Campers packing for the festival site
Check the event’s container rules before choosing a bottle. Glastonbury Festival lists glass containers and bottles as prohibited, but another event’s rules need checking separately.
Who is this for?
Campers planning a shared meal
Where glass is expressly permitted, a larger bottle may fit a meal served at one table. S.Pellegrino describes its 75cl glass bottle as a sharing format.
People serving food away from the festival gate
For a picnic or accommodation outside a restricted site, consider whether each person needs a separate bottle or the group will share one. Check the rules of the place where you will actually serve it.
What should you check before buying?
Settle the container question first, then choose a serving size and plan how to carry and store it.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Event rules | Read the current container rules for the exact event, campsite and ticket. Check whether glass and any proposed alternative container are allowed; Glastonbury Festival lists glass containers and bottles as prohibited. | I want a drink I can take to my campsite without relying on another festival’s rules. |
| Serving size | Check the volume per bottle and the number of bottles in the pack. S.Pellegrino describes 75cl glass as a sharing size; Ocado lists Maison Perrier glass in a 4 × 330ml pack for separate servings. | Are we sharing sparkling water over one meal, or does each person need their own serving? |
| Carrying and storage | Plan protected transport for glass. For its 750ml S.Pellegrino glass product, Waitrose specifies a clean, cool, dry and odourless storage place, away from direct sunlight and freezing temperatures. | I need to carry the bottles with camping equipment and have somewhere suitable to keep them before the meal. |
| Exact packaging | Check the product title, bottle material, individual volume and pack count rather than relying on the brand name. Highland Spring says its glass range includes both still and sparkling water. | I want the sparkling version in the container and portion size I have planned for. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a glass bottle can enter the campsite
Glastonbury Festival includes glass containers and bottles on its prohibited-items list. A bottle that suits the meal may therefore conflict with the event’s entry rules.
Check the current terms for your exact event, campsite and ticket. If glass is not expressly permitted, choose a container the event allows.
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Choosing a sharing bottle for separate servings
S.Pellegrino positions its 75cl glass bottle for sharing at a meal and its 25cl format for a small meal or party. The serving plan matters as much as the total volume.
Where glass is permitted, decide whether the group will pour from one bottle or each person needs an individual serving before choosing a size.
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Choosing by brand without checking the container
A brand name alone does not identify whether the product is sparkling or whether its particular pack comes in glass.
Check the exact product title, pack size and stated packaging material before ordering.
Glass-bottle brands and formats
These formats help compare serving plans where glass is allowed; a brand’s glass range does not establish permission at a festival.
S.Pellegrino
S.Pellegrino describes a glass-bottle range for serving sparkling mineral water with food. Waitrose lists a 750ml glass product.
- The manufacturer positions its 25cl bottle for a small meal and its 75cl bottle for sharing at a table.
- Confirm the exact pack and the event’s glass rules before choosing either size.
Maison Perrier / Perrier
Perrier lists 20cl, 33cl and 75cl glass formats. Ocado lists a distinct Maison Perrier Plain Sparkling Water Glass pack of 4 × 330ml.
- The listed Maison Perrier pack provides four individual glass bottles.
- Check the precise product and brand variant; the Maison Perrier listing does not establish which classic Perrier formats a retailer stocks.
Highland Spring
Highland Spring says its glass range includes still and sparkling water in 330ml and 750ml bottles.
- The stated sizes give a choice between smaller servings and a larger table bottle.
- Check that the exact product selected is sparkling water in glass, rather than another format from the brand.
Joybuy sparkling-water options
These sparkling-water packs are options to consider when glass is unsuitable. Check whether your festival permits each product’s container before taking it to the campsite.
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Cano Water Sparkling Resealable 12 × 500ml
A pack of separate 500ml servings for a meal when glass is unsuitable. The product name specifies a resealable format; check that its container is permitted under your event’s rules.
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ICELANDIC GLACIAL Classic Sparkling Mineral Water Cans, 10 × 330ml
The 330ml cans provide separate servings without glass. Check whether cans are allowed at your event, and check the packaging if you need to keep any water after opening.
Common questions
Can I take glass-bottled sparkling water to a festival campsite?
Only if the rules for your event and campsite permit it. Glastonbury Festival lists glass containers and bottles among its prohibited items; check your own event’s current terms rather than assuming its policy is the same.
Should I choose one 750ml glass bottle or smaller bottles for food?
Where glass is expressly permitted, a 750ml bottle suits a shared meal: S.Pellegrino describes its 75cl glass format as a sharing size. For separate servings, consider smaller bottles; Ocado lists Maison Perrier glass in a 4 × 330ml pack.
How should I store glass sparkling water before a campsite meal?
Protect glass bottles from knocks during transport and follow the instructions for the product you buy. For its 750ml S.Pellegrino glass product, Waitrose specifies a clean, cool, dry and odourless place away from direct sunlight and freezing temperatures.
Does one festival’s glass restriction apply to every event?
No single event’s policy tells you what another festival will admit. Glastonbury Festival’s published list prohibits glass containers and bottles; check the current terms for the festival, campsite and ticket you will use.
What should I confirm before ordering a glass-bottle pack?
Confirm that the exact product is sparkling water in glass, then check its bottle size, pack count and suitability under the event’s container rules. Check the retailer’s listing when you order rather than assuming another format from the same brand has the same packaging.