Modern Standard Service
Commercial coffee machines, installed and serviced by our engineers
We supply espresso, bean-to-cup and Modbar systems from La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Thermoplan and more, then install, commission and look after them from our service workshop in Harlow.
- Official partner to leading brands
- Trusted by 500+ hospitality sites
- Certified B Corp
Where are you starting?
Tell us where you are. We'll take it from there.
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Opening a new site
We check your space, specify the machine and grinder for your menu and volumes, then install and commission it before you open.
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Replacing a machine
Compare espresso, bean-to-cup and Modbar options, with advice from the engineers who will look after it.
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Machine keeps breaking down
Book an engineer callout, then put a service plan in place so the same faults stop coming back.
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Reviewing your service provider
Bronze, Silver and Gold plans with preventative maintenance and set response times.
Compare service plans: Reviewing your service provider
Official partner
The brands we sell, install and service
We are an official partner to every brand below, so you buy genuine equipment from the team that installs it and keeps it running.
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New · Modbar by La Marzocco
Build your bar
Espresso, steam and pour-over modules sit under the counter, with only the taps on top. Choose your modules, see the price and add your bar to the basket.
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La Marzocco
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Victoria Arduino
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Thermoplan
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Nuova Simonelli
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Mahlkönig
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Mazzer
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Ditting
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Bunn
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Puqpress
- Übermilk
Shop by machine type
Find the right machine for your site
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Traditional Espresso Machines
Multi-group espresso machines for high-volume cafés and restaurants.
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Bean-to-Cup Machines
Automatic machines for consistent coffee with minimal barista input.
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Coffee Grinders
Precision grinders from Mahlkönig and Victoria Arduino, including the Mythos range.
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Filter & Batch Brewers
High-volume filter coffee brewers for offices, hotels and events.
Shop filter brewers: Filter & Batch Brewers
How we work
One team, from specification to service
The engineers who specify your machine are the ones who install it and look after it afterwards.
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Plan your site
We send you a pre-installation checklist covering space, power, water and drainage, and talk through your menu and expected volumes.
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Specify
We recommend the machine, grinder and set-up that fits, with a clear installed quote.
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Install & commission
Our engineers install, set up and dial in the equipment, then hand it over to your team.
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Service plan
Planned maintenance and callouts from the same team, so your machine keeps earning.
Service & maintenance
Keep every machine earning
From reactive callouts to fully managed preventative maintenance, there is a plan to suit every site.
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Bronze
48-hour callout response, 5-day SLA, labour included and one preventative maintenance visit a year.
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Silver
Everything in Bronze plus 24-hour response, 7-day SLA and a free annual water filter change.
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Gold
Everything in Silver plus an annual PVI safety check for full peace of mind.
Spread the cost with business leasing
Lease your machine through our partner Premier Leasing & Finance and pay monthly rather than up front. Subject to status.
Trusted by
Trusted by leading hospitality brands
Modern Standard Service is a certified B Corp, part of Modern Standard Coffee, supplying and maintaining coffee equipment for more than 500 hospitality sites.
500+hospitality sites
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Gail's Bakery
Coffee equipment partner since 2018, covering custom coloured machines, PVIs and full preventative maintenance.
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ETM Group
Cost-effective service and maintenance across ETM's London pub sites, from bean-to-cup to full traditional.
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Ole & Steen
Managing and maintaining coffee equipment across 25+ stores since 2017, with a robust preventative maintenance programme.
From the journal
Advice from our engineers
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Alex Sacco wins gold at the Nuova Simonelli Technicians Competition
We're very proud to share that Alex Sacco, Senior Technician at Modern Standard Service, won the gold medal at the London edition of the 2026 Nuova...
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Training Baristas on a New Machine: Getting Consistent Results Across Your Team
A new espresso machine won't produce consistent coffee on its own. Here's how to actually train a team on new equipment so quality holds across every...
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Opening a Second Site? What to Consider for Multi-Site Coffee Consistency
Opening a second café site brings a specific challenge — keeping coffee quality consistent across locations. Here's what actually causes drift, and how to prevent it.
Read article: Opening a Second Site? What to Consider for Multi-Site Coffee Consistency
FAQs
Buying and servicing a commercial coffee machine
Can't see your question? Call 01279 452110 or email support@modernstandardservice.com.
Contact the teamWhat coffee machines do you sell?
Traditional espresso machines, bean-to-cup machines, Modbar systems, grinders and filter brewers from brands including La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Thermoplan, Nuova Simonelli, Mahlkönig and Bunn. We are an official partner to the brands we sell.
Do you install the machines you sell?
Yes. Our own engineers install and commission the equipment we supply. Request an installed quote and we will price the machine and installation together.
Do you offer coffee machine service plans?
Yes. We offer Bronze, Silver and Gold plans covering preventative maintenance and callouts. Compare service plans.
Can I lease a coffee machine?
Yes. Business leasing is available through our partner Premier Leasing & Finance, subject to status. See leasing and finance.
Where are you based and which areas do you cover?
Our service workshop is in Harlow, Essex. We install and maintain commercial coffee equipment across mainland Great Britain through our own engineers and a network of trusted service partners. Check the areas we cover.
Is Modern Standard Service a B Corp?
Yes. Modern Standard Service is a certified B Corp and part of Modern Standard Coffee.