Our story
Our story
It all started in 2017 when I entered the world of coffee and completely fell in love with the craft. What began as a job quickly turned into a passion as I worked as a barista at numerous cafés throughout New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. Over the years, I immersed myself in every aspect of the coffee industry, from perfecting espresso extraction and crafting house-made syrups to understanding the business operations behind successful coffee shops as I worked my way up to lead barista.
My passion for coffee continued to grow through attending coffee seminars, conferences, cuppings, and connecting with café owners and coffee professionals from all different backgrounds. Wanting to deepen my knowledge even further, I traveled internationally visiting coffee farms and tasting coffees from regions including Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Haiti, and beyond. Experiencing coffee directly from the source gave me a greater appreciation not only for the product itself, but for the culture, craftsmanship, and community behind every cup.
Fast forward to 2021, I began attending food festivals, farmers markets, weddings, and private events where I noticed a major gap in the event industry: there were very few elevated mobile coffee experiences available. From that point on, I set out on a mission to build a luxury coffee cart experience that brought specialty organic coffee and tea directly to events throughout New Jersey and the surrounding area.
In 2023, Couple of Cups Coffee was officially born.
As the company grew, so did the vision behind it. What started as a mobile coffee cart naturally evolved into curated beverage experiences, leading to the expansion into mobile bartending and espresso martini bars. Today, Couple of Cups specializes in creating memorable coffee and cocktail experiences for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and celebrations of all kinds, blending hospitality, craftsmanship, and elevated presentation into every event we serve.
At the heart of it all is one simple goal: creating experiences that bring people together, one cup and one cocktail at a time.
Shirley Abbelard
Owner & Founder
Coffee Philosophy
Couple of Cups is dedicated to creating elevated coffee and beverage experiences through thoughtfully curated ingredients, handcrafted drinks, and exceptional hospitality. Our passion for quality has taken us around the world in search of outstanding coffee varieties and tea selections, allowing us to bring some of the finest flavors directly to your event. Some of our featured coffees originate from renowned regions including Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Haiti, and beyond.
Our coffee beans are thoughtfully sourced from local New Jersey roasteries, carefully selected to provide a rich, smooth, and flavorful experience in every cup. For tea lovers, we carefully source premium selections such as ceremonial-grade matcha from Japan and authentic chai based on a traditional recipe from the Karakoram region.
From our investment in professional-grade equipment to our team of experienced baristas and bartenders, every detail is intentionally designed to deliver a luxury-level experience. Whether we’re serving handcrafted lattes, espresso martinis, specialty teas, or signature cocktails, our mission remains the same: to create an unforgettable beverage experience that brings people together and leaves guests coming back for a couple more cups.