La Spaziale S5 EK Compact 2 Group Espresso Machine

Perfect for Professionals and On-the-Go Coffee Lovers

The La Spaziale S5 EK Compact 2 Group Traditional Espresso Coffee Machine offers both performance and flexibility, making it a brilliant choice for busy cafés, coffee shops, or restaurants looking to serve consistently excellent espresso. With the option of semi or automatic dose settings, baristas can tailor their workflow for efficiency and quality.

Effortless Maintenance for Peak Performance

Keeping your espresso machine clean doesn’t just ensure hygiene – it’s key to flavour quality. That’s why La Spaziale has created a user-friendly design featuring removable shower blocks and dispersion screens, making daily cleaning a breeze. The clever internal cooling system, with its uniquely patterned layout, helps maintain an optimal brewing temperature throughout the day. This smart engineering not only improves the quality of every shot but also simplifies the barista's workflow, helping you deliver exceptional coffee, cup after cup.

La Spaziale S5 EK Compact Brochure

You get all of these freebies when you purchase this machine through Prime Coffee Suppliers:

• Free! Delivery (Worth £95): Delivered directly to your door at no extra cost. 2-3 days standard delivery time.
• Free! 12 months parts warranty.
• Free! Installation + Water Filter (Worth £450): Let our experts set up your S5, ensuring it's ready to perform from the get-go. A pre-site survey will need to be completed before installation. This can be done via an online form or booking a physical site survey.
• Free! Onsite Training: Comprehensive guidance during installation to master your new machine.
• Free! 1KG of MONT58 Sustainable Coffee Beans (Worth £45): Start your journey with premium beans on us.
• 3 Trees planted with every order of La Spaziale S5 Espresso Machine - With our environmental Project through Ecologi.

Features

Electronic coffee machine two groups with automatic dose setting: Allows preparation of two espressos simultaneously with precise, programmable dosing for consistent results.

Electronic boiler refill: Automatically refills the boiler to maintain the correct water level during continuous operation.

Electric heating system: Provides rapid and efficient heating to ensure stable brewing temperatures throughout use.

Double pressure gauge for boiler and pump pressure control: Enables monitoring of both boiler and pump pressure separately for accurate control and maintenance.

One hot water outlet / 2 steam wands: Features a dedicated outlet for hot water and two steam wands for frothing milk at the same time.

Control of malfunction alarms: Built-in alarm system notifies the user of any operational issues or system faults.

Built-in volumetric pump: Delivers consistent water flow and pressure for optimal espresso extraction without requiring an external pump.

Electric cup warmer (available on request): Keeps cups warm to maintain the ideal temperature for serving espresso.

Upgraded boiler heating element (available on request): Provides enhanced heating performance and reliability for demanding use.

Specifications of the S5 EK Compact 

La Spaziale S5 EK vs. S5 EK Compact - Which Espresso Machine is Right for Your Café?

Choosing a commercial espresso machine is arguably the most crucial investment for any coffee-focused business in the UK. When you select an Italian manufacturer like La Spaziale, you are guaranteed quality, reliability, and world-class temperature stability.

The venerable S5 EK is a powerhouse of the industry, but its little sibling, the S5 EK Compact, offers the same professional performance in a smaller footprint.

If you’re struggling to decide which of these 2-group models best suits your operation, this guide will break down the crucial differences and shared DNA to help you make the perfect procurement choice.

Size and Volume: The Key Differences

The main factors separating the S5 EK and the S5 EK Compact relate directly to capacity and physical size. Knowing your café’s expected peak volume and your counter space limitations will decide which machine is the champion for you.

The S5 EK Standard: The Workhorse for High Volume

With a substantial 10-litre boiler, the standard S5 EK is designed to handle consistent, high-demand periods without breaking a sweat. The larger boiler means better steam recovery and hot water availability, allowing two baristas to work simultaneously on a busy Saturday morning without a drop in performance.

• Your Choice If: You have a busy, high-footfall café, a large hotel, or a restaurant with a strong lunchtime/evening coffee service. You have ample counter space (the extra ~ 190 mm of width is significant).

The S5 EK Compact: Power in a Pint-Sized Package

The Compact model sacrifices half of the boiler capacity (5 litres) to achieve its impressive reduction in width (~ 580 mm). This smaller footprint makes it the ideal solution for venues where space is at a premium, such as kiosks, small bars, food trucks, or restaurants that serve coffee as a secondary offering.

While the boiler is smaller, La Spaziale’s renowned thermal stability system helps mitigate the volume trade-off. It’s still a professional machine, but better suited for medium volume.

• Your Choice If: You have a premium, small-scale operation, a mobile coffee van, or a boutique bakery where counter space is your most valuable asset.

Shared Core Professional Technology

Despite the physical differences, both the S5 EK and the S5 EK Compact share the same high-quality La Spaziale engineering, ensuring consistent, professional-grade performance:

• Patented Heat Exchange System: Group heads are heated by steam circulation, maintaining an incredibly stable brewing temperature (±1 °C) for perfect shot consistency.

• Fully Automatic Dosing (EK): The "EK" designation means both machines feature Electronic dosing with five programmable buttons per group, ensuring accurate and consistent volumetric shots.

• Barista-Ready Features:

  • Dual Steam Wands: Two powerful, lever-operated wands for immediate, high-volume steaming.

  • Electronic Display: Clear LED display for monitoring boiler temperature.

  • Pressure Monitoring: Double pressure gauge for monitoring both boiler and pump pressure.

  • Volumetric Pump: Built-in pump for consistent extraction pressure.

About the Brand - La Spaziale

La Spaziale is hand built in Bologna, Italy and has been a family owned business for over 50 years since 1969. They have been importing espresso machines into the UK and Ireland for over 25 years. All delivery, services, repairs and installation is dealt with by PrimeCoffeeSuppliers so you don't have to worry!