Interactive Desserts & Activations
for Austin Events
Our fully-staffed dessert activations and hands-on stations make it easy to give guests something memorable to do, create, & enjoy.
TRUSTED BY TEAMS AT
What type of celebration are you planning?
Every experience can be customized to complement your event, brand, theme, and guests.
Give guests a sweet experience of their own, with interactive dessert bars and roaming treats to complement your cake or take its place.
Weddings
Bring your brand to life at conferences, client events, and team celebrations with interactive desserts and hands-on activations.
Corporate Events
From birthdays and mitzvahs to milestone celebrations and festivals, give guests something delicious, creative, and memorable to enjoy.
Social Events
Beyond Cupcakes:
Interactive Dessert Catering &
Hands-On Stations
The Cupcake Bar creates fully-staffed dessert catering and hands-on stations for corporate events, weddings, conferences, brand activations, and social celebrations.
Based in Austin, Texas, we serve events throughout Austin, Round Rock, the Texas Hill Country, and beyond. Every experience can be customized to complement your event, brand, theme, venue, and guests.
Interactive experiences, by format
Dessert Bars
Cupcake, doughnut, caramel apple, and s’mores bars. Guests choose their favorites; we prepare.
Styled Displays
Doughnut walls, candy bars, dessert tables, and nitro treats designed to match your event, served by our team.
Roaming Services
Cannoli, macarons, candy, caviar, and floating balloon trays, brought to guests as they mingle.
Hands-On Stations
Succulent planting, BBQ spice blending, margarita salt, hot cocoa mixes, and more! Guests make something to take home.
Have a favorite — or need a recommendation?
FEATURED IN
Roaming Caviar Bar with Petrossian caviar
Planned and run by our Celebration Specialists
Setup, supplies, service, and breakdown. You focus on your guests.
Staffed from start to finish
Branded signage, packaging, and presentation in your colors or your company’s
Customized for you
We’ll recommend a format for your guest count, venue, and flow.
Matched to your event
Floating Balloon Tray for Electronic Arts
“I love working with The Cupcake Bar. They want to maximize your investment and give you the best experience possible.”
-Lindsey H., Demandbase
“We loved doing something unique instead of a traditional cake, and all our guests did too!” -Rachel & Jeff W., wedding
“The other standout thing is their customer service. In a world filled with automation, great customer service truly stands out. They are quick to respond, helpful, and just great to work with.” -Lauren M., National Instruments
Recent Celebrations
S’mores Bar
with
Roaming Treats
with
Nitro Treats
with
Frequently Asked Questions
-
We offer interactive dessert bars, roaming treats, dessert displays, and hands-on activations—including non-sweets experiences like succulent planting and BBQ spice blending. Explore our event offerings above, or tell us about your occasion and we’ll help you find the right fit.
-
Our event experiences are fully staffed, with our team coordinating the setup, supplies, and service for your chosen offering. Your proposal will outline what’s included, along with any customization options and additional costs.
-
Absolutely! From branded treats and signage to custom packaging and themed presentation, we can tailor many details to your event. Share your brand, theme, or ideas, and we’ll recommend options that fit your goals and budget.
-
Yes! We offer gluten-sensitive and vegan options for select products. Please keep in mind that we are not a gluten-free or nut-free facility, so cross-contamination is always a possibility. View our allergen policy or reach out for more information!
-
Yes, we do! We’ve catered events in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and College Station, TX. Travel fees apply for events outside the Austin area. Request a quote now!
-
We request as much notice as possible so that we can properly staff your event and give your celebration the attention it deserves. We require at least 1 week advance notice to book an event. To reserve your date and time, a 50% deposit is due upon booking. Inquire now!
-
Yes! Whether you have a specific experience in mind or would like recommendations, we’re happy to help. Share your event date, location, estimated guest count, and approximate budget through our inquiry form, along with any ideas or goals, and we’ll guide you through the options.
Let’s make something worth celebrating!
Share your event date, location, estimated guest count, and any ideas you have. We’ll help you choose an experience that fits your guests and goals.
Photography credits: Lisa Hause Photography (Graffiti Doughnut Wall & Floating Globe Balloon Tray); Andrea Jang Photography (Roaming Cannoli) Mackenzie Smith Photo (Doughnut Wall); Lindsey Thorne Photography (Orange Candy Bar); Cameron Owen Photography (Roaming Macarons); Jessica Frey Photography (Gold/silver Floating Tray); Caroline Lima Photography (Roaming Caviar), Brandy Allyse Photo (Jeff & Rachel); RED VELVET (Nitro Treats)