Selecta x Stansted x Nebrak

the challengE

London Stansted – the third busiest airport in London – saw 28 million passengers pass through in 2023. Once travellers head to the satellite hubs, though, there’s no way back to the terminal. That meant no access to food or drink when they needed it most – right before boarding.

The airport sought a solution that delivered quality, convenience, and additional revenue, without the cost, complexities, and hassle of a manned café.

The Solution

Enter Selecta, Europe’s leading route-based food and beverage services company, and a long-standing innovator in smart vending and self-serve retail. Partnering with them, Nebrak turned a disused unit in Satellite 2 into a sleek, high-performing grab-and-go zone built around Selecta’s self-serve technology.

Passengers now get instant access to:

• Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines – barista-style hot drinks plus filtered cold water.
• Heated Snack Vending – hot snacks, ready in minutes.
• Smart Fridges – fully stocked with chilled drinks and fresh snacks.

Together, Selecta’s proven refreshment expertise and Nebrak’s design and build know-how created a frictionless, 24/7 retail point that ticks every box: speed, convenience, and quality.

Quality Materials and Finishing Touches

We took care of the fit-out, designing an environment that feels fresh, intuitive, and easy to use. This isn’t just a vending corner; it’s a polished passenger hub that maximises every inch of space while elevating the look and feel of the gate area.

“We’re very pleased to team up with Selecta to offer our passengers this convenient and innovative grab-and-go concept… The airside location and enhanced environment make it a convenient stop for those last-minute needs before flight.”

Stephen Martin, Retail Director at London Stansted

The build

• Aluminium extruded framework – Operandi
• Inset Panelling throughout
• Brush trim sections around each machine
• High-resolution vinyl branding
• Lockable Access door
• Microwave unit
• Fully branded external wall
• Specialist Flooring – John Lord
• Media screen housing

When you bring together Selecta’s market-leading innovation with Nebrak’s design and build expertise, you don’t just install vending machines, you redefine the passenger experience.

the results

36,251

Smart Fridge Sales

95%

Hot drinks dispensed

242%

Increase in sales per passenger

Source: Selecta Sales figs. Launch Oct23-Jul24

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