Starting a Coffee Roastery: Equipment Checklist

Opening a roastery is exciting and a little overwhelming, because the equipment list looks endless. It is shorter than you think once you separate what you need on day one from what you add as you grow.

The roaster

This is the centerpiece. Size it to your weekly demand, not your dream, and plan around a working batch of 70 to 80 percent of the rated capacity. A 5 to 15 kg machine covers most new specialty roasters. Browse sizes under shop-type roasters.

A grinder

If you sell ground coffee or run a bar, you need a grinder that holds consistent particle size. Match its capacity to your busiest hour. See options on our coffee grinders page.

Packaging and dosing

• Bags with a degassing valve so fresh coffee can release gas without going stale.
• A scale or doser for accurate fill weights.
• A sealer suited to your bag type.

The room itself

Plan ventilation early, confirm your power or gas supply, and check local emission rules, which may require an afterburner. Leave clear space to move green and roasted coffee safely. The room is part of the equipment list, not an afterthought.

What to add later

Loaders, destoners, silos and an afterburner make sense as volume climbs. You do not need them on opening day, but choosing a roaster that can connect to them keeps your options open. See the full picture under coffee roasting plants.

Planning your first roastery? Tell us your goals and we will help you build a list that fits your budget and space.