barista

What barista does

Barista GmbH is a German mobile coffee bar service provider headquartered in Idstein (founded 2008) that operates self-sufficient Coffee-Bike units for on-site coffee catering at corporate events, trade fairs, conferences, and private celebrations. Its core products are four service lines — Events (full mobile barista catering), Coffee-Bikes (rentals of the self-sufficient mobile units), Training (barista courses covering espresso preparation and latte art), and Latte Art Shows (visual coffee performances) — all delivered through company-owned equipment and trained staff deployed at client venues.

The underlying technology centers on a miniaturized, self-sufficient mobile coffee bar form factor that does not require external power or water connections, enabling service in unusual outdoor and indoor locations. The company sells through a direct B2B model: prospective clients submit event details via a website contact form, receive a quote, and engage under written terms that include a tiered cancellation fee schedule and minimum consumption quantities.

Barista generates revenue across four professional-services streams — event catering (primary), coffee bike rentals, training courses, and latte art performances — none of which have publicly disclosed pricing. Its enterprise reference list includes Toyota, BMW, Microsoft, Bacardi, DZ Bank, Peek & Cloppenburg, and Pelikan, signaling penetration of corporate marketing and event budgets. The company is privately held by managing shareholders Marianne Nosic and Andreas Meier, with no institutional investors or parent entities disclosed.

Name

barista

Legal name

Barista GmbH

Website

https://barista-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Barista GmbH is a German mobile coffee bar service provider that deploys self-sufficient Coffee-Bike units and trained baristas at corporate events, trade fairs, conferences, and private celebrations across Europe, with ancillary training and rental offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Coffee Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAGAJ

Beverage Service (Coffee/Tea/Juice) & Refreshment Stations

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

SECONDARYHSACAGAF

Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

SECONDARYTHAFADAK

Drive-Thru Coffee Stands & Coffee Kiosks

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Cafes & Coffee Shops

Keywords

• Mobile coffee bars
• Event coffee catering
• Barista training courses
• Latte art shows
• Coffee bike rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Revenue generated from providing mobile coffee bar services at corporate events, conferences, fairs, and private celebrations. Services include food catering and cocktail catering options.
2. Coffee Bike Rentals: Rental of mobile coffee bike units for catering or fair trade events, with self-sufficient operation capabilities.
3. Barista Training Courses: Educational services teaching coffee preparation techniques and latte art skills.
4. Latte Art Shows: Performance-based visual coffee presentations for events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Barista GmbH provides mobile coffee bar services for corporate events, trade fairs, conferences, and private celebrations. Their offerings include full-service event catering with food and drinks, barista training courses, latte art shows, and self-sufficient Coffee-Bike rentals that can operate at unusual locations without external power or water connections. The company delivers services on-site with trained barista staff, equipment, and mobile units.

Product overview

Barista GmbH is a mobile coffee bar service provider offering event catering, barista training, latte art shows, and mobile coffee bike rentals. The company operates a unified service model centered on professional barista services for corporate events, trade fairs, and private celebrations. Their main offerings include Events (full-service catering), Training (barista education courses), Latte Art (coffee shows), and Coffee Bikes (mobile self-sufficient coffee bars).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Events Mobile barista catering service for events ranging from small corporate meetings to large celebrations, providing food, drinks, and professional barista staff. Includes food catering and cocktail catering options for corporate events, conferences, fairs, promotions, and private celebrations.
• Training Barista training course teaching participants how to prepare various coffee drinks including Americano, cappuccino, and latte art, as well as home brewing techniques with portafilter machines.
• Latte Art Coffee shows featuring latte art presentations using free pour and etching techniques as a visual finishing touch for coffee service at events.
• Coffee Bikes Self-sufficient mobile coffee bar units that can operate in unusual locations for catering or fair trade events without requiring external power or water connections, attracting attention at any venue. Available for rental or as part of on-site service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 events completed successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coffee-Bike: Coffee-Bike is a German mobile coffee bike franchise that offers self-sufficient mobile coffee bar services for events and trade fairs—directly competing with Barista GmbH in the German and European market with a near-identical product and delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Segafredo Zanetti Espresso: Segafredo Zanetti is an established Italian coffee brand that provides mobile espresso bar solutions for events and trade fairs through its professional division, overlapping with Barista's mobile coffee catering at a larger, branded scale.
• Lavazza Professional: Lavazza operates a professional division offering espresso machines and event coffee services for B2B clients, representing a broader incumbent with overlapping corporate coffee service capabilities across Europe.
• Illy Caffè: Illy is a premium Italian coffee company with a professional services arm offering event catering, barista training, and on-site coffee solutions—overlapping with Barista's premium B2B coffee experience positioning.
• Nespresso Professional: Nespresso Professional, part of Nestlé Professional, provides premium capsule-based coffee solutions for corporate and event settings, serving as a larger incumbent in B2B coffee services across Europe.
• Starbucks Catering: Starbucks offers corporate catering and event coffee services as part of its broader coffee retail empire, representing a global incumbent with overlapping B2B event coffee services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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