Question 1

How much does coffee catering cost?

Accepted Answer

Every event is unique, so we build custom quotes rather than fixed packages. Our coffee catering typically ranges from $800 for intimate two-hour events to $7,000+ for large-scale corporate activations and multi-cart weddings. Pricing depends on guest count, event duration, service format, and custom branding options like cart wraps or logo-printed latte art. Reach out with a few details about your event and we'll get you a personalized quote quickly.

Question 2

How much coffee do you need per person at a wedding or event?

Accepted Answer

We recommend planning for approximately 1.5 drinks per guest for events that span cocktail hour and reception, and 1 drink per guest for shorter service windows. For all-day corporate events or multi-day conferences, planning for 2 drinks per guest is often more accurate.

Question 3

How far in advance should we book?

Accepted Answer

We recommend booking 3 to 6 months in advance to guarantee your preferred date and cart availability. Our calendar stays busy year-round, with particularly high demand around wedding season and corporate holiday events in the fall and winter. That said, many of our clients book with just 2 to 4 weeks' notice, and we're often able to accommodate last-minute requests, so don't hesitate to reach out regardless of your event date.

Question 4

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We're based in Tigard, Oregon, and serve the entire greater Portland metro area including Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, Gresham, Clackamas, and Sherwood, as well as Vancouver, Camas, and Southwest Washington, and cities throughout Greater Oregon including Salem, McMinnville, and Newberg.

Question 5

What's included with your mobile coffee catering?

Accepted Answer

Everything needed for service: commercial espresso machine, grinder, water, all milk options (whole, oat, almond, and more), syrups, cups, and a trained professional barista. We only need a standard 120v 20amp outlet. No water hookups or special infrastructure required. Add-ons include cart wraps, branded cups, and our Ripples latte printer for logo or artwork printed directly onto each drink.

Question 6

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are fully licensed and insured, including a catering license with the local health department, and we're an approved vendor at the Oregon Convention Center. If your company or venue requires a Certificate of Insurance for an event, we're happy to provide one.

Question 7

Are your baristas employees or independent contractors?

Accepted Answer

All of our baristas are W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors. That means they receive Workers' Compensation coverage, ongoing training, and consistent leadership from our team, not just gig-by-gig staffing. For clients and venues, it also means you're never carrying employment liability for someone working at your event.

Question 8

What types of events do you cater?

Accepted Answer

We cater weddings, corporate events, conferences, brand activations, grand openings, private celebrations, employee appreciation events, and recurring hospitality partnerships. We're equally comfortable at intimate 50-guest gatherings and 5,000-guest multi-day conferences, and we specialize in fully hosted, branded coffee experiences.

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How much does coffee catering cost?

How much coffee do you need per person at a wedding or event?

Is coffee catering worth it for a wedding?

How do you set up a coffee bar at a wedding?

What's included with your mobile coffee catering?

How far in advance should we book?

What areas do you serve?

What types of events do you cater?

How many drinks can you make per hour?

Are you a coffee truck?

Where do you source your coffee beans?

Do you serve decaf?

Do you offer dairy-free or vegan milk options?

What kind of power and space do you need to set up?

Are you licensed and insured?

Why should we consider custom branding?

Are your baristas employees or independent contractors?

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS with mobile coffee catering

INTENTIONAL ESPRESSO

How much does coffee catering cost?

How much coffee do you need per person at a wedding or event?

Is coffee catering worth it for a wedding?

How do you set up a coffee bar at a wedding?

What's included with your mobile coffee catering?

How far in advance should we book?

What areas do you serve?

What types of events do you cater?

How many drinks can you make per hour?

Are you a coffee truck?

Where do you source your coffee beans?

Do you serve decaf?

Do you offer dairy-free or vegan milk options?

What kind of power and space do you need to set up?

Are you licensed and insured?

Why should we consider custom branding?

Are your baristas employees or independent contractors?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
with mobile coffee catering