What Blue Tiger Inc does

Blue Tiger Inc is a UK-headquartered workplace food and beverage service provider that supplies and continuously manages office pantry, coffee, catering, equipment, and ancillary hospitality services for corporate clients in London, Manchester, and Dublin. The company was founded in Seattle in 2007 and expanded into the UK and EU in 2014, evolving from a coffee-led service into a consolidated workplace F&B platform. Its core offering comprises more than 1,400 premium products across seven categories (coffee, bakery, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, hard drinks, and cleaning supplies), supported by six integrated service modules: pantry stocking, dedicated on-site staffing, catering, plants, equipment provision/maintenance, and events.

The business model is a B2B contract services structure with multiple revenue streams. Subscription recurring revenue comes from managed pantry services and office greenery; managed services revenue is generated through dedicated on-site staffing with reporting on consumption, waste, and budgets; professional services revenue is earned from catering and bespoke events; and hardware revenue is generated from the supply and maintenance of bean-to-cup machines, espresso bars, refrigeration, water coolers, keg systems, and snack dispensers. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, determined after an office needs assessment, with monthly billing cadence. Go-to-market is a direct enterprise and mid-market field sales motion executed by dedicated account managers who act as extensions of client teams.

The company buys from a curated supplier ecosystem of local roasters (Capital Coffee, Square Mile Coffee, Extract Coffee), bakeries, ethical CPG brands (Tony's Chocolonely, Deliciously Ella, Jarr Kombucha, Dash Water), and equipment OEMs (Jura, Franke, Mazzer, Bevi). Blue Tiger reports an industry-leading 0.6% wastage rate, uses compostable packaging, and operates an ultra-low-emission delivery fleet, indicating operational discipline and ESG positioning as core value proposition levers. Customer logos are not formally disclosed in the source data; the company is privately held, with no funding rounds, M&A activity, or executive team disclosed in the materials.

Name

Blue Tiger Inc

Legal name

Blue Tiger

Website

https://bluetiger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Blue Tiger is a UK-headquartered B2B workplace food and beverage service provider that consolidates pantry, coffee, catering, equipment, and ancillary hospitality services for corporate offices across London, Manchester, and Dublin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Food and Beverage Services

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate/Office Catering & Group Ordering Platforms (CRAFAFAJ)

Keywords

• Workplace coffee services
• Office catering services
• Corporate pantry management
• Workplace hospitality services
• Office beverage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pantry Services: Recurring pantry stocking and management services including inventory management, re-stocking, rotating, seasonal products, displays, refrigeration, and water coolers. Provides over 1400 premium products at low prices.
2. Dedicated Services: On-site staff during key hours, after-hours invisible restocks, consumption/waste/budgeting reports, custom and curated programmes.
3. Catering: Bespoke or set breakfast, lunches, events and party menus, fridge stock with pots, salads and sandwiches.
4. Equipment Provision and Maintenance: Supply and maintenance of bean to cup coffee machines, filter coffee machines, espresso bar equipment, glassdoor fridges, water coolers, keg systems, snack dispensers.
5. Events: Afternoon tea, happy hour with slushies and kegerator, tailored company events, fully hosted or drinks-only options, food trucks.
6. Plants and Greenery: Office plants, flowers, and greenery services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blue Tiger Inc provides comprehensive workplace food and beverage services to corporate offices, including coffee and tea, fresh fruit, snacks, dairy, and pantry staples. The company bundles its products with service modules such as pantry management, dedicated barista and front-of-house staffing, corporate catering, equipment provision and maintenance, event provision, and indoor plants and greenery, primarily serving offices in London, Manchester, and Dublin.

Product overview

Blue Tiger is a comprehensive workplace food, beverage, and hospitality company offering a unified service platform that consolidates all office F&B needs into a single partnership. The core product portfolio centers on over 1400 premium products across seven categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Hard Drinks, and Cleaning Supplies. These products are supported by six integrated service modules including Pantry Services, Dedicated Services, Catering, Plants, Equipment provision/maintenance, and Events. A dedicated account management service connects all offerings, providing clients with a single point of contact who oversees implementation, operations, and reporting. The company operates as a service-based model rather than discrete software products, delivering physically provisioned goods combined with professional hospitality services across London, Manchester, and Dublin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pantry Services Recurring stocking and management of workplace pantries with coffee, tea, fresh fruit, bakery, snacks, dairy, and pantry staples for corporate offices.
• Dedicated Services On-site barista and front-of-house staffing services provided to corporate offices, delivering coffee, tea, and ancillary beverage service to employees.
• Catering Corporate catering for meetings, events, and office functions, providing food and beverage offerings for corporate clients.
• Equipment Provision and Maintenance Supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of coffee machines and related equipment for corporate office clients.
• Events Event provision services for corporate offices, covering workplace events with food and beverage offerings.
• Plants and Greenery Services Indoor plant supply and ongoing greenery services for corporate office environments, complementing the food and beverage service portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increase office productivity, staff retention and recruitment rate

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BevicoreOthersSmart water dispensers and beverage systems partner. Blue Tiger works with Bevi to provide sparkling and still water solutions, reducing plastic bottle consumption in offices.
• IDM DispenserscoreOthersEquipment supplier for snack and cereal dispensers including freestanding and wall-mounted options.
• MartekminorOthersEquipment supplier for beverage dispensing solutions.
• HobartminorOthersCommercial kitchen equipment supplier.
• MazzercoreOthersCommercial coffee grinder supplier for professional espresso equipment.
• JuracoreOthersPremium automatic coffee machine supplier for office coffee solutions.
• FrankecoreOthersFull-range coffee machine and espresso bar equipment supplier including A300, A400, and A800 models.
• True ManufacturingminorOthersCommercial refrigeration equipment supplier for glassdoor fridges.
• TefcoldminorOthersCommercial refrigeration supplier for office kitchen equipment.
• PolarminorOthersCommercial refrigeration equipment supplier.
• Capital CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily owned and operated coffee roaster based in Wimbledon. Key partner for Capital Coffee services, bringing local roasting expertise to workplace coffee programmes.
• Tony's ChocolonelycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthical chocolate brand fighting against slavery in the chocolate trade. Partner for workplace snack offerings with social responsibility focus.
• Square Mile CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium coffee roaster providing specialty coffee for workplace programmes.
• Extract CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFemale owned coffee brand with fully recyclable packaging. Sustainability-focused partner for workplace coffee services.
• GrindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee brand partner providing products for workplace beverage programmes.
• StoatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOat bar producer providing healthy snack options for workplace.
• The British Crisp CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish crisp brand providing snack options for workplace programmes.
• OlovesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlive-based snack brand providing healthy snacking alternatives.
• Deliciously EllaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant-based food brand providing healthy snack and food options.
• Jarr KombuchaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKombucha brand providing probiotic beverage options for workplaces.
• Dash WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlavored water brand using wonky fruit, reducing food waste while providing workplace hydration options.
• CanOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable canned water brand partner working to reduce plastic bottle consumption in offices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Aramark is a global provider of food, facilities, and uniform services with a strong UK corporate dining presence. It competes with Blue Tiger in workplace F&B and contract catering, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• JDE Professional (Jacobs Douwe Egberts): JDE Professional is the B2B coffee arm of Jacobs Douwe Egberts, supplying office coffee machines and beans to corporate clients across Europe. It competes with Blue Tiger's coffee services but as an equipment/ingredient supplier rather than full-service operator.
• Compass Group: Compass Group is the world's largest contract food services and support services company, operating across workplace, healthcare, education, and leisure. While much larger and broader than Blue Tiger, it directly competes for corporate workplace F&B contracts across the UK and Ireland.
• Lyreco: Lyreco is a leading B2B office supplies and workplace services distributor in the UK and Europe, increasingly offering workplace pantry and breakroom solutions. It overlaps with Blue Tiger's office pantry and consumables offering.
• Elior Group: Elior is an international contract catering and food services group with UK operations serving corporate workplaces, schools, and healthcare. It overlaps with Blue Tiger's workplace catering and pantry services across the UK and Ireland.
• Sodexo: Sodexo is a global workplace services and food services company with significant UK/Ireland operations covering corporate dining, pantry, and concierge services. It is a broad incumbent competing with Blue Tiger for enterprise workplace contracts.

Direct peers

• CH&CO: CH&CO is a UK workplace hospitality and contract catering company providing bespoke food, coffee, and event services to corporate offices. It is highly comparable to Blue Tiger in its focus on premium workplace experience and corporate client base.
• Selecta: Selecta is a pan-European vending and workplace coffee services operator serving corporate offices across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. It competes directly with Blue Tiger's pantry and coffee machine services across multiple geographies.
• OCS Group: OCS is a UK-based workplace services provider offering office coffee, pantry stocking, vending, and cleaning services to corporate clients. It is the most direct UK competitor to Blue Tiger's core workplace F&B offering across London and other major UK cities.

Emerging players

• Deliveroo for Business: Deliveroo for Business is the corporate arm of Deliveroo providing office food and beverage delivery to UK and Irish workplaces. It is an emerging alternative to traditional workplace pantry and catering providers like Blue Tiger, particularly for hybrid and distributed workforces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bluetigercoffee
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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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