Private Events

The Affogato Cart at Private Events

Birthdays, graduations, college and university events, open houses, apartment community events and celebrations at home or at a venue, in Orlando and across Florida. Coffee, premium gelato, affogato and mocktails from one cart.

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A Love Affogato being poured, with a heart drawn in the vanilla gelato, in front of The Affogato Cart

The part of the party people remember

We bring the whole experience to you: the cart, a trained barista, the gelato, the coffee and everything needed to serve. You do not rent equipment, scoop anything or clean up afterwards.

Hosts book us for milestone birthdays, graduation parties, college and university events, engagement parties, bridal and baby showers, gender reveals, bachelorette and bachelor parties, open houses, apartment complex events and holiday get-togethers.

Every guest picks what they want: a hot espresso-style coffee, an iced coffee or iced latte, gelato in the flavours you choose, our signature Love Affogato, or an alcohol-free mocktail from the Beverage Bar. Gelato for the kids, affogato for the grown-ups, and coffee for whoever is hosting.

The cart works in a living room, on a covered patio or at a rented venue. It needs about 8 ft by 4 ft of flat space and no power at all.

Gelato being scooped from the cart during a party

What every package includes

The same for every event we serve, and the reason there is nothing for you to organise on the day.

Pick the menu for your party

Every package is priced per guest, and you see your exact price as you build it. Open each full menu on our Services page.

Coffee Bar

From $8 per guest

A hot espresso-style coffee and an iced coffee for every guest.

For brunches, showers and daytime gatherings.

Gelato Bar

From $8 per guest

One serving of gelato per guest. Choose one or two flavours, and guests pick either or half-and-half.

The easy crowd-pleaser, especially with children on the guest list.

All-Inclusive

From $17 per guest

Coffee Bar and Affogato Bar combined: hot and iced coffee for everyone, plus a fresh affogato per guest.

Coffee all party long and an affogato for every guest.

Add the Beverage Bar for still and sparkling waters, sodas, juices and signature alcohol-free mocktails such as the Spritz Analcolico, Sunset Italiano, Limonata Viola and Fragola Fizz. Bundled with a catering package it starts at $3.50 per guest.

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A special serving for the guest of honour

The birthday person, the graduate, the couple, the host: whoever the day is for gets served at their table, not at the cart. Their affogato or coffee, depending on the package, arrives on a tray, in a real china cup or a tall glass with a gold straw, with the menu card alongside.

It costs nothing extra. It is simply how we do it.

The special serving tray with a china cup and gold spoon at a 40th birthday celebration, with the menu easel and the cart behind

Make it theirs

The cups can carry a personal celebration design for the guest of honour, and the cart’s side panel can be personalized to match, so the cart itself becomes part of the decor. It is a small touch that shows up in every photo.

Cup personalization is a flat $100 and cart personalization a flat $300, whatever your guest count. Choose it in the booking calculator at least 10 days before the party.

Affogato Cart cup with a personal celebration sticker for a birthday

How booking works

No forms to wait on and no callbacks. You see the price, and you reserve the date yourself.

Build your quote

Choose your date, guests, package and any extras. Your exact price updates as you go.

Reserve the date

A 50% deposit holds your date, or pay in full. The balance is due 30 days before the event.

We confirm the details

Before the event we contact you personally to confirm flavours, timing, setup and anything special.

Event day

We arrive early, set up quietly, serve your guests and break everything down afterwards.

Good to know before you book

What hosts say

Real Google reviews. Read every review.

★★★★★
We had the Affogato Cart at my sister-in-law’s 40th birthday party, and they were truly one of the highlights of the night! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about them and kept going back for more.
Irini H. · 40th birthday · Google review
★★★★★
You can tell the passion that Sam puts into his craft. Great service, excellent value and amazing gelato! One of the best lines I heard during the event was “this is the gelato I had in Italy.”
Brad M. · Private event · Google review

The cart in action

A few moments from real events. See the full gallery.

Our signature Love Affogato with a heart in the makingThe Affogato Cart The cart set up at a reception with the Love Affogato bar and the evening’s menu cardThe Affogato Cart The Affogato Cart with its front and side signagePhotoVideo by RG Sam pouring espresso-style coffee over gelato at the cartPhotoVideo by RG

Private Events: questions we hear most

More answers on our FAQ page.

Is there a minimum number of guests, or a time limit?

The minimum charge covers 30 guests, with two hours of service built in. Smaller parties are very welcome at that minimum, and there is no time limit: we stay as long as your party runs, with extra hours added at a flat hourly rate shown in your quote. Children under 3 are always free.

Can you set up at my home?

Yes. We need a flat surface of about 8 ft by 4 ft, plus room for the barista and a small queue. The cart runs on its own battery system, so it needs no outlets, cords or generators.

What if my party is outdoors?

We need sheltered space, whatever the weather: a tent, pergola, gazebo or covered patio provided by you or your venue. The cart cannot be exposed to direct sun or rain. If daytime temperatures are expected above 85°F, we may be unable to serve outdoors, and an indoor or fully shaded setup solves it.

Is there something for kids and guests who don’t drink coffee?

Always. Gelato on its own in the flavours you choose, the Beverage Bar’s alcohol-free mocktails, juices and sodas, a coffee-free Strawberry Cream, and decaf as an upgrade for the full affogato experience without the caffeine.

Do you serve graduation parties and college or university events?

Yes. Graduation parties at home, and college and university events, open houses and apartment community events at a venue, are all bookable in the calculator with their own event type. The cart needs no power, so it works in a courtyard under cover, a clubhouse or a lobby.

Can you handle allergies and dietary needs?

Yes. We offer dairy-free sorbets, oat, soy and cashew milks, naturally gluten-free gelato and coffee, and trained cross-contamination protocols. Note any allergy in the calculator and we will confirm it with you personally.

How do I book, and how does payment work?

Build your quote in the calculator, see your exact price and reserve online. A 50% deposit holds your date and the balance is due 30 days before the party (parties within 30 days are paid in full), or you can pay in full at booking. Major holiday dates are reserved with payment in full.

What if I need to cancel or move the date?

Full refund with 30 or more days of notice, and a 50% refund between 14 and 30 days. Date changes are accommodated where possible, free with at least 30 days of notice.

See your party’s price in about a minute

Build your quote yourself, watch the exact price as you customize, and reserve your date on the spot.

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