Best Popcorn Machines // Home Theater Popcorn Machines
Welcome Popcorn lovers!
How many times have youg had to hit pause on your movie just to get up and stand by the microwave waiting for your popcorn, only to find that you can never quite replicate the quality of popcorn you get at your local theatre?
It’s time to start thinking about getting your very own traditional style popcorn machine as the perfect accompaniment to your movie nights. Hope you enjoy our list of 10 best popcorn machines.
Great Northern Popcorn (model # 6010) Roosevelt Top Antique Style Popcorn Popper Machine, 8-oz. capacity reflects the top rated traditional style popcorn machine on the market.
Popcorn machine boasts a heavy duty stainless steel construction, complete with easy cleaning stainless steel kettles, heated warming deck, old-maid style drawers, tempered glass panels and an industry leading 8 ounce kettle operating on 860 watts.
** Beautiful antique style of this machine, coupled with the conveniences of modern day tech encapsulate the nostalgia – early days at carnivals and hints of a 20’s movie theater
With the option of a cart available for purchase and so many additional accessories – easy to see why it’s Amazon’s highest rated popcorn machine Read Amazon’s Reviews >
Highlights
- 3 position control switch (860-watt capacity)
- Makes roughly 3-gallon of popcorn per batch
- Built-in warmer light and reject kernel tray kernel
- Heavy-duty powder coated steel and stainless steel construction
- Cleans up with water.
- Cart is available
- Includes 3 plastic serving cups, 50 serving bags, popcorn and oil scoop
Potential Flaws
- Some assembly is required
This machine features many of the same qualities at the top pick except runs on 640 watts instead of 860 watts , has slightly smaller dimensions and a slightly lower price.
Red Matinee Popcorn Machine makes between 2 – 3 Gallons of popcorn with convenient storage.
Customers love this machine and highlight the great reasons to purchase this model over others in the market including; thicker glass – 40% thicker, premium grade steel – 30% thicker, richer color with availability of red or black, and safer packing – double wall stock and extra packing to ensure a safe delivery.
Highlights
- 3 position control switch and 640-watt
- Safer packaging
- Premium paint and enhanced colors
- 2-3 gallons of popcorn per batch
- 3-year warranty and 30 day limited warranty on consumable parts
- Warranty includes kettles and/or light bulbs
- Includes 3 plastic serving cups, 50 serving bags, popcorn & oil scoop
- Cart is available
Potential Flaws
- Some assembly is required
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USA manufactured Paragon Standard Pop Popcorn Machine, 8-Ounce is complete with the familiar design of your local movie theaters machine.
** Creates an ambiance to recreate the theatre experience in the comfort of your own home
Hard-coat anodized aluminum kettle boasts an impressive 1200 watts of power and the side-hinged, spring-assisted kettle design makes it easy to unload popcorn when it’s done popping.
The innovative controls of this machine include a four-switch operation that lets you effortlessly set this popcorn popper up, and the kettle ready lights let you know when you can add ingredients for cooking. At maximum output, this machine creates 92 one ounce servings per hour so you will never have to worry about popcorn shortage again!
Highlights
- Hard coat anodized aluminum kettle with side-hinge
- Local movie theatre design
- Stainless steel base with built in warming deck
- Pops 147 one-ounce servings per hour
- Limited Lifetime Warranty; Made in the USA
- Easy to clean
Potential Flaws
- It’s super expensive!
The enormous Great Northern Popcorn Company (model # 6222 GNP), 16 Ounce is the largest machine our Help Advisors list.
Popcorn machine comes in at 34″ H x 21.25″ W x 14.75″ D. (Big weight of 68 pounds)
1600 watt output of this machine makes 7 gallons of popcorn in every batch! Powder coated steel and stainless steel construction make this the toughest machine on the market for the price.
These commercial quality machines feature stainless steel food-zones, easy cleaning stainless steel kettles, an exclusive warming deck, old-maid drawers (for unpopped kernels), tempered glass panels and an industry leading 16-ounce kettle.
Highlights
- Commercial quality – all metal gearbox and side vented fan, stainless steel food zones, and thicker glass
- Makes 7 gallons of popcorn in every batch
- Powder coated steel and stainless steel construction make this the toughest machine on the market for the price.
- 1600-watt kettle heats/cooks the popcorn quicker
- 3 plastic serving cups, 50 popcorn serving bags, measuring cups and popcorn scoop
- Larger size (over 6 cubic feet) holds a lot of popcorn
Potential Flaws
- Heavy and takes up quite a bit more space than the smaller competitors
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Like the other Great Northern Popcorns machines on this list, the Antique Style Lincoln 8 Oz. Popcorn Machine includes top quality design features:
Stainless steel food-zones, easy cleaning stainless steel kettles, heated warming decks, old-maid drawers (for un-popped kernels) , tempered glass panels and an industry leading 8 ounce kettle operating on 860 watts.
** I personally love the Bar Style design which adds to the early movie theater ambiance
The only difference between this model and the Roosevelt antique style model (top pick of this list) is the sleek black design, a slightly higher price point and the addition of an optional hand lift and push rail that is included free of charge.
Highlights
- Makes 3-gallon of popcorn
- Cleans up with water
- Heavy-duty powder coated steel and stainless steel construction
- 110 volt 860 watts (Commercial Quality)
- Includes 3 plastic serving cups, 50 serving bags, popcorn and oil scoop
- Cart available
- Optional Hand lift and push rail is included free of charge
Potential Flaws
- Some assembly is required
Paramount 8 oz. Popcorn Maker Machine has a heavy duty steel construction & thick tempered glass walls with a classic design for an authentic theatre experience.
** I personally love the multicolor LED illumination which adds to the excitement
The most anticipated feature for users is the easy clean up that this machine promises. With it’s no tools needed two detachable glass doors, detachable tilting metal tray door, detachable unpopped kernel filter , removable metal crumb tray and easy-to-remove kettle support brackets, clean up is a breeze!
Highlights
- Easy-to-remove kettle support brackets (no tools needed)
- 4 control switches (kettle heating, stirrer, warming deck, light)
- Multicolor LED illumination with remote control
- Popcorn scoop included
- Full instruction manual & limited lifetime warranty
- Classic read color and design
Potential Flaws
- Construction not as solid as some commercial quality machines on the market
With a vintage look reminiscent of carnivals of the 1900’s , this 6-oz. commercial popcorn cart provides a classic edition to any home.
This machine comes with a cart, so a table/cabinet is not necessary to prop it up on. A utility shelf is a convenient addition for popcorn preparation and a storage compartment is the perfect place to store popcorn essentials.
Easy-clean 6-ounce stainless steel kettle comes with built-in stirring system and dual-hinged lids.
The cart itself has spoked rubber wheels and a pull handle that allows easy mobility.
Highlights
- Pops up to 24 cups of popcorn per batch
- Classic vintage design
- Convenient utility shelf for popcorn preparation
- Spoked rubber wheels and pull handle allows for easy mobility
- Tempered glass windows and door with lighted interior for easy viewing and room ambiance
- Compartment in the base to store supplies
Potential Flaws
- Slightly more expensive than competitors
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** I’ll be adding #8 – 10 best popcorn machines soon. Stay tuned!
Having the ultimate theatre experience in the comfort of your own home doesn’t have to be as out of reach as it seem.
From antique to modern commercial style machines, hopefully our list of the best popcorn machines helps you choose the perfect popper for your space and needs.
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