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.

Summer update! What we’ve been busy doing at the Social Espresso HQ…
Summer always comes around fast and this year we’ve been busier than ever, planning, evolving how we do things and expanding our capabilities ready for the next event...

How we source our delicious event coffee!
Here at Social Espresso we take great pride in the care we put into our brews! It may seem simple when you have that warming cup of coffee in your hands, but it’s a long and...

Take The Plunge: How to get the best coffee out of your French Press
French presses or cafetieres are a convenient, easy way to brew fantastic coffee anywhere you like. They’re cheap, portable and simple to operate, which is why they’re one...

A chat with one of our head event baristas
Our event baristas are expert problem solvers! No two events are ever the same and there are always challenges and problems to overcome in order to achieve a successful...

Brewing Excellence: A Month of Specialty Coffee Bars at Elite Events
In the fast-paced world of corporate events, where prestigious brands and industry leaders converge, every detail matters. From state-of-the-art technology showcases to...

Our top 5 best dairy free milk alternatives
Plant based milk alternatives are fantastic if you have a dairy intolerance, are vegan or just want to switch away from dairy for environmental, ethical or health reasons....

This forgotten species of coffee may change the way we drink our brews!
Climate change is putting a hefty strain on the world’s favourite coffee species - Arabica. Can a mostly forgotten species be the very future of the way we consume our...

Mobile barista hire for track days: How coffee elevates your event!
Here at Social Espresso, we’re no strangers to a great track day. We’ve been serving our coffee regularly at circuits all over the UK for motoring brands such as Ferrari,...

Smoothie bar service: 5 ways smoothies can benefit your health
Smoothies are a fantastic way to get a quick health kick. They’re easy to make, taste great and can be modified to suit the needs of your own diet. Our very own smoothie bar...

The Humble Coffee Cart – A Brief History
The history of coffee houses, from the first recorded appearance in 1475 of a public place serving coffee in the Turkish city of Constantinople (now Istanbul), is well...

Mobile Coffee Catering Service at ICE London 2023 | Social Espresso
February 2023 marked the full-scale return of ICE London, the world’s largest international gaming exhibition. After years of disruption — including a pandemic cancellation...

Reflecting on 2022: A Year of Recovery and Revival
2022 was a year like no other for us at Social Espresso. After the turbulence and uncertainty of the COVID pandemic, we were finally able to return to doing what we love...

Coffee cupping: why do we do it?
Perhaps you’ve overheard coffee buffs in a local cafe talking about cupping their favourite coffees or maybe you’ve even spotted trendy twenty-somethings in beanies rather...

Wondering what to do with ground coffee? 10 great ways to re-purpose your used coffee grounds
If you’re a conscientious about recycling and repurposing, you'll probably have wondered what to do with used coffee grounds after you’ve made your favourite brew. If that’s...

Inside an event coffee company: Our January roundup
It’s safe to say January is always a strange month in the year, with it often being described as the ‘Monday’ of all the months… In the events industry however, (despite the...

Event coffee catering: 5 ways quality coffee keeps delegates coming back!
In the events world, quality in every aspect of planning and executing an event is crucial in order to stand out from the crowd. That’s why at Social Espresso, quality is at...

5 essential barista tools and what they’re used for
Expert baristas have a wide array of tools at their disposal, and each play an equal part in constructing the perfect espresso based coffee! Your daily brew from your...

Coffee news – Italian espresso is aiming for Unesco protected status
Italians drink around 30 million espressos every day, and the world famous Italian espresso is not just simply a shot of caffeine, it is viewed not only as a solitary...
