Free-on-loan snack and cold drink vending machines for qualifying workplaces across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Free-On-Loan Vending Machines
A Fully Managed Snack & Drink Vending Solution at No Cost
Fuel Box Vending supplies free-on-loan snack and cold drink vending machines to qualifying workplaces across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire.
A free-on-loan vending machine means you do not pay for the machine, installation, servicing, maintenance, or restocking. If your site meets minimum usage requirements, we provide a fully managed vending solution while users simply pay for the items they purchase.

What Does “Free-On-Loan” Mean?
A free-on-loan vending machine is provided to locations with sufficient daily footfall to support regular use.
Instead of renting or purchasing a machine, Fuel Box Vending:
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Supplies the vending machine
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Installs it professionally
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Stocks it with snacks and drinks
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Cleans and maintains it
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Monitors performance remotely
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Provides ongoing servicing and support
All of this is done at no cost to your business.
What’s Included
When you qualify for a free-on-loan vending machine, everything below is included:
✔ Free supply of a modern vending machine
✔ Professional delivery and installation
✔ Snack and cold drink product stocking
✔ Regular restocking schedules
✔ Cleaning and hygiene management
✔ Full maintenance and breakdown cover
✔ Contactless and cashless payment systems
✔ Remote monitoring for efficient servicing
There are no rental fees and no servicing charges.
What Types of Machines Are Available?
Snack Vending Machines
Our snack machines can be stocked with a wide range of popular items including crisps, chocolate, confectionery, and healthier alternatives. Product selections can be tailored to suit your workplace or audience.
Cold Drink Vending Machines
Cold drink machines offer chilled cans and bottles such as soft drinks, water, juices, and energy drinks — ideal for busy workplaces.
Combination snack and drink machines may also be available depending on space and expected usage.
Curated & High-End Product Selection optional
- Health & Wellness Products: Stock organic, keto, gluten-free, or high-protein snacks.
- Technology Accessories: Phone chargers, wireless earbuds, power banks, and adapters.
- Personal Care/Lifestyle Items: High-end toiletries and single use fragrances.
High-Tech & Smart Vending to maximize convenience.
- Cashless & Contactless Payment: All machines accept card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.
- Interactive 10 inch Touchscreen: Improves product visibility, makes navigation quick and natural and allows multiple selections in one transaction.
- Smart Inventory: Telemetric technology to monitor stock in real-time, allowing for proactive, automated restocking before items run out.
- The latest brand new machines: For reliability, technology advanced with low operational costs
Fully Managed” Service Package providing a hassle-free, white-glove experience to the location.
- Proactive Maintenance & Cleaning: Offer regular on-site cleaning and preventive, 10-point machine checks to maintain high hygiene standards and minimize downtime.
- Tailored Product Curation: Offer to customize the product selection based on feedback from the site’s employees or visitors.

Why Choose Fuel Box Vending?
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No rental or servicing fees
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No upfront investment
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Fully managed vending solution
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Modern, reliable machines
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Tailored snack and drink selections
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Fast response support
Our aim is to make vending simple, reliable, and cost-free for qualifying workplaces.
Specialized Niche Vending
- Custom Corporate/Branded and Eco-Friendly Machines available
Increased Accessibility & Design
- Customized Aesthetics: Bespoke wraps or modern, sleek designs that blend into upscale office or hotel lobbies
Who Qualifies for a Free-On-Loan Vending Machine?
Free-on-loan vending is suitable for locations with regular daily footfall and consistent usage.
Typical qualifying locations include:
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Offices and corporate workplaces
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Business parks and call centres
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Schools, colleges, and education sites
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Gyms and leisure centres
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Warehouses and distribution offices
If your site does not meet the minimum usage levels, we will discuss alternative flexible vending options where available.
How the Process Works
1. Enquire
Tell us about your location, space, and approximate footfall.
2. Site Assessment
We assess suitability and recommend the right vending solution.
3. Installation
Your machine is delivered, installed, and ready to use.
4. Ongoing Service
We restock, clean, maintain, and support the machine on an ongoing basis.
Areas We Cover
We provide free-on-loan vending machines to businesses and workplaces in and around Bishop’s Stortford, including:
Hertfordshire
Sawbridgeworth, Ware, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield
Essex
Harlow, Epping, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Ongar, Chelmsford and Braintree
Cambridgeshire
Royston, Saffron Walden, Sawston, Cambourne and Cambridge
We supply and manage free-on-loan vending machines for offices, schools, gyms, and workplaces throughout Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas across Hertfordshire, Essex, and Cambridgeshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the vending machines really free on loan?
Yes. There are no rental fees, no servicing charges, and no upfront costs. Fuel Box Vending supplies, installs, stocks, cleans, and maintains the vending machine at no cost to your business.
What do we pay for?
Nothing. The only cost is to the end user purchasing snacks or drinks from the machine.
What types of vending machines do you offer?
We currently supply snack vending machines and cold drink vending machines, including combination snack & drink machines depending on space and demand.
Do we get to choose the products?
Yes. We work with you to tailor the snack and drink selection to suit your staff, students, or visitors, including popular brands and healthier options.
Who qualifies for a free-on-loan vending machine?
Free-on-loan machines are available to locations with sufficient daily footfall, such as offices, schools, gyms, warehouses, and workplaces. We’ll assess suitability during a free site review.
How long does delivery and installation take?
Once approved, installation is usually completed within a few days, depending on availability and site access.
Are the machines contactless?
Yes. All machines are fitted with modern contactless and cashless payment systems for fast, hygienic use.
What happens if the machine breaks down?
We provide full maintenance and support. If there’s an issue, our team responds quickly to repair or replace the machine.
