/Buttered Popcorn 4lbs
As you can see, the weights will vary based on the destiny of the product.
How soon should I order?
We would like all bulk orders to come in about 3-5 days before the due date but we can also try to accommodate reasonable orders with a short notice. During the holidays we do ask that you plan as far in advance as you can, our production schedule does get pushed back between December 10th through Dec 26th, and during most popular national holidays.
How long does the popcorn stay fresh?
During most of the year you can enjoy popcorn between within 10 days after purchase. We strongly encourage all popcorn lovers to keep popcorn in a cool dry place, sealed tightly. Humidity will affect your popcorn negatively, please try your best to keep the popcorn away from any possibility of exposure to humidity, during the summer we expect popcorn to last about 3 days.
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