Kombi & Co. is a full-service brand activation agency specialising in mobile coffee experiences for corporate brands and marketing campaigns. We manage every stage of the activation lifecycle — strategy, custom vehicle builds, venue permits, staffing, and post-campaign reporting — across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
BRAND ACTIVATIONS - SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & BRISBANE
Coffee Van Hire for Brand Activations
We don’t just roll up with a coffee cart. We build the full experience — custom builds, on-brand menus, trained brand ambassadors, and end-to-end logistics. Brands like Kate Spade, Audi, and H&M trust Kombi & Co. to activate at scale.
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WHY KOMBI & CO.
The Difference Between Coffee Cart Hire and a Full-Service Brand Activation
Most operators will take your booking, turn up with a generic cart, and hand you a logo’d cup. That’s not what we do.
Kombi & Co. owns a proprietary fleet of custom-built promotional vehicles & unique activation assets.
Every activation starts with a brief. We work through the concept, design the fit-out, handle the venue permits, and place experienced brand ambassadors on the ground. When it’s done, you get a post-campaign report with reach, engagement, and product trial data.
You don’t manage a single vendor. You don’t chase a single permit. We handle everything end-to-end — from first concept to final report.
OWNED & CUSTOMISED IN-HOUSE
Our Coffee Fleet
Every coffee asset is owned by Kombi & Co. All vehicle customisation, menus, signage and fit-out are designed from your brief.

Kombi Coffee Van

Commer Coffee Van

Vintage Coffee Cart

Pallet Espresso Bar
THE ACTIVATION PROCESS
From Brief to Brew — Our Process
Every mobile coffee van hire and brand activation we run follows the same proven process. You stay focused on your campaign goals. We handle the rest.
01
Discovery & Brief
We start by understanding your campaign objectives, target audience, and locations. This isn’t a tick-box intake form — it’s a strategic conversation about your goals.
02
Custom Builds
We design and build your campaign fit-out specific to your brand. Full or partial wraps, custom menus, signage, and on-brand collateral. No two activations ever look the same.
03
Venue & Logistics
Venue sourcing, council approvals, bump-in logistics, and professional brand ambassadors — all managed by Kombi & Co. Leave the operational parts to us.
04
Activation & Reporting
Reach, engagement, product trial and sales impact where it’s measurable. You leave with the data, not just good vibes.
WHAT WE DO
Coffee van activations built for brand campaigns
Kombi & Co. specialises in mobile coffee experiences that serve a campaign purpose. Not refreshments for hire — branded moments that drive awareness, trial, and purchase intent.
We run corporate coffee van hire for product launches, trade shows, and store openings. We deploy mobile coffee vans for events at festivals, expos, and roadshows. And we run sustained, multi-location experiential marketing roadshows for brands looking to build physical presence across multiple markets.
If you’re also looking at broader sampling or product trial campaigns, we run those too. See our product sampling service for what that looks like at scale.
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Beverage Activations across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane
We operate a managed fleet across Australia’s three largest markets. Whether you’re activating in one city or running a multi-market roadshow, Kombi & Co. handles the venue sourcing and logistics in each location.
Coffee Cart & Coffee Van Hire
Sydney
Sydney is our home market. We’ve activated everywhere from the CBD to Bondi, Circular Quay to Parramatta. We know the permits, the councils, and the high-traffic precincts suited to your target market.
Coffee Van Hire
Melbourne
Melbourne campaigns require a different playbook. We’ve run activations across, Southbank, St Kilda and Melbourne’s major event precincts such as Marvel and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seasonal planning is built into every brief.
Coffee Van Hire
Brisbane & Gold Coast
Brisbane and the Gold Coast are two of Australia’s fastest-growing activation markets — and two of our most active. We run coffee van hire and brand activations across Brisbane’s CBD, South Bank, Fortitude Valley, and major retail precincts, through to Gold Coast’s beachfront locations, Pacific Fair, and Broadbeach.
Multi-City &
National Roadshows
Kombi & Co. manages national roadshow activations across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast — from a single-market product launch to a 12-month rolling campaign that follows your audience across multiple cities and events.
BRAND PARTNERS
Why premium brands choose Kombi & Co.
These brands don’t leave physical activations to chance.
They brief us because the vehicle, the menu, the ambassador, and the fit-out all have to land at the same standard as everything else they put into market. One off-brand moment in a high-footfall location does more damage than no activation at all.
We build activations that hold up to that scrutiny. Every fit-out is designed from the brief up. Every brand ambassador is trained to the campaign, not just the coffee. And because we own our fleet, nothing gets outsourced to a third party we can’t control.
That’s the difference between hiring a cart and running a campaign.
Ready to activate?
Mobile Coffee Van Hire & Brand Activations — FAQs
What's the difference between Kombi & Co. and a coffee cart hire company?
Most coffee cart hire companies supply equipment and a barista. That’s where their service ends. Kombi & Co. is a full-service brand activation agency. We manage the entire campaign — strategy, custom vehicle builds, venue sourcing, permits, staffing, and post-activation reporting. One partner. Every detail handled.
How much does a coffee brand activation cost?
Activation investment varies depending on campaign scope, duration, number of locations, and fit-out complexity. Rather than publish a rate card that doesn’t reflect your brief, we’ve written a guide to brand activation costs. Read this before you request a quote — it’ll help you come to us with a realistic budget in mind.
Do you sell coffee directly to the public at activations?
No. Kombi & Co. operates exclusively as a B2B brand activation agency. Every activation is fully funded by the client — coffee is complimentary to the end consumer as part of the brand experience. We don’t run cash sales, consumer-facing transactions, or paid coffee service. If you’re looking for a coffee van to sell cups at a market or public event, we’re not the right fit. If you’re a brand that wants to use coffee as a tool to create a memorable consumer moment — that’s exactly what we do.
What types of brands does Kombi & Co. work with?
We work with medium-to-large brands across Australia. Past clients include McDonald’s, Audi, H&M, and Kate Spade. If you have a campaign that needs a physical presence — we build it.
Does Kombi & Co. own its promotional vehicles and activation assets?
Yes. We own our entire fleet of custom-built promotional vehicles including vintage Kombi vans and Commer vans, along with our photo opportunity props, interactive games, and activation equipment. Every vehicle fit-out and activation asset is designed and built in-house specifically for your brand. We don’t broker rentals or use third-party suppliers for our core assets.
Can Kombi & Co. handle national campaigns and roadshows?
Yes. We manage national activations across NSW, VIC, QLD, and beyond. Whether it’s a single-city launch or a 12-month rolling roadshow, we handle the logistics, permits, and execution across every location to the same standard.
Can you brand the vehicles and all activation assets?
Yes. We can brand everything from promotional vehicle wraps, branded cups, uniforms, personalised latte art— every touchpoint is considered and built specifically for your campaign. Nothing is generic.
What drinks can Kombi & Co. serve at an activation?
Specialty coffee, matcha, hot chocolate, chai, and custom beverage menus built around your campaign. The drink menu is designed to fit your brand and your audience — not a standard café list. We also offer a full range of milk alternatives including oat, almond, soy, and lactose-free. All dietary requirements are factored into the activation setup before the day — no surprises on site.
Can Kombi & Co. serve our own branded products or RTDs at an activation?
Yes. If you’re launching a product, running a sampling campaign, or want your RTDs served from a custom-built vehicle — that’s exactly what we do. Our fleet is built to serve whatever your campaign needs, not a fixed menu. We’ve partnered with FMCG brands at major festivals to drive RTD sampling at scale, with results including a 2000% increase in year-on-year client sales.
Does Kombi & Co. work with marketing and PR agencies?
Yes. We work directly with brand clients and as a white-label partner for PR, creative, and media agencies. If you need a capable activation partner behind the curtain, that’s us. Your client never needs to know. Your reputation stays intact.
How does Kombi & Co. measure activation results?
Every activation closes with a post-campaign report covering reach, engagement, consumer trial numbers, and sales impact where measurable. We’ve delivered activations that increased client sales by 2000% year on year. You leave with data, not just good vibes.
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