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product_id: 7309404
title: "Matinee Popcorn Machine - 8oz Popper with Stainless-Steel Kettle, Reject Kernel Tray, Warming Light, and Accessories by Great Northern Popcorn (Black)"
brand: "great northern popcorn company"
price: "A$720"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Great Northern Popcorn Company"
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# 850W powerful heating 8oz kettle capacity 60W warming light Matinee Popcorn Machine - 8oz Popper with Stainless-Steel Kettle, Reject Kernel Tray, Warming Light, and Accessories by Great Northern Popcorn (Black)

**Brand:** great northern popcorn company
**Price:** A$720
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍿 Elevate your home theater with authentic, fresh-popped magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Matinee Popcorn Machine - 8oz Popper with Stainless-Steel Kettle, Reject Kernel Tray, Warming Light, and Accessories by Great Northern Popcorn (Black) by great northern popcorn company
- **How much does it cost?** A$720 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/7309404-matinee-popcorn-machine-8oz-popper-with-stainless-steel-kettle-reject)

## Best For

- great northern popcorn company enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted great northern popcorn company brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready to Pop & Serve:** Includes measuring cups, scoop, 50 popcorn bags, and 3 serving buckets—everything you need to host like a pro.
- • **No More Kernel Hassles:** Innovative reject kernel tray catches un-popped kernels, so every bite is pure, crunchy perfection.
- • **Built to Impress & Last:** Tempered glass panels and premium-grade steel construction ensure durability and a sleek, vintage look that elevates any space.
- • **Theater-Grade Popcorn at Home:** Authentic 8oz stainless-steel kettle delivers up to 3 gallons per batch—perfect for movie nights and entertaining.
- • **Precision Control, Effortless Use:** Three independent switches for kettle heater, stirrer, and warming light let you customize every batch with ease.

## Overview

The Matinee Popcorn Machine by Great Northern Popcorn combines vintage charm with modern performance, featuring an 8-ounce stainless-steel kettle powered by 850 watts, tempered glass safety panels, and a warming light to keep popcorn fresh. Compact yet capable of producing up to 3 gallons per batch, it includes a reject kernel tray and all essential accessories, making it the ultimate countertop centerpiece for movie lovers and entertainers alike.

## Description

"If you are in the market for apopcorn popper, stop looking! These commercial quality machines featurestainless steel food-zones, easy cleaning stainless steel kettles, anold-maid drawer (for unpopped kernels), tempered glass panels/doors anda 8 ounce kettle operating on 860 watts. The antique style designevokes memories of early days at the ball games, carnivals, or themovie theater. We have combined the best of both worlds - not only areyou getting today's technology, you get an authentic design with allthe conveniences of the modern era.We have sold thousands of theseunits to churches, schools, businesses, day care centers, varsity/PTAclubs, and more. Of course, our #1 customer is the home owner lookingto add a theatrical effect to their home theater.BONUS!We include FREE 3 plastic serving cups, 25 popcorn serving bags,measuring cups and a popcorn scoop with every popper!"MovieMatinee" 8 Ounce Popper: 3 control switches and 860watts Switches include: spot lightwarmer, stirrer & pot heater Tempered Glass (All Glass) Built-in warmer light Reject kernel tray Popcorn scoop and oil scoopis included Heavy-duty powder coatedsteel and stainless steel construction Cleans up with water Makes roughly 2-3 gallons ofpopcorn per batch Works on standard 110 volt 860 watts (CommercialQuality and Certified) Machine is LxWxH= 14.4" x13.6" x 22.8" 860 watts, 120 volts, 60 hz,5.3 amps Weight: 25 lbs Shipping Weight: 30.5 lbs Cart not included.GreatReasons to Buy From the Great Northern Popcorn Company 8Ounce Kettle: ThickerGlass: - 40% thicker than ourcompetition PremiumGrade Steel - 30% thicker thanour competition RicherColor - Premium paint andenhanced colors SaferPacking - double wall stock andextra packing to ensure a safe delivery Robust Design/Craftsmanshipbacked up by an industry leading 5 year warrantyon the machine and a 30 day limitedwarranty on all consumable parts including kettles and/or light bulbs."

Review: Awesome Machine - Experienced User - Follow These Instructons - I have been using this machine almost daily for three years. My goal has been to achieve the quintessential movie theater popcorn taste. This machine is brilliant. It does exactly what it should and I have never had any trouble with it. There are a few tricks to get the right result, which I describe below. I am so hooked on real genuine movie theater butter popcorn, I couldn't live without this machine. If you follow these directions, you will have it. You will need kernels, coconut oil, and Flavacol seasoning. I have found that white kernels are the best. There doesn't seem to be any difference in the taste, but the yellow comes out more chewy and tough. The white pops more light and tender. The coconut oil can be white or yellow. Every brand and color I have tried tastes the same. If you use non-coconut oil, your popcorn will taste okay but not the same as the theater. Flavacol is key. You can get close without it, but your popcorn will always be a little off. If you add the right amount of Flavacol to the batch, you will not need salt at all. I get all these ingredients from desertcart. The machine seems to have a brief break-in period. Out of the box, the kettle heated too hot and always smoked and scorched a little. After about two weeks of frequent use, the kettle temperature stopped being quite so hot, but operates at the perfect temperature. I didn't change anything. 1. Turn on all three switches and add 1/3 cup oil and just three kernels of corn to the kettle. Wait for the kettle to heat up (takes one to two minutes). 2. While waiting for the kettle to heat, measure out one cup of kernels. Add one teaspoon of Flavacol directly to the cup of kernels. 3. When the kernels in the kettle start to pop, immediately add the cup of kernels with the Flavacol to the kettle and close the lid and the glass door. 4. When the popping reaches its peak and you notice it slowing down, turn off the kettle heat switch, but leave the other two on. Let it continue to pop. 5. When the popping slows to less than one pop per second, dump the kettle out. While it's turned upside down, give the stirrer a spin with your fingers to knock out any stuck pieces of corn. Return the kettle to upright and turn off the stirrer switch. That's it, it's ready to eat. Keep the heat lamp on to keep the popcorn warm until you empty it out. - For more salty popcorn, use a slightly heaping teaspoon of Flavacol in step 2. - For a smaller batch, the procedure is exactly the same, but use exactly half the ingredient portions I listed above. I host a lot of guests in my home theater and the popcorn I make is famous among my friends. I absolutely love this machine. If I ever had a problem with it, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.
Review: Movie Theater Popcorn for under $1? Yes Please! - I looked and looked at these forever. This one happened to drop on my radar with a fast shipping and a great price point. I would comment on the assembly but I didn't do it. I was fast asleep when my teenage daughter decided to put it together. She didn't seem to have any issues. We have popped dozens of bags of popcorn and I suggest the premeasured ones here on desertcart. If you are looking for that true movie theater popcorn, the pre-measured 8oz packs made by the same brand are awesome! I have tried other brands and this is by far my favorite. If you wanna play chemist, you will need seeds, coconut oil, and Flavacol. It is this combo that makes the true movie theater popcorn, skipping the Flavacol will miss the mark by quite a bit. Cleaning this is a little bit of a chore but I bought a $30 mini-shop vac here on desertcart that I use for cleaning out the machine as well as the area around it. (dedicate one attachment for the inside of the machine, pretty gross to use the same one you clean the floor with.) Haven't read this from anyone yet but, check the floors behind a concession stand at the theater and you will not find it without popcorn on it. Prepare for a tiny sample of that. The inside of this machine makes packing a bucket or bag prohibitive due to it's interior size so you will be scooping and filling up just outside the machine or over the ramp. You will 100% without a doubt, drop some popcorn. I have my little vac but you may want a broom and a scoop depending on the occasion and I even have a little wastebasket below the opening to minimize this. Another suggestion, just buy disposable popcorn bags, they are easier to load, more convenient to clean up after, and they are cheap. The plastic cups accumulate oil and if you happen to be watching a days worth of football and refill the cup a few times, it gets pretty gross with oil and your hands will too. This is going to sound pretty obvious, for popcorn flavoring, do not add it to the kettle, it does not work that way and will burn.... so I hear.... If you are still reading this, you have likely made up your mind but were just looking for a little motivation to pull the trigger. Just do it. My family loves it! My guests have loved it! Hot fresh popcorn blasts chips and dips any day and is so much cooler. When you get adventurous, you can start a collection of the flavor toppings to take it to the next level.

## Features

- 8 OZ POPCORN MACHINE - Whether you’re feeding a crowd or settling in for movie night, the Matinee popcorn maker has the snacks covered, with a built-in kettle stirrer, a heated deck to keep popcorn fresh, and a reject tray to collect un-popped kernels."
- COUNTERTOP SIZE - This 8-ounce popcorn popper is the perfect balance of compact size and party-ready output, producing up to 3 gallons (48 cups) per batch while looking great on your kitchen counter or on display in the den with your movie theater décor.
- EASY TO USE - The 3-switch design lets you use the kettle heater, stirrer, and warming light independently, popping up a tasty batch of everyone’s favorite salty treat in just minutes. To clean, simply wipe the interior with a damp cloth.
- QUALITY MATERIALS - GNP has been selling superior popcorn poppers for home use for over 10 years, using only the best materials. This electric popcorn popper features tempered glass food zones for safety and a powerful 850-watt stainless-steel kettle.
- PRODUCT DETAILS - Materials: Tempered Glass, Stainless-Steel, and Metal. Dimensions: (L) 14.7” x (W) 12.9” x (H) 23.1”; Weight: 26.7lbs. 850W, 120V. 60W Warming Light. Includes Measuring Cups, Scoop, 50 Popcorn Bags, and 3 Popcorn Buckets. Color: Black.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002Z9LHAG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,017 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #15 in Popcorn Concession Equipment & Supplies |
| Brand | Great Northern Popcorn Company |
| Capacity | 8 ounces |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,866) |
| Date First Available | November 30, 2009 |
| Department | General Home Products |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00613103010298 |
| Included Components | Great Northern Popcorn Antique Style Popcorn Popper Machine, 8-Ounce, Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Weight | 26 pounds |
| Item model number | 0725000436-1 |
| Manufacturer | TRAUV |
| Material | Metal, Stainless Steel, Tempered Glass |
| Product Dimensions | 14.7"L x 12.9"W x 23.1"H |
| Special Feature | Quiet Operation |
| UPC | 613103010298 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Great Northern Popcorn Company
- **Capacity:** 8 ounces
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Metal, Stainless Steel, Tempered Glass
- **Special Feature:** Quiet Operation

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a HEAT adjuster somewhere on this?
As this machine does NOT pop our corn very well. Popped corn is small, NOT fluffy-like our Presto air pop**
A: I've had 2 of these poppers. Prior suggestions are correct. Here's a summary of what I've found to work the best. 1. Coconut Oil 2. Preheat oil...I've never needed 5 minutes to heat it sufficiently. Usually within 2-3 minutes, but I wait until the coconut oil starts to snap. 3. Perhaps the most important....keep the kernels dry. I use a sealed storage container and vacate as much air as possible. Finally, I like various popcorn, but the mushroom seems to do best in this popper.....at least for me.

**Q: I just got mine and the light blub is broken..How do I get another one??**
A: More than liklely, this is a heat lamp bulb. You can get one at any home improvement store. It is the same type bulb used in bathroom ceiling heat fans that have heat lamp lights. They can put off some considerable heat, so keep this in mind and buy a lower temperature bulb. It is not a fluorescent or led bulb, which produce no heat. At least, consider an older style incandescent 100 watt bulb. It might put out enough heat to keep your corn warm.

**Q: Can you use over-the-counter popcorn kernels and oil or do you have to use the ones they sell?**
A: I have had the machine for about 4 or 5 months and use it often (3-4 days per week multiple times) in my office at a university. We use off the shelf popcorn and oil and everyone loves it no matter what we use. I use generic no name popcorn and plain old canola oil. I've use Reese's popping corn oil and it doesn't make it better, same thing with organic popcorn... no difference. SO use over-the-counter popcorn white or yellow and any vegetable oil.

**Q: is the top covered or is it open and you can see the switches?**
A: Top is covered.  I put my bags and scoop on top.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Machine - Experienced User - Follow These Instructons
*by A***R on January 23, 2022*

I have been using this machine almost daily for three years. My goal has been to achieve the quintessential movie theater popcorn taste. This machine is brilliant. It does exactly what it should and I have never had any trouble with it. There are a few tricks to get the right result, which I describe below. I am so hooked on real genuine movie theater butter popcorn, I couldn't live without this machine. If you follow these directions, you will have it. You will need kernels, coconut oil, and Flavacol seasoning. I have found that white kernels are the best. There doesn't seem to be any difference in the taste, but the yellow comes out more chewy and tough. The white pops more light and tender. The coconut oil can be white or yellow. Every brand and color I have tried tastes the same. If you use non-coconut oil, your popcorn will taste okay but not the same as the theater. Flavacol is key. You can get close without it, but your popcorn will always be a little off. If you add the right amount of Flavacol to the batch, you will not need salt at all. I get all these ingredients from Amazon. The machine seems to have a brief break-in period. Out of the box, the kettle heated too hot and always smoked and scorched a little. After about two weeks of frequent use, the kettle temperature stopped being quite so hot, but operates at the perfect temperature. I didn't change anything. 1. Turn on all three switches and add 1/3 cup oil and just three kernels of corn to the kettle. Wait for the kettle to heat up (takes one to two minutes). 2. While waiting for the kettle to heat, measure out one cup of kernels. Add one teaspoon of Flavacol directly to the cup of kernels. 3. When the kernels in the kettle start to pop, immediately add the cup of kernels with the Flavacol to the kettle and close the lid and the glass door. 4. When the popping reaches its peak and you notice it slowing down, turn off the kettle heat switch, but leave the other two on. Let it continue to pop. 5. When the popping slows to less than one pop per second, dump the kettle out. While it's turned upside down, give the stirrer a spin with your fingers to knock out any stuck pieces of corn. Return the kettle to upright and turn off the stirrer switch. That's it, it's ready to eat. Keep the heat lamp on to keep the popcorn warm until you empty it out. - For more salty popcorn, use a slightly heaping teaspoon of Flavacol in step 2. - For a smaller batch, the procedure is exactly the same, but use exactly half the ingredient portions I listed above. I host a lot of guests in my home theater and the popcorn I make is famous among my friends. I absolutely love this machine. If I ever had a problem with it, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Movie Theater Popcorn for under $1? Yes Please!
*by P***K on October 2, 2025*

I looked and looked at these forever. This one happened to drop on my radar with a fast shipping and a great price point. I would comment on the assembly but I didn't do it. I was fast asleep when my teenage daughter decided to put it together. She didn't seem to have any issues. We have popped dozens of bags of popcorn and I suggest the premeasured ones here on Amazon. If you are looking for that true movie theater popcorn, the pre-measured 8oz packs made by the same brand are awesome! I have tried other brands and this is by far my favorite. If you wanna play chemist, you will need seeds, coconut oil, and Flavacol. It is this combo that makes the true movie theater popcorn, skipping the Flavacol will miss the mark by quite a bit. Cleaning this is a little bit of a chore but I bought a $30 mini-shop vac here on Amazon that I use for cleaning out the machine as well as the area around it. (dedicate one attachment for the inside of the machine, pretty gross to use the same one you clean the floor with.) Haven't read this from anyone yet but, check the floors behind a concession stand at the theater and you will not find it without popcorn on it. Prepare for a tiny sample of that. The inside of this machine makes packing a bucket or bag prohibitive due to it's interior size so you will be scooping and filling up just outside the machine or over the ramp. You will 100% without a doubt, drop some popcorn. I have my little vac but you may want a broom and a scoop depending on the occasion and I even have a little wastebasket below the opening to minimize this. Another suggestion, just buy disposable popcorn bags, they are easier to load, more convenient to clean up after, and they are cheap. The plastic cups accumulate oil and if you happen to be watching a days worth of football and refill the cup a few times, it gets pretty gross with oil and your hands will too. This is going to sound pretty obvious, for popcorn flavoring, do not add it to the kettle, it does not work that way and will burn.... so I hear.... If you are still reading this, you have likely made up your mind but were just looking for a little motivation to pull the trigger. Just do it. My family loves it! My guests have loved it! Hot fresh popcorn blasts chips and dips any day and is so much cooler. When you get adventurous, you can start a collection of the flavor toppings to take it to the next level.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***N on May 19, 2021*

Just used it for the first time today. Super easy set up, and clear instructions. It worked perfectly and made a generous amount of the best popcorn I think I've ever had! Seriously. I bought the flavacol and the Wabash valley farms coconut oil as well. They are a superstar trio. I had really high expectations and it surpassed them. You won't be disappointed. EDIT: It's been over a year. I use this machine weekly, and have used it for events as well. It's a wonderful machine. I now only use normal costco coconut oil and the flavocol. Winning combo. Everyone loves it. Its unfortunate that the ratings are effected by those that say they buy it exclusively for schools or fundraising, then complain about the size. If it's meant to make an income, you need to spend the money for the machine that would be better suited for that. This one can put it out, but is not meant for commercial use. Bottom line I LOVE this machine. Works great, easy to maintain and makes the best popcorn ever in just minutes.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Matinee Popcorn Machine - 8oz Popper with Stainless-Steel Kettle, Reject Kernel Tray, Warming Light, and Accessories by Great Northern Popcorn (Black)
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