Coffee has always been a big part of Joseph and Christine Bacigalupo’s relationship. “When we were dating and throughout our marriage we would go visit coffee shops all around Florida. That was just what we did forever,” Joseph says. “Our love for coffee grew to the point where we thought, ‘Oh, that would be a really fun thing to do.’”
The couple took a leap of faith and decided to open their own coffee business and Reform Coffee was born. Christine is a photographer who is plugged into the local wedding scene and she saw the opportunity for a mobile coffee trailer as a fun add-on for weddings in lieu of opening a traditional brick and mortar cafe. The wedding party and guests could enjoy unlimited coffee throughout the event and with a charming design, the trailer could also make a fun backdrop for photos. The pair commissioned a builder overseas to construct a mobile trailer to their specifications and needs and procured a mobile coffee cart while they waited for the trailer to be completed. While Reform Coffee is still available for weddings, word has spread enough that they are now in demand for all kinds of other events too. This includes private gatherings like holiday parties, graduation celebrations and bridal and baby showers as well as corporate events like employee appreciation initiatives, product launches, grand openings or even just a regular day at the office. On occasion, you can also find the Reform Coffee trailer at public events like farmers markets.
Reform Coffee is smaller than a traditional coffee shop, so the menu is streamlined. In addition to classic and cold-brewed coffee, they also offer hot and iced versions of Americanos, cortados, cappuccinos and lattes as well as hot and iced chai lattes and hot chocolate. They do have a few syrups on hand, and also make non-dairy options like oat milk and almond milk available. Because the menu is so simple, they put a lot of effort into selecting high-quality beans and source theirs from Trilogy Coffee Roasting Co. in Deland, FL. Despite the focus on simplicity, Reform Coffee is always evolving to meet the needs of their customers—they’ve recently added an espresso martini package for events where you might like some cocktail with your coffee.