Holiday Parties · Portland, ME
Holiday Party Coffee Catering in Portland, ME
Specialty espresso and seasonal signature drinks for Portland office holiday parties, corporate year-end events, and private winter celebrations.
“No exaggeration: the absolute top of the line. Timely, personable, professional, and, most importantly, truly delicious coffee. My highest recommendation.”
The office holiday party is one of the few events where employees actually want to be there — and the coffee bar is one of the details that makes it feel like the company actually put thought into the experience. A standard hotel catering setup doesn't do that. A live mobile espresso bar with seasonal drinks, a warm visual presence, and a barista who knows what they're doing does.
Side By Side Coffee brings a fully self-contained mobile espresso bar to corporate events in Portland, office year-end events, private winter celebrations, and team gatherings across Portland, ME. We work with you ahead of time to build a seasonal drink menu — a signature holiday latte, a spiced cortado, a maple-oat something that your team will actually remember. Specialty coffee from Tandem Coffee Roasters, made to order, for as long as your party runs.
We handle all setup and breakdown. One 110V outlet and a few square feet is all we need. You focus on the party.
What We Bring
What We Bring to a Portland Holiday Party
A seasonal drink menu built around your event
We don't show up with a standard menu and call it a holiday party. We work with you in advance to build something that fits the season, your company culture, and your guests. A spiced brown sugar latte. A peppermint mocha done right. A custom drink named after your team or your year-end theme. These are the things guests photograph and share.
The full espresso bar — hot and cold
Lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, cortados, cold brew, matcha, hot chocolate, and herbal teas. Whole milk and oat milk on every drink. Decaf always available. Holiday-specific flavor additions available seasonally — maple, cinnamon, gingerbread, peppermint.
Branded cups for corporate events
Add your company logo or event branding to every cup. Every phone photo at the party reinforces your brand. Popular upgrade for year-end events and client holiday parties.
Professional, unobtrusive setup
We arrive early, set up clean, and run service seamlessly. We fit into hotel event spaces, office lobbies, restaurant buyouts, and private venues without complication.
Holiday Party Event Types We Serve
Office holiday parties
All-hands celebrations, team year-end events, company-wide holiday gatherings.
Corporate client holiday receptions
A premium espresso bar that signals the quality of your client relationships.
Nonprofit and organization holiday galas
Fundraiser and donor appreciation events.
Private holiday celebrations
Family holiday parties, neighborhood gatherings, friends' holiday dinners.
Holiday pop-ups and retail events
Seasonal brand activations and holiday market appearances.
Venues
Portland Holiday Party Venues We Know
We serve holiday parties at venues across Portland and Greater Maine:
The Portland Company Complex
East Bayside industrial venue, popular for company-wide holiday parties and year-end celebrations.
Westin Portland Harborview
Hotel ballroom and event space for formal corporate holiday parties and client receptions.
Space Gallery
Eclectic Arts District venue for creative company holiday parties and nonprofit galas.
Thompson's Point
Large-format waterfront venue for big company holiday events.
The Press Hotel
Boutique hotel event spaces for intimate corporate receptions.
Private offices and corporate lobbies
We set up directly in your office space if the party is in-house.
What Holiday Party Clients Say
"We had Side By Side at our company holiday party and the signature drink Kenny made for us — a maple brown sugar latte — was the highlight of the whole event. Our team is still asking if we can book him every year."
"Kenny brought the espresso bar to our nonprofit's holiday gala at Space Gallery. Elegant, professional, and the coffee was genuinely wonderful. Our donors were impressed."
Areas Served for Holiday Parties Near Portland
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions — Holiday Party Portland
Do you serve office holiday parties in Portland, ME?
Yes — holiday parties are one of our most popular booking types from October through December. We serve corporate holiday parties, office year-end events, nonprofit galas, and private winter celebrations across Portland and Greater Maine.
Can you create a custom seasonal drink for our holiday party?
Yes — and we love doing this for holiday events. We work with you ahead of time to build a signature seasonal drink around your company, your theme, or the time of year. Maple lattes, spiced cortados, peppermint mochas done properly — whatever fits.
How early should I book for a holiday party?
October and November dates fill fast — we'd recommend booking by September if you have a December event. The earlier you reach out, the more flexibility we have on date, staffing, and add-ons.
Do you offer branded cups for corporate holiday parties?
Yes — branded cups are one of our most popular corporate add-ons. Your logo on every cup that goes out at the party. Great for client-facing holiday events.
What do you need from the venue?
A standard 110V/15A outlet and a few square feet of floor space. We bring all equipment, coffee, milk, cups, syrups, and consumables. No plumbing or infrastructure required.
Do you travel to South Portland, Scarborough, or surrounding areas for holiday parties?
Yes — we serve all of Greater Portland and Southern Maine with no travel fee for most local events. Reach out with your date and location and we'll confirm.
Where We Serve
Based in Portland, ME
We serve holiday parties throughout Greater Portland and Southern Maine — including South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, and beyond.
Areas We Cover
No travel fees for most Greater Portland holiday party events.
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