It’s in the Data: Revealing the UKs Best Office Snacks.

At Connect Vending, we don’t just crunch office snacks – we crunch numbers too. We aren’t ashamed to admit that we are complete nerds for data and statistics, especially when it concerns office snacks. By gathering data across our snack machines and deli cafes, we ensure that every break-time bite is exactly what employees crave. Every workplace is a unique ecosystem, shaped by employees with diverse backgrounds, ages, and tastes.

In this report, we unveil the champions of the snack kingdom, dividing them into two fierce competitors: sweets and crisps. Then, we’ll pit them against each other in the ultimate showdown for the UK’s top office snack.

For many, a tea or coffee break just isn’t complete without a sweet treat. The 11am or 3pm “biscuit dunk” is a sacred British ritual that has evolved from garibaldi biscuits and Nan’s china to include a wide range of confectioneries that can be conveniently dispensed at the push of a button.

Our Top 5 Sweets

1. Kinder Bueno White
2. Bakewell Flapjack
3. Chocolate Topped Flapjack
4. Kinder Bueno
5. Haribo Tangfastics

Topping the charts is Kinder Bueno White—an undisputed heavyweight in the snack arena. With its crispy wafer, smooth hazelnut cream, and dreamy white chocolate coating, it leaves the likes of Twix and Jaffa Cakes in its dust. Interestingly, the original Kinder Bueno only manages fourth place, edged out by two flapjacks that have secured their place as office legends.

Batman and Robin. Fish and chips. Sandwiches and crisps. Some duos are simply meant to be. The satisfying crunch and punchy seasoning of crisps make them the ultimate sidekick to any lunch—but not all crisps are created equal.

The crisp landscape is a battlefield. The tension between ready salted and salt and vinegar has been bubbling for decades, and the hot debate around cheese and onion – should eating pungent blue-packet crisps in public be classified as antisocial behaviour? – seems no closer to a conclusion. Instead, more factors bring more opinions to the table. Straight cut or crinkled? Fried or baked? Potato or corn chip? Cheesy or spicy? Well folks, the results are in and the champions have emerged.

Our Top 5 Crisps

1. McCoys Flame Grilled Steak
2. Doritos Chilli Heatwave
3. McCoys Thai Sweet Chicken
4. Walkers MAX Paprika
5. Walkers Ready Salted

McCoy’s Flame Grilled Steak stands victorious, its thick, ridged crunch and rich, smoky flavour dominating the competition. Hot on its heels are the fiery Doritos Chilli Heatwave and the exotic McCoy’s Thai Sweet Chicken, proving that bold flavours reign supreme. Meanwhile, Walkers Ready Salted just about clings onto fifth place, a quiet contender in a world of flavour explosions.

Now, it’s time for the ultimate clash. Sweet versus savoury. Chocolate versus crunch. Who will take the title of the UK’s favourite office snack?

1. Kinder Beuno White
2. Bakewell Flapjack
3. Chocolate Topped Flapjack
4. McCoys Flame Grilled Steak
5. Kinder Beuno

And the winner is… Kinder Bueno White! A testament to the nation’s love for sweet indulgence, it takes the crown as the most popular office snack of the past year. So powerful is our collective sweet tooth that McCoy’s Flame Grilled Steak is the only savoury snack to break into the top five, proving that when it comes to work breaks, the UK prefers sugar over salt.

While the champions of snacking are rich, crunchy, and sweet, a well-balanced diet is still the key to staying sharp. Healthier choices may not always top the bestseller list, and they don’t always suit vending machines, but having affordable (or even free) fruit in the office empowers employees to make the choice that’s right for them.

Looking to add some balance to your snack game? Contact our wholesale team today to explore our fresh fruit deliveries and other healthy snacks for the office.