Rich, house-made hot chocolate with a build-your-own toppings bar. 58 Hester brings a mobile hot chocolate cart to beachfront weddings in La Jolla and Del Mar, conventions downtown, brand activations at Fashion Valley, and corporate events across the county across San Diego.
Serving San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Escondido, and beyond — book it on its own or alongside our coffee and matcha bars for one vendor, one invoice, one point of contact.
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From beachfront weddings in La Jolla and Del Mar, conventions downtown, brand activations at Fashion Valley, and corporate events across the county, our mobile hot chocolate cart fits naturally into downtown conventions, brand activations at Fashion Valley, beachfront weddings in La Jolla, and film wrap parties. One barista comfortably serves intimate gatherings; for larger crowds we add staff and carts to keep the line moving.
Real chocolate and steamed milk — not a packet in hot water.
Marshmallows, whipped cream, cinnamon, and seasonal add-ons like peppermint.
Oat and almond milk options, and a favorite for guests of every age.
Pair hot chocolate with our espresso or matcha cart under one invoice.
Tell us your date, guest count, and service window and we'll build a custom quote for your San Diego event — usually the same day.
A trained 58 Hester attendant handles load-in, service, and a clean load-out. We arrive 1–2 hours early.
Our polished cart styled to your event, with custom labels and menu signage included.
A curated flavor lineup with a minimum 2-hour service window, scaled to your crowd.
We travel across Southern California. Taxes built into your quote and a simple deposit secures your date.
Rated 5.0 on Google. Professional, punctual staff and custom-branded setups across Southern California.
A track record across weddings, corporate events, and activations.
Trained attendants handle load-in, service, and a clean load-out.
Cups, labels, menus, and styling matched to your event.
Bundle multiple carts with a single point of contact.
We provide mobile hot chocolate cart catering throughout San Diego County, including these communities and beyond.
Hot chocolate cart catering with 58 Hester typically starts around $500 for a two-hour service. Most San Diego events range from $550 to $1,500, depending on guest count, service hours, and menu. Fill out our quote form for exact pricing for your date.
We serve San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Escondido, Encinitas, Del Mar, and surrounding communities. Hosting elsewhere in San Diego County? Reach out — if it's in the county, we'll be there.
Yes. We serve outdoor events across San Diego County and recommend a shaded or covered setup during warmer months. When power isn't available nearby, we can bring a generator for a small fee.
Yes — real chocolate and steamed milk, not a cocoa packet.
Absolutely — it's one of our most-requested holiday and cold-weather services.
For weekend weddings and peak season, 2–4 weeks ahead is ideal. We can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines for weekday events — reach out and we'll check your date.
Hot Chocolate Cart Catering brings house-made hot chocolate with a build-your-own toppings bar to events across San Diego County. We regularly set up at venues like Hotel del Coronado, Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, and Estancia La Jolla. San Diego County pairs beachfront wedding venues in La Jolla and Coronado with a strong convention, biotech, and film scene.
Clients throughout San Diego County book our hot chocolate catering for beachfront and resort weddings, downtown conventions and expos, and Sorrento Valley and UTC corporate events. We use real chocolate and steamed milk, never a packet, and every booking includes dairy-free milks and seasonal toppings.
San Diego's famously mild climate makes it one of the best year-round outdoor markets in the state. Book the hot chocolate catering on its own or pair it with our espresso or matcha cart for one vendor across the county. We also serve neighboring Orange County and the Inland Empire.
One hot chocolate cart scales from an intimate gathering to a 1,000-guest activation.
Planning a specific event? Explore our wedding, corporate, festival, and brand activation catering.
A hot chocolate cart adds a memorable, photo-ready moment to cocktail hour, receptions, showers, and welcome parties. We match cups and colors to your palette, and can pair it with our coffee or matcha bar so you book one vendor for the whole day.
Draw a crowd at conferences, product launches, grand openings, and brand activations. Custom-branded cups and signage turn the hot chocolate cart into a marketing moment guests photograph and share.
Birthdays, graduations, baby showers, holiday parties, and backyard celebrations feel special with a hot chocolate cart. Guests of every age love it, and we handle setup, service, and a clean breakdown.
For festivals and large gatherings we bring additional staff and equipment to serve high volume without slowing the line, with branding for the event or an activating sponsor.
Every booking includes everything needed to run a smooth hot chocolate cart from setup to breakdown, tailored to your guest count and event.
Serving San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista and surrounding San Diego County communities.
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