Kahoa Coffee mobile bar set up at an Austin event
Experiential Marketing & Event Coffee

Experiential Marketing & Brand Activation Coffee Bar in Austin

Hosting an event and want guests to remember your brand? Whether it is SXSW, ACL, Formula 1 week, a product launch or a corporate gathering, Kahoa builds a barista-staffed specialty coffee bar around your brand: custom cups and signage, Kifaru Spice Nitro on tap, house-made syrups, and a story no one else in Austin can tell, three generations of one Kenyan coffee family. A favorite at the Austin Coffee Festival.

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🛡️ Fully insured for on-site event service☕ Up to 300 cups an hour on tap⏱️ Custom quote within 1 business day

Why Brands Choose Kahoa

Anyone can serve coffee. We give your guests a reason to talk about your event.

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A story people repeat

Our founder is a third-generation coffee farmer. His grandfather planted the family farm in the Kenyan highlands more than 35 years ago, and his father grows it today.

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Specialty coffee, not catering coffee

Single-origin Kenyan specialty coffee, a favorite at the Austin Coffee Festival, with every drink made with our house syrups. Kifaru Spice Nitro and Cold Brew pour from two taps, up to 300 cups an hour.

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Real baristas

Trained baristas handle setup, service and cleanup, so your team can focus on your guests.

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Built around your brand

Custom cups, signage and menu cards, branded signature drinks and latte art, all shaped around your crowd and your message.

Activation Packages

Every event is quoted individually based on headcount, hours, menu and date. These are the formats we build around.

Hosted Coffee Bar

A staffed specialty coffee bar for your booth, lounge or party
  • Barista-staffed bar for your hours
  • Specialty espresso drinks made with our house syrups, plus Spice Nitro or Cold Brew on tap
  • Branded sleeves
  • Setup and cleanup included
  • Minimum booking applies
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Flagship Festival Takeover

Multi-day takeovers for festival weeks and flagship events
  • Everything in Signature Brand Activation
  • Multi-day staffing, with up to 300 cups an hour on tap
  • Pour-over reserve for VIP guests and a slower, premium moment
  • Built-out signage and a full branded menu
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Want guests to take something home? Ask about Kahoa gift packs for clients, speakers and guests. For smaller office and private events, see our coffee cart packages and pricing.

See Kahoa in Action

The Kahoa Coffee team behind our festival coffee bar in Austin, Texas
The Kahoa team at the Austin Coffee Festival
Kahoa nitro coffee tasting table with branded cups and signage at an Austin event
Branded cups and signage
Guests enjoying Kahoa Kifaru Spice Nitro poured from the tap at a festival
Nitro on tap, up to 300 cups an hour
Guests lined up at the Kahoa Coffee booth at an Austin coffee festival
The line that keeps coming back
The Kahoa team at the Austin Coffee Festival
Branded cups and signage
Nitro on tap, up to 300 cups an hour
The line that keeps coming back

Corporate Event Coffee Catering in Austin

Looking for a mobile coffee bar for your next event? Kahoa brings specialty coffee, nitro on tap and trained baristas to product launches, trade show booths, corporate hospitality suites, pop-up events, client appreciation days and festival-week parties. Every event is staffed, stocked and built around your brand.

Proudly serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Manor and COTA and the surrounding Central Texas area. Smaller office or private event? See our coffee cart packages.

How Booking Works

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Tell us your plan

Share the date, guest count, location and goals in the form below.

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Get a custom quote

We reply within 1 business day with a quote tailored to your event.

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Confirm and relax

We handle the menu, the staffing and the setup, and your guests get a great cup.

Major-event weeks fill up. If your dates are set, we recommend asking for a quote as early as you can.

Questions

Do you offer corporate event coffee catering and a mobile coffee bar in Austin?

Yes. Kahoa runs a mobile coffee bar for corporate events, product launches, trade shows and brand activations across Austin and Central Texas. We bring the baristas, the cart, nitro on tap and specialty coffee, and we build the menu around your brand.

Do you serve coffee during SXSW, ACL and Formula 1 weeks in Austin?

Yes. We take brand and corporate bookings across the Austin area, including during major-event weeks. Peak dates are limited, so we recommend inquiring as early as you can.

Is Kahoa Coffee affiliated with SXSW, Austin City Limits or Formula 1?

No. Kahoa Coffee is an independent Austin coffee company. We serve private brand and corporate events held around these weeks, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by SXSW, Austin City Limits or Formula 1.

What can you serve at an activation or hospitality event?

Barista-made espresso drinks, a pour-over reserve, and Kifaru Spice Cold Brew and Spice Nitro on tap. Our cart has two taps, and every drink is made with our single-origin Kenyan coffee.

Are you insured for on-site events?

Yes. Kahoa is fully insured for on-site event service. Tell us about your venue and we will walk through what it requires.

Can you tailor the menu to our brand?

Yes. Custom cups, signage and menu cards are part of our Signature Brand Activation and Flagship Festival Takeover packages. We also create branded signature drinks and latte art around your brand.

How much does an event cost?

Every event is quoted individually based on headcount, hours, menu and date. Our coffee cart page shows package starting points, and we send a custom quote within 1 business day of your request.

Kahoa Coffee is an independent Austin company. SXSW, Austin City Limits and Formula 1 are the property of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by them, and we serve private brand and corporate events held around these weeks.

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Tell us about your event and we will reply within 1 business day with a custom quote.

We will never share your info. Response within 1 business day.

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Request Received!

Thank you. We will review your event details and reply within 1 business day with a custom quote.