Contract Coffee Roasting in South Africa
Your recipe. Your beans. Our roaster.
Contract roasting means you stay in control of the coffee — your green beans, your roast profile, your specifications — and we provide the roasting equipment, expertise, and capacity to bring it to life. No capital outlay on a roaster, no lease on an industrial space, no learning curve. Just consistent, on-spec roasting, batch after batch, backed by a signed Service Level Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement as standard.
Request a Contract Roasting QuoteThis is different from white label or private label coffee, where we develop the blend for you. With contract roasting, you're already clear on what you want — you just need someone with the equipment and skill to roast it right, at volume, every time.
Two ways to work with us
You supply the green beans, we roast
Already sourcing your own green coffee, or have a supplier relationship you want to keep? Send your beans to us and we'll roast to your exact profile — whether that's a profile you've developed yourself or one we help you dial in together.
We source and roast
Tell us the flavour, body, and origin you're after and we'll handle sourcing the green beans as well as the roasting — one supplier, one invoice, one point of contact.
Either way, you get the same roasting quality and consistency, batch after batch.
Who this is for
- Established coffee brands who've outgrown their own roasting capacity, or are launching in a new region without the capital for a second roaster
- New and growing brands who know exactly what they want their coffee to taste like but don't have roasting equipment or expertise in-house
- Retailers, subscription boxes, and e-commerce coffee brands needing reliable production roasting behind the scenes
- Cafés and restaurant groups scaling from single-store roasting to a centralised supply for multiple locations
If you're not sure whether you need contract roasting or a white label/private label blend instead, that's a five-minute conversation — get in touch and we'll point you the right way.
How it works
Tell us what you need
Green beans in hand, or need us to source them? Existing roast profile, or need help developing one? Let us know where you're starting from.
Dial in the profile
We run pilot batches until the roast matches your spec — whether that's an existing profile you send us or one we develop together through cupping.
Production roasting
Once the profile is locked in, we roast at the batch size and frequency your business needs — from 6kg minimum batches up to full production runs, with capacity to roast up to 400kg a day as you grow.
Pack and deliver
Roasted beans packed to your spec — grind or whole bean, your own pouches or ours (250g and 1kg, black or white) — and delivered on the schedule you need.
Repeat, consistently
Your profile stays on file under NDA. Every reorder comes out the same as the last, whether it's your first batch or your fiftieth.
What's included
- Green bean roasting (bring your own beans)
- Green bean sourcing + roasting (we handle both ends)
- Roast profile development and pilot batches
- Grinding to your specification
- Packing into your supplied pouches, or ours (250g / 1kg, black or white)
- Storage of your green coffee stock between roasts
- Delivery across South Africa
Why roast with Beanco
- You keep the recipe — every contract roasting client signs a Service Level Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement as standard, so your profile stays yours
- Low minimums to start — from 6kg on our standard offering, or 12.5kg for a unique blend
- Room to grow — capacity to roast up to 400kg a day as your volume scales
- Guaranteed turnaround — 2 working days on orders under 150kg
- See it for yourself — come tour the facility and watch your coffee being roasted
- One supplier, fewer headaches — sourcing, roasting, grinding, packing, and delivery under one roof if you want it
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum batch size?
6kg for our standard offering, or 12.5kg if you're roasting a unique blend.
Can I use my own green beans?
Yes — send us your beans and we'll roast to your specification. We can also source green beans on your behalf if you'd prefer one supplier for everything.
How much does contract roasting cost?
R23.50 per kg of green bean weight, excluding VAT.
How long does an order take?
Turnaround is guaranteed at 2 working days for orders under 150kg.
Can I visit the roastery while my coffee is being roasted?
Yes — you're very welcome to come in and take a tour of the facility.
Do you sign confidentiality agreements?
Yes — signing a Service Level Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement is standard procedure for every contract roasting client.
What packaging options are available?
Supply your own pouches, or use ours — available in black or white, in 250g and 1kg sizes.
Ready to talk roasting?
Send us your beans, your profile, or just your idea of what you want your coffee to taste like — we'll take it from there.
Request a Contract Roasting Quote