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et in a huge, converted 19th-century factory in central Manchester, UK, the impressive “creative neighborhood” of DieCast offers revelers a diverse array of food, drink, and entertainment options. Highlights include a Brooklyn Beer Hall
featuring live music and a beer bus, as well as Te House of Daiquiri in Leno Ex Machina, a central bar dedicated to rum and rum-based cocktails, where the plug-and-play setup of the DREAM machines serves as a showpiece. “Te machines from V AIR have become a core
offering and helped build the vision for what we want to do at the site in terms of quality products with an edge and cool experiences,” explains DieCast’s brand manager Clem Gouy (pictured right). “DieCast has been designed to be an immersive
space, so we market it as a full experience, with everything from aerial performers and fire breathers to flea markets and corporate events. We’ve got amazing Sunday roasts, great pizzas, top burgers and, of course, the House of Daiquiri,” he says. Te bar features 14 DREAM machines, spinning 12
different flavors of frozen Daiquiris, allowing for an impressive 49 different frozen drink combinations. Options include Mango and Passionfruit, as well as a crowd favorite, Spiced Banana Pandan Colada. “Plus, these flavors keep changing, which gives us that flexibility to mix things up,” says Gouy. Te machine’s built-in vertical ventilation
technology means they can sit front of house side- by-side, where customers can enjoy the theatrical elements of the mixer and multi-coloured LED lighting. “Te customers are very inquisitive about DREAM because not only does it serve tasty cocktails it also looks really cool with its space- age, sleek chrome design,” says Gouy. “It’s been very product-led and everyone is loving it, adding a really fun and immersive element to the venue. It all came about very naturally. Te machines tie in really well to the way the venue looks as they’re quite mechanical and industrial.”
Practical, cost effective and sustainable It’s not just about the taste and aesthetics though. From an operational point of view, the DREAM machines are proving practical, cost effective and sustainable too. Featuring a high-capacity and user-friendly design, the DREAM can serve up to 125 x 200ml
frozen drinks within 20 minutes of start-up and offers continuous supply with just a simple hopper refill. “Having these machines cuts down dramatically
on both prep time and labor because they’re easy to operate. Tere’s considerably less drink waste and they’re easy to monitor and control,” says Gouy. Gouy serves as the brand manager for DieCast as
well as its sister sites, Ramona and Te Firehouse. As he oversees 14 bars across these three locations, reliable equipment is essential. Additionally, with the Daiquiri mixes being made in-house, maintaining consistency is key. “Earlier in the week, the bar team prep and batch
the cocktails, and we’re refilling the machines up to three times a night. Since we opened in May 2023, we’ve sold about 200,000. We try to keep the shelf life as little as possible because it’s a fresh product. As they’re syrup-based they tend to last two to three days, but we’re blessed with very high volume so it’s not an issue for us at the moment,” says Gouy.
Easy to pour Te bar teams have also provided positive feedback. Tey appreciate how easy it is to pour the frozen drinks, eliminating the hassle of constant mixing and shaking by hand. “Te machines allow us to work to a much bigger
scale because we’re serving thousands of customers each week,” enthuses Gouy. “For the volume we produce, the DREAM machines have been incredibly reliable and easy to maintain.” If there are any problems or queries, Carpigiani
UK is readily available to address them quickly and efficiently. “Tey’ve been really speedy with their replies, which is always appreciated. If we ever need parts, we’ll have an engineer on site within 24 hours. Carpigiani has been very helpful in following up on cases as well,” insists Gouy. From front-end to back-end, the DREAM machines deliver on all aspects: ease of use, consistency, speed, and taste. “It’s been a big feature of our success at DieCast as we expand our offerings,” says Guoy. “[At the moment] we’re only using a small portion
of the site, so there’s lots more exciting stuff coming up as well. We’re creating a new focal point for the community and opening up the space to a variety of independent businesses like florists, costume makers, tech companies, and even a dance studio.”
volume we produce, the
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DREAM machines have been incredibly reliable and easy to maintain Clem Gouy, DieCast
BRAND WATCH 125
The DREAM machine can serve up to 125 x 200ml frozen drinks within 20 minutes of start-up and offers continuous supply with just a simple hopper refill
40cm 2021
v-air.es Aliworld 57
With a compact size of only 40cm wide, the DREAM is the perfect addition to any operation seeking to increase profits with frozen cocktails or drinks
The DREAM has earned several awards, including the 2021 Good Design Award given by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
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