Boba Cart Catering in Los Angeles,
Orange County & beyond.
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Boba bar catering for weddings, corporate events, and brand activations. Custom-label cups included.
Featured Boba Bar Events
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The Jolly Sheep has been trusted by 100+ brands and event producers since 2019. Full-time professional staff and custom cart setups for private events.
Included with every booking
DEDICATED ATTENDANT
Our trained and caring in-house staff takes care of your boba cart rental with load-in, service, and load-out.
Load-in and load-out included in base quotes. 1-2 hour arrival before service start; departure at service end.
CUSTOM CART
Choose your umbrella (white, black stripe, or blue stripe) and countertop accent. The cart matches your event aesthetic.
See more about customizing your cart + bars and other catering platforms →
FLAVORS & SERVICE
Standard service:
• 12 oz cups with full color labels
• Choose up to 2 flavors: Milk Tea, Thai, Mango, Peach, Oolong, Lychee, Jasmine
• Choose up to 2 toppings: Tapioca brown sugar boba, lychee jelly, strawberry popping boba, green apple popping boba.
Minimum 2-hour service window, 50 guests and up.
Scales for longer events and larger crowds.
TRAVEL & BOOKING
No travel fee within 30 miles of Norwalk, CA. (We serve most of Los Angeles & Orange County without an added travel fee.)
Taxes are built into the quote. No surprise line items.
Fully refundable 50% deposit on events secures your booking on our calendar.
Get a booking estimate in under 2 minutes! We’ll follow up within 24 hours for exact pricing for your event.
SERVICE OPTIONS
INCLUDED LABELS
Every boba tea service comes standard with full-color custom labels. Send us your design or ask us for design help.
CUSTOM CUPS
For more brand impact we can help source custom branded or styled cups for your event, or use your own. We’ll bring everything else!
Share take-home cotton candy or popcorn favors with your guests or order a bundle of favors if you’re skipping the catering. Ask us about bundled catering pricing.
Trusted by Brands and SoCal Families
Whether it’s a wedding in Irvine or Costa Mesa, or a private party in Glendale or Encino, we’d be thrilled to bring our boba bar services to you and your guests.
"We had the BEST experience working with The Jolly Sheep team! Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire event planning process seamless. The creativity and quality of their treats were truly incredible- highly recommend working with them!"
— Shannon B. · Marketing Manager
"I've used The Jolly Sheep for multiple events, and they are always punctual, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. Their attention to detail is exceptional, and the quality of the setup consistently exceeds expectations."
— Nikhil R · Harbor Justice Law
"These guys are the best! Treats are delicious, but customer service is even better! Can't recommend enough."
— Neil K · Encino Little League
Site Requirements
POWER
A single standard outlet within 100 ft of the service area handles the whole cart. We provide extension cords.
For smaller events, or challenging service areas our matcha cart can utilize battery power.
SPACE, CLEARANCE, LOAD IN/OUT
See the image to the right for reference.
Setup area: With umbrella we recommend at least an 8 x 8 ft. area, with at least 5 ft. distance from any rear walls.
Height: The umbrella requires 10 ft. of vertical clearance.
Width: Measure your spaces to ensure we can reach your intended service area. Our carts vary in size and need from 30 to 36” width to pass.
Stairs/Hard to reach areas: We may need to charge a service fee for additional labor if the cart needs to be carried up long flights of stairs. Best discussed during the booking process.
More questions? See our full catering FAQ →
Frequently Asked Questions
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Boba tea starts with black or green tea, usually mixed with milk, which is why people often call it milk tea. "Boba" are the chewy pearls at the bottom of the cup, made from tapioca starch, lightly sweet and mostly neutral. If you've had tapioca pudding, it's the same thing, just in a small chewy pearl. They make the drink more filling and dessert-like than a regular iced tea or coffee. If the chewy pearls aren't your thing, we also pour popping boba and fruit jelly.
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Small pearls filled with fruit juice, an alternative to the chewy classic ones. The outside is a thin, seaweed-based, neutral-tasting skin that bursts when you bite it and releases the juice. We offer strawberry and green apple, plus lychee jelly. Lighter and fruitier than the classic boba pearls from tapioca.
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If they like iced tea, they'll be fine. Boba tea is iced tea with a little more going on. Your attendant can pour samples and walk guests through the flavors and toppings, so anyone can try before they commit. For someone playing it safe, a fruit tea with no toppings drinks just like a regular glass of iced tea.
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Yes. The flavors are built on black, green, and oolong tea, so they carry caffeine. For a caffeine-free option, we can pour brown sugar boba instead.
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Yes. The fruit teas and jasmine green tea have no milk. For milk tea or Thai tea, choose oat milk and it's dairy-free. Whole milk and non-dairy creamer are also available. You set the milk(s) when you book, and they're locked in before the event.
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Sweetness is set at 50%, which works for most events. You can book the whole service at a different single level, but it's locked for the event. We can't adjust it per guest on site, since the tea is mixed before we arrive.
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Iced only. We pour cold over ice at the boba bar and don't run a hot setup.
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No. We don't use heat-sealed cups. Each cup is poured over ice and topped when your guest orders, so nothing sits pre-made.
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Yes. Custom-printed labels come standard on every cup. Full-print cups are quoted by volume and need a longer lead time, so plan early. We match the cups and menu to your brand colors. For activations, the cart can carry your branding too.
More questions? See our full catering FAQ →
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Or reach us directly:
hello@thejollysheep.com · 213-204-3189