Office managers stocking a shared kitchen
Match larger bottles or multipacks to the space available for storage and chilling. Plan how opened bottles will be kept and used, following the instructions on the particular product.
Who is buying for the office?
Teams buying for meetings and desks
Sealed 500ml bottles are straightforward to place in meeting rooms or hand out individually. Tesco lists an own-label 12x500ml pack, and Highland Spring lists a 500ml sparkling bottle.
Offices considering an alternative to sugary fizzy drinks
Plain sparkling water keeps the choice simple. The NHS suggests sparkling water for people who do not like the taste of still water; for flavoured drinks, check the ingredients and sugars rather than relying on the flavour description.
What should you check before ordering?
Decide how the drinks will be served, then check the pack, storage instructions and label against that plan.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Individual servings | Check the bottle volume, bottles per pack and space needed to chill them. Tesco and Highland Spring both list 500ml plain sparkling-water formats. | I want sealed bottles that can go straight to desks or meeting rooms. |
| Shared bottles | Check the bottle size, fridge space and instructions for storing water after opening. Highland Spring lists 1L and 1.5L sparkling formats; Tesco lists a 6x2L own-label pack. | Staff can pour their own drinks in the kitchen, and there is room to store the larger bottles. |
| Plain or flavoured | For flavoured drinks, read the ingredient list and sugars per 100ml or 100g on the label. M&S lists 7.3g sugars per 100g for one pineapple-and-passion-fruit sparkling drink labelled “no added sugar”. | We want a choice of flavours, but need to know what each drink contains before adding it to the snack area. |
| Container format | Check whether the specific product comes in glass, plastic or cans, and how each format will be handled at work. S.Pellegrino describes these formats across its range; Perrier describes them on its international product page. | For visitors or events, the container matters as well as the drink. I need a format that suits where it will be served. |
| Large orders | Confirm quantity limits with the retailer and make space for the cases before delivery. Sainsbury's says orders of 12 or more units of one product line may depend on availability and store discretion, and that it may limit some bulky bottled-water orders. | I need enough drinks for the office without ordering more cases than we can receive or store. |
What could make an order awkward to use?
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Assuming “no added sugar” means sugar-free
Fruit ingredients can contribute sugars. An M&S pineapple-and-passion-fruit sparkling drink is labelled “no added sugar” but lists 7.3g sugars per 100g.
Read the ingredient list and sugars figure for each flavoured product; choose plain sparkling water when a plain drink is what the office needs.
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Ordering cases without checking delivery and storage
A large order can be difficult to receive and store. Sainsbury's says it may limit some bulky bottled-water orders and that orders of 12 or more units of one product line are subject to availability and store discretion.
Confirm the retailer's quantity arrangements, delivery details and available storage before placing a bulk order.
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Choosing a container before considering where it will be served
Glass bottles, plastic bottles and cans call for different handling in a meeting room, at a desk or in a shared kitchen. S.Pellegrino and Perrier describe several container formats across their ranges, but the format depends on the product selected.
Check the exact pack and choose a container your office can store, serve and collect afterwards.
Brand and retailer references
These ranges illustrate different pack and container choices; check the exact product before ordering.
Tesco
Tesco lists own-label plain sparkling water in packs suited to individual servings and shared use.
- Its category listing includes 12x500ml and 6x2L packs.
- Check the selected pack's bottle size and whether it fits your storage space.
Highland Spring
Highland Spring describes its sparkling water as water from the Ochil Hills with bubbles added.
- Its stated range includes a 500ml bottle, a 1.5L bottle and a 6x1L multipack.
- Choose the particular size according to individual or shared use rather than treating the formats as interchangeable.
S.Pellegrino
S.Pellegrino describes sparkling natural mineral water in glass bottles, plastic bottles and cans across its range.
- The stated container choices allow offices to consider how drinks will be served.
- Confirm the container and pack size of the particular product being ordered.
Perrier
Perrier describes carbonated mineral water in glass bottles, slim cans and plastic bottles on its international product page.
- Its stated formats offer different options for serving drinks.
- Check the exact format and ordering options offered by the retailer you intend to use.
M&S
M&S lists plain sparkling waters alongside flavoured sparkling drinks.
- Its range includes sparkling Irish natural mineral water and flavoured options.
- Ingredients and nutrition vary by product: one pineapple-and-passion-fruit sparkling drink lists 7.3g sugars per 100g.
Plain sparkling-water multipacks on Joybuy
These multipacks offer 500ml bottles for individual servings and 1L bottles for a shared office kitchen. Check the exact pack when choosing how many bottles to store and chill.
No image availableSan Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 6 x 0.5L
Six 0.5L bottles offer individual servings for desks or meetings.
No image availableHighland Spring Sparkling Spring Water 8x500ml
Eight 500ml bottles provide separate servings for a meeting room or office fridge.
No image availableHighland Spring Sparkling Spring Water 6x1L
Six 1L bottles suit a shared kitchen where staff can pour their own drinks; check the label for instructions after opening.
No image availableSan Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 6x1L
This six-bottle 1L pack is a shared-serving format; follow the packaging instructions when storing an opened bottle.
No image availableBuxton Sparkling 8x500ml
Eight 500ml bottles give staff individual servings for desks or meetings.
Office sparkling-water questions
Can plain sparkling water replace sugary fizzy drinks in the office snack area?
Plain sparkling water is an option when staff want a fizzy drink without choosing a flavoured soft drink. The NHS suggests sparkling water for people who do not like the taste of still water. Check the label separately for any flavoured drink you add.
Should we choose 500ml bottles or larger bottles?
Choose 500ml bottles when drinks need to be handed out individually or placed in meeting rooms. Larger bottles fit a shared kitchen where staff can pour their own drinks, provided there is space to chill them and the product's after-opening instructions can be followed. Highland Spring lists 500ml, 1.5L and 6x1L sparkling formats.
Does “no added sugar” mean a flavoured sparkling drink is sugar-free?
No. Sugars can be present in ingredients such as fruit juice even when no sugar has been added. An M&S pineapple-and-passion-fruit sparkling drink carries a “no added sugar” description and lists 7.3g sugars per 100g.
How should we store and open sparkling-water bottles?
Follow the instructions on the specific bottle. For its sparkling Irish natural mineral water, M&S advises cool, dry storage away from sunlight, refrigeration after opening and use within three days. It also warns that the container is pressurised: do not shake it, and open it carefully away from people and fragile objects.