Matcha Minka at an elegant event
For the hosts who notice everything

A Luxury Matcha
Experience,
Wherever You Gather

San Francisco's first and most premium matcha cart — ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Japan for corporate events, weddings, brand activations, and private gatherings where every detail matters.

San Francisco Matcha CateringCorporate EventsWeddingsBrand ActivationsBay Area
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500+Events Catered
50k+Cups Served
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What We Do

Every occasion.
One standard of excellence.

01

Corporate Events

Summits, launches, conferences, client hospitality, and internal gatherings. We handle the matcha experience so you can focus on what matters. Any scale, consistent quality.

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02

Weddings

A matcha bar as intentional as every other detail of your day. Beautifully presented, flawlessly served, and genuinely memorable for every guest.

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03

Brand Activations

An experience guests photograph, share, and remember. Visually strong, interactive, and built to make every interaction feel stronger.

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04

Private Events

Birthdays, celebrations, dinners, and private gatherings where the atmosphere matters just as much as the service. The detail that makes the event feel complete.

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The Difference

The Matcha Minka
Difference.

The difference comes down to inputs, sourcing, and how the service performs under real event conditions.

Other Matcha Caterers
Matcha Minka
Type of Matcha

Culinary-grade matcha used for baking and mixing. Lower cost, more bitterness, less clarity in flavor.

 

Ceremonial-grade matcha from Japan. Smoother, more balanced, and designed to be the focus — not masked.

Sourcing

Purchased through distributors or retail channels. Inconsistent batches, limited transparency.

 

Farmer-direct sourcing from Japan. Consistent quality, controlled supply, traceable origin.

Syrups & Ingredients

Pre-made syrups (Torani, Monin). Standardized, shelf-stable, designed for convenience.

 

All syrups and creams made in-house. Cleaner ingredients, more refined flavor, tailored to the menu.

Barista Staffing

1 barista per cart. Prioritizes cost over service capacity.

 

2–3 baristas per cart. Built to handle volume without compromising speed or quality.

Line Management

Lines build quickly during peak periods. Guests wait, or opt out.

 

Service is structured to keep lines moving. High-volume events stay efficient and controlled.

Menu Flexibility

Fixed menus with limited customization. Minimal alignment with brand or event theme.

 

Custom-built menus. Signature drinks, brand integrations, and fully tailored offerings for each event.

Sister Carts

Two carts.
One extraordinary bar.

Matcha Minka and FEZ Coffee are sister carts. When your guests deserve both — the Bay Area's finest ceremonial matcha and a world-class specialty coffee experience side by side — we make it seamless. One inquiry. One team. Two elevated bars.

Matcha Minka

Ceremonial-grade
matcha from Japan.

Signature lattes, hojicha, matcha affogato, and house-made specialty drinks. The Bay Area's most premium matcha cart — presented at an event standard that matches yours.

  • Japan-sourced ceremonial matcha
  • House-made syrups & ingredients
  • Trained hospitality artisans
  • Fully styled cart setup
FEZ Coffee

World-class
specialty coffee.

Single-origin espresso, precision pour-overs, and a specialty coffee experience designed to the same standard. For guests who want coffee — and deserve it done properly.

  • Single-origin sourcing
  • Precision espresso service
  • Hospitality-first artisans
  • Brand-aligned presentation
In the Field
Matcha Minka founder presenting a signature iced matcha drink
Matcha Minka artisan smiling at the cart with an iced matcha drink
Iced vanilla fig matcha with fresh figs
Banana pie iced matcha being finished with toppings
Ceremonial-grade matcha being measured at the cart
What Clients Remember Most
Matcha Minka brought exactly the kind of polish we wanted. It didn't feel like an add-on. It felt like part of the event design.

Jennifer C.

Corporate Event · San Francisco

Our guests were obsessed. The matcha was incredible, the cart looked beautiful, and the team was warm and professional the entire time. Worth every penny.

Sarah & Michael T.

Wedding · Napa Valley

Booked them for a brand activation and they absolutely delivered. Setup was seamless, the drinks were stunning, and every single guest asked who they were.

Priya M.

Brand Activation · Palo Alto

Process

Effortless to book.
Extraordinary to experience.

01

Share your event details.

Tell us about the date, guest count, event type, and any specifics. We respond instantly.

02

Receive a tailored proposal.

We recommend the right setup for your event and send a proposal based on your needs, guest count, and format. Not a template.

03

We deliver and serve.

Our team handles setup, service, and full breakdown. You focus on your guests. We handle everything else.

04

Your guests leave impressed.

The matcha was remarkable. The service was invisible. And you didn't think about it once — because you didn't need to.

Check Your Date

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available?

Share the date, headcount, and vision. We respond instantly with a custom proposal — no obligation.

Instant response to every inquiry

Custom proposal tailored to your event

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Questions

Every question,
answered properly.

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Reserve the bar your event deserves.

It elevates the event. It reflects well on the host. It gives guests one more reason to remember the day.

Fast response. Tailored proposal. No obligation to inquire.