If you need 240 individually prepared cups without a cafetière, choose coffee bags or one-cup filters and calculate the number of packs: Viking UK lists Taylors bags in packs of 80, so three packs give 240 bags; Costco UK Business Delivery lists Percol bags in packs of 60, so four packs also give 240. If the venue can brew batches, loose ground coffee is another option, but its pack weight does not tell you how many cups to expect without a dosing plan. Check the exact pack format before ordering rather than assuming a single 240-bag box.
The useful distinction is whether coffee will be made one cup at a time or brewed in batches.
Individually portioned coffee bags allow cup-by-cup preparation without a cafetière. Taylors of Harrogate describes its coffee bags as ground coffee prepared this way; check the instructions for whichever product you choose.
Count bags per pack before ordering, and decide whether 240 is a strict limit or whether extra portions would be useful for refills. UK listings from Viking UK, Costco UK Business Delivery and Out of Eden show 80-, 60- and 300-bag formats respectively.
Loose ground coffee is worth considering when the venue has a compatible brewer and someone to prepare and serve it. Plan quantities by the chosen brewing method and dosing instructions, not by treating a pack of grounds as a fixed number of coffee bags.
Settle the preparation method first, then work out pack quantities and any separate drinks options.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation format | Check whether the pack contains coffee bags, one-cup filters or loose grounds. For loose coffee, match the grind and preparation instructions to the available equipment; one-cup filters still need preparation at each cup. | I need to know whether volunteers will make drinks individually or brew batches before choosing a format. |
| Pack count | Viking UK lists Taylors bags in packs of 80; three packs contain 240 bags. Costco UK Business Delivery lists Percol in packs of 60; four contain 240. Out of Eden lists a 300-bag pack, which leaves 60 beyond a 240-bag plan. | An exact bag count matters if I want to avoid surplus. If guests may have refills, I need to plan for those separately rather than assume one bag per guest will suffice. |
| Decaffeinated option | Check the selected pack's caffeine variant. Tesco Groceries lists decaffeinated Taylors coffee bags separately, while illy lists decaffeinated ground coffee among its ground-coffee products. | If some guests want decaf, I need to order a separate suitable product and keep it identifiable during service. |
| Allergen information | Keep the actual labels for milk, creamers and food accompaniments available. The Food Standards Agency provides guidance on allergen information for prepacked and non-prepacked food and drink served by food businesses. | When serving coffee with milk or snacks, I want the people serving to know where to find accurate ingredient and allergen details. |
Loose grounds need suitable brewing equipment and a way to measure each batch. Coffee bags and one-cup filters instead require preparation for individual cups.
Confirm the preparation method with the venue before ordering, then choose a product in that format.
Out of Eden lists an individually wrapped 300-bag pack, which contains 60 more bags than a 240-bag plan.
For exactly 240 bags, three 80-bag packs or four 60-bag packs reach the count. Choose a larger case only if the additional bags have a use.
Decaffeinated coffee bags and loose ground coffee are listed as separate products, so a regular pack should not be counted as a decaf option.
If decaf is needed, order its chosen format separately and label it clearly at the drinks table.
Milk, creamers and snacks bring their own ingredients and allergen information into the service plan.
Keep their product labels accessible and make sure servers know where to find the relevant information. The Food Standards Agency's allergen guidance is particularly relevant if the event operates as a food business.
These ranges illustrate different preparation formats; a brand reference does not make every product in its range suitable for a 240-cup event.
Taylors describes its coffee bags as a way to prepare ground coffee without a cafetière. Viking UK lists an 80-bag pack, while Tesco Groceries lists smaller regular and decaffeinated coffee-bag products.
Rombouts lists one-cup filters, including Original, Italian Style, Colombian and Decaf varieties. This is a filter-over-cup route rather than a pack of loose grounds.
Illy lists ground coffee for espresso and filter preparation, including 250 g products and a decaffeinated ground-coffee option.
Lavazza is relevant to the loose-ground route when a venue intends to brew coffee with compatible equipment, rather than prepare individually portioned bags.
These options include single-cup drip filters, loose ground coffee and coffee bags. Compare the preparation method and pack count against your plan for roughly 240 cups.
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For individual cups prepared with a filter over the cup. Each pack contains eight 10 g bags, so 30 packs would contain 240 bags; allow for the time needed to pour each cup.
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For cup-by-cup preparation using a filter bag hung over the cup. The pack contains eight 10 g bags; 30 packs would contain 240 bags, with a separate pour-over needed for each cup.
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For individual cups brewed by pouring water through a drip bag over the cup. Each pack contains eight 10 g bags; 30 packs would contain 240 bags, but each cup still needs individual preparation.
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For a venue preparing coffee with compatible equipment rather than individual bags. This 500 g loose-ground pack is described for moka pot, filter or French press preparation; check the chosen dose and total quantity needed for roughly 240 cups.
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Individually wrapped coffee bags suit cup-by-cup preparation without a cafetière. Check the bag count and preparation directions on this 75 g pack before calculating how many packs the event needs; it is not the Viking UK 80-bag product.
No. Coffee bags contain portioned ground coffee for preparation by the cup, while loose ground coffee requires measuring and compatible brewing equipment. Choose according to how drinks will be made at the venue.
Three 80-bag packs contain 240 bags, as do four 60-bag packs. Viking UK lists the Taylors 80-bag format and Costco UK Business Delivery lists Percol bags in packs of 60; confirm the chosen product and ordering conditions before buying. Out of Eden's 300-bag hospitality pack would leave 60 extra bags against a 240-bag plan.
Yes, if you want to offer it: choose a separately identified decaffeinated product rather than assuming regular coffee bags include decaf. Tesco Groceries lists decaffeinated Taylors bags, and illy lists decaffeinated ground coffee; match the format to your preparation setup.
Keep the labels and ingredient information for milk, creamers and any snacks served with the coffee accessible. If the event operates as a food business, follow the Food Standards Agency's guidance on accurate allergen information for prepacked and non-prepacked food and drink; ask the local authority if the event's status is unclear.