La Ferme des Weppes, a catering business run by Stéphane Caloone, turned to MonCasierFrais to acquire a ready-meal vending machine. The result: Stéphane and his wife can now sell their homemade prepared meals and charcuterie through short supply chains, just a stone's throw from their farm in Fournes-en-Weppes (North of France). Shall we take a closer look at this new refrigerated locker installation ?
La Ferme des Weppes, the business behind our new meal vending machine
Stéphane Caloone, master butcher, charcutier, and caterer
Stéphane Caloone is both the manager and the talented chef behind the various prepared meals found in the refrigerated lockers of his vending machine in Fournes-en-Weppes. A trained butcher and charcutier, Stéphane learned how to select quality meat, cut it with care, and transform it into delicious ready-made meals. Originally from Northern France, this talented butcher and charcutier has earned the Master Artisan label, which is awarded to seasoned and renowned artisans.
The founding of La Ferme des Weppes in 2012
La Ferme des Weppes was established as a business in 2012. For ten years, the business focused on butchery and charcuterie selling meat by the cut and by weight, directly from a shop located in La Chapelle-d'Armentières. At the same time, Stéphane leveraged his charcuterie experience by preparing items such as homemade terrines and rillettes. But in 2022, our Master Artisan sought a new distribution method for his meat and charcuterie products. As a lover of quality cuisine, he also considered preparing ready-made meals to sell through short supply chains with the help of his wife. Ultimately, his meeting with MonCasierFrais.fr convinced him to use an automatic vending machine for ready-made meals to sell his products via self-service.
Why use refrigerated lockers for meal distribution ?
Ease of installation, cutting out distribution middlemen, and the profitability of automated vending are all factors that led Stéphane to use MonCasierFrais chilled lockers to sell his products.
A prepared meal vending machine requires minimal paperwork
Many butchers decide to buy a restaurant near their shop to cook and sell their surplus stock. It is an effective way to prevent food waste. However, administrative procedures are often tedious and permits can take a long time to obtain. That is why La Ferme des Weppes chose to install an automated meal vending machine, a connected system that requires very little paperwork.
Find the meal vending machine belonging to Stéphane and his wife next to their farm, at 677 Boulevard Victor Hugo, 59134 FOURNES-EN-WEPPES, FRANCE
Boucherie Dynamique, another refrigerated locker operator, chose to install meat vending machines in beyond their physical store. Discover their story in our dedicated article.
Regarding the cost of MonCasierFrais.fr catering lockers
The price of a refrigerated locker installation is low when you choose MonCasierFrais.fr. This is why La Ferme des Weppes was able to order 96 lockers in a single semi-open kiosk. Thanks to this competitive price, which is about 20% lower than our competitors, Stéphane will be able to make his catering locker system profitable within 2 years.
To simplify meal distribution through short supply chains
With their optimized refrigeration technology for all types of food and temperature settings that can be managed remotely by the operator, our refrigerated lockers are perfect for catering businesses by Stéphane Caloone.
On a daily basis, he keeps full control over what he sells in each locker. Our vendor app allows him to adjust prices, the internal temperature of the food lockers, and even open a locker remotely in the event of a technical issue.
Thanks to refrigerated lockers designed by and for operators, selling local food products has never been easier than with MonCasierFrais.fr!
What can you find in the La Ferme des Weppes ready-meal vending machine ?
Remote temperature control for the lockers, combined with the efficient refrigeration technology offered by MonCasierFrais.fr, allows La Ferme des Weppes to sell a wide range of meals and deli dishes.
Homemade ready meals by your Master Artisan
As a trained butcher and charcutier, Stéphane naturally offers meat-based ready meals such as:
- The famous Flemish carbonnade.
- Cabbage sausage.
- Homemade cassoulet.
But it also offers more deli-style dishes such as:
- Garlic butter snails.
- Hors d'oeuvres.
- Mini quiches and savory tarts.
As well as a few vegetarian recipes :
- Leek soup.
- Seasonal soups.
- Mixed salads for every season.
Artisanal charcuterie from local sources
La Ferme des Weppes is renowned for its artisanal charcuterie, prepared on-site at the farm right next to the 24/7 meal dispenser. Discover in our refrigerated lockers:
- Terrines.
- Pure pork rillettes.
- Cooking sausage.
- The famous potjevleesch from the North.
Complete menus for balanced meals
Every day, La Ferme des Weppes offers a "daily special" for €12, which includes a starter, a main course, and a dessert. Salads, terrines, regional dishes, or more modern options (such as salmon tagliatelle and chicken curry with rice), as well as creative takes on tiramisu and sweet crepes, are all available in Stéphane Caloone's catering vending machine. Excellent value for money right on your doorstep!
Find the list of products sold directly on our Click & Collect app, MonCasierFrais. The app is free to download from the App Store and the Play Store.
In summary
To facilitate the sale of its local products, La Ferme des Weppes has chosen a prepared meal vending machine MonCasierFrais.fr. With this solution, Stéphane Caloone can offer his artisanal specialties from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week, without any intermediaries. Desserts, charcuterie, and prepared meals are available via self-service, ensuring freshness and flexible hours for customers. An economical and efficient choice that allows this Master Artisan to grow his business while meeting the new expectations of consumers.
Would you like to learn more about our prepared meal vending machines? Contact us now or discover our solutions at MonCasierFrais.
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