On the Ground | Specialty Coffee Catering Elizabethtown KY

Teacher Appreciation Event

By Wayne on December 16, 2009

We got to be a part of a really great event today. We served the faculty and staff at Cedar Grove Elementary School for an early-morning Christmas “party.” They provided a wide array of pastries, cakes, and other light-fare breakfast goodies. And we set up our mobile espresso bar as well as a brewed coffee station.

The featured specialty drink was “Christmas Mocha,” flavored with a hint of peppermint and vanilla and garnished with a dusting of cocoa and a candy cane! We brewed Alliance World Coffees’ Midnight Clear Blend, a special, seasonal blend only available in the winter. Christy and Wayne both started out with Santa hats! Wayne made it about a minute (too hot!!), but Christy rocked the Santa-barista look the whole time!!

We want to specially thank Andy Moberly, principal of the school and Steve, the head custodian who helped us out immensely!

Comments (1)

Categories: Events

Cool Weather Favorite: Mexico Chiapas

By Wayne on November 10, 2009

A friend just emailed me to order a pound of one of her (and my!) favorite coffees. It’s a single-origin bean from the southernmost state of Mexico, called “Chiapas.” If you drink brewed coffee, this bean with a light roast from AWC, is the perfect cool-weather companion!

Several factors make the Chiapas area an ideal coffee-growing region. It’s a humid, tropical climate with nearly 120 inches of rainfall annually. It contains several parallel mountain ranges that create a foggy, temperate covering sometimes called the “cloud forrest” effect.

What does this all mean for the coffee?

The Mexico Chiapas glides onto the taste-buds with an amazingly smooth sweetness. You get hints of brown sugar on the mid-palate, balanced by a medium-acidity. Best part of the Chiapas for the cold winter months ahead: the long, subtle chocolate finish! Even though we like it black, this brew combines well with milk and is a great option for a new coffee drinker.

Comments (1)

Categories: Coffee Thoughts, Products

Fall Flavors: Coffee and Pumpkin Pie

By Wayne on September 17, 2009

One of Christy’s favorite things about the fall season is pumpkin pie! And one of my favorite things this time of year is the warmth of a coffee mug on a cold, crisp evening! So, how do we bring these together?

From now until December, we’ll be offering Pumpkin Spiced Lattes at all our catering events!

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and we’ll set up a personal tasting session to help you decide on just the right drink menu for your special autumn event.

Comments (1)

Categories: Biz Happenings, Promotions

When the Mobile Cafe Comes to You

By Wayne on September 1, 2009

So, you want to bring On the Ground to your next event. Great! Now what?

What should you expect? Are there any special needs we require of your space? Any unique considerations?

When we set-up our mobile cafe, here are some things you’ll want to know.

On the Ground's Gloria Espresso Machine We provide a mobile counter-unit that is 4′ x 3′ in dimension. This is a great option for most events as it is beautifully designed in glazed maple wood and chocolate colored counter top. It serves as a drink-preparation and serving station.

Our standard espresso bar package will include a commercial, two-group espresso machine. This is the backbone of the cafe experience – you can read more about our machine here. Additional services, like the frozen bar, will require a bit more space. We have a stainless steel prep table that fits neatly behind the counter-unit where blended and iced drinks can be prepared.

In addition to the serving station, it’s usually a good idea to provide one additional 6′ banquet table. The tables should have at least a 150 pound capacity.

If you want more details, including technical specifications and electrical needs for the mobile cafe, click here.

Why not schedule a free consultation right now and we’ll meet with you to discuss all the unique needs for your special event.

Comments (0)

Categories: Events