Grab&Go Smart Fridges – 24/7 Retail Without Staff

Commercial Smart Fridges for Workplaces, Holiday Parks, Gyms & Public Spaces in East Anglia

Retail has changed.

People expect access to food, drinks and essentials at any time of day — not just during staffed opening hours. Traditional vending machines have limits. Micro-markets require space and staffing.

Grab&Go Smart Fridges bridge the gap.

At H2O Vend, we supply and manage commercial smart fridges across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and surrounding areas — helping organisations offer true 24/7 retail without increasing staffing costs.

What Is a Smart Fridge?

A commercial smart fridge is a secure, self-service retail unit that allows customers to:

• Tap a bank card or contactless device

• Unlock the fridge

• Select the items they want

• Close the door

• Be automatically charged for what they’ve taken

Unlike traditional vending machines, products are not mechanically dispensed. Customers physically pick items from shelves, creating a more natural shopping experience.

This allows you to sell a much wider range of products — including fresh, frozen, glass or irregularly shaped items.

How Does a Grab&Go Smart Fridge Work?

Our Grab&Go smart fridges use:

• Contactless payment technology

• Secure electronic locking

• Integrated weight sensors in each basket

• Real-time stock monitoring

• Cloud-based management software

When the door closes, the system registers what has been removed and processes payment automatically.

No spirals.
No jams.
No “machine ate my money” moments.

What Can You Sell in a Smart Fridge?

Because items sit in baskets rather than being dispensed mechanically, you are not restricted by shape or packaging.

Fresh Food

• Sandwiches and wraps

• Salads

• Protein pots and yoghurts

• Fresh fruit

Frozen Food

• Ready meals

• Pizzas

• Ice cream

• Family-sized frozen meals

Drinks

• Bottled water

• Protein shakes

• Fresh juices

• Soft drinks

Essentials

• Milk, bread and eggs

• Toiletries

• Baby essentials

• Convenience groceries

You can also configure baskets to sell:

• By individual item

• By weight (ideal for fresh produce)

Smart Fridge vs Traditional Vending Machine

Smart Fridge

• Customers pick products from shelves

• Can sell fresh & frozen food

• No mechanical jams

• Flexible product sizing

• Natural retail experience

Traditional Vending

• Products dispensed via spirals

• Limited to packaged items

• Risk of products getting stuck

• Size restrictions

• Button-based selection

For locations wanting broader retail capability, smart fridges offer significantly greater flexibility.

Ideal Locations for Smart Fridges

Holiday Parks

Provide 24/7 access to essentials for late arrivals and evening purchases without extending shop hours.

Gyms & Leisure Centres

Offer protein drinks, snacks and recovery food outside staffed reception times.

Workplaces & Offices

Support employees with fresh food options during long shifts or overnight operations.

Hospitals & Healthcare Settings

Enable staff and visitors to access food at unsociable hours.

Farm Shops

Extend trading hours by offering local produce around the clock.

Flexible Commercial Models

Self-Fill Model

You stock the fridge with your own products.

Ideal for extending your existing retail offer beyond opening hours.

• Weekly rental

• Maintenance and breakdown cover included

• Revenue paid monthly

• Small management and transaction fee

Fully Managed Model

We stock, manage and maintain the fridge.

• Lower weekly rental

• We retain product revenue

• Fully hands-off solution

We’ll help determine which model best suits your site and objectives.

Pricing & Setup

Smart fridge rental pricing depends on:

• Model (chilled or frozen)

• Service level (self-fill or managed)

• Agreement term

• Site requirements

Typical rental ranges start from approximately £25–£30 per week depending on configuration.

Installation lead times are generally 2–4 weeks from signed agreement.

We provide:

• Site survey

• Installation

• Ongoing support

• Remote monitoring

• Technical maintenance

Software & Promotional Flexibility

Grab&Go smart fridges allow you to configure:

• Multi-buy discounts

• Meal deal pricing

• Time-based promotions

• Subsidised pricing

This makes them ideal for both commercial retail environments and internal workplace solutions.

Real-Time Data & Stock Control

The system provides:

• Live sales reporting

• Basket-level performance tracking

• Low stock alerts

• Reduced waste through smarter replenishment

This data helps optimise product range and maximise revenue.

Ready to Explore Smart Retail?

If you’re looking to:

• Extend trading hours

• Increase on-site spend

• Offer fresh or frozen products

• Reduce staffing pressure

• Modernise your retail provision

A Grab&Go Smart Fridge could be the ideal solution.

👉 Contact us today to arrange a site survey.