Side By Side Coffee

Conferences & Trade Shows · New England

Conference Coffee Catering

High-volume mobile espresso bar service for conferences, trade shows, and multi-day events across New England — fast, branded, and built to scale.

12+ Years Experience200+ Events Served5.0·130+ Reviews
Side By Side coffee cart at a conference event

~50

drinks/hr per barista

500+

attendees served in a day

2+

stations for large events

All-day

or break-window format

What We Bring

A Complete Trade Show Coffee Bar, Ready to Serve

Full Espresso Bar Setup

Lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, and batch brew — handcrafted with Tandem Coffee Roasters beans. We bring everything: equipment, consumables, cups, and a polished barista ready to serve.

Multiple Stations for Large Crowds

Two or more stations can run simultaneously for peak break windows, keeping lines short and throughput high without sacrificing drink quality.

Branded & Custom Menus

Branded cups, sponsor drink names, and event-specific menus are available. Great for trade show exhibitors or conference sponsors looking for a memorable touchpoint.

All-Day or Break-Window Service

We can staff full-day conferences or be available only during morning and afternoon break windows — whatever your schedule requires.

Events Gallery

Seen at Conferences Across New England

Side By Side coffee cart at a large conference event
Barista serving espresso drinks at a corporate trade show
Coffee station at an employee appreciation event
Guests picking up coffee at a branded event station
People lining up at a corporate coffee catering setup
Full-service espresso bar at a corporate conference

Scale & Capacity

Built for High-Volume Conference Service

Whether it's a 100-person industry summit or a 1,000-attendee trade show, we scale barista count and station count to match your break schedule and crowd size. No bottleneck, no burnt drinks, no one going back to their seat without coffee.

We've served 500+ employees over multi-day events and regularly staff conferences at convention centers across Portland, Boston, and Portsmouth.

Morning Rush & Break Windows

We time our service to your agenda. High-speed output during peak windows means short queues even in large ballrooms.

Multi-Day Conferences

Same barista, same quality, day after day. Attendees notice consistency — and they come back for it.

Convention Centers & Hotels

We're experienced with the logistics of large convention venues including load-in, utility hookups, and tight floor-plan constraints.

Common Questions

Conference Coffee Catering FAQ

How far in advance should I book?

For large conferences and trade shows we recommend booking 4–8 weeks in advance, especially for summer and fall dates. Reach out early and we'll hold your date.

Can you handle a 300-person conference?

Yes. We scale staffing and stations to match your attendee count and break schedule. One barista handles ~50 specialty drinks per hour; we add baristas for larger crowds.

Do you serve events outside Portland and Boston?

We travel throughout New England. Travel fees may apply for events outside Greater Portland, ME and Greater Boston, MA.

Can we get custom-branded cups for our trade show?

Absolutely. Custom-branded cups and sponsor drink menus are available — ask us when you request a quote.

Also Available

Full Corporate Coffee Catering

Office events, client gatherings, team days, and brand activations — see everything we offer for corporate clients.

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Where We Serve

Serving ME, NH & MA

Based in Portland, ME with regular routes to Portsmouth, NH and Greater Boston, MA. We travel throughout New England — reach out for events outside these hubs.

Travel fees may apply for events outside Greater Portland.

Get a Quote for Your Conference

Tell us about your event — attendee count, venue, and dates — and we'll send a custom quote fast.

Request a Custom Quote