12 oz. Commercial Popcorn Machine / Popper - 120V, 1360W
2.4 out of 5 star rating
9 reviews
Features
- Best value in the market; can draw a crowd and pay for itself in only a few hours
- Kettle makes 200 oz. of popcorn per hour, making it one of the most versatile poppers around
- Quick and easy operation; cabinet can hold up to 65 ounces of popcorn; ideal for mid-level demand
- Includes a popcorn scoop, measuring cups, and a removable crumb tray for convenience
- Boasts a durable stainless steel frame, a stainless steel 12 oz. kettle, and 1360W of popping power
Certifications
5-15P
This unit comes with a NEMA 5-15P plug.
ETL, US & Canada
This product has been certified by ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, to meet applicable electrical product safety standards required for use in the United States and Canada.
CE Listed
This product complies with the standards imposed by Conformance European (CE).
Product Features
This popper is incredibly easy to use, with just three switches to control the unit: turn, heat, and warming. It contains a 12 oz. stainless steel kettle that only needs a few minutes to warm up, an ideal feature for medium-volume businesses. The larger kettle means there is less time needed to prepare another kettle and more time for interacting with customers. Plus, this popper can pay for itself in just a few hours, as the kettle produces up to 200 oz. of popcorn per hour, and the cabinet can hold up to 65 oz. of popcorn! Once the unit is finished cooking, the hot, finished popcorn falls to the popper's warm deck, where it's kept fresh until you're ready to serve. This unit will catch the eye of passing customers with its 60W warmer light, which brightly illuminates the finished popcorn for excellent merchandising.
Cleanup is just as simple as the popping process because the stainless steel kettle and crumb tray are removable for easy cleaning and maintenance, and the stainless steel frame can easily be wiped down. The front, back, and side see-through clear panels that make up the viewing area are all made of heavy-duty plastic for impressive durability, and the doors come standard with a magnetic latch for quick and easy operation. Two adjustable, non-marking feet with brakes are also included to keep your machine level on any surface.
This unit comes with a popcorn scoop and measuring cups to help make your popcorn sales soar on day one. A safety circuit breaker is also included to prevent motor burnout. This popper requires a 120V electrical connection.
Overall Dimensions:
Width: 17 3/4"
Depth: 14 3/4"
Height: 29 1/2"
Capacity: 12 oz.
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Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
2.4 out of 5 star rating
9 reviews
- 1 customers gave 5 star ratings51
- 2 customers gave 4 star ratings42
- 1 customers gave 3 star ratings31
- 1 customers gave 2 star ratings21
- 4 customers gave 1 star ratings14
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DARRIN R.
5.0
December 20, 2025
Has been a great hit at catering events as well as with the children of our community!!! Many know we have it and have started keeping it set up in out home when not catering just for the kids!!!!! At least once a week we get a couple of neighborhood kids ask for it and love coming to watch it pop!! At Events, it has become a great hit for both children and adults!!
Melanie D.
1.0
September 11, 2025
The wheels on the popcorn machine have warped tremendously to the point you can't transport the machine anywhere. The machine is not even a year old and has been carefully handled by 2 people each time it's used. Very flimsy and unreliable product.
Brian M.
5.0
July 9, 2025
We bought this for Movie Night events for our customers... it did just fine and was able to keep up with demand. We would also use it almost daily once or twice to pop corn for staff... 6 months in and no trouble so far
Sam B.
4.0
November 21, 2024
The product itself works and functions great, but there are a few caveats. - Be extremely careful cleaning. None of the interior stainless steel pieces are beveled in any way and have razor sharp edges. I've sliced open my hands every time I've cleaned the bottom drawer. It cuts deep and faster than you can believe. - The pot heater is set to a very high temp and the stirrer is weak. It will burn your popcorn incredibly fast, cause the the popped kernels to stick, and then you've got a burning hot mess and tons of smoke. - Do NOT purchase the 12oz size of kernel/oil combo packs. It is significantly too much for this machine to reliably pop. We waste like a quarter of the kernels from each back, because they burn way too fast. Got all that? Good. The learning curve is STEEP. But once you've got it's quirks, it's amazing. It's probably deserving of 3 stars, but when it's going good, it's just that amazing. 4 stars.
ASM G.
3.0
April 19, 2024
Good product so far.
Zekia W.
1.0
April 14, 2024
Wish I had read the reviews before buying... machine will not heat.... this machine is not a good purchase... I'm already having to spend money on a machine that's brand new to try have it fixed.... Urghhhhhhhh frustrating.....DO NOT PURCHASE!!
Edward D.
1.0
December 5, 2023
Worked well at first then starting acting up. last couple of months was ify on working, now doesn't work at all.
Stephanie B.
4.0
July 6, 2023
Makes great popcorn quickly. Did the heating element in the kettle konk out within the first 3 months of gentle home use? Yes. Very disappointing. But Webstaurant's customer service is top notch. Here's hoping it was just a faulty kettle and the next will last for many happy popping years to come!
Anthony C.
Moon Brook Country Club1.0
December 1, 2022
After 7 months of usage, the heating element has stopped working. I would not recommend this product.
Karen F.
Pius X Booster Club2.0
September 8, 2022
This popcorn machine is fine, but I don't think meant for more than popping a batch at a time to enjoy in a small group. The cabinet will hold about two batches before being too full to scoop without making a mess. The kettle is low, centered and close to the front of the cabinet, also making it tough to scoop popcorn into bags without making a mess even if the cabinet isn't full of popcorn. Lastly, we had several batches clump inside of the kettle, causing the stir bar to become lodged and a frantic effort to remove hot popcorn before it began burning. If the lid remained open through the duration of the popping, this didn't happen, but then there was a bigger oil splatter mess to clean up later. I would not recommend for use in a concession stand or a "commercial" environment. Other than that, it is a good machine and would be perfect for a home theater.
