Welcome to the Social Espresso blog…
Find out more about us and the journey we’ve been on since 2016 to create our premium event coffee service.
How a Plum-Themed Hot Chocolate Bar Helped The Body Shop Launch a New Line in Central London
This week Social Espresso created a fully branded plum-themed mobile coffee bar for The Body Shop’s product launch, complete with plum cups, a plum-coloured bar, and a...
Brewing Connections at ESMO Berlin 2025: 11,000 Coffees and Countless Conversations
In late October, Social Espresso brought seven mobile coffee bars and sixteen baristas to ESMO Berlin, serving over 11,000 coffees across four busy days. From cappuccinos to...
ECTRIMS 2025: Mobile Coffee Caterers for Conferences in Barcelona
This September, our team of mobile coffee caterers for conferences travelled to Barcelona for ECTRIMS 2025, serving 15,500 barista-quality coffees across six bars for 9,600...
Mobile Barista Hire for Events – Adidas Predator x Beckham Legacy Launch
When Adidas unveiled the new Predator 25s boots, they didn’t just host a product launch, they created an immersive tribute to David Beckham’s football legacy. For four days,...
Doubling the Size of our Coffee Catering Service in Helsinki
At EAN 2025 in Helsinki, Social Espresso doubled its presence with our largest international coffee catering service yet. Across 4 days, 12 baristas served drinks for 8...
Mobile Coffee Caterers at the Cutting Edge of Tech at Google Zeitgeist
Social Espresso were proud to return for the third year running to Google’s Zeitgeist event in the UK. With over 200 tech industry guests in attendance, our mobile coffee...
Looking to Hire a Barista? Some Top Tips From the Experts
One of the terms people often search for online when they’re looking for an event coffee catering company like Social Espresso is ‘hire a barista’. As we provide baristas...
Huda Beauty launch – A touch of luxury with our barista hire service
The event brief When Huda Beauty planned the launch of their new Blur range at Sephora’s head office in London, they wanted more than just a product showcase – they...
Coffee for exhibitions – our biggest deployment so far, Social Espresso’s September success
At Social Espresso, we believe in creating unforgettable coffee experiences wherever we go, and we’ve been doing just that with our high-quality barista coffee for...
Mobile barista service at The Secret Meet 2024
Social Espresso were again providing our high-end mobile barista hire service for Pirelli at the 2024 Secret Meet at Silverstone as part of their hospitality suite. We have...
Mobile barista coffee at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024
From 11th to 14th of July 2024, Social Espresso were at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed providing mobile barista coffee bars for two clients, Pirelli and KwikFit. The...
A 5 million pound wedding at Castle Howard
In the summer of 2024 Social Espresso were asked to provide two wedding coffee bars for a luxury wedding reception at Castle Howard in North Yorkshire. Castle Howard is more...
Social Espresso’s 2023: a year in review!
As we bid farewell to the past year, and settle well into the new event season, it's the perfect time to take a quick pause, savour a cup of our favourite brew, and reflect...
Why you should have a barista service at your workplace
The traditional office has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, reflecting a deeper understanding of the connection between the workplace environment and...
Top 5 methods of brewing coffee
Coffee, the second most consumed beverage in the world (behind water!), is an intricate drink with a world of flavours waiting to be explored. The art of brewing coffee is...
Mastering the art of coffee: the top 5 barista skills
A barista is not merely a coffee maker; they are the artists behind every delicious cup of coffee. With a deep understanding of coffee, an array of techniques, and an acute...
Coffee News: The hidden boosts coffee gives your brain
For many, the day doesn't truly begin until they've had that first sip of coffee. Beyond its irresistible aroma and comforting warmth, coffee is a beverage that has the...
Understanding coffee: what’s on the menu at your event
If you’re a coffee lover, it’s clear when you get served up an underwhelming brew. More often than not an event’s in-house coffee offering struggles to hit the mark! When...