WINTER ACTIVATION IDEAS TO KEEP YOU WARM.
We all know the feeling. You are sitting at your desk staring out of the window dreaming of a sweet treat or a hot beverage. All the trees have lost their leaves, and the frangipanis are reduced to mere sticks. It's windy, raining and hardly fifteen degrees outside, yet we are not allowed to complain about ‘winter’ in the southern hemisphere (Melbourne, we stand with you).
Now, more important than ever, is some good old team spirit. It is time to end the winter slumber and get back in the groove with some warming event activations for your business, and your team. A branded winter activation event is also a great way to promote your products and services to customers.
Loaded Hot Chocolates
Hot chocolates are a hug in a cup, and what your sweet dreams are made of. Loaded Hot Chocolates with marshmallows, chocolate sauce and cream are an elevated version of that and oooohh they are so good! Normally sold outdoors at the winter markets, hot chocolates embrace the cozy winter feeling perfectly. One simply can't pay for the nostalgia you get when walking into a shop, and the sweet smell of barista made hot chocolate lingers in the air. Perfect for those dark afternoons when you feel like you haven't seen the sun in seven years, old and young and everyone in between, you can't go wrong with a creamy loaded hot chocolate. Our hot chocolate services are the perfect addition to any event, from indoor brand activations to outdoor sporting events, keeping your guests delightfully warm.
Wellness & SUPERFOOD Drinks
Something we are all striving for during the colder months of the year is being healthier, and keeping our immune system in check. Our wellness drinks are designed to do exactly that. Hot Matcha is super high in antioxidants. Beetroot lattes can reduce inflammation, and increase circulation and heart health. Turmeric Lattes give you a clear head, sustained energy, and is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Boost nutrition levels in the room, and book in our professionally made wellness drinks for your next cooperate event, brand activation or retail activation. Think wellness drinks for any Industry!
Coffee Cart Stand, Matcha Ideas and Barista in Melbourne
Coffee Cart Melbourne, BRISBANE & SYDNEY
At Gathering Events we love cozy vibes during the colder months of the year. The easiest and most effective way to kick start your day on a cool morning is, you guessed it, everyone's favorite beverage, Coffee!
Gathering Events has a fleet of coffee carts and baristas in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane to get you through the colder months of the year. It is common knowledge that coffee makes everything better so why not inject some energy into your next event with our coffee cart services? We are bringing the coffee shop to you! Whether it is to launch a new product or service, for your customers or business clients, our mobile coffee machines will be a popular addition, serving warm beverages at your next event. Our mobile coffee machine hire is the best way to bring your team together and facilitate good conversation in times when most people just want to stay in bed. Rise and shine with our barista made coffee, all whilst skipping the que at the crowded coffee shop. Oat Lattes, Flat Whites, Soy Piccolos, Strong Long Blacks or creamy foamy Cappuccinos. It doesn't matter what beverage you prefer; our barista is prepared for anything (¾ half shot extra hot small almond flat whit with half a sugar, we are talking to you!) The perfect activation for your next corporate event, sporting event or retail activation.
We will bring everything with us on the day of the event, from coffee beans, machine, cups and milk, you don’t have to think about anything, but your upcoming beverage order (yes, a friendly barista is included as well). At the end of the event our barista will simply wheel the coffee cart out of the space, leaving nothing behind but the smell of ground coffee beans and fresh espresso.
Leaving no mess behind, our mobile coffee cart hire is a super easy way to get that kick of caffeine, made in house. Our branded coffee carts allow our clients to connect with their audience by branding to their coffee cart, cups and more.
Whether it is your next brand activation, sporting event or corporate event, hire one of our coffee carts for your next event experience, and stay warm this winter.
Breakfast Carts
Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate event, a brand activation or simply want to provide breakfast for your guests at a private gathering, we have a great range of breakfast options that will suit your needs. Items from our winter menu can include, warm Bacon and Egg Brioche, Ham and Swiss cheese bagels, toasties, savoury muffins and so much more. Our chefs love custom menus - if you have a themed event, let us know - and we will provide the catering!
Hot Food Cart
Now that we have all your beverage dreams fulfilled, it is time to think about the real showstopper of every event, it doesn’t matter if your event is indoors or outdoors, a corporate event, sporting event or a brand activation. Let's talk about food!
If you are familiar with the food and event industry you must have heard about the food and bar truck movement. You'll most likely find them outdoors at markets and sporting events, selling street foods from around the world. Selling Hot-dogs or baklava, you can find pretty much anything at a food van.
Want to spice up your next sporting event, corporate event or simply want to treat your customers with delicious street food at your next brand activation? Look no further! Serving cold and hot food, we guarantee there will be something for everyone, in any industry. Authentic modern street food and finger food from around the world like American hotdogs, stacked sushi, Mexican tacos or the famous burger and fries combo, we at Gathering Events have got you covered.
Our friendly staff will set up the food cart in any indoor space in your retail shop or office. Shortly after the team arrive, the smell of deliciousness will diffuse throughout the space and people will naturally start lining up for whichever hot and yummy items are on the menu.
American Cheeseburgers, Halloumi & Pulled Pork Tacos, Gourmet Hot Dogs and Fish and Chips. Getting hungry? We thought so! Our main food menu also includes tons of vegetarian or vegan friendly options such as Haloumi burgers, vegan Nacho Cups and salads. You have the option to book a theme for your cart (Mexican, Indian, American,...) or mix up as many flavors as you want, we will work with you in our catering planning process.
Dessert Carts
The perfect cart to pair with our coffee cart, is one of our popular dessert carts of course. Think churros topped with chocolate sauce, or waffles with fresh fruit and organic whipped cream. Maybe you love the idea of loaded cupcakes and macaroons? The options are endless! Catering Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney, these sweet treats will dazzle your guests!
Want a more personalized experience, see our range of branded food and dessert items on our menu for you to choose. Ideal for brand activations, store openings or cooperate events.
Popcorn Cart
It is fun to make, it is fun watching it being made, and most importantly, it is fun to eat. The perfect pop-up catering solution for a tasty hot snack to keep your event guests entertained. Pick from our selection of sweet or salty popcorn, our popcorn cart range includes: caramel popcorn, butter popcorn, cinnamon popcorn, salted popcorn and sweet sugar popcorn. Looking to cater for large community events or large scale outdoor sporting events by offering popcorn - we have you covered with our unlimited serving popcorn option to ensure fun for everyone.
Hot Pretzel Cart
Be transported to a snowy Christmas market in southern Germany with one of our pretzel carts. It truly is the coziest of our food carts. The smell of warm dough will get people lining up in no time, and paired with one of our drink carts you will have a perfect afternoon tea for your next work function or business event.
Pretzels & German beer have become the ultimate pairing, and the tradition dates way back over 1,500 years ago. We bring traditional pretzels back to life with one of our mobile carts, nice and salted, cooked to perfection - you could pair this with a pop up bar, or easy again - a mulled wine cart to keep your tummy warm.
WinTER THEMED WHISKY BAR
Neat or on the rocks, nothing keeps you warm like a delicious whiskey! Especially during the colder months people seem to stick to dark spirits for a rejuvenating winter beverage for some warmth and comfort. Experience our mobile pop-up whisky bar, appreciation sessions and bespoke tastings. Indoors or outdoors, our Winter themed whisky bar is engaging and enlightening, add to the experience you deserve at your special event. One of our most popular events during the colder season...
CREPE, WAFFLE & PANCAKE CART
Were you just transported to a different time in your life by reading this title? Maybe to when you were six years old and at the annual fair with your family, enjoying a good time on a cold winter night? This cart captures that particular feeling very well! A popular cart for a diverse range of events catering for all ages. Whether chocolate, lemon and sugar or strawberries and cream, crepes are a guilty pleasure for everyone! Loaded waffles and pancakes can definitely be enjoyed in the morning for a delicious sweet brunch at a corporate function, but are also a popular dessert option for your next late night private party. Just remember: there is always room for dessert. Loaded with fresh fruit, delicious chocolate balls all on a warm waffle - topped with your favourite sauce, you will love these!
CINNAMON CHURROS CART
We believe that everyone deserves a sweet treat, especially during the colder months of the year. Originally a Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, churros is a dessert that entertains sweet dreams all around the globe. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and dipped in hot chocolate sauce ,it makes the perfect sweet-winter-treat. Our churros are cooked fresh on site, using the finest ingredients. Catering for Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne, we promise that churros will delight every guest.
And that’s a wrap of our most warming food and drink catering ideas to keep you toasty in the winter months. Here at Gathering Events bring indoor brand activations and corporate events to life (especially when its miserable outside). Create custom, fun and most importantly memorable events by contacting our team today!
ABOUT GATHERING EVENTS
One night, strolling down the Rue Cler Market Street in Paris, the founders of Gathering Events Jen & Adam were inspired with mouthwatering ideas for their business. They built on their love of food, coffee and good experiences, and got to planning their catering menu. Amazed by all the different variety of restaurants and food on offer, and both with a heavy events background - they set to work on designing carts that could pop up indoors, outdoors, easy to mobilize and transport. They set their market to retail shops, corporate events, brand activations or offices & more! Catering for a whole different market, food carts were the hybrid between a traditional coffee stand or snack cart, and a street food van you could find at the markets and can now have in your own space!
Contact our team today discuss catering for your next brand event in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
