Beverage delivery in the Berlin office: What office managers really need
In Berlin offices, the provision of beverages has long been standard. But those who organise it know: between delayed deliveries, chaos with empty bottles, and high costs, the drinks can become a burden. In this article, we show you how to make your office more efficient and relaxed with clever services like Flaschenpost, REWE, or ReDrink.
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1. The Reality in Berlin Offices
Office managers regularly report typical problems:
Delivery delays with Flaschenpost
REWE does not deliver in required quantities
Returnable bottles pile up in the cellar
Beverage requests collide with budget and storage space
Berlin companies almost continuously offer their employees free beverages – but the solution is often a workaround rather than a system.
2. Providers at a Glance
Provider | Advantages | Disadvantages for Berlin Offices |
|---|---|---|
Flaschenpost | Express delivery, large selection | No reliable deposit return, delivery frustration |
REWE Delivery Service | Plannable delivery time windows | Max. 7 crates, additional costs, no focus on B2B |
HoffmannBringts | Beverage service for companies, returnable bottles | Minimum order value, no same-day delivery |
OfficeDrink Berlin | Targeted at Berlin offices | Active only in certain districts |
ReDrink | No deposit, healthy selection, smart | Initial setup required but low maintenance |
3. Why ReDrink?
ReDrink offers a sustainable alternative to classic beverage deliveries:
Piped water dispensers with filtered water and organic essences
No return of empty bottles, no carrying, no waste
Uniform solution for teams across Berlin – regardless of floor or delivery day
Measurability: consumption data in real time
Already in use by: HeyCater!, Check24, Celonis, Würth, and many more.
4. Tips for Office Managers in Berlin
Slim down the range: Less is more – less choice, more clarity.
Plan per floor: REWE or OfficeDrink for smaller teams, ReDrink as an overall strategy.
Branded bottles: Promote the use of dispensers – e.g., as an onboarding goodie.
Include cleaning: Outsource responsibility for returnables – or eliminate it through ReDrink.
Conclusion
If you want more as an office manager in Berlin than just half-functional beverage delivery, you can hardly avoid new solutions like ReDrink. Instead of single-use chaos, elevator problems, and annoyed drivers, ReDrink relies on a system: always available, plannable, and healthy.
Arrange a demo now at HeyCater! in Linienstraße
