The age of automation is upon us.
With modern lifestyles and habits, both students and staff in
school and college settings want easy access to refreshments
on-the-go. With self-checkout and contactless payments now the
norm, automated and self-serve vending and retail is of its time.
Embracing the latest technology, Livewell provides modern,
self-serve vending machines, automated hot drinks equipment,
and integrated water coolers to meet the catering needs of
customers in all sectors. With an expertise in the Education
sector, Livewell’s product range has been carefully tailored to
provide targeted, and well-balanced refreshment solutions for
catering in schools and colleges.
Healthy Vending for
Main Schools
Our Hydration Station Vending Machines are perfect for main
schools with thirsty people looking for ice cold drinks on-the-go.
Performance and concentration are improved by staying
hydrated, and Livewell’s branded vending machine offers a great
range of cold drinks.
These school approved drinks are available to pupils to purchase
on a self-serve basis during busy breaktimes, freeing up the
queue for food. Offering an extra service point, these modern
eye-catching machines are integrated with the schools’ cashless
system and have a speedy dispense system
Key Benefits:
• Extra service point = more food sales through
• Refreshments after school = good for clubs
• Liked by pupils = encouraged to stay hydrated
• Less queuing = easier to fulfil food service at the counter
Other Key Points to note:
• Popular range of School Approved Healthy Drinks
• Eco friendly – bottles are not single use
• They are made from recycled plastic
• 100% recyclable again
• Cashless integration
• Sure vend system – no vend, no charge
• Timers can be set to prevent use during lessons
• Free school meal funds can be ring fenced for food sales only-
• Machines are restocked by Livewell’s merchandisers,
• who all have Enhanced DBS Clearance
Cold Drinks & Snack Vending
for FE Colleges and School
6th Forms
Cold Drinks and Snack vending machines make it easier and more convenient for staff and students to grab refreshments, satisfying their hunger pangs, and thirst, whilst remaining on site. They deliver 24/7 snack and drink provision as a complement to any counter service. Students can maintain a more fluid work flow, feeling refreshed and ready to study!
Increasingly schools and caterers are providing cold drinks and snacks vending in separate 6th form areas, respecting them as young adults, and offering a provision equivalent to an FE College.
Key Benefits:
• Provides all day refreshments
• Branded snacks and drinks popular with young adults
• Offers 6th forms parity with students at FE Colleges
• Students more likely to stay on site
• Contactless payments as preferred by students
Other Key Points to note:
• Appetising range of quality confectionery and bagged snacks tailored to suit 16-18’s, including healthier choices
• Vending is available as two separate machines (one cold drinks and one snacks) or a single combined machine
• Students can purchase using common contactless methods, the same as they do in shops (Apple Pay etc.)
• Replenishment is done by Livewell using their telemetry system which remotely monitors stock and sales
Coffee & Hot Drinks Equipment for School Café’s, 6th Forms & Staff Rooms
Coffee shop quality drinks prepared at the touch of a button and great for main dining service, 6th forms and staff rooms
Key Benefits:
• Fresh bean coffee provision on site
• Valued by staff and students alike as a benefit
• Easy to operate, clean and maintain
Other Key Points to note:
• Units can come with or without a cashless payment unit
• Machines can be operated by catering staff or set up for self serve
• Fresh milk models available, producing coffee shop quality
• Full range of coffee’s, hot chocolate, and water for tea
• A range of model types and sizes are available to suit different locations and usage levels
Catering Manager, Outwood Academies
“We have been using Livewell for over 3 years and have been extremely satisfied with the service we have received ensuring a stress free day to day vending operation. Since their machines have been on site, our sales have increased and queuing times decreased across other areas of our operation”