2nd Mile Coffee Company

Based in Simi Valley, CA, 2nd Mile Coffee Company is an artisan beverage catering business specializing in hand-crafted espresso, matcha, and chai-based drinks for wedding days and other special events. It is run by husband and wife team Joshua and Shelby Cadena. Our motto is "Pursue excellence!" and it is rooted in the origin of the name 2nd Mile Coffee. The name of the company comes from the Bible in Matthew 5:41: "If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles." This is something Jesus says based on an old custom where soldiers could ask citizens they came across to carry their pack, and that citizen, by law, had to walk with them and carry their pack for at least one mile. However, Jesus uses this custom as a way to demonstrate how people shouldn't only do what is required of them, even if it is forced. They should go above and beyond to help their fellow man because this is a more loving and selfless way to live. So instead of only going the obligatory one mile, carry their pack for two miles and be more kind to them than they would ever expect. This is the level of excellence 2nd Mile Coffee Company brings into every experience. From the choosing of our ingredients to the detailed presentation of the drink, our passion shines through. 2nd Mile Coffee Company's high standards make them an ideal beverage catering service for high-end events, such as corporate functions and weddings, and also for fast-paced, high-traffic events like sporting and community events. In addition to catering, 2nd Mile Coffee provides industry-leading Barista Training for those who want to learn the science and art behind making espresso drinks. From understanding what coffee beans to purchase to latte art, everything is broken down and demonstrated in the first half of the training. The other half cements the knowledge through hands-on experience with our trainers.