La Pavoni commercial espresso machines
La Pavoni at Lordwell: 2 and 3 group automatic volumetric commercial espresso machines with 7.8 to 21 litre boilers, plus on demand dosing grinders. Milanese since 1905, part of the Smeg group, 2 year parts and labour warranty and UK support.
La Pavoni products
- 2 Group Auto Volumetric Espresso Machine, 11.3L Boiler, Three Phase
- Desiderio 2 Group Espresso Machine, Touch Screen, 13L Boiler
- Desiderio 3 Group Espresso Machine, Touch Screen, 21L Boiler
- Geniale V 2 Group Espresso Machine, 13L Boiler, Three Phase
- 2 Group Auto Volumetric Espresso Machine, 7.8L Boiler, 13A Plug
- Geniale V 3 Group Espresso Machine, 21L Boiler, Three Phase
- Zip Pro On Demand Coffee Grinder, 1.4kg Hopper, Chrome
- Zip Pro On Demand Coffee Grinder, 1.4kg Hopper, Black
Buying La Pavoni
La Pavoni has been building espresso machines in Milan since 1905, which makes it one of the oldest names in the trade, and it has been part of the Smeg group since 2019. That pairing matters practically: you get an Italian espresso marque with genuine heritage, backed by Smeg's UK service network and a 2 year parts and labour warranty as standard. What we list here is the commercial line rather than the domestic lever machines the name is also known for, so these are machines specified for a working bar or coffee shop pulling shots all day.
The commercial range is built around automatic volumetric machines in 2 and 3 group configurations, with boiler capacities from 7.8 litres up to 21 litres. Boiler size is the number to watch, because it decides how well the machine holds steam pressure when you are pulling shots and texturing milk at the same time. A 2 group with a smaller boiler suits a cafe with steady trade, while a 3 group on a 21 litre boiler is specified for high-volume sites where two baristas work the machine through a morning rush without waiting for recovery.
Alongside the machines sit on-demand dosing grinders with 1.4kg hoppers, which run from a standard UK plug and are the sensible partner purchase: an excellent machine paired with a poor grinder makes poor coffee. On supply, plan carefully. The grinders are straightforward, but the espresso machines are 400V three phase at 4.67 to 5.65kW on the larger models, with one 2 group option running at 230V 3.0kW. Confirm your incoming supply before you specify, and tell us your site and volumes and we will point you at the right group count and boiler.
La Pavoni: common questions
Should I buy a 2 group or 3 group espresso machine?
Count your peak, not your average. A 2 group machine gives you two portafilters working at once, which is enough for most cafes, restaurants and bars where one barista is on the machine. A 3 group is for high-volume sites where two people work the machine through a rush, or where you are serving a large morning trade in a short window. The other half of the answer is boiler size: the 3 group machines here carry a 21 litre boiler, which holds steam pressure far better when milk texturing and extraction happen simultaneously.
What supply does a La Pavoni commercial machine need?
Most of the commercial range is 400V three phase: the 2 group machines with 11.3 and 13 litre boilers run at 4.67kW, and the 3 group machines with 21 litre boilers at 5.65kW. There is one 2 group option that runs at 230V 3.0kW with a 7.8 litre boiler, which is useful where three phase is not available. The grinders are simple by comparison, at 0.28kW with a UK plug fitted. Confirm your supply before specifying, because retro-fitting three phase to a site is a significant cost.
Do I need a grinder as well, and does it matter which one?
Yes, and yes. An espresso machine cannot compensate for an inconsistent grind, and pairing a good machine with a poor grinder is the most common reason a site is disappointed with its coffee. The Zip Pro grinders listed here are automatic dosing models with a 1.4kg hopper and 1370 RPM burrs, in black or chrome to match the machine, and they run from a standard UK socket so they add no electrical complication. Budget for the grinder at the same time as the machine rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Is La Pavoni still Italian made, and what is the warranty?
La Pavoni is a Milanese company founded in 1905 and has been part of the Italian Smeg group since 2019, which means the heritage is genuine and the UK support sits behind the Smeg service structure. Every machine and grinder in this range carries a 2 year parts and labour warranty as standard, which is the same cover as the rest of the Smeg Professional range. If you want the current warranty terms confirmed against a specific model before you commit, ask us and we will check it for you.
How quickly can I get a La Pavoni machine?
These are ordered in from the manufacturer rather than held in our warehouse, so we will not promise next working day. Commercial espresso machines are usually a planned purchase tied to a fit-out or a replacement, so the honest approach is that we confirm the lead time on your exact model before you commit. If you have an opening date, tell us and we will check availability first, and if the model you want will not land in time we will say so and show you what will.