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Pricing breakdowns, venue advice, and event planning guides from the Fez Coffee team — covering San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Chicago.

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What 4,000 Events Taught Us About Event Coffee (2026 Data)

Data from 4,000+ catered events: how much coffee guests actually drink, when they order, and what that means for planning your wedding or corporate event.

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Pricing·San Francisco

How Much Does Coffee Cart Catering Cost in San Francisco? (2026 Pricing Guide)

Coffee cart catering in San Francisco costs $12–$22 per guest for most events. Full 2026 breakdown of pricing factors, sample quotes, and what's included.

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·San Francisco

July 19, 2026 · 9 min read

Coffee Catering at Moscone Center: The Exhibitor's Guide (2026)

Yes, you can have a coffee bar at your Moscone Center booth - with the right approvals. The 2026 guide to waivers, costs, logistics, and lead times.

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·Bay Area

July 19, 2026 · 9 min read

Espresso Martini Bar at Your Wedding: Cost & How It Works (2026)

An espresso martini bar adds $500 or nothing to most wedding coffee bar packages. How the two service models work, what it costs, and how to plan one in 2026.

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·Chicago

July 19, 2026 · 8 min read

Wedding Coffee Bar Cost in Chicago (2026 Pricing Guide)

A wedding coffee bar in Chicago costs $950-$2,700 for most weddings - $10-$16 per guest. Full 2026 breakdown: what's included, add-ons, travel, and winter logistics.

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·Featured

July 19, 2026 · 9 min read

What 4,000 Events Taught Us About Event Coffee (2026 Data)

Data from 4,000+ catered events: how much coffee guests actually drink, when they order, and what that means for planning your wedding or corporate event.

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June 22, 2026 · 10 min read

How to Plan a Brand Activation with a Coffee Bar

Everything brand managers and event agencies need to plan a pop up coffee bar for a product launch or brand activation — elements, briefing, budget, and what actually drives ROI.

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June 22, 2026 · 9 min read

Coffee Cart for Your Wedding: What to Know Before You Book

Everything couples need to know about adding a coffee cart to their wedding — timing, menu, signature drinks, and questions to ask vendors in the Bay Area and Chicago.

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June 22, 2026 · 8 min read

What Is a Mobile Coffee Bar? (And How Does It Work at an Event?)

A mobile coffee bar is a fully self-contained espresso setup that a trained barista brings to your event. Learn what equipment is involved, what drinks it can serve, how it works on the day, and when to book one.

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·Chicago

May 13, 2026 · 9 min read

Coffee Catering at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Rosemont Trade Shows

Everything you need to know about coffee catering at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Rosemont trade shows — pricing, logistics, vendor setup, and what makes a great coffee activation on the convention floor.

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·San Francisco

April 19, 2026 · 8 min read

How Many Baristas Do You Need for 100 Guests? (Full Staffing Guide)

How many baristas you need for 50, 100, 200, or 500 guests — the math, the peak-arrival problem, and why most caterers under-staff.

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·Chicago

April 16, 2026 · 8 min read

Coffee Catering at McCormick Place Chicago: Everything You Need to Know

McCormick Place coffee catering — booking lead times, dock access, load-in logistics, and pricing for trade-show coffee bars in Chicago's biggest venue.

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·Chicago

April 13, 2026 · 8 min read

How Much Does Coffee Cart Catering Cost in Chicago? (2026 Pricing Guide)

Real Chicago coffee cart catering pricing — what corporate, wedding, and conference clients actually pay, plus what drives the cost up or down in 2026.

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·Chicago

April 9, 2026 · 8 min read

Best Chicago Wedding Venues for a Coffee Bar (Indoor & Outdoor Picks)

15 Chicago wedding venues that pair beautifully with a mobile espresso bar — downtown ballrooms to North Shore gardens. Logistics and staging notes.

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·San Francisco

April 6, 2026 · 9 min read

Coffee Catering at The Fairmont San Francisco (Wedding & Corporate Guide)

Coffee catering at The Fairmont San Francisco — setup logistics, venue coordination, and what works for weddings and corporate events at this Nob Hill hotel.

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·San Francisco

March 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Best San Francisco Wedding Venues for a Coffee Bar (Indoor & Outdoor Picks)

15 San Francisco wedding venues for a mobile espresso bar — Presidio estates to Napa wineries. Logistics and staging notes for each.

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·Bay Area

March 23, 2026 · 8 min read

Wedding Coffee Bar Cost in the Bay Area (2026 Pricing)

Real 2026 wedding coffee bar pricing for 80, 120, and 200-guest weddings in San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Big Sur. Mocktail and matcha options included.

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March 16, 2026 · 10 min read

How to Book a Mobile Espresso Bar for Your Wedding (Complete Timeline)

A 9-month booking timeline for a wedding mobile espresso bar — what to decide when, what to ask vendors, and how to avoid common booking mistakes.

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March 9, 2026 · 9 min read

Matcha Bar Catering for Brand Activations: A Complete Guide

Matcha bar catering has become the fastest-growing event beverage category for brand activations. Here's why it works, what it costs, and how to execute it.

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·San Francisco

March 2, 2026 · 8 min read

Coffee Catering vs Office Coffee Service — Which Do You Actually Want?

Coffee catering vs office coffee service — when to use each, what each costs, and when a recurring barista program is the right call.

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February 23, 2026 · 9 min read

Branded Coffee Cups for Events: Design Guide, Lead Times & Cost

Branded coffee cups for events — design specs, print methods, lead times, and cost per cup. The highest-ROI event upgrade most planners overlook.

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February 16, 2026 · 9 min read

The Complete Guide to Hiring Baristas for Corporate Events (2026)

Hiring baristas for corporate events — staffing ratios, what to ask, cost expectations, and how to find a barista who elevates the experience.

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·San Francisco

February 9, 2026 · 8 min read

Corporate Coffee Catering Cost in San Francisco (2026 Pricing Guide)

What corporate coffee catering costs in San Francisco in 2026 — per-person pricing, what's included, and how to budget for your event.

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·Bay Area

February 2, 2026 · 8 min read

15 Corporate Event Coffee Catering Ideas for Bay Area Offices

15 corporate event coffee catering ideas for Bay Area offices — from all-hands espresso bars to recurring barista programs and branded activations.

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·San Francisco·Featured

January 26, 2026 · 9 min read

How Much Does Coffee Cart Catering Cost in San Francisco? (2026 Pricing Guide)

Coffee cart catering in San Francisco costs $12–$22 per guest for most events. Full 2026 breakdown of pricing factors, sample quotes, and what's included.

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·San Francisco

January 19, 2026 · 8 min read

Coffee Catering Near Me: What to Look For in a San Francisco Coffee Cart Vendor

Searching for coffee catering near you in San Francisco? Mobile espresso bars and matcha service across SF, the Peninsula, and the Bay Area.

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January 12, 2026 · 7 min read

Coffee Cart vs. Full-Service Espresso Bar: What's the Difference?

Coffee cart vs full-service espresso bar — what each includes, what each costs, and how to choose the right format for your event.

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·San Francisco

January 5, 2026 · 6 min read

How Much Does Coffee Catering Cost? A Complete Pricing Guide

What coffee catering really costs in SF, the Bay Area, and Chicago — pricing for mobile espresso bars, coffee carts, and barista services in 2026.

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