Hosts serving a small table
If only a few guests are likely to choose sparkling water, an 8 × 330ml plain-can pack offers individual servings without committing to a larger case. An Amazon UK listing identifies this pack format for Maison Perrier.
Who is buying for brunch?
Hosts expecting more sparkling-water drinkers
A 24 × 330ml case provides 24 individual servings, or 7.92 litres in total. Match that quantity to the guests likely to drink it, particularly if other drinks will also be served.
Hosts offering a flavoured option
A mixed or flavoured pack can add choice alongside plain water. Check its flavour, ingredients and nutrition information before making it the only sparkling-water option.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the number of likely sparkling-water drinkers, then check whether the pack contains cans and whether the drink is plain or flavoured.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Servings and volume | Compare the can count, volume per can and total volume. Amazon UK lists Maison Perrier plain cans at 8 × 330ml, or 2.64 litres, and Perrier cans at 24 × 330ml, or 7.92 litres. | For a smaller table, I would rather buy enough individual servings without a large case left over. For more sparkling-water drinkers, I need to check whether a larger case fits the likely demand. |
| Plain or flavoured | Read the product name, ingredients and nutrition information. Sainsbury’s lists a Dash mixed pack, while the Perrier and Maison Perrier listings identify plain sparkling-water packs. | I want guests who expect unflavoured water to have that option; a flavoured pack is a separate choice if its flavours suit the table. |
| Can format | Confirm that the exact pack contains cans, not bottles, and check the count on the product listing before checkout. Brand ranges can include both formats. | Sealed individual servings matter more to me than a bottle for sharing, so a bottled multipack would not meet the same requirement. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every multipack holds a similar amount
Eight 330ml cans provide 2.64 litres; 24 cans of the same size provide 7.92 litres. The difference affects both the number of individual servings and what may be left after brunch.
Count the guests likely to choose sparkling water, then compare can count and total volume rather than relying on the word “multipack”.
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Treating flavoured sparkling water as plain water
A mixed or flavoured pack may not suit guests expecting an unflavoured drink.
Check the flavour, ingredients and nutrition information, and keep a plain option if preferences are uncertain.
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Picking up bottles when you wanted cans
Retailer sparkling-water categories include bottled multipacks from brands that also sell other formats. Bottles for sharing do not provide one sealed can per serving.
Check the container and pack count in the exact product title before checkout.
Brand and retailer references
These ranges illustrate why the exact pack matters: a brand’s sparkling water may be listed in cans, bottles or both.
Perrier / Maison Perrier
Amazon UK lists Maison Perrier plain sparkling water in 8 × 330ml cans and Perrier sparkling mineral water in 24 × 330ml cans.
- The listed can counts offer distinct quantities for smaller and larger groups.
- Check the current seller’s listing for the exact pack before ordering.
S.Pellegrino
S.Pellegrino presents a 33cl sparkling-water can, while Tesco lists an S.Pellegrino 6 × 1L bottle multipack.
- A can is part of the brand’s stated range.
- A bottled multipack is not a substitute if individual cans are the reason for buying.
Highland Spring
Highland Spring identifies sparkling-water bottles in 500ml, 1.5L and 6 × 1L formats.
- The stated bottle sizes give options when sharing bottles suits the table.
- Check separately for a canned pack if cans are essential.
Tesco
Tesco lists its British Natural Mineral Water Sparkling in a 12 × 500ml bottle multipack.
- The stated pack size is straightforward to compare with the number of guests.
- This listed format is bottles rather than individual cans.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists a 12 × 500ml own-label sparkling spring-water bottle pack and a Dash 12 × 330ml mixed pack.
- The listings allow a comparison between a bottled water pack and a mixed canned option.
- Check the mixed pack’s flavours and ingredients if guests want plain water.
M&S
M&S lists sparkling Irish natural mineral water and sparkling Scottish mountain water among its water options.
- Its range offers sparkling-water choices for a brunch table.
- Confirm the container and pack format before choosing it for individual canned servings.
Joybuy canned-water options
These options include sparkling-water cans in 10- and 24-can packs, plus a grape-flavoured choice. Match the pack size and flavour to what your guests are likely to drink.
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Cano Water Sparkling Ring Pull 24 × 330ml
Consider this larger pack when the number of guests likely to choose sparkling water warrants 24 individual 330ml cans. Check the listing’s ingredients if an unflavoured drink is essential.
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ICELANDIC GLACIAL Classic Sparkling Mineral Water 10 × 330ml cans
The title specifies ten 330ml cans, a quantity to consider for a smaller table. Confirm the pack contents on the product page before ordering.
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Genki Forest Summer Black Grape Sparkling Water 24 × 330ml
This grape-flavoured pack is a separate choice from plain sparkling water when guests want a flavoured drink. The title specifies 24 × 330ml; check the ingredients and nutrition information against guest preferences.
Brunch buying questions
How many sparkling-water cans should I buy for brunch?
Count the guests likely to choose sparkling water rather than assuming everyone will have a can. Amazon UK lists an 8 × 330ml Maison Perrier pack with eight servings and a 24 × 330ml Perrier case with 24; consider the other drinks you are serving before choosing between them.
Can a flavoured pack replace plain sparkling water?
Not necessarily: a flavoured drink may not suit guests expecting unflavoured water. Check the pack’s flavours, ingredients and nutrition information, and provide a plain option if you do not know their preferences.
Does a brand’s bottled multipack mean it also sells the same pack in cans?
No. Tesco and Sainsbury’s list bottled sparkling-water multipacks from several named ranges, so check the exact product’s container and pack count rather than assuming another format is available.
Should I allow for a deposit on sparkling-water cans?
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs says a refundable deposit for certain single-use drinks containers is due to start on 1 October 2027. Check the rules applicable where you buy and return the cans; do not assume arrangements are identical throughout the UK.