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Your cart is empty.Paragon's streamlined Contempo Pop machines have a modern look well suited for many businesses, clubs, bars and homes. The gloss black cabinet has clean, bold graphics, smoked glass side panels and a clear door. These full-featured machines are easy to use and easy to maintain. Each full-featured machine pops delicious, theater-quality popcorn in 3-5 minutes, is easy to use and easy to maintain. This popcorn machine creates 147 one ounce servings per hour for maximum output, and its spring-assisted kettle makes it easy to unload popcorn when it's done cooking. Its two-switch operation lets you effortlessly operate the machine. The aerated warming deck keeps your food warm while catching kernels and smaller bits for easy cleaning.
El L
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
I bought this machine to replace a 26 year old gold medal popper. After popping and comparing over and over again, the old and worn and discolored gold medal always produced better crisper popcorn. I reached out to paragon and they were more than helpful to try and fix the situation by offering me a new kettle. I declined only because I was quickly approaching the return by date. For all I know, this may have helped. Three stars for company's assistant to rectify and for ease of Amazon's return policy.
Infosquirrel
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
I chose Paragon because of there reputation for making high quality popcorn machines. Stainless steel throughout, with fit and finishes that are unparalleled as compared to others. Along with a rock solid support sytem is why tower above other makers. Yes, they are more expensive than others, but you get what you pay for. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and you will be too.
tammismith
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
This was a great add to my business!
Charles
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021
So, do you enjoy popcorn? Do you love the smell when you walk into a movie theater? Do you love the taste of movie theater popcorn? Well, you get all of that and more with this machine. This is hands down the best popcorn machine I have ever used and I have never had popcorn that tastes this good in a home environment. My home theater room smells like a movie theater and I cannot tell the difference in taste! No one else can either. This machine works fantastic, makes perfect-tasting popcorn, and cleans up easily. It is super high quality and I expect many many years of use.We have tried different brands of popcorn but the best way we found for the best tasting "movie theater" experience is using popcorn kits. We buy "GreatNorthern" popcorn kits, 10oz bags and it is the best tasting popcorn period. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KM235K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1The machine comes with a very handy scoop. It is kinda cheap looking so I bought a pro metal scoop but I must admit, I use the plastic one the most.I prefer this popcorn just has it comes out of the machine, the perfect amount of salt and butter already in it from the kit. But for those that just have to have extra butter (movie theater style) then my wife and daughter love Snappy Butter Burst. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AXK9ROC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I will admit it does taste just like the theater but I was never an extra butter guy myself. Now this is a butter-flavored oil just like the theater and it is NOT real butter. Tastes super though! I also use this pump with it, and it works perfect. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006R9DO1U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Do yourself a favor and buy this machine! Thank me later!!
Jim
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021
We borrowed this exact model from my brother for a party. We decided that we wanted one ourselves as we entertain a lot. We have great results. We use coconut oil and white popcorn with half a stick (2 oz) of melted butter per kettle and Morton popcorn salt. Sometimes I'll have some popped as our guests are arriving to snack on while socializing, or after a meal while playing games or Karaoke or just visiting. This is extremely popular. I don't really worry about popping too much too soon because the popper has a heated floor and heat lamp so it tastes fresh popped for a long time. It's easy to clean as our guests lick it clean, just kidding, but it is easy to clean. Everything can be removed easily. The floor is laser cut (perfectly) and is easy to lift out. The kettle unplugs and with the pull of a pin can be removed also, although we usually just wipe it out with a paper towel. It has drawer for the old maids, but it pops so well that there aren't many of those. It comes with a plastic scoop that belongs in a sandbox somewhere. We bought an aluminum scoop like they use for french fries, but we bought a bag of those paper boats and sometimes just scoop up the corn with the edge of those; Scoop serve scoop serve. I like that they're built in Iowa by a family owned company. Jim
K. K
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
It's not cheap but it's a beautiful unit that will make your home theater feel like a real theater. Cooks popcorn quick and easily. The construction is second to none and I think it will last forever. Well long enough for me to enjoy it at least :)I've used it several dozen times already and found clean up super easy. All sides are glass except for the front two doors which are plexiglass (I assume to protect against accidental breakage if you open the doors into something). All of the rest of the unit is stainless steel.The built in warming light AND warming floor keep the popcorn warm as you'd expect.If you are looking for the best in a popcorn machine this is the unit. The red unit has the same construction so either should do the trick. I find the black less obtrusive in the living room than the red would be. For a dedicated home theater you may prefer the red.
BuckeyeJay
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2019
I am a self proclaimed popcorn aficionado and had a good machine that lasted me the last12 years. When that bit the dust, I bought a $200 machine off Amazon that I was hoping would be better. That was not the case. Thank God Amazon took it back. I did some research and found Paragon is an amazing company that’s been around forever, is known for their impeccable quality, and is from Iowa. (Love the Midwest!) Yes this machine is pricey, but it’s SO worth it! Don’t waste your money on a cheap machine. Spend the extra money... trust me. You won’t regret it!*Update 12/21/20. Here we are over a year later and this machine is still going strong. I buy the 10.6oz Vogel All-In-One combo packs from GFS (24 in a case) that includes seasoning and solid coconut oil. The popper handles it with ease. It’s truly amazing and leaves little to no unpopped kernels. It’s also very easy to keep clean. Guests and visitors always compliment that I have the best popcorn on the planet! I look forward to many more years of flawless use.
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