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The Pearl & Joy Boba Blog

Recipes, sourcing guides, and behind-the-scenes notes from Southern California's boba catering team. Tips you can use at home — or save for your next event.

Pearl & Joy boba catering bar at an elegant Los Angeles and Orange County event venue

August 17, 2026 · 10 min read

Boba Catering in Los Angeles & Orange County: Costs, Packages & Planning

Plan a boba bar in Los Angeles or Orange County with real starting prices, package comparisons, guest-count guidance, venue requirements, and local booking tips.

Two glasses of homemade boba milk tea with tapioca pearls and fresh fruit in a Southern California kitchen

June 11, 2026 · 7 min read

How to Make Homemade Boba in Southern California

A SoCal-friendly guide to brewing perfect bubble tea at home — where to source tapioca pearls in LA and OC, the right tea-to-milk ratio, and pro tips from our Pearl & Joy boba catering team.

Elegant boba milk tea catering bar setup at a Southern California outdoor wedding with colorful tea dispensers and fresh tapioca pearls

June 11, 2026 · 6 min read

How Boba Catering Works: Joy vs Pearl Packages

Everything you need to know about booking a boba bar for your event in Southern California. Compare our self-serve Joy Package and full-service Pearl Package to find the perfect fit for weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings.

Pearl & Joy boba catering bar set up at a Los Angeles area event venue with tea dispensers, cups, and toppings

August 4, 2026 · 9 min read

Boba Bar Ideas for LA Venues: Weddings, Mitzvahs, Offices & Schools

A venue-by-venue guide to setting up a boba bar around Los Angeles — what wedding venues, banquet halls, corporate offices, and school campuses each need for space, power, water, and timing, with real setups from our own events.

Elegant quinceañera boba bar station with bubble tea dispensers, fresh fruit toppings, and pink and sage themed cups at a Southern California celebration

August 10, 2026 · 9 min read

Quinceañera Boba Bar Catering in Southern California

Planning quinceañera catering in Southern California? See how boba bar catering works, compare service packages, choose a menu, and prepare your venue.