From One Cup to a Coffee Empire: The Nightowl Origin Story

Before Nightowl Coffee was the leader in DFW coffee catering, before we partnered with Fortune 500 companies and built a national team to deliver the highest quality mobile barista stations, there was one single espresso machine... and one epic wedding.

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This photo? It’s not just a nostalgic throwback. It’s a snapshot of Corbin Bahcall, our founder and CEO, in the middle of Nightowl Coffee’s very first event—his brother’s wedding. The wedding reception of Price and Katherine Bahcall wasn’t just a family celebration—it was the launchpad for Nightowl Coffee. What started as a creative touch for a memorable evening quickly became a full-fledged passion and business. That inaugural night sparked a revelation: the perfect pairing of coffee and cocktails could transform the guest experience.

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From the very first latte art heart poured that night, Nightowl was built on the belief that coffee can be more than a beverage—it can create unforgettable experiences.

The Power of Pairing: Coffee & Cocktails

That first wedding proved what we know today to be true across every event we touch—when espresso catering meets a well-curated bar experience, the energy, flow, and connection at an event are elevated to unforgettable levels. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate happy hour, or large-scale conference, Nightowl’s coffee cart service naturally creates:

  • Organic guest and/or employee interaction
  • Extended dwell time at booths or lounges
  • Branded, Instagrammable moments
  • A premium hospitality experience

It’s no coincidence that the very event that launched Nightowl combined caffeine and celebration. We’ve been riding that buzz ever since.

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A Legacy of Guest Experience

Since that first pour, Nightowl Coffee has grown into a Dallas-based coffee cart powerhouse, now serving:

  • Corporate conferences and brand activations across the U.S.
  • Weddings and private events that demand both elegance and high-energy
  • Retail pop-ups and experiential marketing campaigns where brands want visibility and engagement
  • And more—from green rooms and galas to ministry events and executive retreats

But we’ve never lost that first-night feeling. Every espresso shot we pull today is extracted with the same heart and hustle that launched us.

Book the Experience That Started It All

If you’re looking to create an unforgettable guest experience, whether it’s a wedding, product launch, or high-traffic conference booth, Nightowl Coffee is your go-to for espresso catering and mobile coffee bars.

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Let’s bring that same energy that launched a brand to your next event. ✨

➡️ Inquire here to book your mobile espresso bar

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📸 Photos by Jenny Bright Photography | @jennybrightphotography