Jebena Joy Coffee Catering

Los Angeles, CA

$300 - $3000

Travels up to 120 miles

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Childhood coffee ceremony in Eritrea

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Overview

Authentic Eritrean & Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

Jebena Joy Cafe brings the rich tradition of Eritrean & Ethiopian coffee ceremonies to your event, creating a warm, cultural, and immersive experience. We freshly roast and brew coffee in a jebena, filling the air with rich aromas while fostering connection and hospitality. Our service includes beautifully presented coffee, traditional snacks, and a welcoming setup. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and special gatherings, we bring people together through the art of coffee. Book us today for an unforgettable experience!


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Booking information

Price range: $300 - $3000

Languages: Arabic, English, Italian, Tigrinya

What to expect

An Authentic & Immersive Coffee Ceremony Experience

When you book Jebena Joy Cafe, you’re inviting a rich cultural experience that goes beyond serving coffee—it’s about creating connection, warmth, and tradition. Our team arrives with a beautifully arranged setup, featuring a traditional jebena, fresh coffee beans, and elegant serving trays.

Guests will experience the art of coffee roasting, grinding, and brewing firsthand, as the aroma of freshly roasted coffee fills the air. The coffee is then carefully poured into small cups and served alongside traditional Eritrean & Ethiopian snacks, enhancing the experience.

Perfect for weddings, corporate events, private gatherings, and cultural celebrations, our service adds a unique and unforgettable touch to any occasion. Clients can expect a welcoming, interactive, and visually stunning presentation that brings people together and leaves a lasting impression.

Let us turn your event into a memorable celebration of culture, tradition, and hospitality!

About

Menal Kidane – Founder of Jebena Joy Cafe

With a deep love for tradition and community, Menal Kidane founded Jebena Joy Cafe to bring the rich cultural experience of Eritrean & Ethiopian coffee ceremonies to events across Los Angeles and beyond. Originally from Eritrea, Menal grew up surrounded by the time-honored practice of roasting, brewing, and sharing coffee—a ritual that fosters connection, conversation, and hospitality.

At Jebena Joy Cafe, we recreate this experience with freshly roasted coffee, brewed in a traditional jebena, and served with warmth and authenticity. Our setup includes traditional snacks, creating a truly immersive experience for guests. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, private gathering, or cultural festival, our goal is to bring people together through the art of coffee.

With a background in hospitality, culinary arts, and event planning, Menal ensures every detail is carefully curated to provide a welcoming, elegant, and memorable experience. Jebena Joy Cafe is more than just coffee—it’s about celebrating culture, building connections, and creating unforgettable moments.

Let us bring the rich aromas, traditions, and warmth of an authentic coffee ceremony to your next event!

Additional booking notes

Technical Requirements for Jebena Joy Cafe

Our coffee ceremony is a mobile setup, allowing us to bring the experience to any location. To ensure a smooth and authentic service, we require the following:
• Space Requirements: A minimum of 6x6 feet for our setup, including the coffee station and seating area (if applicable).
• Ventilation: If indoors, proper ventilation is needed due to the roasting process, which produces aromatic smoke.
• Table or Surface: A sturdy table or space to set up our traditional coffee ceremony equipment. We can provide a table upon request.
• Power Source (Optional): If additional lighting or a heating element is needed, access to a standard electrical outlet is appreciated but not always required.
• Seating (Optional): For a fully immersive experience, we recommend a few chairs or cushions for guests to gather around the ceremony.

Our setup is adaptable for both indoor and outdoor events. If you have any specific venue requirements, we’re happy to coordinate and customize the experience to fit your event needs.

Services offered

Set list

Since Jebena Joy Cafe provides a traditional coffee ceremony experience rather than a musical performance, a set list isn’t necessary in the typical sense. However, we can describe the flow of the coffee ceremony as a structured experience:

Typical Coffee Ceremony Flow:
1. Bean Roasting – Fresh green coffee beans are roasted in front of guests, filling the air with rich aromas.
2. Grinding the Coffee – The roasted beans are traditionally grounds.
3. Brewing in the Jebena – The ground coffee is brewed slowly in a traditional clay jebena.
4. Serving the Coffee – Coffee is gracefully poured into small cups and served alongside traditional snacks.
5. Three Rounds of Coffee – Guests can enjoy Abol (first round), kalay (second round), and Bereka (third round), symbolizing hospitality and connection.

While we do not provide live music, we can incorporate soft traditional Eritrean & Ethiopian music in the background to enhance the ambiance.

Influences and inspiration

Our Influences

Jebena Joy Cafe is deeply inspired by the rich traditions of Eritrean and Ethiopian coffee culture, where coffee is more than just a drink—it’s a ritual that brings people together. The time-honored practice of roasting, brewing, and sharing coffee has been passed down for generations, and we are proud to continue this tradition.

We are influenced by the hospitality and storytelling that are central to coffee ceremonies, where every cup represents connection, community, and culture. The artistry of traditional coffee preparation, from the careful roasting of beans to the graceful pouring from a jebena, guides our approach to creating an authentic and immersive experience.

In addition, we draw inspiration from modern event experiences that celebrate cultural diversity, allowing us to blend tradition with elegance, making each event unique and memorable.

Setup requirements

Typical Stage & Setup Requirements for Jebena Joy Cafe Our traditional coffee ceremony setup is flexible and can be adjusted for various event sizes and venues. Below is a list of what we typically need to create the best experience: Required Setup: •

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