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Mobile coffee bar hire for events – how we make it easy for you
Based in London, Social Espresso have been providing mobile coffee bar hire for events throughout Europe since 2016. From small intimate gatherings to large international events for big name brands, we’ve served our high quality, ethically sourced coffee at exhibitions, conferences, press days, product launches, track days and many other events.
Whether it’s a simple mobile coffee bar, or a fully bespoke set up with multiple branding options, custom menus and even custom coloured smoothies and juices, our service is based on these key elements:
- Passionate and expertly-trained baristas
- Attention to detail
- Quality coffee and beverages
- Great customer service
To make it as straightforward as possible to hire a mobile coffee bar and barista for your event, we always work with a simple 4 step process:
You tell us about your event
We’ll need to know the key details such as the location, time and date, how many people you are expecting, what services you’ll need and if you have any bespoke requirements such as custom branding or smoothies & juices.
We build you a custom quote
Our quote will always be an all-inclusive price for our mobile coffee bar, based on unlimited offerings of specialty coffee, tea and hot chocolate, served by our friendly baristas for the duration of your event, as well as any tailored add-ons you need.
You approve your quote
We work with you to ensure you have everything you want and need to make your event a success for you and your guests. We’ll double check all the details and leave nothing to chance.
We deliver on our promise
Social Espresso provide the baristas and mobile coffee bar (or bars) for your event, and wow your guests with our exceptional and delicious barista coffee, served effortlessly, skilfully and always with a smile.
Our commitment to exceptional event mobile coffee bar hire
When you hire a mobile coffee bar for your event from us, our staff have the opportunity to make every interaction with your guests a memorable one. Whilst maintaining exceptionally high coffee standards is crucial, it’s the engagement with our staff that makes the difference.
To meet our growing demand for high quality baristas to uphold our top-notch service, we recently created a dedicated state of the art coffee training facility at the Social Espresso HQ in South East London. Every team member undergoes rigorous training to consistently meet our high standards.
Striking the right balance between professionalism, friendliness, and enthusiasm is a key focus. We recognise that some clients prefer the coffee bar staff to operate more discreetly in the background, providing assistance with a smile when needed. Others prefer a more interactive team that initiates conversations and demonstrates passion for what they do. Our training ensures that when you hire a mobile coffee bar and baristas for your event from us, our team can assess on the day what the stand and client are seeking, and can adapt to meet those specific requirements:
- In-house state of the art coffee training facility at our South East London HQ
- Customer service focused training, tailored to events
- Advanced specialty coffee education to ensure the best tasting coffee every time
- Understanding and delivery of high-end event catering
- Barista efficiency – high output training for a fast paced, quality service
The team at Social Espresso were a delight to work with. We hired their barista services for an exhibition stand at two large conferences. The barista was professional, friendly and felt like an extension of our own team.
Thornbury Nursing Services
Find out more
Social Espresso have been delivering our high quality mobile coffee bar hire service, as well as juice and smoothie bars, across the UK and Europe since 2016. We’ve served thousands and thousands of customers at events including exhibitions, conferences, product launches, press days, track days, weddings and many more.
Get in touch to find out how we can help make your event a success, or to get a quote, simply click on the button below, complete the form, and we’ll get straight back to you.
Logistics Q & A
What power do you need for the mobile coffee machines at venues?
A standard single coffee machine service requires:
- 1x 3kW (13 amp) dedicated socket for the coffee machine
- 1x 2kW (13 amp) socket for other equipment (grinder, water pump, etc.)
Both need to be located and accessible under the bar.
Do you need access to water or can you operate self-contained?
Social Espresso organise all fresh and waste water. All we need for our mobile coffee machine is access to a standard power socket.
How much space/footprint does a typical mobile coffee bar require?
Our typical mobile coffee bar requires a footprint of approximately 1.5m wide and 1.5m deep.
How long do you need for set-up and breakdown?
Set-up is usually around 45 minutes (up to 1 hour in larger venues).
Breakdown after the event takes around 30 minutes, depending on the venue size.
So if you’re wondering which mobile coffee bar services include setup and cleanup, we do!
Breakdown after the event takes around 30 minutes, depending on the venue size.
So if you’re wondering which mobile coffee bar services include setup and cleanup, we do!
What is your typical serving speed (drinks per hour) per barista/machine?
On average, one barista with one coffee machine can prepare 50-60 drinks per hour and our two-barista service can produce around 80 drinks per hour.
Do you provide water waste capture and tidy waste disposal?
Yes, our waste system is neatly contained under the coffee bar and emptied at the end of service.
Are your machines PAT tested and do you provide RAMS and insurance docs?
All Social Espresso equipment (coffee machines, grinders, etc.) are regularly PAT tested, and we provide up-to-date RAMS and insurance documentation on request.
Do you have public/product liability insurance and food hygiene certifications?
Yes. Social Espresso hold valid Public Liability insurance and Food Hygiene certifications, all available on request.
Can staff work under NDA and comply with venue security checks?
Yes. Our event barista team is very experienced in working with high-profile clients requiring NDAs and security checks.
Do you meet venue compliance standards at sites like ExCeL, Olympia and NEC?
Yes. We are a registered vendor with ExCeL London and regularly work at Olympia in London and at the NEC in Birmingham, fully meeting their compliance standards.