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Fuel your next gathering with Manchester’s top coffee vans for hire! We’ve got 18 brilliant services ready to serve up everything from artisan lattes and rich espressos to unique speciality blends. Perfect for corporate events at Manchester Central, private parties, or outdoor festivals in Heaton Park, our mobile coffee bars bring that essential caffeine kick and a touch of sophisticated flair. Find your perfect brew and get a quote today!
Authentic 'bean-to-cup' coffee brewing fresh beans ready to serve up your perfect coffee for you and your guests.
Enjoy exceptional coffee at your event! We serve freshly roasted, specialty coffee, soft drinks, and treats — all made with care and packed with flavour.
We are a mobile coffee bar, serving barista quality coffee and hot drinks for any event, wedding or occasion. Giving your guests a fantastic experience.
Surf Cafe offers a surf themed VW splitscreen coffee van to add an element of exotic retro themed service to your event, serving freshly roasted Arabica coffee to your guests.
We are proud to serve award-winning coffees, iced coffees, a wide range of luxury hot chocolates and syrups, speciality teas, iced teas and lemonades.
Delicious coffee, speedy service, and yummy homemade snacks—what more could you need? Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered!
We offer our services for events, including corporate events, weddings, christenings, markets, universities, and more. We will not be disappointed and have the best quality of products.
Handcrafted freshly crafted coffees, all served from a quirky little vintage French van. This is the cool coffee service!
Each & every sip is a lasting memory. We offer a range of delicious hot & cold drinks, cakes, bakes, sweets & snacks to suit all ages.
An innovative, fully mobile service offering delicious coffee, hot chocolate, tea and chai enjoyed whilst being immersed in an audio world of spoken word, music and landscapes of sound.
With a stunning horsebox kitted with coffee and prosecco equipment, this is the perfect, yet simple, bar option for your event.
We are offering a totally off grid service, we come to your event READY to serve speciality coffee, matcha, other hot/cold drinks as well as bakes from our local bakeries.
Mobile coffee service that's on a mission to give you and your guests the quality coffee experience that your event deserves. The coffee comes from a small farm in Sicily.
Enjoy freshly made coffee from our expert baristas and elevate your event with a blend of quality, warmth, and style. Book our mobile coffee bar on wheels!
We guarantee that if you book us, you'll be met with the upmost professionalism & attention to detail topped off with the opportunity to have coffee that is graded the top 15% in the world.
Based in Manchester and being mobile our coffee cart is able to be transported around the UK. We have a team of professional event staff that will look after your every need to ensure your event is a huge success. Our goal is to add as much value as we possibly can by delivering a professional service allowing your guest to experience an artisan coffee experience you would get in a physical café.
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We are a coffee cart service bringing coffee to all events. The mobile coffee cart brings a high-street artisan coffee experience to any event big or small all over the UK. We take great joy in our coffee at every stage to make sure that we’re consistently sourcing, and crafting the perfect cup.
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If you’re hunting for a coffee van in Manchester, you’re in the right place. We’ve booked caffeine for everything from dawn film shoots to late-night weddings, and we know exactly how to make mobile coffee work in studios, shared workspaces, warehouses, and courtyards across the city. In this guide we’ll walk through menus, power, pricing, timings, and the small choices that make a big difference. Expect practical advice, a few useful tricks, and a plan that lets you book with confidence.
Manchester days move fast. One minute you’re on set in a converted mill, the next you’re pouring flat whites in a courtyard off Stevenson Square. A mobile barista setup brings specialty drinks to your guests where they are, keeps lines moving, and adds that “crafted on the spot” theatre Mancunians love. It suits:
The best part, especially in Manchester, is flexibility. Vans and carts slip into tight city centre spots or roll up to larger warehouse doors, and they thrive in the sort of mixed-use spaces the city is known for.
For Manchester, we favour a small-batch menu with plant-based options front and centre. Think bright espresso, silky oat lattes, a dark chocolate mocha for colder evenings, and a rotating filter for the purists. To fit the indie roast theme, we like:
If you’re planning agency or brand events, we’ll steer suppliers who can add a logo to cups or a menu board. For weddings, we’ll make sure the decaf is excellent so everyone can still sleep.
Most Manchester coffee vans and carts include a complete package:
Extras to consider:
For most events in the city, expect a package in the £400–£800 range. Where you’ll land depends on guest count, service length, number of baristas, and extras like iced coffee or pastries. As a rule of thumb:
We’ll help you pick an all-inclusive price so there are no surprise fees for mileage, disposables, or setup. Instant pricing on our side means you can make decisions quickly and move on to the fun bits.
Manchester crowds are friendly, but no one loves waiting. We plan timings around your peaks:
A good supplier can push 80–120 drinks per hour with two baristas and a simple menu. If you’re aiming for speed, we’ll trim the menu and add a second grinder.
Manchester weather can be creative. The right van makes it a non-issue:
We’ll confirm the bay size for vans, ceiling heights for indoor bays, and whether the site has vehicle restrictions. For city centre spaces with limited parking, we’ll arrange a timed arrival and a quick load-in. If security needs registration numbers or RAMS in advance, we’ll handle that with the supplier.
We keep the choice tight enough to be fast, but varied enough to delight. A Manchester-friendly menu might look like:
For agency mixers, we’ll suggest a signature “house” drink to make the menu memorable. For weddings, we’ll add kids’ hot chocolate and a decaf flat white so everyone’s included.
Manchester has a strong vegan scene, so we assume plant-based as standard. We can make the whole menu vegan on request, right down to syrups and toppings. Baristas will keep dairy and non-dairy jugs separate and wipe down wands between milks. If there are nut allergies, we’ll remove almond milk and signpost clearly. We always request allergen matrices in advance so you can share them with guests.
This depends on your peaks. For a steady stream in a studio or workplace, one barista can manage with a simple menu. For a wedding reception or agency rush, two baristas keep things flowing, and a third pair of hands on service speeds things up even more. We’ll match staffing to your guest count and service window so you’re not over- or under-resourced.
We’ll ask about lifts, ramps, and door widths. If you’re in an older mill with stairs, we’ll plan a smaller footprint cart and bring kit that breaks down for easier access.
We can request recyclable or compostable cups, proper waste separation, and minimal plastic. If you’re pushing for maximum sustainability, we’ll add ceramic cups for seated events or encourage guests to bring reusable cups for pop-ups. We can also request ethically sourced beans with a clear supply story for guests who ask.
Manchester’s production scene is busy, and crews run on caffeine. For shoots, we’ll:
We’ve found a short, high-quality menu beats a sprawling list when you’ve got 15 minutes to caffeinate 60 people.
Coffee vans are brilliant at weddings because they fill the gaps other bars don’t. We’ll time service for:
If you’re running a dry bar or a low-alcohol celebration, a coffee cart becomes the star. We can match your colour palette on cups and signage, and keep the machine footprint discreet so it looks like part of your styling.
When it’s a treat day in a shared workspace or agency studio, coffee needs to be fast, friendly, and photogenic. We’ll confirm arrival routes with building management, set up without disturbing desks, and run a two-hour window that lets people dip in between meetings. Add a pastry bundle and you’ve got a complete moment for less than you’d spend on a formal catered break.
Share a few basics and we’ll do the rest:
With that, we’ll show you instant, all-inclusive prices from suitable suppliers, and you can book on the spot.
We’re here to save you time and remove uncertainty. When you use our marketplace to hire a coffee van in Manchester, you get a complete, dependable process from first click to final flat white.
You get more than a machine and a queue. Our suppliers are chosen for people skills as much as pour-over skills. They chat, they remember orders, and they keep the energy warm so your guests feel looked after.
Your time is valuable. We give you instant, all-inclusive pricing and rapid responses, so you can book a coffee van in Manchester without back-and-forth emails. Decide quickly, lock it in, and carry on with your checklist.
Your brief leads. Vegan-first? Minimalist menu? A signature drink for your brand? We’ll tailor the service, from milks and syrups to signage and cup style, so it fits your crowd and your venue.
We keep communication clear at every stage. You’ll know arrival times, power needs, and menu details in advance. If anything needs adjusting, we’ll flag it early and keep you updated, so you can enjoy the build-up.
Tell us your date, guest count, and postcode. We’ll show you Manchester suppliers who fit, with the right kit for studios, shared workspaces, warehouses, or courtyards.
Coffee today, street food next week, a DJ for the launch party next month. You’ll find it all in one marketplace, so you can build your event from the same place, with consistent support.
A great coffee moment leaves a signature scent and a happy buzz. The right barista team brings theatre, speed, and quality that makes guests talk about “that coffee cart” long after the day.
We carefully vet suppliers. If anything goes sideways, we’ll step in, find an alternative, or protect you with our money-back guarantee. You can book with total confidence.
Before we lock your coffee van in, we’ll check:
With those ticked off, service is smooth, fast, and drama-free.
Tell us your date, postcode, and headcount. We’ll show you instant prices from the right Manchester coffee vans and carts, confirm the details, and secure your booking. It’s quick, friendly, and reliable. If you’re ready to bring that Northern Quarter indie roast energy to your event, we’ll get it sorted today.
We’re here to make hiring a coffee van in Manchester easy, confident, and genuinely memorable. Let’s caffeinate your crowd.