Biepi MC-E Compact | 2 Group Commercial Barista Espresso Machine
Proper 2-group commercial espresso performance in a genuinely compact footprint – the Biepi MC-E Compact is an Italian-built barista machine designed for sites where counter space matters.
With a 6-litre boiler, two brewing groups and a footprint of approximately 510 × 550mm, the MC-E Compact gives cafés, restaurants, bars and hospitality venues the working capability of a professional 2-group espresso machine without requiring the space of a conventional full-size model.
Simple electronic controls, programmable coffee and hot-water doses and robust polished stainless-steel construction make it particularly suited to businesses that want a dependable traditional espresso machine without unnecessary complexity.
2-Group Performance. Compact Footprint.
The main reason to choose the MC-E Compact is simple: you get two commercial brewing groups in a machine just 510mm wide.
That makes it particularly useful for:
- Smaller cafés and coffee shops
- Restaurants, pubs and bars
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Mobile or space-restricted coffee operations
- Sites upgrading from a 1-group machine without wanting a large conventional 2-group footprint
Two groups allow multiple espresso extractions to be managed simultaneously while retaining the familiar workflow of a traditional barista espresso machine.
6-Litre Commercial Boiler
The MC-E Compact uses a 6-litre boiler, giving it professional steam and hot-water capability while helping keep the overall machine size manageable.
It includes one steam wand and two programmable hot-water doses, giving the barista the core tools required for espresso, cappuccino, flat white, latte and tea service.
Designed for Consistent Brewing Temperatures
Biepi uses technology specifically designed to help each brewing group reach the correct operating temperature, supporting consistent espresso preparation across both groups.
Combined with programmable coffee doses, this gives the barista repeatable control while keeping operation straightforward during busy service.
Programmable Coffee & Hot-Water Doses
A built-in microprocessor allows coffee and hot-water doses to be programmed in advance.
The control panel is intentionally simple and intuitive, helping staff work consistently without turning a traditional espresso machine into something unnecessarily complicated.
Barista-Friendly Design
Despite its compact dimensions, the MC-E Compact includes several practical features designed around everyday commercial use:
- 2 commercial brewing groups
- 1 steam wand
- 2 programmable hot-water doses
- High groups as standard for espresso and taller latte cups
- Removable cup stands for different cup heights
- Angled portafilter grips for improved ergonomics
- Dedicated cleaning cycle activated from the control panel
Italian Build Quality Without the Oversized Footprint
The MC-E Compact combines polished stainless-steel construction with the clean, straightforward design typical of Biepi's commercial espresso range.
It is designed for businesses that want a proper Italian commercial espresso machine and traditional barista workflow, but simply do not have the counter space for a larger machine.
Biepi MC-E Compact 2 Group Technical Specifications
- Machine type: Compact traditional commercial espresso machine
- Groups: 2
- Boiler capacity: 6L
- Steam wands: 1
- Hot-water doses: 2
- Controls: Electronic programmable dosing
- Voltage: 240V / 50Hz
- Power: 2050W
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 510 × 550 × 510mm
- Weight: 33kg
- Water supply: Permanent mains water connection
- Groups: High groups as standard
- Available finishes: Black / Stainless Steel or White / Stainless Steel
- Country of manufacture: Italy
Buy or Lease the Biepi MC-E Compact
Buy the Biepi MC-E Compact outright for £2,475 ex VAT, or spread the cost through commercial leasing.
For a tailored lease quotation based around your business, contact StafCo for a tailored lease quote.
Want the Complete Barista Setup?
The MC-E Compact is also available as a complete package with a professional Remidag RMD64 PRO grinder and heavy-duty knock-out drawer.
Buy the qualifying Biepi machine, Remidag grinder and knock-out drawer together and both the Biepi espresso machine and Remidag grinder receive a 3-year parts and labour warranty, along with professional installation and barista training.
How compact is the Biepi MC-E Compact?
The machine is approximately 510mm wide, 550mm deep and 510mm high, making it considerably easier to accommodate where counter space is limited.
Is the MC-E Compact really a 2-group machine?
Yes. Despite its compact dimensions, it has two commercial brewing groups and is designed as a professional traditional espresso machine.
Can the MC-E Compact run from a normal electrical supply?
Biepi specifies the MC-E Compact at 240V / 50Hz with a power rating of 2050W. Always confirm the electrical installation requirements for your site before installation.
Is the MC-E Compact plumbed in?
Yes. It is a professional commercial espresso machine designed for permanent mains water connection.
Does the machine-only product include the 3-year warranty?
The extended 3-year parts and labour warranty applies when the Biepi machine is purchased as part of the qualifying StafCo package with a Remidag professional grinder and knock-out drawer or waste box.
Biepi Italian Barista Espresso Machines | Passione. Gusto. Design.
Why Choose a Biepi Espresso Machine?
Biepi professional espresso machines are designed, developed and built in Italy, combining traditional Italian espresso-machine character with robust commercial construction, practical barista features and modern technology where it genuinely improves the job behind the bar.
From compact 1-group machines to high-output 3-group models and advanced Barista Pro machines, Biepi builds equipment around the things that matter in a working café, coffee shop, restaurant or hotel – consistent extraction, dependable steam performance, straightforward operation and reliability day after day.
What makes Biepi particularly interesting is what you get for the money. The specification and technology can stand alongside machines carrying some of the industry's much higher-profile badges – without asking you to pay the premium simply for having that badge on the front.
There is another reason we're confident in them. Buy a qualifying Biepi package with any Remidag professional grinder and a knock-out drawer or waste box, and both the Biepi espresso machine and Remidag grinder are covered by a 3-year parts and labour warranty.
Not sure whether you need a 1-group, 2-group or 3-group machine – or which Biepi gives you the right specification for your bar? Just ask us. We'll help you choose the right setup for your business.
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