Arbour Coffee Co.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking Arbour for your event.

Quotes, Pricing & Booking

The fastest way is our instant quote form. Fill in your event date, service time, guest count, and location, and a quote is generated for you right away — no waiting on a callback.

You can book directly from your quote page online. Paying the deposit is what locks in your date on our calendar. Until the deposit is in, the date remains open to other clients.

No problem — this is the most common adjustment we make. Just reply to your quote email with the new number and we'll send an updated quote, up or down. Guest count is the main driver of price, so a change from 50 to 25 guests (or 100 to 150) will change your total.

Yes. If your event shifts (say, from 8–10 AM to 9–11 AM), just let us know and, if we are able to accommodate the shift, we'll update the quote or booking — even after you've booked.

Sales tax is already included in your quoted price. Gratuity and payment processing fees are not included — all gratuity goes directly to the barista(s) serving the event, and card processing is added at checkout. If you're working within a strict budget, let us know and we can walk through the line items together.

Our pricing is built on guest count, service hours, and staffing, so the best way to bring a quote down is to adjust one of those levers — a shorter service window, a tighter guest count, or a simpler service style (our canned latte drop-off is often a lower-cost alternative to a staffed cart). Tell us your budget and we'll help you find the version that fits.

Absolutely. We regularly serve multi-day conferences, markets, and sample sales (2–4 day runs are common for us). We'll quote the full run together — just include all dates and daily hours in your request.

The earlier the better — popular weekends and fall dates fill quickly. That said, we've pulled off quality events on short turnarounds when the calendar allows, so it never hurts to ask about a near-term date.

Services & Menu

Espresso cart catering — our signature service: a fully equipped espresso cart with professional baristas serving handcrafted drinks live at your event. For larger events, we can bring multiple carts.

Canned latte service — grab-and-go craft lattes in cans, great for conferences, drop-offs, and events where a staffed cart isn't practical.

Custom beverage programs — bespoke drink development, custom flavors, and branded canned beverages for activations and brand tours.

As typically quoted, canned latte service is a drop-off: we deliver the cans and you hand them out on your schedule. If you'd like a team member on site to serve, ask — we can often arrange service staffing as an add-on.

You get input on flavors — we'll share the current menu options and can recommend crowd-pleasers based on your event (seasonal flavors included). If you want something fully custom, we also develop bespoke flavors for larger programs.

Throughput depends on the menu and number of baristas. When you tell us your guest count and time window, we'll staff the event (and add a second cart if needed) so everyone gets served without long lines. For high-volume, short-window events, canned lattes are a great supplement.

Yes — seasonal menus are a favorite (our Pumpkin Spice Lattes are a fall staple).

Branding & Customization

Yes — branding is one of our specialties. Popular add-ons include:

  • Custom cups with your logo
  • Cart decals wrapping the espresso cart in your branding
  • A latte printer printing your logo or designs directly on the drink
  • Custom branded cans for canned latte service

Just mention branding when requesting your quote and we'll add the options you want.

An SVG (vector) file works best for cups, decals, and can printing. Send it over after booking and we'll take care of the rest.

Logistics & Vendor Requirements

We're a premium mobile espresso catering company based in Angier, NC, with hubs in Charlotte, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC. We regularly serve the Raleigh–Durham Triangle, Charlotte, and coastal Carolinas including the Charleston area — and we travel for the right event.

Our carts are fully equipped and self-contained. We'll confirm power and setup requirements with you or your venue during booking so event day runs smoothly. Each cart requires access to one standard 120V outlet and multiple carts often require separate circuits.

Yes. We're fully insured and happy to provide a COI (with your organization listed as needed) and a W-9 for corporate vendor setup. Many of our corporate and property-management clients set us up as an approved vendor for recurring events.

All the time. We partner with event agencies, corporate planners, country clubs, universities, residential communities, churches, and brands — including recurring seasonal programs and multi-city activations.

After Booking & Day-of

You'll get a confirmation, and our team is scheduled for your event. We'll check in ahead of your date to confirm details, and you can reach us anytime with changes — updated headcounts, time shifts, or add-ons.

Email us at hello@arbourcoffeeco.com — we pride ourselves on quick turnarounds (clients regularly mention it), and we're happy to hop on a call to talk through options, branding, or custom programs.

The Roadmap

Simple Booking Process

From inquiry to event day, we make it effortless.

  1. Request a Quote

    Share your date, guest count, and vision through our quick quote form.

  2. Fast Proposal

    Receive your proposal quickly—clear pricing, inclusions, and add-on options.

  3. Reserve Your Date

    Lock in your date with a deposit so your spot is officially secured.

  4. Event Planning

    We coordinate details and finalize designs for any custom items you've selected.

  5. Event Day Service

    We arrive early, set up seamlessly, and serve café-quality drinks with warm hospitality.

See you on event day!

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