Fresh-popped popcorn served warm, with custom-branded bags guests take home. 58 Hester brings a mobile popcorn 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 popcorn 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.
We pop throughout your event so popcorn is always warm — never pre-bagged and stale.
Butter and kettle corn, plus caramel, white cheddar, and seasonal flavors.
Add your logo to bags and boxes — ideal for gifting and activations.
Bundle popcorn with our coffee, matcha, or cotton candy carts 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 popcorn cart catering throughout San Diego County, including these communities and beyond.
Popcorn cart catering with 58 Hester typically starts around $450 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 — custom logo bags and boxes are a favorite for corporate gifting and activations.
Classic popcorn is gluten-free and vegetarian; tell us about allergies and we'll advise.
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.
San Diego County pairs beachfront wedding venues in La Jolla and Coronado with a strong convention, biotech, and film scene. That makes it an ideal setting for our popcorn catering, which brings fresh-popped popcorn in butter, kettle, caramel, and white cheddar to events throughout San Diego County.
From Hotel del Coronado to Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, we cater beachfront and resort weddings, downtown conventions and expos, and Sorrento Valley and UTC corporate events. Each booking includes custom-branded bags and boxes for gifting, and we pop fresh on site so it is always warm.
San Diego's famously mild climate makes it one of the best year-round outdoor markets in the state. Serving every city in San Diego County and reaching neighboring Orange County and the Inland Empire, we make it easy to add a standout experience to your event.
One popcorn 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 popcorn 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 popcorn cart into a marketing moment guests photograph and share.
Birthdays, graduations, baby showers, holiday parties, and backyard celebrations feel special with a popcorn 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 popcorn 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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