Coffee Defenders for Corporate Event Hire
Our Land Rover Defenders bring Northumberland coffee to brand activations, launches, staff days and trade shows across the UK. With their striking presence and professional setup, they create atmosphere, spark conversation and offer a refined coffee experience for any occasion. Whether serving clients, colleagues or guests, our Coffee Defenders add something memorable to the day — combining exceptional service with the unmistakable character of Northumberland Coffee.
A Coffee Experience Worth Talking About
Corporate events
Brand activations, launches, staff days, client receptions and trade shows.
With their striking presence, our Defenders don’t just serve coffee, they create atmosphere, start conversations and elevate experiences. These aren’t just coffee vans, they are the most capable, premium and striking mobile cafes in the country.
What's included?
Each Defender is set up as a full café service on wheels.
Your hire includes:
- The Coffee Defender of your choice* fully equipped *subject to availability
- Two trained Northumberland Coffee baristas to run service end-to-end
- The full speciality menu: espresso, filter, iced coffees (seasonally), teas, and hot chocolate
- Northumberland Coffee Roasters Single-origin Colombian
- Northumbrian Pedigree milk & Oatly Barista milk as standard (more available on request).
- Tea from Estate Tea Co.
- Callebaut hot chocolate.
- Syrups from Sip syrup and Henny, and Joe's chai
- All cups, lids and service ware included
- Set up, breakdown and travel handled by our team
Power & Setup
- The Defender arrives 1 hour before service to set up.
- We operate self-contained water and waste systems.
- Rain, wind or coastal gusts are no concern; the Defenders were built for conditions.
Availability
Generally available 7 days a week, contact us to avoid disappointment.
Add ons
- Customised cups that are both home compostable and biodegradable.
- Laser cut stencils
- Custom menu boards
- Custom sweet treats, biscuits, and doughnuts. You name it, we can make it happen… anywhere.
- Full vehicle wraps or branded Decals/number plates
Areas covered
Based in Northumberland, our Defenders travel across:
North East England - Northumberland, Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland. Our standard set up fee includes travel to locations up to 50 miles from our HQ, (NE18 0LL).
Borders & Cumbria - Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Carlisle and the Lake district.
Wider UK - We are available to hire nationwide for multi day events or branded activations (upon request).
Need to know
Our footprint is approximately 3 m wide x 5m long x 2.4m high.
- Full public liability insurance up to £10 million.
- Full and up-to-date gas safety certificate.
- Full and up-to-date PAT test.
- Food Standards Agency registered - 5-star rating.
- Full food hygiene training.
- Cups and lids are fully biodegradable and home compostable.
- Fully self-contained, need nothing, leaving nothing behind.
- (Large events 16A hookup required).
About the Landies
The defenders are fully equipped with an espresso machine, industry-leading Malkönig grinder and a huge 90-litre water tank on board to cater for even the largest of events.
The Landy is powered by gas and battery. This means we are fully mobile and require no power hookup. We can operate in the most remote corners you can find, whatever the event (Essentially, anywhere you can drive a defender, we can serve coffee!).
We’ve chosen not to use a generator, so we can pitch up at your event or in the wild without disturbing it with the noise or fumes that come with using generators. We want to be able to serve our amazing coffee anywhere you can imagine, but leave no trace.
FAQ
Hopefully, we’ve covered everything you need to know below, but if you still have questions, please get in touch, and we’ll be happy to help.
How long is a typical hire?
Most events book the Defenders for 2–4 hours, but we can serve full-day and multi-day festivals too.
Tell us your schedule - we’ll tailor service to fit.
Can you operate indoors?
Yes, provided the space allows vehicle access and has adequate ventilation. We’ve served inside barns, workshops, venues and gyms.
If the Defender can drive in, we can serve.
Do you offer dairy-free and vegan options?
Yes. We always carry oat milk as standard and can add more dairy-free options on request.
Can you serve alcohol too (like espresso martinis)?
Yes, we can build coffee cocktails or collaborate with your bar team.
We hold the appropriate licensing for events where required.
Do you offer branding options for corporate events?
Absolutely - We can provide:
- Bespoke menus
- Branded cups
- Co-branded Defender signage
- Launch or campaign-specific coffee blends
- Branding Decals or full vehicle wrap
This is popular for product launches and brand activations.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, a £250 set up fee deposit confirms your date.
The remaining balance is due 14 days before the event.
For large/corporate events a 50% deposit is required.
What if it rains?
We’re from Northumberland.
We’re prepared.
Rain is not a reason to cancel; the Defenders were built to serve in all weather.
How do I book?
Send us:
- Your date
- Your location
- Guest numbers
We’ll confirm availability and send a tailored quote.
Email: events@northumberlandcoffee.com
or fill out our enquiry form.
