The build
From nothing to completion
The Latte Llama was born from a simple frustration: great coffee was rarely where we needed it most. Whether it was long office days, chilly mornings at the sports ground, or team celebrations limited to a kettle, we kept wishing someone would simply roll up with fresh food and a proper brew.
To solve this, we traded our cumbersome trailer for a nimble coffee van, designed to navigate easily to workplaces and building sites.
What began as a hobby quickly evolved into a passion. Today, our goal is simple: to bring quality coffee and fresh food directly to your workplace, sporting event, or team function—no drama, just great coffee wherever you are.
From nothing to completion
It started with an empty van
We found a tired old panel van and stripped it back to bare metal. No counters, no machine, no idea if we could pull it off — just four walls and a lot of ambition.
Turning metal into a café
Every weekend for months we built it out by hand — fitting the counter, framing the shelving, running the plumbing and wiring. Slowly, a bare shell became a workspace.
The finishing touches
Then came the espresso machine, the brass tap, the warm lighting and the branding. The little details that turn a van into somewhere people actually want to stand.
The Latte Llama, ready to roll
From bare metal to a fully working coffee van — built with our own hands and ready to bring great coffee and fresh food to your workplace, event or team night.
The faces behind the Latte Llama
Hi, we're Kellie and Dennis. You might have spotted us on the road before — we previously ran a food trailer, and between the two of us, we bring 20 years of hospitality experience and 35 years in retail management to the window. We've traded the old trailer for a brand-new setup, but our core mission hasn't changed: serving up exceptional coffee and fresh food with the kind of genuine, old-school customer service that only decades in the industry can teach you. Come say hi next time you see the van — though fair warning, we're usually a lot friendlier after our first coffee of the day.
Dennis
Co-Founder & Operations
With 35 years of experience in retail store management, Dennis is the face of the business and the hands-on operator running the van day-to-day. He manages the fresh food menu, handles all workplace and event bookings, and is out on location daily ensuring every customer interaction is met with exceptional service. While not formally qualified as a barista, he has received professional coffee training and applies his extensive experience to ensure every cup is crafted with care and delivered on time.
Kellie
Co-Founder & Operations
Kellie supports the business behind the scenes, drawing on 20 years of hospitality experience to help with menu development, quality control, and the day-to-day logistics that keep things running smoothly. She lends her industry knowledge where it's needed while Dennis handles the day-to-day running of the van, making sure the standard behind every service reflects the care and precision the industry is known for.
Our promise
Coffee first, always
We ensure every shot is consistently good and we steam every milk to order. No autopilot, no shortcuts.
Fresh, not frozen
Our muffins and donuts are baked daily, and our food is made fresh — never sitting around.
Where you need us
Workplaces, building sites, sports grounds and team nights. If you've got a crowd, we'll bring the coffee.
Coffee van hire for Gippsland workplaces & events
Built by hand, ready to roll — bring the full coffee van to your team.
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