Made to order
Drinks made for each guest
Baristas pulling espresso and pouring lattes as guests ordered.
Espresso cart catering · Milwaukee and West Allis
Espresso Cart Catering in Milwaukee
Lattes, cappuccinos and espresso made to order at your event by Lake Effect baristas, with coffee we roast ourselves.
Booked by Saucony, lululemon and On. Serves about 50 guests per hour.
West Allis, WI · Est. 2021
Let's get started
Tell us about your event
Share your date, hours, location and guest count. We review the details and send you a custom espresso cart quote.
What comes with the cart
On the menu
- Vanilla Bean latte
- Caramel latte
- Cocoa Mocha
- Espresso
- Americano
- Cappuccino
- Flat white
- Hot cocoa
- Steamers
Three signature lattes (Vanilla Bean, Caramel and Cocoa Mocha), plus espresso, americanos, cappuccinos and flat whites. Hot cocoa and steamers for anyone skipping coffee. Ask us to bring the seasonal syrups from our cafe.
Behind the cart
- Lake Effect baristas
- About 50 guests per hour
Lake Effect baristas make every drink to order on a La Marzocco espresso machine. The cart serves about 50 guests per hour.
Easy to host
- One standard outlet
- We bring the water
- Roasted by us
All we need is a standard outlet within 25 feet of the cart. We bring our own water and trash bins, and the coffee we roast fresh every week in West Allis.
Recent event
The espresso cart at Saucony
Our espresso cart poured lattes and espresso for a Saucony event, with a custom menu for the day.
Custom menu
A menu for the day
The cart carried a latte menu made for the Saucony event.
The setup
Machine, grinder and syrups
The La Marzocco machine, grinder and house syrups, set up and ready to serve.
Two ways to serve
Espresso cart or nitro bike
Book the espresso cart for the full cafe experience, or keep it simple with the nitro coffee bike when you need to serve a crowd fast.
Now booking
Full-service espresso cart
Custom quote for your event
Handcrafted espresso drinks and barista service. About 50 guests per hour.
- Signature lattes, espresso and cappuccinos
- Hot cocoa and steamers
- Needs one standard outlet
The simpler option
Nitro coffee bike
$600for a 2-hour event
Two nitro drinks on tap. Serves 75 to 100 guests per hour, with no power or water needed.
- Pick two drinks on tap
- 75 to 100 guests per hour
- No power or water needed
Questions
Espresso cart catering FAQ
What does the espresso cart serve?
Three signature lattes (Vanilla Bean, Caramel and Cocoa Mocha), espresso, americanos, cappuccinos and flat whites. For non-coffee drinkers we serve hot cocoa and steamers. We can also bring any seasonal syrups we currently offer in the cafe.
How many guests can the espresso cart serve?
About 50 guests per hour.
What do you need on site?
Access to a standard outlet within 25 feet of where you want the cart set up. We bring our own water and trash bins.
How far ahead should I book?
Ideally at least 7 days before your event.
How far does the espresso cart travel?
We travel up to 25 miles from our cafe in West Allis, and farther by request. A travel fee applies beyond 10 miles from the cafe.
How much does the espresso cart cost?
Every espresso cart event gets a custom quote. Send the form with your date, hours and guest count and we will send yours.
Is the espresso cart different from the nitro coffee bike?
Yes. The espresso cart is a full-service setup with handcrafted espresso drinks and barista service. The nitro coffee bike pours two nitro drinks on tap, serves 75 to 100 guests per hour and is $600 for a 2-hour event.
How do I book the espresso cart?
Fill out the form on this page with your date, hours and guest count. We review the details and send you a custom quote. You can also email events@lakeeffectcoffeeco.com.
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Bring the espresso cart to your next event
Tell us your date and guest count. We will send you a custom quote.