Christmas Coffee Cart & Hot Chocolate Bar Hire in London & UK

Warm Up Your Event with Festive Hot Chocolate & Barista Coffee

Bring freshly made coffee, festive flavours and warming hot chocolate to your Christmas event with Barista Hire London. We provide fully equipped coffee carts and experienced baristas for office celebrations, staff appreciation mornings, retail activations and corporate Christmas events across London.

Choose a festive drinks menu, add your company branding and let our team handle delivery, setup, service and pack-down. From a morning coffee treat for your colleagues to a Christmas shopping event, we shape the service around your venue, guests and schedule.

Frequently Asked Question

How much does Christmas coffee cart hire cost?

Pricing depends on the setup, service duration, guest numbers, drink allowance, festive menu, branding and location. We provide a package quotation showing what is included and any optional additions, with VAT clearly stated.

Can we book a hot chocolate bar with coffee available too?

Yes. We can make hot chocolate the main feature while keeping a regular coffee selection available. The final menu and drink allowance are agreed before your event.

Can the cart, cups and menu feature our Christmas branding?

Yes. We offer branded cart panels, custom printed cups and personalised printed menus. You can use your company logo, campaign artwork or a festive design, subject to the agreed production timeline.

Do you need a water connection or power supply?

Our mobile setups carry fresh water and collect waste water onboard, so a plumbed water connection is not normally required.

Mains power is needed; two suitable 13A sockets per coffee station are recommended. We confirm the requirements for your chosen equipment with you or your venue.

Do you offer oat milk and decaf coffee?

Yes. Semi-skimmed and oat milk are available, and decaf can be arranged on request. Please share dietary requirements in advance so we can confirm ingredients and toppings for your chosen festive menu.

How early should we book a Christmas event?

We recommend booking as soon as your date and venue are confirmed, particularly for branded events and campaigns across several locations.

Custom printed cups normally require 10–15 working days from approved artwork. Availability and production times are confirmed with your quotation.

Can you cater for several offices or retail locations?

Yes. We can plan multiple visits or a seasonal campaign around your locations, service times and expected demand. Staffing, equipment and travel are quoted for the agreed schedule.

Christmas Coffee Catering for Offices & Corporate Events

A Christmas coffee cart gives your team somewhere to pause, enjoy a freshly prepared drink and celebrate the season together. It works well for office breakfasts, reception pop-ups, client hospitality and afternoon festive gatherings.

We serve barista-made coffee alongside seasonal specials, so guests can choose a gingerbread latte or stay with their usual flat white. Hot chocolate and tea provide options for those who prefer something without coffee.

Our corporate coffee and brand activation services can be tailored to a single office visit, several service sessions or a campaign across multiple locations. We agree the service duration, staffing and drink allowance before your event.

Explore our Festive Drinks

Gingerbread Latte

Nutmeg

Pappermint Latte

Pumpking Spice

Warming Hot Chocolate Options


Classic Hot Chocolate	A rich chocolate drink, freshly prepared and served warm.
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate	Chocolate with a sweet salted caramel finish.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate	A festive chocolate drink with a peppermint flavour.

Optional whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate toppings can be included in your agreed package.

We can also give the drinks festive names on a printed menu, incorporating your company name, Christmas message or campaign theme.

Your Regular Coffee Favourites

Alongside the festive specials, guests can enjoy:

Espresso • Americano • Flat White • Cappuccino • Latte • Iced Latte

Tea and hot chocolate can be included as agreed. We offer semi-skimmed and oat milk, with decaf available on request.

Tell us about dietary requirements during planning so we can confirm suitable ingredients and toppings. Dairy alternatives do not automatically make every recipe or topping suitable for every guest.

Hot Chocolate Bar Hire for Christmas Celebrations

If hot chocolate is the main attraction, we can make it the centre of your drinks offering. A staffed hot chocolate bar suits office Christmas gatherings, winter venue events and family-friendly celebrations, with a short menu that keeps ordering straightforward.

We recommend retaining coffee as an option where appropriate. This lets guests enjoy the festive hot chocolate experience while still accommodating those who want an espresso, cappuccino or flat white.

Our team will recommend the setup and staffing based on expected demand, especially where guests arrive together or service is concentrated into a short break.

Branded Christmas Coffee Carts for Retail Activations

Give shoppers and invited guests a warm welcome with a branded coffee cart at your Christmas retail event.

We support seasonal launches, shopping evenings, customer hospitality and festive campaigns with drinks and presentation that complement your brand.

Personalisation options include:

Branded cart panels featuring your logo or seasonal artwork.
Custom printed cups carrying your company branding.
Printed festive menus with personalised drink names.
Branded aprons where required.
Coffee printing for logos or festive designs on suitable foam-topped drinks.

Our experience includes retail coffee service for Levi’s. Explore our Levi’s coffee bar activation case study to see how branding and barista service can work together at an event.

For custom printed cups, allow 10–15 working days from approved artwork. Other branding timelines depend on the item and production requirements, so we recommend agreeing artwork early for November and December events.

Choose a Christmas Coffee Cart, Bar or Bike

The right setup depends on your available space, guest numbers and the style of your event.

A coffee cart creates a dedicated serving point for office receptions, retail spaces and venue events.

Our mobile coffee bar hire offers options for corporate hospitality and larger drinks setups, while coffee bike hire provides a distinctive visual feature for festive pop-ups.

We confirm the full working area before booking, including room for the barista, equipment and guest queue. Outdoor events require a suitable sheltered location and an agreed power arrangement.

What Your Christmas Coffee Package Includes

Our Christmas bookings are supplied as complete service packages, with the details agreed in your quotation:

Coffee cart, bar or bike as selected.
Professional espresso machine and grinder.
Experienced barista or barista team.
Coffee, milk, cups and consumables for the agreed drink allowance.
Your agreed festive ingredients and menu.
Onboard fresh water and waste-water containers.
Delivery, setup, drinks service and pack-down.

Branding, extra service time and additional drinks can be quoted separately. Your proposal sets out the service hours, drink allowance, staffing, travel and VAT clearly.

We normally arrive 60–90 minutes before service for setup and allow approximately 45–60 minutes for pack-down. Earlier access, waiting time or venue-specific arrangements should be agreed in advance.

Christmas Coffee Hire Across London

We provide festive coffee services across London, including the City, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, Soho, Westminster, Mayfair and Kensington.

Our mobile setups can serve offices, stores and hired event venues, subject to suitable access, space and power.

For events elsewhere in the UK or campaigns involving several locations, send us your schedule and we can recommend an appropriate service and travel plan.

Planning Coffee by Day & Cocktails by Night?

For celebrations that continue into the evening, we can help coordinate your daytime coffee offering with a separate festive cocktail service through Cocktails with Mario.

Explore our Christmas party bar hire in London for evening drinks options, mobile bars and professional bartenders.