Yay Coffee Tech. Independent Coffee Engineering

Based in Scarborough, serving the Yorkshire area

Rob McFarlane, aka Yay Coffee Tech, is an independent coffee equipment engineer, and coffee professional with over 8 years of hands on experience in the speciality coffee industry.

With a rare combination of coffee business operation experience in a range of forms (owning both fixed premises and mobile), speciality coffee preparation and engineering skill, he’s transitioned away from running a coffee service business himself into engineering and supporting those who make coffee commercially & domestically, because that’s where his passion lies. He has been building a reputation for quality of product and coffee service since 2015 and he looks forward to supporting you in your coffee making journey!

We know what it’s like to need work done on your espresso equipment, and that things never seem to go wrong at a convenient time. We will do our absolute best to minimise disruption to your business, so you can crack on with serving brews as quickly as possible!

Engineering Services

Commercial coffee equipment repairs and servicing

Regular maintenance, much like a car service, really helps extend the life of your equipment.

As an approved engineer for Victoria Arduino, La Marzocco, Conti, SanRemo, Spaziale & Fracino,

with experience working on a broad range of other machines, Rob can conduct work under warranty,

annual servicing and repairs on many machines. We aim for a first time fix wherever possible,

and always aim to get you back up and running as soon as we can.

Commercial equipment breakdown callouts

Having run a shop ourselves we understand that down-time is dead money, and aim to get you sorted as soon as possible.

We don’t like to condemn machines unless it’s really necessary, so you can be sure that if we can help you fix it, and that’s going to be the most cost effective route for you, we’ll do what we can.

Commercial coffee equipment installation

Bought a new machine but aren’t sure how to get it plumbed in?

We offer an installation service to make life easier, including testing equipment to ensure it’s working as it should be.

Coffee equipment sales

New coffee equipment is an investment, and we appreciate budgets & end goals differ.

Whether you’re building a new speciality coffee shop, or you’re just getting going and want something really simple that’ll be a solid workhorse, do get in touch to discuss your needs.

We can chat with you about it, and help you work out an equipment lineup that will serve you well. Because we work with a range of suppliers we can help you work out how to balance wants, needs & budget- using our experience not only in engineering but from life as coffee shop owners too.

If you already know what you’re after, we are distributors of Victoria Arduino, La Marzocco, Conti, San Remo & Fracino dual fuel machines, alongside a range of grinder manufacturers.
We can also supply & fit water filters, and source ancillary products for your shop for you if you’re not sure where to start. We’re here to help- just ask!


If cash flow is an issue, we can look to provide lease purchase through a funding provider.

Machine removal and cleaning

We can remove machines, and where necessary, give them deep cleans in our workshop.

Subject to Rob’s timescales and availability. Loan equipment can be arranged according to availability.

Machine relocation

Boiler inspection (PSSR regulatory), through CoffeeSafe

PSSR inspections are required by law.

We can help you stay compliant, and can offer combined annual servicing & PSSR examinations to save you money.

Barista training

Rob is a very experienced barista, and has years of experience crafting excellent cups of coffee.

If you or your team need support or would like some refresher training, do get in touch for a quote. Please note this is currently for commercial customers only.

Coffee shop build consultation, workflow advice

We’ve been there, and know how overwhelming setting up a shop can be- and also how getting workflow right can be a game changer when it comes to efficient service. If you’re not sure where to start, we can advise, and help you get the building blocks right from the beginning. We can advise on power requirements, drainage location, machine positioning…even things like sourcing crockery & takeaway cups. Do get in touch for our consultation fee.