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Best Matcha Catering in San Francisco Bay Area 2025
Complete guide to matcha catering in San Francisco Bay Area. From ceremonial-grade Asha Tea House to Food Network-featured vendors, discover 20+ top matcha...
December 25, 2025
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**San Francisco is home to some of the finest matcha spots in the country.** Whether you're planning a corporate gathering, wedding, or private event, bringing premium matcha to your guests creates an unforgettable experience. Here are the Bay Area's top matcha vendors you can book for catering.
**How to Book Matcha Catering:**
1. Visit **[Edesia.catering](https://edesia.catering)**
2. Browse vendors by location or cuisine type
3. Request a quote for your event date, guest count, and preferences
4. Confirm your booking and let Edesia handle the rest
Top-Tier Matcha Vendors (5 ⭐)
These are the absolute best matcha experiences in the Bay Area—perfect for upscale events where quality matters most.
Asha Tea House
**Hand-whisked matcha for every order.** Perfect for events where you want that authentic, ceremonial experience. Their attention to detail makes them ideal for upscale gatherings.
**Best For:** Weddings, corporate events, ceremonial tea service
**Signature:** Traditional hand-whisked preparation
Kiss of Matcha
**Ceremonial grade matcha with a deep, vibrant green color.** Super smooth with oat milk. The visual appeal alone makes this a showstopper for events.
**Best For:** Photo-worthy events, Instagram-friendly gatherings
**Signature:** Vibrant green ceremonial grade with oat milk
Stonemill Matcha
**Known for exceptional matcha quality.** Their matcha cream cake is a crowd favorite—consider adding it to your catering order. Great for dessert stations.
**Best For:** Dessert stations, brunch events
**Signature:** Matcha cream cake, premium lattes
Home Coffee Roasters
**Their unsweetened oat matcha latte is widely considered the best in FiDi.** Perfect for corporate events downtown.
**Best For:** Corporate events, Financial District offices
**Signature:** Unsweetened oat matcha latte
Komeya No Bento
**Outstanding mango matcha and classic iced matcha.** They also sell their matcha for retail—great as event favors. Always draws long lines, so book early.
**Best For:** Events with take-home favors, fruit-forward preferences
**Signature:** Mango matcha, retail matcha gifts
Tadaima
**Uses Hikari from Matchaful (NYC).** The strawberry foam matcha is a unique offering that guests will remember. Lines form before opening—a testament to their quality.
**Best For:** Unique event experiences, creative beverage menus
**Signature:** Strawberry foam matcha
Maruwu Seicha
**Extremely strong and smooth matcha.** For events where your guests are serious matcha enthusiasts.
**Best For:** Matcha connoisseur events, purist gatherings
**Signature:** Strong, smooth ceremonial grade
Sōhn
**Made with Kettl matcha.** Their banana bread matcha is a creative twist that works well for brunch events.
**Best For:** Brunch events, creative flavor profiles
**Signature:** Banana bread matcha
Sightglass Coffee
**Ceremonial grade with Minor Figures oat milk.** Their spacious 7th St location can accommodate larger event setups.
**Best For:** Large events, spacious venue needs
**Signature:** Ceremonial grade with Minor Figures oat
Capital One Cafe (Verve Coffee Roasters)
**Hand-whisked drinks with clearly high-quality matcha.** An unexpected gem for lounge-style events.
**Best For:** Lounge events, casual networking
**Signature:** Hand-whisked matcha drinks
Black Bird Bookstore
**Uses Rocky's Matcha.** Ideal if your event is near Ocean Beach or you want that cozy bookstore-cafe vibe.
**Best For:** Intimate gatherings, literary events, Ocean Beach area
**Signature:** Rocky's Matcha in cozy setting
Binge Coffee House (Berkeley)
**Both their regular and mango matcha are excellent.** Bonus: pebble ice. Great for East Bay events.
**Best For:** East Bay events, Berkeley venues
**Signature:** Mango matcha with pebble ice
Wake Cup
**Ceremonial grade with barista oat milk near the Panhandle.** Perfect for outdoor events in Golden Gate Park.
**Best For:** Outdoor events, Golden Gate Park gatherings
**Signature:** Ceremonial grade with barista oat
Solid Choices (4-4.5 ⭐)
These vendors offer excellent matcha that will satisfy most guests while being more accessible for booking.
### Pixlcat Coffee (4.5 ⭐)
Uses Tenzo ceremonial grade. Their mochi are an excellent add-on for catering packages.
### Matcha Cafe Maiko (4 ⭐)
Strong matcha ice cream that isn't overly sweet. Great for dessert-focused events.
### The Coffee Movement (4 ⭐)
Uses Song matcha (local business). Pairs with Ghost Town Oat Milk. Slightly bitter profile works well for purists.
### Oishii Matcha (4 ⭐)
Super high-quality matcha. Skip the mango gel version—go with their straight matcha for catering.
Budget-Friendly Options (3-3.5 ⭐)
For larger events where budget is a consideration, these options deliver acceptable matcha at scale.
### Starbucks (3.5 ⭐)
As of 2025, their reformulated matcha powder has no sweetness. Specify no Classic Syrup. Convenient for large-scale corporate events where budget matters.
### Junbi Matcha (3.5 ⭐)
The yuzu dragonfruit matcha cold brew is refreshing. New location across from Asha in the city.
### Cafe Réveille, Flywheel Coffee, The Coffee Berry SF, Cafe Shoji, Feng Cha (3 ⭐)
Decent options if you're in specific neighborhoods, but not first choices for dedicated matcha catering.
Skip These for Catering
These spots fall short of catering standards:
| Vendor | Rating | Issue |
|--------|--------|-------|
| **Peet's Coffee** | 1 ⭐ | Almost zero matcha taste despite claims of quality |
| **Telescope Coffee** | 1 ⭐ | Premade from a bottle |
| **Boba Guys** | 2 ⭐ | Overly sweet, not ceremonial grade |
| **Andytown** | 2 ⭐ | Weak flavor |
Quick Comparison by Event Type
| Event Type | Top Recommendations |
|------------|---------------------|
| **Weddings** | Asha Tea House, Kiss of Matcha, Sightglass |
| **Corporate Events** | Home Coffee Roasters, Sightglass, Wake Cup |
| **Dessert Stations** | Stonemill Matcha, Matcha Cafe Maiko |
| **Photo-Worthy Events** | Kiss of Matcha, Tadaima |
| **Large Events (100+)** | Sightglass, Starbucks (budget) |
| **Outdoor Events** | Wake Cup, Black Bird Bookstore |
| **Brunch Events** | Sōhn, Stonemill Matcha |
| **East Bay** | Binge Coffee House |
| **Matcha Purists** | Maruwu Seicha, The Coffee Movement |
**Ready to book?** [Edesia Catering](https://edesia.catering) makes it easy to bring any of these vendors to your event.
Conclusion
San Francisco's matcha scene offers something for every event—from ceremonial hand-whisked experiences at **Asha Tea House** to creative offerings like **Tadaima's** strawberry foam matcha and **Sōhn's** banana bread matcha.
For upscale events, prioritize the 5-star vendors: Asha, Kiss of Matcha, Stonemill, and Maruwu Seicha. For corporate events downtown, **Home Coffee Roasters** delivers the best FiDi experience. For large-scale events, **Sightglass** offers both quality and space.
**Ready to Book?** [Edesia.catering](https://edesia.catering) makes it easy to bring any of these vendors to your event. Submit your event details, get quotes, and secure your matcha catering in minutes.
**Contact:** hello@edesia.catering
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