Grand Openings & In-Store Coffee Catering
Solarium Coffee partners with boutiques, lifestyle brands, and retail spaces to bring a specialty espresso bar to in-store events. Ben and Halle plan the details of every pop-up personally, serving handcrafted drinks that give shoppers a reason to walk in, stay longer, and come back. The cart fits in a compact footprint and looks at home in curated retail environments.
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Trusted by Popular Retail Brands Across Greater Boston
Organizations like MIT, Harvard, The Boston Red Sox, Levi's, Anthropologie, and FIFA trusted us with their events, and here's what that means for you: whether you're hosting 500 conference guests or 15 friends in your backyard, you get the same owner-level attention and the same coffee. You'll plan every detail directly with Ben and Halle, and your event gets their full attention regardless of its size or scope.
What a Coffee Cart Does for a Retail Event
People walking past your store on a Saturday will stop for good coffee. Once they are inside holding a latte, they browse. They stay. They buy things they would not have seen from the sidewalk.
Our cart has worked in bookstores, fitness studios, lifestyle boutiques, and holiday markets. In every setting, the espresso bar becomes the anchor of the event. It creates foot traffic on its own and gives existing customers a reason to linger and engage with your space.
The visual appeal matters too. Our cart is clean, compact, and designed to complement curated retail environments. It does not look like a catering setup. It looks like it belongs.
Events Where the Coffee Cart Adds Value
Grand openings. Give your first visitors something memorable. A handcrafted latte with your logo on the cup is a better first impression than a balloon arch.
Seasonal launches and trunk shows. A fall collection launch paired with our Clovara latte (maple, clove, orange). A spring trunk show with our Orange Blossom. The seasonal menu aligns naturally with retail event calendars.
Holiday shopping events. Small Business Saturday, holiday open houses, gift guide launches. The coffee cart pulls foot traffic from the street and keeps shoppers warm and browsing.
In-store collaborations. Hosting a local artist, a brand partner, or a community event in your space? The espresso bar rounds out the experience.
Capacity and packages
We Scale to Your Guest Count
Every package is 2 hours of service with setup, breakdown, and supplies included. Full pricing is published on our pricing page, with no quote form in front of it.
Up to 100
guests
1 barista, 1 cartAbout 50 drinks per hour. One service point, right for smaller events.
100 to 150
guests
2 baristas, 1 cartAbout 100 drinks per hour. Best when guests arrive all at once.
150 to 200
guests
2 baristas, 2 cartsAbout 100 drinks per hour. Two service points, so two shorter lines.
Over 200 guests or a longer event? We will build the setup around it.
Included in every package
One package price covers all of it. Nothing is added at checkout.
- Espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, and matcha
- Rotating seasonal menu favorites
- Whole and oat milk
- Four house-made syrups, plus cups and lids
- Decaf single origin espresso, the same quality as our main espresso, on its own dedicated grinder
- Tea selection: earl grey, masala chai, jasmine pearls, and mediterranean mint
- Full setup and breakdown
- Credit card fees built into the price
Make it yours, at no cost
Included with every booking.
- Custom signature drinkCreated for your event and named however you like.
- Custom branded menuYour logo, colors, or names, designed to match your event.
Immersive customizations
Optional upgrades, each priced on our pricing page.
- Additional service timeExtend service past the included 2 hours.
- Custom branded cartYour logo or event design on the cart itself.
- On-drink logo printerYour logo printed right on the foam.
- Custom branded cupsYour logo on every cup.
Setup and Space Requirements
The cart needs a 6x6 ft footprint, one 15-amp outlet, and ground-level access for roll-in. We bring our own water supply. No plumbing needed.
For stores with limited floor space, the cart can be positioned in a doorway, on a patio, or in a shared hallway. For outdoor setups, we offer a tent and generator as add-ons. We arrive about 1 hour before your event opens and break down completely when service ends.
TESTIMONIALSWhat our retail partners say
5.0 ★★★★★ 90+ Google Reviews
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We used Solarium to cater an in-store event and I cannot recommend them enough... our guests couldn't stop talking about how good the drinks were!
Keith
Framebridge
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We booked Solarium Coffee for our spring Barbour launch at our Anthropologie store in Boston.
Michaela
Retail Events Associate
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Great experience, product and branding!
Benjamin
Event Guest
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The line never stopped, and it was clear they brought something special to our market.
Ann
Executive Director
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Best coffee!! Great pop-up.
Anastasia
Pop-up Guest
Get a quote for your event
Ben and Halle (the owners) are personally involved in every event, so the people you are about to hear back from are the same ones ensuring a smooth service on event day.
Fill out our form and we will get back to you in minutes.
Rather reach out directly?
Phone: (617) 620-0232
Email: info@solariumcoffee.com
Retail Pop-Up Coffee Cart FAQ
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The cart needs a 6x6 ft footprint. It works in most retail spaces, including small boutiques. We can also set up outside your storefront or on a patio.
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About 1 hour before service starts. We set up quickly and quietly.
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Yes. Custom cup branding is available and requires two weeks notice.
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No. We bring our own water supply.
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One barista serves approximately 50 guests per hour. For high-traffic events, two baristas double that capacity.