Creature Coffee Catering FAQ

Pricing for coffee catering varies depending on guest count, service duration, and event location. Packages start at $595 + sales tax.

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Or, connect with one of our event planner pros to build a custom package that fits your budget and vibe.

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Every coffee catering package includes everything you need for a seamless event.

We provide:

• Professional mobile barista(s)
• Custom designed specialty coffee cart(s) with built in water, waste and pump
• La Marzocco and Mahlkonig espresso equipment
• Freshly roasted beans from our roastery
• A full café-style menu of hot and iced espresso drinks
• Compostable cups, and lids
• Condiments, milks, house-made syrups, garnishes, ice provided
• Extension cords, tape and tool kits
• Complete setup, service, breakdown, staffing, travel, and taxes included
• All Creature branded vehicles, staff and equipment are full insured (COI available on request)

All you provide is a 6x6ft space to set up per cart, a standard wall outlet per cart (120v 15amp circuit), and a point of contact to greet us. Leave everything else to us!

With a fleet of 10+ espresso carts and more than 30 professional baristas in each location, we can serve multiple events on the same day — or deliver up to 500 espresso-based drinks per hour at a single event.

Availability is first-come, first-served, so book early for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday events, along with peak weekends and expo season.

Reach out today to reserve your date.

Our menu includes a full lineup of hot and iced espresso drinks, cold brew, matcha, tea, and seasonal specialties.

We also offer add-ons such as wellness drinks, mocktails, affogatos, and custom signature beverages for your event.

Check out our menu page for the latest seasonal creations.

We require full payment to secure your date. During the busy seasons, all 10+ of our coffee carts sell out. To ensure we are fair, we play by a first come first served basis.

Full payment in advance ensures your mobile coffee cart, equipment, and baristas are reserved just for you. Once payment is received, our team gets to work preparing the ingredients, condiments, syrups and equipment is ready for your event.

Yes! Our pastry menu rotates, but expect locally baked favorites like buttery croissants, muffins, cookies, and seasonal treats that pair perfectly with coffee. We partner with local bakeries to bring fresh, high-quality pastries to your event — because no latte is complete without something sweet (or savory) on the side.

Ask your planner for an up-to-date current menu for your location.

Sustainability is at the heart of our coffee catering and roasting. We are a small, independently owned coffee company, and we do our best to make a positive impact. We’re not perfect, but we’re always striving to improve.

We use compostable and recyclable cups, lids, sleeves, and serviceware — all plastic- and BPA-free.

Our iced drink lids are strawless “sippy” style, but if straws are requested, we provide compostable options.

Most of our espresso grounds are composted, reducing waste at every event.

On the green coffee sourcing side, we partner with sustainable farms and coffee cooperatives, then roast in small batches with energy-efficient methods to minimize our footprint.

Our coffee bags and packaging are compostable or biodegradable where possible; when that’s not an option, we choose recyclable materials.

Hosting an eco-friendly event? We’ll help showcase your green mission while keeping guests fueled with amazing coffee.

Yes — we accept all major payment methods for our mobile coffee cart and espresso catering services.

Credit card payments processed via Stripe include a 2% processing fee, while ACH transfers and checks are fee-free.

If you’d like to pay by ACH or check, just let your event planner know and they’ll issue a revised invoice for your coffee catering booking.

We are unable to accept cash.

That depends on your guest count and pacing needs. A single barista can serve 50 espresso-based drinks per hour, so for large or high-volume events we’ll recommend multiple baristas and carts.

For iced drinks carts, a single barista can serve 75 espresso-based drinks per hour.

On the day, we are very popular! Our planners will advise on the best solution for your event so lines stay short and guests stay caffeinated.

After booking, our team will connect with you to confirm setup logistics, menu choices, and event timing. Our team starts to prepare for your event immediately. We buy in stock, confirm transportation, fresh make your syrups, roast your coffee and build your custom items.

We will confirm your lead barista on Thursday before your event.

On event day, our baristas arrive early to set up, serve with a smile, and handle everything from start to finish.

After breakdown, we leave your space clean — with nothing but happy, caffeinated guests behind.

We source incredible coffees via direct-trade relationships and ethical importers and we roast coffee in-house. We focus on specialty coffee, which is the top 5% of all coffee grown on the planet.

This means all our coffees are grown using organic and sustainable farming practices. Many of our producers don’t pay for official certification because they’re small-lot family farms, however their farming is chemical-free, sustainable, and healthy for both people and planet.

This is rare, but we understand that sometimes things out of our control turn up. If your event is cancelled, we’ll work with you to make it right and reschedule your coffee catering service whenever possible. Reschedules are free with at least 7 days notice.

Check out our terms and conditions for full details.

Yes please! All we need is a standard wall outlet per cart (a dedicated 120v 15amp circuit). Leave everything else to us!

No power? No problem! We'll bring along a generator.

No. We'll bring our own tasty RO water with us - it makes our espresso taste incredible!

All tools and equipment are deep-cleaned when they arrive back at our HQ.

We deal with all waste water too!

In fact, we deal with everything. All you need to provide on the day is a 6x6ft space to set up that's within 50ft of a standard wall socket.

Absolutely! Custom coffee catering is what we do best.

From personalized coffee carts and branded cups to signature espresso drinks, we love tailoring every detail to your event.

Check out our custom add-ons page, or connect with one of our event planners to design the perfect mobile espresso bar for your guests.

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Great question! Coffee catering isn’t just about pouring a cup of coffee — it’s about bringing a full coffee shop experience to your event. As they say, it takes a village.

Our pricing includes professional baristas, specialty coffee beans roasted in small batches, high-end espresso machines, stylish mobile coffee carts, and all cups, lids, and serviceware.

It also covers travel, setup, breakdown, insurance, event planning support, and sustainable practices like compostable cups and zero-waste service.

When you book with Creature Coffee, you’re getting more than coffee, or a NA Bar for your event — you’re getting a turnkey café experience that keeps guests energized and events running smoothly.

Not all coffee catering is created equal. While cheaper options may save a few dollars up front, they often cut corners with lower-quality beans, undertrained baristas, slow service, faulty equipment, or disposable products that don’t align with eco-friendly values.

With Creature Coffee, you’re investing in freshly roasted specialty coffee, professional baristas who can serve 50+ drinks per hour, stylish mobile espresso bars, and seamless event execution from setup to cleanup.

It’s the difference between a basic “coffee station” with average drinks and a full café experience your guests will remember. We’re proud to be leaders in the coffee catering industry, trusted by top brands to deliver at high-profile events. While we may not be the cheapest option, we’re the right partner when quality, reliability, and guest experience matter most.

Yes — we can absolutely add an espresso martini or coffee cocktail bar to your event! Since alcohol service depends on your venue’s licenses and agreements, we work closely with your planner or catering team to make sure everything is compliant.

Our baristas can mix up espresso martinis, coffee mocktails, or custom signature drinks to match your menu. All our baristas who serve alcohol are TABC Certified.

We are also able to pass prepared bottled espresso shots to the bar staff so they can mix the espresso martinis, hot toddy or other fun alcoholic and coffee creations.

If your event is alcohol-free, we also offer non-alcoholic coffee cocktails and wellness drinks that deliver the same wow factor without the buzz.