★★★★★ 4.9 — Over 2,700 events served

Mobile coffee bar hire

Professional baristas, a complete mobile coffee bar and everything in between – managed start to finish.
★★★★★“We have worked with numerous teams from The Barista and they have always been top notch. The communication and prep before the event is always thorough. The teams at the events are always personable, obliging and very knowledgeable. They are very much part of bringing a professional feel to our events.

Tracy Kane, Bonsoy
Mobile Coffee Bar For Events
We Serve
Specialty Coffee
Tea & Hot Chocolate
Iced Matcha & Iced Coffee
Juices & Smoothies
Brownies, Traybakes & more
Client Satisfaction
4.9 / 5.0
Over 150 excellent 5-star reviews
Experience
15+ Years
of mobile coffee
excellence
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For events, exhibitions & more Mobile coffee bar hire for events, exhibitions, conferences, launches and more
Fully managed Set-up, experienced baristas and all equipment included
In your branding Bespoke branding options available for cups, bar and aprons
Easy, stress free set-up Completely self-contained – standard electrical access is all we need
Covering UK & Europe Proven at 1 million+ drinks served across the UK and Europe
Trusted by teams at
Mobile coffee bar hire: What's included
It's a fully managed service. Everything arrives with us and leaves with us – nothing to organise on the day.
Professional baristas – event trained with latte art skills
Commercial espresso machine and grinder brought, set up and operated by our team
Our signature blend, roasted in-house for your event and freshly ground on the day
Full menu: espresso-based coffees, specialty teas and hot chocolates
Dairy and plant-based milk options
All cups, lids, stirrers and consumables
Delivery, set-up and pack-down fully managed by our team
Self-contained water management with no mains plumbing needed

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"I would thoroughly recommend The Barista.
Not only does the coffee taste great, the staff are amazing. From booking right through to completion, everybody's just so welcoming and easy to work with."
Matt looker
AGEAS
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Make every cup count
Add your branding

Every cup that leaves the bar is a brand impression that walks around the room. Add branding to as much or as little of the service as works for your event.


Custom bar unit frontage with your branding

Branded cups – your logo on every drink that leaves the bar

Barista aprons and uniforms with your logo

Cappuccino stencils for your logo in the foam

Artwork approval is needed three weeks before your event set-up date. We’ll create a design proof for you to review before anything goes to production.

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Why The Barista
The details that matter
to professional event teams
ESSA members, Tier 5 sustainability

Independently audited members of ESSA with Tier 5 sustainability accreditation — the highest tier awarded.

Highest sustainability tier
ESSA Health & Safety accredited

Health and safety you can trust. We hold ESSA's accreditation for the events industry, independently audited annually.

safe and compliant
Carbon offset on every UK event

We offset the carbon footprint of all UK events via Ecologi, supporting afforestation projects in coffee-producing countries.

Powered by Ecologi
Fully insured and risk-assessed

Risk assessments, PAT test certificates and full public liability insurance provided for every event, without exception.

PLI · PAT tested · Risk assessed
5.0 'Excellent' on Reviews.io

Independently verified rating from 160+ real client reviews. Rated 'Excellent' overall on Reviews.io

★★★★★ 160+ verified reviews
Major event venues and more, no problem

Trusted at ExCeL, NEC, Manchester Central and major event venues across Europe.

ExCeL · NEC · Manchester Central · & more
Trusted by teams at
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Fully managed, start to finish
The Process
How it works
01
Tell us about your event

Share your date, location and expected numbers and we’ll get straight back to you.

02
We recommend the right set-up and send a quote

We’ll let you know the recommended barista numbers and any add-ons worth considering.

03
We arrive, run the service and clear down

On the day, we handle everything from set-up to pack-down.

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Client REVIEWS
What our clients say
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FAQs
Questions we get asked a lot
Exhibitions, conferences, product launches, roadshows, office events and brand activations. If your event doesn't fit neatly into a category, just get in touch.
Across the UK and Europe. We work at venues of all sizes, from major exhibition centres to corporate offices and private event spaces.
A coffee bar requires 1 x 3kw socket (dedicated to the espresso machine) and 1 x 1kw socket for other equipment. If you're adding a juice or smoothie bar, that needs an additional 1 x 2kw socket.
No mains plumbing required. We manage all fresh water and waste water ourselves.
Our bars are built to fit a range of event spaces. Let us know what you’re working with and we'll tell you exactly what fits.
Yes. Bar units, cups, aprons and cappuccino foam stencils can all carry your branding. Artwork sign-off is needed three weeks before your event.
Up to 500 per barista per day. We'll recommend the right number of baristas based on your expected footfall.
Yes, fresh juices, smoothies, iced coffees and iced matcha lattes are all available as add-ons alongside the main coffee service.
For major shows and peak seasons, months ahead is the norm. The earlier you can confirm, the better. Get in touch as soon as you have a date.
We'll get straight back to you with a recommended set-up and quote.
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