Wedding Coffee Catering · Chicago

The coffee at your wedding, measured to the ratio.

A mobile specialty espresso bar and a professional barista for Chicago weddings: cocktail hour, dessert service, and the late night send off. Weighed to the gram, timed to the second, cleared away before anyone notices the work.

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The Three Moments

Coffee earns its place three times in a wedding day.

Every RATIO wedding is built around when your guests actually want coffee, not a generic bar dropped into the corner. Pick one moment, two, or the whole arc.

Moment I

Cocktail hour

A coffee and matcha station as guests arrive and mingle. Sets the tone for a wedding that pays attention to the small things.

Moment II

Dessert & cake

The natural pairing. A cappuccino or matcha latte next to the cake elevates both and gets your guests to dessert on time. Coffee is a call to gather.

Moment III

Late night send off

The last hour. An iced latte or matcha for the ones still on the dance floor. The kind of touch guests remember on the drive back.

What's Included

A complete specialty bar, and nothing for guests to pay.

Every RATIO wedding booking includes the cart, the barista, the beans, the machine, the milks, the cups, and the cleanup. No guest tab, no tipping expected.

  • Our brushed champagne metal coffee cart
  • A well trained, certified barista
  • Commercial espresso machine and grinder
  • Freshly roasted espresso beans
  • Whole, oat, almond, and lactose free milks
  • Spanish, pistachio, and caramel lattes
  • Disposable cups and lids
  • Matcha on every menu
  • Setup, service, and breakdown, start to finish
  • Water brought by us
  • Fully insured, with a venue COI on request
  • Coordination with your planner and venue lead

Our Process

From first inquiry to the last shot pulled.

Inquiry

Send us your date, venue, and guest count. We reply in less than one business day with a tailored quote.

Menu build

We plan the menu with you: dietary needs, milk choices, and any custom requests, which we price for you.

Coordination

We handle logistics directly with your planner or coordinator: arrival, timing, power, and space.

Wedding day

We arrive 75 minutes early, set up quietly, pour with care, and clear away before the send off ends.

Wedding Coffee FAQ

What couples ask us most.

How do we get a quote for wedding coffee catering?+

Tell us your date, venue, and guest count through the form, by email, or by phone, and we'll send a tailored quote in less than one business day. Whoever is hosting covers the service, so your guests never pay for a drink.

When during the wedding day should coffee be served?+

The three moments coffee earns its place: cocktail hour, dessert, and the late night send off. Many couples book two or all three moments, and we build the service around your ceremony timeline.

How far in advance should we book RATIO for our wedding?+

Whenever you're ready. We take last minute weddings, even the day before, so reach out as soon as you know your date.

How many guests can you serve?+

Any number, from an intimate ceremony to a large reception. Tell us your guest count and we'll plan the service around it.

Do you serve at outdoor Chicago wedding venues?+

Yes. We serve indoor and outdoor venues across Chicago and the suburbs: hotels, lofts, gardens, backyards, museums. The cart is 4 feet wide and needs open space around it, a level surface, and a standard power outlet nearby. We bring our own water and need access to the venue 75 minutes before service starts.

Will you coordinate with our wedding planner?+

Absolutely. We work directly with wedding planners and venue coordinators. Share their contact and we'll handle arrival timing, setup, and breakdown so you never think about the coffee on the day itself.

Work with RATIO

Let’s plan the coffee for your wedding.

Tell us your date, venue, and rough guest count. We’ll come back with availability and a tailored quote in less than one business day.

Lead time Last minute is fine. We take weddings even the day before, so reach out as soon as you know your date.

Bookings are at least 2 hours, and can run as long as you need. For a 1 hour event, call or email us.

Prefer to contact us directly? Email RATIO or call (312) 823 9232.

Thank you.

Your inquiry is on its way. We’ll be in touch in less than one business day.