Coffee Cart Hire Prices
Coffee cart hire prices explained: £1,200 staffed event minimum, £28 per hour staff, £450 delivered minimum, European events from €2,500. Proposal in 48 hours.
- Costed Proposal
- 48 hoursCosted Proposal
- Public Liability Cover
- £10mPublic Liability Cover
- Food Safety Certified
- Level 2Food Safety Certified
- Freshly brewed artisan teas & speciality single-origin beans
- Professional on-site barista stations
- Seamless setup, rapid service & full clean-down
Most coffee cart suppliers hide behind a quote form. Here is how our pricing actually works so you can budget before you speak to anyone.
What you are actually buying
Mobile espresso carts and baristas for events, offices, conferences and exhibition stands — run by a London company that services major UK and European cities, with the paperwork venues ask for and prices published up front.
- £10m liability cover
- Public and products liability plus employers' liability, held by Pearl Lemon Cafe Ltd. Certificates go to your venue on request. See our credentials
- Published prices
- Cart day rates, barista hourly rates and European travel costs are written down, so you can budget before you speak to us. See prices
- A proposal in 48 hours
- Send the date, venue and guest numbers and you get a costed proposal back within two working days — not a callback request. See how jobs run
See the full scope across our coffee catering services, or read how we handle corporate coffee catering.
What drives the price
Everything Included:
- Guest numbers, which decide how many baristas hold the queue down
- Hours of service, measured from doors open to last serve
- Number of carts or machines needed on the floor
- Travel and, for events outside London, accommodation
- Extras such as branded cart fascia, printed cups or a bespoke menu
Custom branding, vegan & halal options included with every booking.
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Published rates
Cart hire itself is quoted per booking rather than as a flat day rate, because a 60-guest office morning and a 900-guest exhibition stand are not the same job. Give us guests, hours, venue and date and you get a firm figure, not a range.
- Staffed events: minimum spend £1,200 excluding VAT
- Service staff: £28 per hour, four-hour minimum call-out
- Delivered, unstaffed drop-off service: minimum spend £450 excluding VAT
- European events: from €2,500 per event excluding travel and accommodation, staff charged at €35 per hour with a four-hour minimum
What is included
Everything Included:
- Commercial espresso machine, grinder and full service kit
- Speciality coffee, milks including oat, almond, soy and coconut, syrups, cups, lids and sundries
- Trained baristas, uniformed and briefed on your brand
- Set-up, service, clearing and removal inside your venue window
- Written allergen information and insurance certificates for your venue
Custom branding, vegan & halal options included with every booking.
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Turnaround
Send us the brief and you get a costed proposal within 48 hours. We can service events at 48 hours' notice where staff and equipment allow; festivals, galas and multi-city work want two to three weeks.
Feedback from Our Clients
We've had the privilege of serving global brands, weddings, and private celebrations across London & the UK.
Clients consistently highlight our rapid service flow, custom flavour selections, and professional barista team.
"The coffee cart was the highlight of our conference. Two hundred cups through a twenty-minute break with no queue at all."
Events Coordinator,
London Conference Organiser
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Whether it's an intimate party or a 1,000-person festival, let's craft a memorable beverage experience for your guests.
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Tell us about your date, venue, and estimated guests. Our catering team will prepare tailored packages with transparent pricing.
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