Mobile Espresso Bar & Coffee Catering in Knoxville, Chattanooga & East Tennessee

East Tennessee's mobile coffee bar for corporate events, weddings, and brand activations. We bring handcrafted drinks, skilled baristas, and seamless setup directly to your event — and we handle everything, start to finish.

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Simple from first inquiry to last sip.

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Get instant pricing

Answer a few quick questions and see your real event pricing — no waiting days for a quote.

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We customize your package

We review your event details, personalize your menu, and lock in your date. Simple contract, easy deposit.

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Enjoy your event

We handle setup, service, and breakdown. You focus on your guests — we handle the rest.

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"There's no one else we'd rather use! They've served us incredibly well with a high quality menu and the best customer service."

— Adam G. · Corporate Client

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Get your custom quote. Packages start at $650.

Every event, handled.

Corporate

Conferences, employee appreciation, client days, and office events. Professional setup, seamless service, zero stress for your team.

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Brand Activations

Product launches, experiential marketing, and branded espresso experiences. Every cup carries your brand.

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Weddings & Private Events

Weddings, parties, and celebrations. A coffee bar your guests will remember long after the night ends.

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Built for any event.

Each of our baristas can serve up to 50 drinks per hour. We serve weddings, corporate events, conferences, private parties, brand activations, trade shows, and more — indoors or outdoors, across East Tennessee.

Even if your location isn't listed, we're happy to travel.

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Still have questions? No bots—just friendly folks who love coffee, love helping, and will get back to you quickly.

Talk to a real human!

"Everything was so easy to set up, and Annie did a wonderful job customizing our menu to suit the event exactly."

— Ryann P. · Corporate Event

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FAQs

What cities do you serve?
The Coffee Cart by Jennings serves East Tennessee, including Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Smoky Mountains. We’re happy to travel beyond these areas—just ask about additional travel arrangements.

What is The Coffee Cart’s catering service?
We provide mobile coffee carts, espresso bars, and professional baristas for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and brand activations.

Can I hire a barista?
Yes! Our baristas bring professionalism, friendliness, and high-quality service to your event.

What do you need for setup?
Not much! We handle nearly everything. We just need:

  • A 5x5-foot hard, level surface per cart (indoors or outdoors)

  • One standard wall outlet per cart

  • A site contact to greet our barista

  • A wheelchair-accessible location (our carts are mobile)

Do you serve outdoor events?
Absolutely! We can set up indoors or outdoors. For outdoor events, we recommend:

  • A hard, level 5x5-foot surface for each cart

  • A covering or awning for shade or weather protection

  • If temperatures drop below 40°F, a semi-enclosed service space and heater

What’s included with a cart rental?
Every Coffee Cart by Jennings rental comes with:

  • A full coffee shop menu

  • Professional barista(s)

  • Stylish mobile coffee cart(s) with all necessary equipment

  • Freshly roasted coffee beans

  • Cups, lids, condiments, and stir sticks

  • Setup, breakdown, and travel included

All pricing is transparent and includes staffing, beverage service, setup, breakdown, and taxes. Add-ons like custom branding are optional and clearly priced.

What do people call your service?
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