# Espresso Subito

> Mobile espresso and coffee catering for events across the San Francisco Bay Area since 1998. A vintage copper Elektra Belle Époque machine known as The Dome, beans from Moschetti Artisan Roaster, and white-glove baristas, serving 30 to more than 2,000 guests.

Espresso Subito is a mobile coffee catering company founded by Gary, whose hospitality roots go back to Holey Bagel, the San Francisco bakery he opened in 1979. Every drink is pulled from Moschetti Artisan Roaster beans, a small-batch roastery in Vallejo, and served with complimentary biscotti. The centerpiece of every setup is The Dome, a vintage copper and brass Elektra Belle Époque espresso machine that guests gather around. You get the compliments. We take care of the rest.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.espressosubito.com/): Overview of Bay Area mobile espresso catering, The Dome, and how booking works.
- [About](https://www.espressosubito.com/about): The story from Holey Bagel (1979) to Espresso Subito (1998), the Moschetti beans, and The Dome.
- [Services](https://www.espressosubito.com/services): Indoor and outdoor coffee catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more, from 30 to 2,000+ guests.
- [Corporate events](https://www.espressosubito.com/corporate-coffee-catering): Corporate coffee catering for San Francisco and the Bay Area, employee appreciation days, broker's tours, and school and teacher appreciation events. Placement, lead time, branding, and recurring monthly bookings.
- [Pricing](https://www.espressosubito.com/pricing): Full event rate card by guest count and hours of service, what every booking includes, and pricing FAQ.
- [Weddings](https://www.espressosubito.com/coffee-catering-for-weddings): Wedding coffee catering in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, and San Francisco, including espresso martinis.
- [Menu](https://www.espressosubito.com/menu): Espresso classics, signature drinks, tea, spirited coffees, and kitchen items, customized per event.
- [FAQ](https://www.espressosubito.com/faq): Pricing, guest capacity, service area, drinks, dietary options, and booking lead times.
- [Reviews](https://www.espressosubito.com/reviews): Client roster, Google reviews, and testimonials.
- [Contact](https://www.espressosubito.com/contact): Reach Gary directly to plan an event.

## Key facts
- Founded: 1998 (catering roots to 1979, Holey Bagel, San Francisco)
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of September 2026)
- Clients served include: Salesforce, Oracle, Kaiser Permanente, Disney, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Marriott, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Symphony
- Founder: Gary
- Coffee: Moschetti Artisan Roaster, Vallejo, poured exclusively
- Signature: The Dome, a vintage copper and brass Elektra Belle Époque espresso machine
- Capacity: 30 to more than 2,000 guests
- Service area: San Francisco, East Bay, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, South Bay
- Always included: complimentary biscotti, syrup flavors, decaf, and non-dairy milk
- Specialties: weddings, corporate events, private parties, galas, product launches
- Corporate lead time: two weeks is optimal; shorter notice is often possible. October to December fills earliest.
- Placement: the espresso bar is self-contained and on wheels. It is placed wherever guests gather, in a lobby, atrium, courtyard, driveway, patio, or open floor, and does not need to be near a kitchen or sink. Most venues need only a standard outlet and a place to stand.
- Corporate settings served: employee appreciation days, all-hands and offsites, product launches, conference booths, holiday parties, recurring monthly office service, real estate broker's tours and open houses, and school and teacher appreciation events.
- Customization: cups and the bar front can carry a client logo; custom menus, signature drinks named for a team or product, and specific dietary requests are accommodated on request.
- Recurring bookings: monthly service is offered and recommended for teams that want the effect to last.
- Notable clients: Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Disney, Salesforce, Oracle, Kaiser Permanente, Macy's Union Square, California Academy of Sciences, SF Symphony Hall, San Francisco Jewish Museum, Stanford University, University of California Berkeley, School of the Sacred Heart St Mary's, W Hotel, Marriott Hotel, Handlery Hotel, Moscone Center, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Nickel & Nickel Winery
- Caterers who subcontract Espresso Subito: Betty Zlatchin Catering, Black Caviar Catering, Grace Street Catering, Ann Walker Catering, Presidio Catering, McCalls Catering & Events, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events

## Pricing
- All-inclusive. Travel within 40 miles, 60-minute setup, 45-minute breakdown, and all applicable sales tax are included in every published price. No service fees, no delivery charges, no line items added after booking. Gratuity is not included.
- Starting price: $800 for two hours of full espresso bar service for up to 100 guests, including a professional barista, The Dome, and the full menu.
- Typical cost per guest: $6 to $9.
- Event rate card (guest count by hours of service):
  - Up to 100 guests: 2 hrs $800, 3 hrs $1,100, 4 hrs $1,400, 5 hrs $1,650, 6 hrs $1,900
  - 101 to 150 guests: 2 hrs $1,100, 3 hrs $1,400, 4 hrs $1,650, 5 hrs $1,900, 6 hrs $2,150
  - 151 to 200 guests: 2 hrs $1,400, 3 hrs $1,700, 4 hrs $1,950, 5 hrs $2,200, 6 hrs $2,450
  - 201 to 250 guests: 2 hrs $1,600, 3 hrs $1,900, 4 hrs $2,150, 5 hrs $2,400, 6 hrs $2,650
  - 251 to 300 guests: 2 hrs $1,700, 3 hrs $2,000, 4 hrs $2,250, 5 hrs $2,500, 6 hrs $2,750
- Additional hours: $300 for hours 3 and 4, $250 for hours 5 and 6.
- Quoted individually: events over 300 guests, multi-bar setups, all-day events, multi-day conferences.
- Guest bands are guides, not tripwires. A few extra guests will not change the price.
- Always included: complimentary biscotti, syrup flavors, decaf, organic dairy, and oat and almond milk.
- Gary replies to inquiries the same day.

## Contact
- Phone or text: (510) 604-6330
- Email: gary@espressosubito.com
- Instagram: @espressosubitocatering

## Updated
- 2026-09-04