Boba Truck Catering in Evanston, IL
Hello Boba Truck is your local bubble tea catering team serving Evanston and the surrounding North Shore communities. Whether you need a fully staffed mobile boba truck parked outside your venue or an elegant indoor boba bar for your next event, we handle everything from setup to service so you don’t have to lift a finger
From Northwestern University employee appreciation events to school fundraisers in District 65 and community gatherings at Fountain Square, we’ve become a go-to catering option for Evanston’s vibrant and diverse event scene. No hidden fees, no outside equipment needed — just great bubble tea and a seamless experience
Two Service Formats, One Seamless Experience
We offer two distinct service formats designed to work for any type of Evanston event — indoors or outdoors. Not sure which is right for you? Read our full breakdown in our boba truck vs. boba bar guide
Mobile Boba Truck — Outdoor Events
Our mobile boba truck is built for outdoor events across Evanston. We pull up, set up, and serve — no power hookup or parking coordination required from your team. The truck features a custom digital display where we can show your organization’s logo, a personalized welcome message, or event-themed branding.
Perfect for: outdoor corporate events, school grounds fundraisers, summer festivals, lakefront gatherings, and neighborhood block parties.
Boba Truck Pricing:
- Flat-rate packages from $395 (P1 Tasting Party, up to 40 drinks, 1 hour) to $1,500 (P5 Festival, up to 200 drinks, 3 hours)
- Extra drinks beyond your package — $8 each
- All toppings included — no gratuity, travel fees, or surprise add-ons
- Custom digital display included
Indoor Boba Bar — Venues & Office Spaces
When your event is indoors — a corporate office on Church Street, a banquet hall, a university common room, or a private venue — our Indoor Boba Bar brings the full bubble tea experience inside. Two professional baristas arrive on-site and serve your guests directly. The setup is entirely self-contained, so no equipment or supplies are needed from your venue.
Perfect for: office team events, indoor galas, wedding receptions, quinceañeras, sweet 16 parties, and university venue bookings.
Indoor Boba Bar Pricing:
- $8.95 per drink — all toppings included
- $500 setup fee (includes 2 on-site baristas), 40-drink minimum — from about $858
- No extra fees — no hidden costs
- Self-contained setup — nothing needed from the venue
Evanston Events We Love Serving
Evanston has one of the most active community event calendars on the North Shore, and Hello Boba Truck fits right in. Here are some of the events and settings we regularly serve in the area:
- Thursday Night Markets at Fountain Square — Downtown Evanston’s popular summer market series (June–September) draws large crowds, a perfect outdoor setting for our boba truck.
- Downtown Summer Sounds — The Thursday evening concert series at Fountain Square is one of our favorite outdoor event formats. Food trucks are a natural fit, and bubble tea is always a crowd-pleaser.
- Evanston Folk Festival at Dawes Park — One of the area’s biggest lakefront festival weekends. We can participate as a vendor or be privately booked by event organizers.
- Northwestern University Campus Events — With 23,000 students and 2,500 faculty, Northwestern is Evanston’s largest employer and event host. We’ve served employee appreciation events, student organization gatherings, and departmental celebrations across campus.
- District 65 School Fundraisers — We frequently partner with Evanston schools for fundraisers at no cost to the organization. We donate a percentage of gross sales back to your school.
- Corporate & Office Events — Evanston’s downtown corridor and Church Street offices regularly book us for team appreciation days, client events, and company milestones.
What We Offer for Every Type of Evanston Event
Event Type | Best Service Format | Pricing Model |
Corporate / Office Event | Boba Truck or Indoor Boba Bar | Truck package from $395 · Bar $500 + $8.95/drink |
School Fundraiser | Boba Truck (outdoor preferred) | No org fee — % back to school |
Wedding Reception | Indoor Boba Bar | $500 setup + $8.95/drink |
Quinceañera / Sweet 16 | Indoor Boba Bar or Boba Truck | Truck package from $395 · Bar $500 + $8.95/drink |
Community Festival / Market | Boba Truck | No organizer fee |
Private Party | Boba Truck or Indoor Boba Bar | Truck package from $395 · Bar $500 + $8.95/drink |
Warehouse / Large Volume | Boba Truck or Indoor Boba Bar | P5 Festival $1,500 (200 drinks) or custom quote |
Why Evanston Organizations Choose Hello Boba
We are a WBE and MBE certified business based in the Chicagoland area, and we take our relationships with local communities seriously. Here is what sets us apart from other catering options in the Evanston area:
- No hidden fees — ever. No gratuity, no parking fees, no travel surcharges. What we quote is what you pay.
- Fully self-contained service. We bring everything needed to serve. Zero setup burden on your team or venue.
- Custom digital display. We feature your logo, school colors, event theme, or personalized messaging on our truck’s display screens.
- Custom menu option. We can create themed drink names for your event — a detail that guests consistently love.
- Fundraiser-friendly. For school, sports, and community fundraisers, we charge no fees and donate a percentage of gross sales back to your organization.
- Packages sized to your guest count. Our P5 Festival package covers up to 200 drinks, and we can provide a custom quote for larger events
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Book Hello Boba Truck for Your Evanston Event
Ready to bring bubble tea to your next Evanston event? Whether you are planning a corporate team day near the Davis Street corridor, a school fundraiser in District 65, or a celebration in one of Evanston’s unique neighborhoods, Hello Boba Truck is here to make it memorable.
Contact our Events Manager Jackie Kotarba directly at (224) 266-0637 or email info@hellobobatruck.com — or use our online booking form to check availability and get a quote for your date
We are a WBE and MBE certified Chicagoland business proudly serving Evanston, Wilmette, Skokie, Rogers Park, Highland Park, and the surrounding North Shore communities. View all our service areas