FAQ
Matcha Bar Catering FAQ
Everything you need to know about bringing Modo Matcha to your event.
What exactly is Modo Matcha?
An on-site organic matcha bar and catering experience for brand activations, corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. We arrive turnkey: branded cart, trained matcharistas, all ingredients and serviceware. Every drink is hand-whisked to order in front of your guests, never batched.
Where do you serve?
Los Angeles and Orange County, and we enjoy bringing the matcha experience around Southern California. Events outside LA and OC may include a travel fee, quoted in your proposal.
What kinds of events do you do?
Brand activations, product launches, corporate events and team welcomes, weddings, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings. If guests are gathering, we can build the moment they gather around.
Can the bar be branded to our campaign?
Yes, that's the point. Custom cart wraps, branded cups, and a menu designed native to your brand. Tell us the campaign and we'll build the experience around it.
What about dietary needs?
Everything is organic and seed oil-free. We pour Alexandre Organic A2 milk (grass-fed, lactose-friendly) and gum-free Minor Figures oat milk. One note: our cream tops contain dairy, so guests avoiding dairy entirely should order without.
What does your setup require?
About an 8' x 8' footprint, plus room for guests to gather. We need a power outlet on a dedicated circuit, and elevator access if your venue has multiple floors. Otherwise we're fully self-contained, no water access required. We bring everything else.
Indoor or outdoor?
Both. For outdoor events we recommend a covered area or tent to protect the bar and keep every pour at its best.
Are you insured?
Yes. Modo Matcha carries liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance to your venue on request.
Do you offer tastings?
We operate as a fully mobile bar without a public storefront, so we aren't able to host private tastings. The best preview of the experience is our menu and the events on our Instagram, and every drink at your event is hand-whisked to order.
How does booking work?
A 50% deposit reserves your date, with the remaining balance due three days before your event. The deposit is non-refundable; it's what takes your date off the market. All pricing is before tax.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as your date is set. Full branding has real lead times: branded cups need 10 business days and a fully branded cart needs 15, so activations with custom branding should book at least three weeks out. Unbranded experiences can move faster, subject to availability.
What's your cancellation policy?
The 50% deposit is non-refundable. Refunds on the remaining balance are evaluated case by case and require written notice at least seven days before the event. Events canceled due to weather or circumstances beyond our control are not refundable.
Do you do multi-day events?
Yes. We've run two-day brand activations and can scope multi-day programs; reach out with your dates.
How do I get a proposal?
Share your date, guest count, and event type, and we'll send a proposal within a day.