Coffee Cart Hire for Events Across the UK
Sometimes the event calls for something a little more compact than a full coffee bar – and that’s where coffee cart hire comes in. Tom’s Coffee provides barista-staffed coffee carts and bars for events across the UK and Europe, serving speciality-grade flat whites, lattes, cappuccinos and espressos wherever your guests are.
Not sure a cart is the right fit? See how coffee bars, carts and vans compare for different types of event.
For larger events and higher footfall, many clients choose our full-size mobile coffee bars for events instead of a cart, for a bigger branded presence and faster service across busy exhibition and conference days.
With over 14 years of events experience, we have served clients from retailers like Philpotts to brands like Bark and Jack. We bring everything – the cart, commercial espresso equipment, a professional barista and all stock and consumables. Call 03333 444917 for a no-obligation quote.
Where a Coffee Cart Works Best
Coffee carts shine where space is tighter or the mood is more relaxed: store openings and in-store promotions, office receptions, showrooms, community and social events, pop-ups and markets. The cart takes up little floor space, the barista serves a full espresso-based menu, and guests get proper coffee-shop drinks without leaving the event.
Like our full-size bars, a cart with a professional barista can serve 500+ drinks over a day – small footprint, full output.
What’s Included with Coffee Cart Hire
- Coffee cart or bar – sized to your space, brandable with your artwork.
- Commercial espresso machine with water management – no mains water needed.
- On-demand coffee grinder for fresh-ground espresso.
- Professional uniformed barista serving your guests.
- Branded coffee cups and a laser-cut cappuccino stencil for your logo.
- All stock and consumables included.
- Tea and hot chocolate menu alongside the coffee.
Branding Your Coffee Cart
A hired coffee cart can carry your brand just like our full-size bars:
- Branded cart – your logo and artwork on the cart itself.
- Branded 6oz and 8oz cups – a proper flat white in a 6oz cup, with your logo on every drink that leaves the cart.
- Coffee printer – prints your logo or designs onto the top of the drinks.
- Cappuccino stencil – a laser-cut stencil of your logo, included as standard.
More on our branded coffee cups and coffee printer.
Coffee Carts for Philpotts and Bark and Jack
We have provided coffee cart and bar services for clients including Philpotts, the premium sandwich and food-to-go retailer, and Bark and Jack – barista-made coffee bringing customers in and keeping them there.
Looking for Something Bigger?
If your event needs more capacity or presence, see our coffee bar hire page – and for outdoor or on-street activity our promotional coffee vans take the coffee to the public. For exhibitions, see exhibition coffee bars.
Coffee Cart Hire FAQs
What’s the difference between a coffee cart and a coffee bar?
Mainly size and presence. Carts suit tighter spaces and more casual settings; our 6ft three-sided bars make a bigger statement at exhibitions, conferences and launches. Both serve the same full espresso-based menu from commercial equipment.
What does coffee cart hire include?
The cart, commercial espresso machine with water management, on-demand grinder, a professional uniformed barista, cups, a tea and hot chocolate menu, and all stock and consumables.
How many drinks can a coffee cart serve?
A cart with a professional barista can serve 500+ drinks over a day.
Can the cart be branded?
Yes – the cart can carry your artwork, with branded 6oz and 8oz cups, a laser-cut cappuccino stencil and the optional coffee printer for logos on the drinks themselves.
Do you need water at the venue?
No – the espresso machine comes with water management, so the cart looks after its own water supply.
What events do you cover?
Store openings, promotions, offices, showrooms, exhibitions, conferences, launches and social events – across the UK and Europe.
How do I book a coffee cart?
Call Tom’s Coffee on 03333 444917 or use the enquiry form below with your venue, date and expected numbers for a no-obligation quotation.