Café-quality coffee for every London office

Coffee machines, freshly roasted speciality coffee, installation, training and technical support, all from one team.

One team for machines, coffee and support

Great coffee changes how a workplace feels — and it's one of the easiest things to get wrong. We're not a vending company bolting on coffee, and we're not just a roaster dropping off bags of beans.

We're a coffee company that also happens to be one of the UK's leading independent espresso machine service partners — supplying the machine, the coffee, the installation and the ongoing support, all from one team.

  • Traditional espresso machines

    For workplaces that want café-quality coffee and don't mind (or actively want) a barista-style setup — the best flat whites and cappuccinos in the building, made properly. Includes machines like the Victoria Arduino Eagle One, a compact, energy-efficient espresso machine we install regularly for London offices.

  • Bean-to-cup machines

    Low-maintenance, consistent, and built for offices where speed and simplicity matter more than someone standing behind a machine — still using proper speciality beans, not pre-ground supermarket stock.

  • Filter & batch brew

    For higher-volume offices, meeting rooms, and workplaces that get through a lot of coffee across the day without needing an espresso setup at every point.

  • Consultation & Equipment Recommendation

    We start with how your team actually drinks coffee - volume, space, budget - then recommend equipment that fits, not a generic package.

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  • Flexible Terms

    Equipment can be purchased, rented or leased - we'll talk you through what makes sense for your business.

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  • Staff Training

    We train your team properly when we install, and stay involved afterwards so the coffee stays great.

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  • Ongoing Quality Control

    Regular account support to keep the coffee, equipment and offering consistent as your team grows.

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  • Installation

    Our team handles installation as part of setting up your workplace coffee solution.

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  • Maintenance & Support

    Modern Standard Service provides preventative maintenance and reactive engineering, so machines get fixed fast.

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Want to upgrade your office coffee?

Tell us about your space, team size and how you currently do coffee, and we'll put together a proposal built around you - equipment, coffee, installation and ongoing support.

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  • Visa HQ

    Coffee partner at VISA's London office since 2015. Sales grew from 150 to over 750 coffees a day after we redesigned the coffee offer, equipment and bar layout.

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  • Channel 4

    Coffee and service partner at their London HQ since 2017. A 35% increase in coffee sales after 12 months, through an improved offering, thorough training and ongoing quality control.

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  • Gail's Bakery

    Equipment and service partner since 2018, with over 75 machines installed across London. A 95% first-time fix rate has cut reactive call-outs in half.

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"Modern Standard is the ideal partner for any business that takes its coffee seriously — not just supplying machines, but making sure the coffee is right every single day."

Lynsey Harley

FOUNDER & CEO

  • 1. Get in touch

    Tell us about your space, team size and how you currently do coffee.

  • 2. A proposal built around you

    Equipment, coffee and service scoped to your actual needs, not a standard package.

  • 3. Installation and training

    We set it up and train your team to use it properly.

  • 4. Ongoing support

    Ordering, maintenance and account support for as long as you're with us.

Our London base

6A Clink Street
Borough, London
SE1 9FD

Right in the heart of London, working with offices and hospitality businesses across the city.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best coffee machine for an office?

It depends on your team and how you want to drink coffee — a traditional espresso machine suits offices that want a café-style setup, while bean-to-cup suits offices that want speed and consistency without needing someone trained on an espresso machine. We'll help you decide based on your actual space and volume.

Should we choose a traditional espresso or bean-to-cup machine?

Traditional espresso machines give you full control over the coffee (and usually taste best), but need someone reasonably confident using them. Bean-to-cup machines are lower-maintenance and consistent from the first cup, which suits offices without a dedicated barista. Most workplaces we talk to make this decision based on volume and whether anyone in the office wants to be 'the coffee person.'

Can you supply both the coffee and the equipment?

Yes — that's the whole point of working with us rather than a pure equipment supplier or a pure coffee roaster. One team for the machine, the coffee, the training and the ongoing support.

Do you install office coffee machines?

Yes, our team handles installation as part of setting up your workplace coffee solution.

Do you service and maintain coffee machines in London?

Yes — Modern Standard Service provides preventative maintenance and reactive engineering for the equipment we supply.

Can you provide staff training?

Yes, training is part of every installation, and we stay involved afterwards rather than leaving your team to work it out.

What size machine does our workplace need?

It depends on headcount and how often people make coffee through the day — tell us about your team and we'll recommend the right size rather than guessing from a generic chart.

How much does an office coffee machine cost?

Costs vary by machine type, volume and whether you buy, rent or lease. Get in touch and we'll give you a clear proposal — no guesswork.

Can equipment be purchased, rented or leased?

Yes — we offer flexible options depending on what works best for your business. Talk to us about what suits you.

How quickly can you install a workplace coffee solution?

Timelines depend on the scope of the installation — we'll give you a clear timeframe as part of your proposal.