Stop Overpaying: How to Save on Vending Supplies & Avoid Costly Contracts

For vending operators and workplace buyers who’ve had enough of overpriced ingredients and inflexible deals.

If you’ve been running a vending setup for more than five minutes, you’ll know this story all too well: you get locked into a contract with a supplier that seemed like a good deal on paper. But fast-forward six months, and you’re stuck paying premium prices for coffee that doesn’t impress, chocolate that clogs the machine, and milk granules that run out faster than your patience.

Sound familiar?

At Vending Superstore, we hear this all the time; especially from workplace managers and independent operators who’ve inherited contracts from big national vending firms. The good news? You don’t need to keep overpaying. You can run a reliable vending or office drinks setup without being tied into unnecessary agreements or paying inflated prices for everyday supplies.

Here’s how.

1. Avoid Long-Term Contracts with Tied-In Consumables
Many vending operators and facilities managers fall into the trap of signing supply contracts that lock them into using a specific brand; often at a high mark-up. While these deals sometimes include “free” machine use or maintenance, the ongoing cost of consumables more than makes up for it.

You’ll often end up paying over the odds for:

Vending whitener that clumps

Hot chocolate with poor yield

Coffee that doesn’t deliver on flavour

At Vending Superstore, we don’t do lock-in contracts. You’re free to order exactly what you need, when you need it. And we price fairly, so you’re not left scratching your head over £70+ bags of coffee.

2. Buy Smart with Beverica: Built for Performance, Priced for Value
We created our Beverica range because we were tired of seeing vending operators forced to choose between overpriced name brands and inconsistent budget options.

Every product in the Beverica lineup has been made to perform.

That means:
No machine issues (we test everything ourselves)
Reliable results
Consistent taste
Better value

Let’s break down a few of the standouts:

🟤 Vendichoc
Our everyday vending chocolate. Just 6% cocoa, but you’d never guess it. It runs cleanly through machines, delivers a silky drink every time, and punches well above its price point. Ideal for high-volume sites that still want a drink that tastes like the real deal.

🟣 Signature Hot Chocolate
For those offering a slightly more indulgent vending experience, this one’s the upgrade. With 9% cocoa, it’s smooth, rich, and made to impress. Perfect for workplaces that want to treat their teams without resorting to café prices.

⚪ Whitener
Clean and easy. No clumps, no clogging. This is a real workhorse product that does what it says - a smooth, fast-dissolving whitener that won’t gum up your machine.

🟡 Milkprimo Gold & Silver Granulated Milk
This stuff performs. 100% dairy, HVO-free, and made to mimic the top brands in both taste and granule size. We’ve even matched the free-flowing texture for consistent vending. If you're using bean to cup machines in offices or leisure sites, this is your go-to.

🟤 House Roast Coffee
Premium freeze-dried Brazilian instant coffee that holds its own. No bitterness, just smooth, full-bodied flavour that works in any vending environment. If you’re running Nescafe Gold Blend and want to cut costs without complaints, this is the one to try.

☕ Lorenzo Coffee Beans
Inspired by Italy, roasted in the UK, and created as a smarter alternative to the big-brand beans. Lorenzo delivers café-quality coffee without the ridiculous mark-up. We’ve seen more and more offices and vending operators switch to Lorenzo - and once they do, they rarely go back.

🔶 Amber Coffee Co. Beans
Our core coffee bean range for vending and workplace machines. Four blends, all crafted for flavour, consistency, and performance. Amber is a favourite for offices across the UK who want real coffee that doesn’t blow the budget. No gimmicks. Just good beans, done right.

3. Use Wholesale to Your Advantage
When you buy through vendingsuperstore.co.uk, you’re not dealing with a middleman. You’re buying from a direct supplier that understands your day-to-day needs - whether you’re a vending operator, an office manager, or a café running a self-service machine.

We carry all the essentials:

Coffee tins and sticks (Nescafe Gold Blend, Kenco, etc.)
Vending machine refills
Branded hot chocolates like Le Royal and Galaxy
Milfresh granulated milk
Sugar sticks, stirrers, and vending cups

And we don’t stop there. We also supply water cooler cups, eco takeaway packaging, and snacks and confectionery - so you can streamline your supply orders and cut your admin down to a single invoice.

Orders over £75? Free delivery to most of the UK. No catches.

4. Look for Performance, Not Just Price
It’s not just about finding the cheapest product on the shelf. You need products that actually work well through your machines, don’t waste staff time, and deliver a consistent experience to customers.

That’s why Beverica focuses on clean-pouring, easy-to-dispense formulas that won’t cause downtime. That’s why our beans are roasted for balance, not bitterness. And it’s why so many customers keep coming back once they’ve tried us; because they’ve seen the difference.

Our View
If your vending supply bill feels too high, it probably is.

There’s a smarter way to stock your machines and keep your team, customers, or tenants happy - without paying over the odds or locking yourself into restrictive deals.

Try Beverica. Try Lorenzo. Or stick with the big names - but buy from someone who understands the market and prices fairly.

Vending Superstore is here to help you cut the nonsense and get back to serving great drinks, consistently.

No contracts. No inflated pricing. Just proper vending supplies, delivered UK-wide.

Browse the full range at www.vendingsuperstore.co.uk and start saving today.

Leigh Walker

Buyer & Head of Ecommerce

With 16 years of industry experience, Leigh is on a mission to offer the best value in vending machine supplies and workplace drinks & snacks. From premium coffee blends to budget-friendly refreshments, Leigh knows how to keep office break rooms stocked without breaking the bank. When not curating the perfect product lineup, Leigh can be found negotiating treat quotas with Stanley, the office dog and Chief Cuddler. Together, they make sure Vending Superstore delivers both great value and good vibes.