Bay Area Matcha Cafes Bringing Zen to Your Next Event

Stonemill Matcha stands as San Francisco's premier matcha destination for events, offering both catering and venue rental at their Mission District location. Their stone-milled matcha comes directly from shade-grown farms in Kyoto, and their space—featuring Japanese-inspired wooden accents and a slow bar that doubles as a DJ station—has hosted product launches and private gatherings.

Cassava San Francisco brings matcha to the corporate catering world from its Financial District location at 633 Battery Street. This Japanese-Californian café specializes in team lunches and office gatherings, offering bento boxes and custom menus with delivery within five miles. Full-service setup with on-site staff is available upon request. Reach them at (415) 640-8990 or hello@cassavasf.com.

The East Bay has emerged as the Bay Area's matcha catering hub, with five venues explicitly offering event services across Berkeley and Oakland.

Asha Tea House

Operates in both Berkeley (2086 University Ave) and Oakland (80 Grand Ave), providing catering with a straightforward $100 minimum order. Drinks can be picked up or delivered depending on event location. Their ceremonial matcha offerings include reserve grade and organic micro-lot options, plus seasonal lattes with honey and fruit purées. Contact hello@ashateahouse.com for catering inquiries.

Tea On Piedmont

Located at 4098 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, delivers the most comprehensive package: full catering services plus a private event space available for rental. Their signature strawberry matcha latte has become a fan favorite, and they offer DIY boba kits for party giveaways—a clever touch for interactive events. Corporate clients can stock office fridges with their signature bottled teas. Email Naomi@teaonpiedmont.com for bookings.

Blue Willow Teaspot

Specializes in experiential events from their Berkeley space at 1200 Tenth Street. They offer private rooms bookable seven days a week, guided tastings, tea education workshops, and a dedicated Japanese Tea Room with floor cushions seating up to five guests. This venue excels at intimate ceremonial experiences. Book through exploretock.com/blue-willow-teaspot.

Forest Tea Bar

Located at 2628 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, opened in 2025 and serves small-batch, stone-milled matcha from a family farm in Uji, Kyoto. Their ceremonial preparations come hand-whisked in traditional chawan bowls, alongside creative offerings like black sesame and rose syrup matcha lattes. Catering inquiries are accepted via forestea.life/contact.

Third Culture Bakery

At 2701 Eighth Street in Berkeley, officially listed on Visit Berkeley's local caterer directory. Famous for their matcha mochi muffins, they offer an extensive matcha menu including golden matcha lattes, matcha chiffon cakes, and seasonal corn matcha lattes. Customer reviews confirm catering for weddings and special events, and they offer tours and workshops at their flagship location.

La Matcha Cafe in Burlingame has become the Peninsula's go-to matcha caterer, with an impressive client roster including Google, Apple, Walmart, and Adobe. Located at 1828 El Camino Real inside the Peninsula Life Science Center, they specialize in corporate catering with service extending throughout San Francisco and the broader Bay Area.

Their catering-only matcha strawberry cupcakes require a two-dozen minimum per flavor with 3-4 days advance notice. Boxed lunches pair sandwiches with matcha boba drinks, and French macaron boxes include matcha strawberry among their assorted flavors. Order via ezCater or call (650) 231-8060.

Academic Coffee operates in Santa Clara (70 N Winchester Blvd) and downtown San Jose (499 South Second St), offering wholesale and corporate event catering with matcha prominently featured. Their specialty matcha lattes—banana cream pie, strawberry, double matcha melon, guava cream top—are made with house-crafted syrups. As San Jose's first zero-emissions coffee roaster, they've built wholesale partnerships with Intuit, Amazon, and Facebook campuses. Contact frank@academiccoffee.com for corporate inquiries.

Matcha's biggest catering moment is happening in weddings. The "She Found Her Perfect Match(a)" themed bridal shower has exploded on TikTok and Pinterest for 2025-2026 planning, and matcha green has emerged as a trending wedding color alongside sage and pastels.

Event planners are incorporating matcha through multiple touchpoints:

• Mobile matcha bars as cocktail hour alternatives
• Ceremonial matcha service during ceremonies at venues like the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park and Hakone Estate in Saratoga
• Matcha-themed favors featuring ceremonial-grade kits with bamboo whisks

Corporate wellness drives demand

Corporate wellness has become the second major demand driver. Silicon Valley's tech companies increasingly request matcha for employee wellness days, company offsites, and conference beverage service. The health positioning—L-theanine for calm focus, natural energy without coffee jitters—aligns perfectly with wellness programming.

What event planners consistently seek

• Ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Uji, Japan
• Visual appeal with vibrant green Instagram-ready presentations
• Full-service turnkey solutions requiring minimal space (typically 6x6 feet)
• Customization options spanning milk alternatives, flavor syrups, and branding integration

Key considerations for event planners

For venue + catering packages: Stonemill Matcha and Tea On Piedmont provide the most comprehensive options with both event space and full-service catering.

For lowest barrier to entry: Asha Tea House offers the most accessible starting point with just a $100 minimum order for drink catering.

For corporate tech events: La Matcha Cafe's proven relationships with Google, Apple, and Adobe make them the go-to choice for Silicon Valley campuses.

For ceremonial experiences: Blue Willow Teaspot and Forest Tea Bar specialize in authentic Japanese tea traditions with intimate settings.

For matcha desserts: Third Culture Bakery's matcha mochi muffins and chiffon cakes have become wedding favorites across the Bay Area.