Frequently Asked Questions About Coffee Catering

KAVA brings the café experience directly to your event. Our mobile coffee cart is a fully staffed espresso bar where professional baristas prepare handcrafted coffee and specialty drinks for your guests, fresh to order.

Our menu features espresso, Americanos, cappuccinos, cortados, flat whites, lattes, and signature drinks including vanilla, caramel, and mocha lattes. We also offer iced coffee and non-coffee options such as matcha, chai, or hot chocolate depending on your event and selected package

Absolutely. Your menu can be tailored to your event, guest preferences, season, or brand. We can also create custom signature drinks for weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations.

Yes. We offer milk alternatives such as oat and almond milk. Additional options can be discussed when planning your event.

Yes. Decaf espresso is always available.

KAVA provides mobile coffee catering for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, brand activations, showers, parties, meetings and other special gatherings throughout Santa Barbara and the Central Coast.

Every event is different, so pricing is customized based on factors such as guest count, service duration, location, menu selections, and any custom additions. Once we learn more about your event, we'll create a personalized quote.

Your KAVA experience includes the mobile coffee cart, professional barista service, espresso equipment, coffee, standard drink ingredients, cups, and service supplies. Your final quote will outline everything included with your selected experience.

We need a relatively flat, accessible area for the cart and access to a standard electrical outlet for our espresso equipment. Specific space and power requirements may vary depending on the setup. We'll coordinate the details with you or your venue before the event.

Absolutely. KAVA can serve both indoor and outdoor events. For outdoor events, we recommend a covered or shaded setup and a suitable weather plan. If power isn't available at your venue, ask us about alternative power options.

Yes. We bring the cart, espresso equipment, coffee, milk and drink ingredients, cups, lids, and service supplies. Our team handles setup and breakdown so you can focus on your event.

Yes. KAVA is based in Santa Barbara and serves events throughout Santa Barbara County and surrounding Central Coast areas, including Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria and nearby communities. Travel fees may apply depending on the event location.

KAVA can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. The ideal number of baristas and service time depends on your guest count, menu, and event timeline. When you inquire, we'll recommend the right setup to keep service smooth and your guests well taken care of.