About Us | The Arc Specialty Coffee | Sunshine Coast Mobile Coffee Bar
The Arc Specialty Coffee baristas at an outdoor event

Our story

We raised the bar
on event coffee

Based in the Mary Valley, serving the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and all of SEQ.

Behind The Arc

Why we started

More than ever, people are craving real, face to face human connection. This has lead to massive growth in the events space. In the world of AI, we all want some real experiences, and to share experiences with other real people.

One of the biggest things that we love to connect around is coffee. For so many of us, coffee is so much more than a quick energy boost. It is something to share and to gather around. It is a core part of our culture and communities.

In Australia, people generally have high standards of what coffee should be. We know that hosts want to impress their guests, but too often, we've seen coffee be an afterthought. A jar of instant on a trestle table with an urn of hot water, and a bottle of milk from Woolies. Our idea was to make event coffee even easier and a million times better. To bring real cafe drinks and barista culture to events, with nothing to think about for the hosts. Our highly trained baristas bring cafe quality equipment and serve a full cafe menu of coffee and drinks.

All you have to do is click a few buttons and your event or office space becomes a beautiful coffee shop.

Where it all started — The Arc Specialty Coffee

What we stand for

Our values

Quality without compromise

Specialty-grade ingredients, dialled-in espresso, silky textured milk. We don't cut corners because the coffee is the whole point.

Genuine hospitality

We show up prepared, professional, and ready to deliver. Every guest gets the same care — from the first cup to the last.

Effortless for you

Self-contained, reliable, and completely fuss-free. Leave the coffee to us.

Our coffee

Considered ingredients. Every time.

Our espresso blend is sourced from Blackboard Coffee Roasters — one of Australia's most respected independent roasters — chosen specifically for its consistency, depth, and how it performs under event conditions. It dials in cleanly, holds up across high-volume service, and makes a genuinely excellent flat white from the first cup to the last.

Our milk range includes full cream, Oatly oat, and Milklab almond — not because they're trendy, but because they're the best available and they make better drinks. Oatly in particular steams beautifully and carries a significantly lower environmental footprint than dairy, which is part of why it's our standard rather than an afterthought add-on.

Every item on our menu earns its place. Nothing is there for novelty, nothing is filler. If we serve it, it's because it's genuinely excellent and we're proud to put it in front of your guests.

Specialty latte art — The Arc Specialty Coffee
The Arc Specialty Coffee cart — La Marzocco espresso machine

Our setup

Professional equipment. Clean presentation.

We run a La Marzocco espresso machine — the industry gold standard, found in the best cafés in the country. Our cart is fully self-contained with onboard water and waste management.

Power point and a flat surface is all we need. We handle the rest.

  • La Marzocco espresso machine
  • Professional-grade grinder
  • Self-contained water and waste
  • Power point and flat surface only
  • Indoor and outdoor capability
  • Full setup and pack-down included

How pricing works

What goes into your quote

Every event is a little different, which is why we tailor each quote to your specific needs. Here's what we take into account when putting together a price for you.

Factor 01

Event size

Your estimated guest count determines how many baristas and carts are needed to keep service flowing smoothly without a queue.

Factor 02

Service duration

Longer bookings mean more time to serve more drinks. Duration is one of the key inputs in calculating your flat-rate quote.

Factor 03

Travel distance

Travel distance from our warehouse to your event location will be factored into your quote.

Where we travel

Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & beyond

Based in the Mary Valley, QLD. If you're anywhere in South East Queensland, get in touch — we're happy to travel.

Sunshine Coast Brisbane Noosa Gympie Eumundi Cooroy Caloundra Hervey Bay Mary Valley

"The Arc Coffee was excellent. Got back to us promptly and everything worked with no hassle at all. The coffee and service on the day was terrific."

— Christine

Get in touch

Ready to bring The Arc to your event?

Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or brand activation — we'd love to hear about it. Fill in a quick quote request and we'll be in touch.

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