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The Kiki Kart · Weddings · Events

Top-Rated Coffee Cart Rental in Macomb & Oakland County

Our full barista experience, brought to your event.

Service
Full barista service,
drinks made to order
Included
Equipment, setup
and breakdown
Menu
Espresso, lattes, matcha,
refreshers, cold brew
Serving
Weddings, showers and corporate events in Macomb & Oakland County

What it is

What is a coffee cart rental, and what does the top-rated Kiki Kart include?

A coffee cart rental puts a working espresso bar and trained baristas at your event, so guests order the drink they want instead of pouring from an urn. The Kiki Kart is Kiki Kafé's coffee cart. It is a black, branded bar with an espresso machine, a grinder and nitro taps, staffed by Kiki baristas.

Every Kiki Kart booking includes four things, in Kiki's own words: full barista service, setup and breakdown, the full drink menu, and a memorable experience, “a conversation-starting centerpiece that guests won't forget.” The menu covers espresso, lattes, matcha, refreshers and cold brew.

Guests lined up at the Kiki Kart coffee cart at an event
The Kiki Kart, ready for your guests.

Where we cater

Where does the Kiki Kart cater?

The Kart starts from Kiki Kafé at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township and takes requests from Macomb County and Oakland County. Together the two counties hold 2,159,678 residents (American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates). Put your city on the form and Kiki confirms availability for your date.

CountyResidentsCities include
Macomb County879,853Clinton Township, Macomb Township, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Chesterfield, Utica, Mount Clemens, Warren
Oakland County1,279,825Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, Auburn Hills, Royal Oak, Novi

Population: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01003 for Macomb and Oakland.

Two counties

Event demand in Macomb County and Oakland County at a glance

The two counties the Kiki Kart serves: residents, high school students heading into graduation season, college students and resident workers.

MeasureMacomb CountyOakland County
Residents879,8531,279,825
High school students (grades 9–12)45,56963,543
College and graduate students46,87472,130
Resident workers423,414651,199
Aged 18 to 34190,732273,832

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B14001, B08301, B01001).

Events

Which events book a coffee cart?

These are the event types on the Kiki Kart request form. Each one needs something different from a coffee bar.

Weddings

A coffee bar during cocktail hour or with dessert keeps guests on their feet and talking. Matcha and refreshers cover the non-coffee drinkers.

Wedding, bridal and baby showers

Daytime events suit lattes, iced matcha and caffeine-free refreshers, served in Kiki cups.

Corporate events

A barista at a conference, client day or office launch replaces the coffee urn with drinks people line up for.

Company and holiday parties

Seasonal drinks such as the fall pumpkin lineup give a holiday party its own menu.

Graduations and birthdays

Graduation open houses and birthdays draw mixed ages, so caffeine-free refreshers sit next to espresso.

Private parties

From under 25 guests to more than 200, from one hour of service to a full day.

Seen at Partridge Creek

What does the Kiki Kart look like at a live event?

In summer 2026 the Kiki Kart worked an outdoor concert at The Mall at Partridge Creek. Kiki's Instagram post of August 7, 2026 reads, “POV: You came for the concert, but stayed for Kiki.” These frames come from that video.

Kiki barista pouring from nitro cold brew taps at the Kiki Kart coffee cart during an outdoor concert
Nitro on tap, poured to order.
Kiki Kart coffee cart tent with guests at an outdoor concert at The Mall at Partridge Creek
Summer nights at Partridge Creek.
Barista pouring milk into an iced caramel latte at the Kiki Kart
Every latte built by hand.
Nitro cold brew pouring from a tap into a Kiki Kafé cup
Cold, creamy, straight from the tap.
Strawberry cream poured over an iced matcha in a Kiki Kafé cup
Strawberry cream over matcha.
Pink refreshers lined up in Kiki Kafé cups at the Kiki Kart
Refreshers, ready for the crowd.

The drinks

What does the Kiki Kart coffee cart pour?

The Kart carries Kiki's full event menu. The table shows each drink type and who it suits at an event.

DrinkHow it is madeCaffeineGood for
Espresso and lattesShots pulled to order on the Kart espresso machineYesMorning events, dessert hour
Draft and nitro drinksPoured from the Kart nitro tapsYesFast service for a line
Cold brewServed icedYesSummer and outdoor events
MatchaCeremonial-grade green tea, iced or hotYes, green teaShowers, guests who skip coffee
RefreshersFruit-forward iced coolersNo, caffeine-free (per Kiki)Kids, evening events

Cart vs urn

Why book a coffee cart instead of a coffee urn?

A coffee urn holds one batch of drip coffee. Guests pour their own, add their own milk, and the coffee sits warm for as long as the urn is on. It is the cheapest way to have coffee at an event.

A coffee cart with baristas makes each drink to order. Guests choose a latte, a matcha, a cold brew or a caffeine-free refresher, and the cart becomes a place people gather. That is the trade: a cart costs more than an urn, and guests get a drink made for them.

Cortado with latte art surrounded by green meet me at kiki cups
A cortado among our signature green cups.
Kiki Kafé sign and patio tables on a summer day at Partridge Creek
Home base: Kiki Kafé at Partridge Creek.

Glossary

Coffee cart menu terms, explained

Words you will see on a coffee cart menu, in plain English. Use them when you tell Kiki what your guests like.

TermWhat it means
EspressoA short, strong shot of coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee. The base of lattes, cappuccinos and macchiatos.
LatteEspresso with a larger amount of milk, served hot or iced.
MacchiatoEspresso marked with milk; an iced caramel macchiato layers milk, espresso and caramel.
Cold brewCoffee steeped in cold water for hours, then served over ice. Smooth and low in bitterness.
Nitro / draftA drink poured from a tap, often infused with nitrogen for a creamy texture. The Kiki Kart carries nitro taps.
MatchaPowdered green tea whisked into water or milk. Kiki describes its matcha as ceremonial grade.
RefresherA fruit-forward iced cooler. Kiki describes its refreshers as caffeine-free.
Cold foamFrothed cold milk spooned on top of an iced drink, as on several Kiki fall drinks.

Booking

How do you book the Kiki Kart?

  1. Send the details

    Use the request form: event type, date, start time, service length and guest count.

  2. Describe the venue

    Give the venue name and city, whether it is indoor or outdoor, and whether power is available.

  3. Get a quote

    Kiki replies within 2 to 3 business days with availability and pricing.

  4. Kiki sets up

    On the day, Kiki brings the Kart, sets up, serves and breaks down.

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The request form

What does the Kiki Kart request form ask?

Have these answers ready before you open the form. The options below are the exact choices on Kiki's form.

FieldOptions on the form
Type of eventWedding; Wedding / Bridal Shower; Baby Shower; Birthday Party; Corporate Event; Company Party / Holiday Party; Graduation; Private Party; Other
Event date and start timeYour date; approximate start time
Service duration1 hour; 2 hours; 3 hours; 4 hours; 5+ hours; Full day
Estimated guest countUnder 25; 25–50; 50–100; 100–200; 200+
VenueVenue name, city and state
Indoor or outdoorIndoor; Outdoor; Mix of both; Not sure yet
Power availableYes; No; Not sure
How you heard about the KartInstagram; TikTok; Google; Word of mouth; Saw the Kart at an event; Visited the café; Other

Graduation season

Graduation open houses in Macomb and Oakland County

Graduation open houses are a Michigan spring and summer tradition, and a coffee cart is an easy way to serve a crowd of mixed ages. Macomb County has 45,569 students enrolled in grades 9 to 12 and Oakland County has 63,543 (American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates). The table ranks communities of 10,000 or more by high school enrollment.

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B14001 (school enrollment) for Macomb and Oakland.

#CommunityCountyGrades 9–12
1WarrenMacomb7,255
2Sterling HeightsMacomb6,720
3Macomb TownshipMacomb6,436
4TroyOakland5,343
5Shelby TownshipMacomb4,667
6Clinton TownshipMacomb4,269
7Rochester HillsOakland4,266
8NoviOakland4,093
9Waterford TownshipOakland3,693
10SouthfieldOakland3,295
11Farmington HillsOakland3,292
12West Bloomfield TownshipOakland3,041

Corporate events

Office coffee and corporate events across both counties

Corporate coffee follows the workforce. Macomb County has 423,414 workers and Oakland County 651,199. The table ranks communities of 10,000 or more by resident workers, with the number who commute rather than work from home. Troy, the largest workforce in Oakland County, takes requests through the same form.

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B08301 (means of transportation to work) for Macomb and Oakland. Counts are workers who live in each community.

#CommunityCountyWorkersCommuters
1WarrenMacomb64,17255,980
2Sterling HeightsMacomb61,73152,065
3Clinton TownshipMacomb49,80143,985
4Macomb TownshipMacomb47,00840,092
5TroyOakland44,78634,702
6Farmington HillsOakland44,03034,003
7Shelby TownshipMacomb38,56732,526
8Rochester HillsOakland37,62728,731
9Waterford TownshipOakland36,07931,301
10SouthfieldOakland35,86529,755
11Royal OakOakland35,34825,664
12NoviOakland33,54125,899

Event demand by community

Coffee cart demand by community in Macomb and Oakland County

Graduation parties follow high school enrollment, and office events follow the workforce. This table lists every community of 10,000 or more in the two counties, largest first, with both numbers.

CommunityCountyResidentsGrades 9–12WorkersAged 18–34
WarrenMacomb137,9287,25564,17223.5%
Sterling HeightsMacomb133,5736,72061,73123.2%
Clinton TownshipMacomb100,4474,26949,80124.5%
Macomb TownshipMacomb92,6296,43647,00818.1%
TroyOakland87,8985,34344,78620.6%
Farmington HillsOakland83,5153,29244,03023.0%
Shelby TownshipMacomb79,6414,66738,56718.5%
Rochester HillsOakland77,0894,26637,62720.1%
SouthfieldOakland76,2363,29535,86523.4%
Waterford TownshipOakland70,1603,69336,07922.4%
NoviOakland66,7174,09333,54118.4%
West Bloomfield TownshipOakland65,8163,04131,15917.3%
PontiacOakland62,1042,87725,95625.5%
St. Clair ShoresMacomb58,1402,19729,59220.7%
Royal OakOakland57,9501,83235,34832.0%
RosevilleMacomb47,1232,53922,84123.9%
Chesterfield TownshipMacomb46,1522,09123,74920.6%
Bloomfield TownshipOakland44,0972,80020,72112.1%
Commerce TownshipOakland43,8402,32222,66917.3%
Orion TownshipOakland38,5461,96520,21519.5%
Independence TownshipOakland36,9821,64318,48020.4%
EastpointeMacomb33,9821,93913,90323.6%
White Lake TownshipOakland31,0461,83515,35518.5%
Oak ParkOakland29,3181,29714,44525.5%
Washington TownshipMacomb28,5691,87513,63417.5%
Madison HeightsOakland28,41994715,40829.2%
Auburn HillsOakland25,1051,04114,02733.1%
Lyon TownshipOakland24,9331,60912,63817.4%
Harrison TownshipMacomb24,0611,12012,92422.8%
Oxford TownshipOakland22,5931,49911,13018.9%
BirminghamOakland21,7631,21610,92613.5%
Oakland TownshipOakland20,3391,6859,48714.5%
Highland TownshipOakland19,7041,0639,45217.7%
FerndaleOakland19,19032113,20234.6%
WixomOakland17,29561310,96833.2%
Milford TownshipOakland17,1297537,99216.5%
Mount ClemensMacomb15,5116697,23322.5%
Brandon TownshipOakland15,4408107,66316.8%
BerkleyOakland15,1496679,05825.3%
Hazel ParkOakland14,9636378,07827.0%
Springfield TownshipOakland14,7846657,50518.5%
Southfield TownshipOakland14,7588196,85410.3%
FraserMacomb14,5836957,64422.8%
RochesterOakland12,9347376,87821.7%
Lenox TownshipMacomb12,6876104,59522.2%
Holly TownshipOakland12,2204545,95622.6%
New BaltimoreMacomb12,0727236,20417.9%
South LyonOakland11,9505196,55620.5%
FarmingtonOakland11,5043915,98425.4%
ClawsonOakland11,3744966,42728.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B01003, B14001, B08301 and B01001 for Macomb and Oakland County communities.

Planning timeline

When should you book a coffee cart rental?

Spring and summer fill fast with graduations and weddings. Plan backward from your date:

  • As soon as the date is set: send the Kiki Kart request form. Kiki replies within 2 to 3 business days with availability and pricing.
  • Once the venue is booked: confirm the venue's rules for outside vendors and whether power is available where the Kart will stand.
  • A few weeks out: confirm the guest count and service length, from 1 hour to a full day.
  • The week of the event: share setup timing and where the Kart should stand, indoors or outdoors.
  • On the day: Kiki brings the Kart, sets up, serves and breaks down.

For a Macomb County graduation open house or a Macomb County wedding, the Kart is based close by at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township. For an Oakland County event, send the city on the form and Kiki confirms availability.

By event type

How to plan coffee for each type of event

A starting point for each event type on the Kiki Kart form. The drink mix uses Kiki's event menu; the final menu is set with Kiki when you book.

EventWhen the coffee bar fitsDrink mix to ask aboutForm choice
WeddingCocktail hour, with dessert, or late nightLattes, cold brew, matcha, caffeine-free refreshersWedding
Bridal or wedding showerDaytime, through the gift openingIced matcha, lattes, refreshersWedding / Bridal Shower
Baby showerDaytimeRefreshers (caffeine-free), lattes, matchaBaby Shower
Corporate eventMorning sessions and afternoon breaksEspresso, lattes, nitro and draft drinks for speedCorporate Event
Company or holiday partyArrival or dessertSeasonal drinks, lattes, cold brewCompany Party / Holiday Party
Graduation open houseAfternoon, as guests rotate throughRefreshers for younger guests, iced lattes, cold brewGraduation
Birthday or private partyAny timeA mix of coffee and caffeine-free drinksBirthday Party or Private Party

Questions to ask

Questions to ask any coffee cart before you book

Whether you book the Kiki Kart or another coffee cart in Macomb County or Oakland County, ask these before you sign:

  • Who staffs the bar, and are drinks made to order or poured from a batch?
  • What is on the menu: espresso, matcha, cold brew, caffeine-free options?
  • Does the cart need power, and how much space does the setup take?
  • Can the cart work outdoors, and does it bring its own shade?
  • Are setup and breakdown included in the price?
  • How many hours of service are included, and what does an extra hour cost?
  • Does the venue allow outside food and drink vendors?

For the Kiki Kart, the answers to most of these are on this page: Kiki baristas make every drink to order; setup and breakdown are included; the menu covers espresso, lattes, matcha, refreshers and cold brew; and the Kart has worked outdoors under its own tent. Ask Kiki for pricing through the request form.

Weddings and showers

A coffee bar for a wedding or shower

At a wedding, the Kiki Kart works best during cocktail hour, with dessert, or as a late-night pick-me-up before the last dances. At a bridal or baby shower, iced matcha, lattes and caffeine-free refreshers fit a daytime crowd.

Tell Kiki the wedding schedule on the request form: when guests arrive, when dinner ends and when dessert goes out. A coffee bar that opens with dessert gives guests a reason to stay for the second half of the reception. For a fall wedding in Macomb County or Oakland County, ask about the seasonal drinks Kiki launched on September 1, 2026, such as the caramelized apple matcha and the pumpkin spice draft latte. For a summer wedding, cold brew, nitro drinks and iced refreshers carry the heat. Write any dietary needs, such as dairy-free milk, in the form's special requests field.

For a park or outdoor venue in Macomb County, the county's parks and natural resources team and Clinton Township's parks and recreation pages list local options. In Oakland County, Oakland County Parks lists park venues, and the Huron-Clinton Metroparks run Stony Creek and Lake St. Clair. Check each venue's rules for outside vendors, then tell Kiki whether the setup is indoor or outdoor.

Host checklist

What should a host have ready before booking a coffee cart?

  • The event date, start time and how many hours of service you want (1 hour to a full day).
  • A guest estimate, from under 25 to 200+.
  • The venue name and city, and the venue's rules for outside vendors.
  • Whether the Kart will be indoors, outdoors or both.
  • Whether power is available where the Kart will stand.
  • Any special requests, written in the form's notes field.

For a Macomb County venue, township and city pages such as Macomb Township list local parks and halls. For Oakland County, start with Rochester Hills or Troy. Macomb County's attractions guide lists more.

At the venue

What does the Kiki Kart need at your venue?

The request form asks three venue questions, and each one shapes the setup:

  • Indoor, outdoor or both: outdoors, the Kart has worked under its own tent, as at the Partridge Creek concert in summer 2026.
  • Power: the form asks whether power is available. Answer “not sure” if you do not know, and Kiki will follow up.
  • Venue name and city: Kiki uses these to confirm availability and travel for your date.

Hosts in Macomb County and Oakland County also check the venue's own rules for outside food and drink vendors before booking any coffee cart.

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Questions

Coffee cart rental questions

How much does it cost to rent the Kiki Kart coffee cart?

Pricing depends on the date, the length of service and the guest count. Send your event details through the request form, and Kiki replies with availability and pricing within 2 to 3 business days.

What events does the Kiki Kart cater?

Weddings, wedding and bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, corporate events, company and holiday parties, graduations and private parties.

What drinks does the Kiki Kart serve?

Espresso, lattes, matcha, refreshers, cold brew and more, made to order by Kiki baristas. The Kart also has nitro taps for draft drinks.

How long can the Kiki Kart stay at my event?

The request form offers service lengths of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5+ hours, or a full day.

How many guests can the Kiki Kart serve?

The request form covers events from under 25 guests to more than 200. Give your best estimate on the form.

Can the Kiki Kart set up outdoors?

Yes. The Kart has served outdoor events under its own tent, including a summer 2026 concert at The Mall at Partridge Creek. The form asks whether your event is indoor, outdoor or both, and whether power is available.

Does the Kiki Kart cater in Oakland County?

Yes. The Kiki Kart caters events across Oakland County, including Rochester Hills, Troy and Rochester. Send your city and date on the request form to check availability.

Does the Kiki Kart cater in Macomb County?

The Kart is based at Kiki Kafé in Clinton Township, Macomb County. Send the event city on the request form and Kiki confirms availability.

Who sets up and cleans up?

Kiki does. Setup, all equipment and breakdown are included, so the host has nothing to handle.

How fast does Kiki reply to a Kart request?

Kiki follows up within 2 to 3 business days with availability and pricing.

Can the Kiki Kart serve matcha at an event?

Yes. Matcha is on the Kiki Kart event menu, along with espresso, lattes, refreshers and cold brew. Kiki describes its matcha as ceremonial grade.

Does the Kiki Kart offer caffeine-free drinks?

Yes. Kiki describes its refreshers as caffeine-free, which makes them a good choice for kids and evening events.

Where is the Kiki Kart based?

At Kiki Kafé, 17370 Hall Rd, Suite 107, Clinton Township, MI 48038, inside The Mall at Partridge Creek in Macomb County.

How do I contact Kiki about a coffee cart rental?

Use the Kiki Kart request form or call (586) 300-6994.

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Related pages and official sources

Kiki Kafé wrote this page on October 2, 2026. Service details, event types, service lengths, guest ranges and reply times come from Kiki's own Kart request form. Event photos come from Kiki's Instagram video of August 7, 2026. Demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Visit Kiki Kafé

17370 Hall Rd, Suite 107
The Mall at Partridge Creek
Clinton Township, MI 48038

Mon – Thu
10am – 8pm
Fri – Sun
10am – 9pm

(586) 300-6994