Compact bike
Up to 60 guests
from£795+ VAT
Best for: Small gatherings and shorter service windows
- Footprint
- [X × X ft]
- Baristas
- 1
- Service
- Up to 3 hours
- Menu
- Core espresso menu
- Branding
- Branding available
Coffee bike hire
Small footprint. Big presence.
Compact coffee bikes and trikes with professional baristas, for festivals, markets, roadshows and brand activations. A pedal-powered bike with no engine, so no fumes at your event.
20–200
guests per booking
6 × 6 ft
smallest footprint
1 socket
13–16 A, within 10 m
60–90 min
setup before service
Coffee bike packages
Pick your package
Every package includes the bike, equipment, consumables and a professional barista. We can tailor duration, menu and branding to your event.
Standard bike
Up to 120 guests
from£1,595+ VAT
Best for: Outdoor events and markets
- Footprint
- [X × X ft]
- Baristas
- 2
- Service
- Up to 5 hours
- Menu
- Extended, with dairy-free options
- Branding
- Branding available
Premium trike
Up to 200 guests
from£2,295+ VAT
Best for: Festivals, roadshows and brand activations
- Footprint
- [X × X ft]
- Baristas
- 2
- Service
- Up to 8 hours
- Menu
- Full specialty, with iced options
- Branding
- Branding available
Prices exclude travel, which we itemise in your quote. Extra hours from £95 + VAT.
Trusted by
Brands that put us in front of their customers
- Lime
- Mars Wrigley
- HSBC
- Unilever
- Countrywide
Make it yours
Your brand on every surface
Pick one detail or brand the lot. A simple way to start: cups and the bar front, then add a signature drink.
Printed cups in 3 to 4 weeks, full branding in 4 to 6
- Printed bike wraps
- Custom cups and sleeves
- Branded menu boards
- Staff uniforms
The menu
What your guests can order
Dairy and oat milk on every bar. Other milks and decaf on request. Menus can be cut down or renamed for your campaign.
- Espressosingle or double
- Flat whiteour most ordered
- Lattehot or iced
- Cappuccino
- Iced coffeecold brew or iced latte
- Chai latte
- Matcha latte
- Hot chocolate
- Dairy-freeoat milk, any drink
The kit
Café equipment, not catering kit
- Machine
- Commercial espresso machine
- Grinder
- Precision burr grinder
- Beans
- Specialty-grade, Rainforest Alliance certified
- Supplies
- All coffee, milk and cups provided
- Cups
- Compostable on request
Recent work · Brand activation
Lime Bikes in Shoreditch, London
400+drinks served
65k+impressions on the day
100%compostable packaging
"They absolutely nailed the brief. The cart looked incredible, the coffee was outstanding, and the team were professional throughout. Our attendees loved it, and the social content it generated was beyond what we expected."Zoe Marshall, Brand Partnerships Manager, Lime UKRead the case study
What we need from your venue
Venue checklist
Send these to your venue or event organiser. We confirm access, surface, power and space with you before the day, and may visit unusual sites. We cover London and across the UK, plus Europe on request. Travel is itemised in your quote.
Download as PDF for your venue- Space
- At least 6 × 6 ft (about 1.8 × 1.8 m), or 8 × 8 ft including room for a queue.
- Surface
- Level ground: grass, concrete or indoor floors.
- Height
- At least 7 ft of clearance if the bike is under cover.
- Power
- One 13–16 A circuit at 230 V, within 10 m of the bike. No power or water? We can add a generator or water system, quoted separately.
- Water
- Mains cold water nearby is preferred. If there isn't any, onboard tanks carry a full day's supply.
- Waste
- Waste water is managed onboard, so no drain is needed.
- Access
- [Vehicle access and loading details]
Compare setups
Bar, bike or van?
Same baristas, same coffee, same branding options. The difference is size, footprint and where it can go.
| Detail | Coffee bar | You are hereCoffee bike | Coffee van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guests | 50–300+ | 20–200 | 100–400+ a day |
| Footprint | 6 × 3 ft to 10 × 5 ft | [X × X ft] | [X × X ft] pitch |
| Best for | Conferences, exhibitions, launches | Pop-ups, outdoor sampling, tight spaces | Roadshows, festivals, big outdoor events |
| Power | 1–2 × 13 A sockets | [Power needs] | [Self-powered or 1 × 16 A] |
| From | £745 + VAT | £795 + VAT | £9,750 + VAT |
| See coffee bar hire → | This page | See coffee van hire → |
“Eventful Beans helped us turn our coffee stand into a fully branded experience.”
Coffee bike FAQs
Questions we get asked
Something else? Ask in your message, or email hello@eventfulbeans.com.
What is mobile coffee bike hire?
A fully staffed, self-contained coffee service built around a compact coffee bike or trike. It brings a professional espresso setup (machine, grinder, barista and all consumables) in a smaller, more versatile format than a full bar or van. It's popular for outdoor events, festivals and brand activations where space is limited or a distinctive visual matters.
How much does coffee bike hire cost?
Pricing depends on event duration, guest numbers and any branding or customisation. Compact bike bookings start from £795 + VAT, with full-day and branded packages priced on request. Send us your event details and we'll come back with a clear, itemised quote.
What's the difference between a coffee bike and a coffee trike?
A coffee bike has two wheels; a trike has three, for extra stability and a little more counter space. Both serve the same quality espresso. We'll recommend one based on your venue surface, space and the look you're after.
Is coffee bike hire eco-friendly?
Yes, it's one of the most sustainable options we offer. A bike needs a single power outlet rather than several high-draw circuits. Compostable cups are available on request, and we use Rainforest Alliance certified beans.
What events are coffee bikes best suited to?
Outdoor events such as festivals, markets, park events and roadshows, where a compact footprint and strong visual are an asset. They also suit seasonal events like Christmas markets and summer fairs. For high-volume corporate events or activations that need branded infrastructure, a full coffee bar may be a better fit.
How much space does a coffee bike need?
A clear, level area of about 6 × 6 ft (1.8 × 1.8 m), plus room for guests to queue. Firm grass is fine, and all indoor surfaces are suitable. We confirm space when you enquire.
Do you need power and water for a coffee bike?
For full espresso service we need one 13–16 A circuit at 230 V within a reasonable cable run. Water can come from onboard tanks if there's no mains supply, with enough for a full day. For sites with no power at all, we can add a generator, quoted separately.
Can the coffee bike be branded with our logo?
Yes. Options include printed bike wraps, custom cups and sleeves, branded menu boards and staff uniforms. For roadshows and brand activations, a fully wrapped coffee trike makes a striking centrepiece.
Get a quote
Book a coffee bike.
Tell us the basics. We'll send an itemised quote within 24 hours.