Hosts handing out individual drinks
If guests will take their own can during the match, check the number of servings as well as the can size. Amazon.co.uk lists a Perrier case of 24 unflavoured 330ml cans as one example of this format.
Who is each format for?
Households considering bottles
If cans are not essential, compare the total volume in bottled multipacks with the amount your group needs. Tesco Groceries and Sainsbury’s each list own-brand sparkling water in 12 × 500ml packs.
Groups wanting both plain and flavoured drinks
Keep the two choices distinct when making a shopping list. Tesco Groceries describes its San Pellegrino Orange six-can pack as a sparkling orange beverage containing juice, sugar and sweetener; Amazon.co.uk describes the Perrier can case as unflavoured sparkling mineral water.
What should you check before buying?
Decide whether everyone needs a separate can, then check the drink type and the total amount in the pack.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Individual servings | Confirm that the pack contains cans, then check the can count and millilitres per can. Amazon.co.uk lists the Perrier case as 24 × 330ml. | I want guests to take separate drinks without pouring from a shared bottle. |
| Drink type | Read the product description, ingredients and nutrition panel. Tesco Groceries lists orange juice from concentrate, sugar and sweetener in its San Pellegrino Orange drink, with 14.5g sugars per 330ml can. | Some guests want plain sparkling water; others might prefer an orange-flavoured fizzy drink. |
| Pack volume | Compare the number and size of containers, not just the pack count. Check how much fridge or cupboard space the full pack will need. | Will there be enough to go round, and where will I put the drinks before kick-off? |
| Container rules | Check the rules for the nation where you buy and return cans. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs guidance dated 30 January 2025 describes an England and Northern Ireland deposit scheme from 1 October 2027 for certain single-use aluminium or steel drinks containers between 150ml and 3L; Scotland and Wales have separate arrangements. | I want to know which container rules apply where I shop, rather than assuming one scheme covers the whole UK. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every fizzy drink in a can is plain water
Can format does not tell you what is in the drink. Tesco Groceries lists orange juice from concentrate, sugar and sweetener in its San Pellegrino Orange six-pack, including 14.5g sugars per 330ml can.
If you want plain sparkling water, check the product description and ingredient list rather than relying on the brand or packaging.
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Comparing pack counts without checking container size
A count of cans or bottles alone does not tell you the total drink volume. For example, Amazon.co.uk lists Perrier cans at 24 × 330ml, while Tesco Groceries lists an own-brand sparkling-water pack at 12 × 500ml.
Work out how many individual servings you want, then compare the total litres and the space each pack will take up.
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Assuming one deposit scheme already covers every UK purchase
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs guidance dated 30 January 2025 describes an England and Northern Ireland scheme starting on 1 October 2027, with separate arrangements for Scotland and Wales.
Check current nation-specific guidance when you buy and return drinks containers.
Brand and retailer references
Perrier
Amazon.co.uk lists Perrier sparkling mineral water as an unflavoured case of 24 × 330ml cans.
- Individual cans offer 24 separate servings.
- Check that a 24-can case suits your group and storage space.
San Pellegrino
Sanpellegrino describes an S.Pellegrino sparkling mineral-water can; Tesco Groceries separately lists a six-can San Pellegrino Orange sparkling-drink multipack.
- The brand has distinct plain-water and fruit-drink products.
- Tesco’s Orange drink contains juice, sugar and sweetener, so check which product you are selecting.
Highland Spring
Tesco Groceries and Sainsbury’s list Highland Spring sparkling-water bottle multipacks.
- The listed 8 × 500ml pack offers smaller bottles for separate portions.
- Check the packaging on the specific listing if cans are essential.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists its own British sparkling mineral water in a 12 × 500ml multipack.
- The listed pack gives a bottled option to compare by total volume.
- Choose a product whose stated container format matches your serving plans.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists its own British sparkling spring water in a 12 × 500ml multipack.
- The listing gives a clear bottle count and size.
- For other 330ml multipacks, confirm whether the individual containers are cans on the product page.
M&S
M&S describes sparkling mineral-water and flavoured-water choices through its Foodhalls.
- Its water range includes plain sparkling and flavoured options.
- Check your local Foodhall’s product details for the pack size and container format you need.
Joybuy options for individual servings
These options cover separate servings for a football viewing session: two plain sparkling-water choices and one grape-flavoured drink. Check the listing’s pack contents before ordering, particularly if a specific number of cans matters.
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Cano Water Sparkling Ring Pull 24 × 330ml
A plain sparkling-water option for handing out separate drinks during the match. The product name states 24 × 330ml and identifies the ring-pull format.
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ICELANDIC GLACIAL Classic Sparkling Mineral Water, 10 × 330ml cans
The title describes a ten-can pack for separate servings. Confirm the delivered pack count on the product page before ordering, as the detailed description discusses a 330ml can without repeating the count.
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Genki Forest Summer Black Grape Sparkling Water, 24 × 330ml
A grape-flavoured choice when guests want something other than plain sparkling water. The product name states 24 × 330ml; check the ingredients and container format on the listing if either is important to your choice.
Questions about sparkling-water multipacks
How much water is in a 24 × 330ml case?
A case of 24 × 330ml contains 7.92 litres and provides 24 individual cans if each can is served separately. Amazon.co.uk lists the Perrier sparkling mineral-water case in this format; choose a pack count based on your guests and the other drinks you plan to serve.
Is a San Pellegrino Orange multipack plain sparkling water?
No. Tesco Groceries describes the six-can pack as a sparkling orange beverage containing orange juice from concentrate, sugar and sweetener. Its listing gives 14.5g sugars per 330ml can, so check the label if you are shopping for plain water.
Does a 330ml multipack listing always mean cans?
No. Pack count and volume do not, by themselves, establish the container format. If cans are essential for handing out during the match, check the individual product page and packaging details before ordering.
Does a deposit currently apply to sparkling-water cans throughout the UK?
Do not assume there is one UK-wide rule. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs guidance dated 30 January 2025 describes an England and Northern Ireland scheme from 1 October 2027 for certain single-use aluminium or steel drinks containers between 150ml and 3L; it had not started by 2 October 2026. Scotland and Wales have separate arrangements, so check the current rules where you buy and return the cans.