Make Every Event Magnificent
Magnificent Barista Boys hires out mobile coffee carts, barista bars, cordial stations and matcha bars for events across Cape Town and the surrounding winelands. Our pricing is set out in full below.
Events We Cater for in Cape Town & the Winelands
Our baristas work at every kind of event, and the setup changes with the occasion. Some of our most popular events include:
WEDDINGS
Classic bar styling, service through the reception, cordial pairings for guests who are not drinking.
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
Branded bars and cups, high-volume service between sessions, a professional look that sits alongside your identity.
PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS
A relaxed coffee bar guests gather around, with hot chocolate for younger guests.
BRAND ACTIVATIONS
Branded cups and signage, with the bar working as the reason people stop and talk.
Guest numbers are the usual starting point. Each package is built around 100 servings, so the count you expect through the day is what tells us how many bars to bring and how to staff them. If your event is not one of the four above, tell us what you are planning and we will work out what suits it.
Coffee Carts & Coffee Bars for Weddings
There is a moment at every wedding when the speeches are done, the light has softened and your guests are ready for something warm. That is when a classic barista bar earns its place. Proper coffee, made by hand and served with care, turns a quiet hour into one your guests remember, and our cordial station pours something equally considered for those who are not drinking.
We travel across the Cape Winelands and the Constantia and Franschhoek valleys, so most wedding venues in the Cape sit inside our usual area. If your venue keeps a list of approved vendors or has its own power and access rules, send those through with your enquiry so we can check them before quoting.
What Our Clients Say About Our Event Coffee Bars
Barista Bar Packages & Prices for Events
Every coffee station below includes setup and breakdown. Pick the coffee cart or bar style that suits your event, then tell our events team what you have in mind and we will shape the rest around it.
COMBO DEAL
Book both our cordial and coffee stations and get 10% off.
10%OFF
CLASSIC BLACK
PACKAGE
R6 500
Setup and breakdown
100 cups
2x baristas
CLASSIC WHITE
PACKAGE
R6 500
Setup and breakdown
100 cups
2x baristas
CORDIAL
STATION
R6 000
Setup and breakdown
100 cordial drinks
1 x barman
MATCHA
BAR
R8 500
Setup and breakdown
100 Cups of Matcha
2 x Baristas
The package price covers the bar, the baristas and 100 servings. Transport is a flat R550 including VAT, and cups beyond the first 100 are R25 including VAT each.
WHAT OUR BARISTAS SERVE UP
THE CLASSIC FAVOURITES
- Americano
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Flat White
- Cortado
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
- Salted Caramel
- Chai Latte
- Dark Hot Chocolate
- White Hot Chocolate
FOR THE TEA DRINKERS
- Red Cappuccino
- Rooibos Tea
- Ceylon Tea
OUR CORDIALS
- Passion Fruit & Mint
- Elderflower & Rose
- Sundried Orange & Rooibos
- Ginger & Lemon
Served with fresh garnish and sparkling or tonic water
Ways to Enhance Your Event Presence
Optional extras that take your event up a notch.
BRANDED STAND
Use your logo, colors, and brand elements to create a cohesive visual design for the coffee cart. Consider incorporating your branding on the cart’s signage, menu boards, cups, baristas uniform, and any other visible elements.
BRANDED CUPS
Need some extra brand exposure? The Magnificent Barista Boys can arrange and organise branded cups for extra visibility at your next event.
CORDIAL BARS
Quench the Cape’s summer heat with our latest Cordial Bars with secret recipes using our artisanal range of fine cordials.
Syrup & Cordial Wedding Favours
Treat your guests to beautifully packaged mini syrup and cordial bottles, a wedding favour that’s both thoughtful and memorable. A sweet little keepsake for guests to enjoy at home.
GALLERY
HIRE A BARISTA FOR EVENTS IN CAPE TOWN & THE SURROUNDING WINELANDS
We’d Love to Hear About Your Event
Magnificent Barista Boys has been serving events across Cape Town and the winelands for years, and the work starts well before the day itself. Tell us your venue, your date and the number of guests you expect, and our events team will come back with the bar style, the staffing and the final figure.
Unsure of the details? Contact our team for expert guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Event Coffee Carts & Bars
How much does it cost to hire a coffee cart or barista bar for an event?
Our event coffee carts, stands and bars are priced between R6 000 and R8 500. This figure may change depending on the bar style and what it serves. Each package covers 100 servings, so tell us the guest count you expect and we will provide a more accurate quote. Combining a cordial station alongside a coffee station will save you 10% off both.
How far do you travel for events in Cape Town & the Winelands?
Our event coffee bars serve Cape Town and the surrounding winelands. That covers the city and the estate and farm venues around it, including the Constantia and Franschhoek valleys. If your venue sits outside that area, send us the address with your enquiry and we will confirm before quoting.
What is included in a barista bar package?
Every package includes the bar itself, the equipment, the baristas, 100 servings and both setup and breakdown. The Cordial Station is staffed by one barman and serves 100 cordial drinks; the coffee and matcha bars are staffed by two baristas. Transport is charged separately at R550, and cups over the first 100 at R25 each.
How does setup & breakdown work on the day?
Setup and breakdown are handled by our team and are included in every package, so nothing is asked of your venue staff or your coordinator. On the day we need:
- About an hour on site before service
- A standard 20-amp plug point
- A space of roughly 2m by 3m for the bar
How far in advance should I book a coffee bar for my event?
We try to accommodate every event enquiry that comes through, including short notice. Send us your date and we will tell you straight away whether we can cover it.
What is a mobile coffee bar?
A mobile coffee bar is a fully equipped coffee station brought to your venue and run by professional baristas. The bar, the machine, the beans and the staff all arrive with us, so the bar works at venues with no café or kitchen of their own. Guests order at the bar and every drink is made to order, the same way it would be in a coffee shop.
Does a mobile coffee bar work both indoors and outdoors?
Yes, the bars are built to travel and set up in marquees, halls, gardens and farm venues alike. What we need to know is the floor space available and how close we can get for loading, so send those details with your enquiry and we will confirm the setup before the day.
Do you cater for guests who do not drink coffee?
Yes. Our cordial station serves alcohol-free cordials with sparkling or tonic water and fresh garnish, and the coffee bars also pour rooibos, Ceylon tea, red cappuccino, chai latte and dark or white hot chocolate. You could also opt for a Matcha Bar or cordial station alongside a coffee station.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Milk alternatives are available at the coffee stations, and decaf is available on request. Tell us what you need with your enquiry and we will confirm it before the day.
When is the best time to serve coffee at an event?
At weddings the bar usually opens once the speeches are done and guests are moving between dinner and dancing. At corporate functions it tends to work hardest between sessions, when everyone leaves the room at once. For activations and celebrations the bar is often open throughout. Tell us your running order and we will set our service window around it.
