About Essential Minis
A family business bringing smart vending to workplaces across the Home Counties.
Our Story
Essential Minis Ltd was founded by Andrea Akoto and Marcus Akoto with a simple idea: workplaces deserve better than outdated vending machines with stale products and clunky coin slots.
We saw an opportunity to bring smart fridge vending technology to businesses across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire. Machines that look premium, stock fresh products and accept contactless payment. The kind of experience people actually enjoy using.
Based in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, we are a local business that takes pride in personal service. When you work with EM Smart Vending, you deal directly with us. Not a call centre. Not a regional rep. The people who own and run the company.
What Drives Us
Quality First
From the machines we install to the products we stock, everything meets the standard we would want in our own workplace.
Personal Service
We know our clients by name. We visit sites regularly. We listen to feedback and adjust product ranges to match what your team wants.
Technology Forward
Smart fridges with contactless payment, real time monitoring and remote management. We invest in the best technology so your experience is seamless.
Meet the Team
Andrea Akoto
Co Founder and Director
Andrea manages client relationships, product selection and the day to day operations that keep every machine running perfectly. Her eye for detail and commitment to quality means every site gets the attention it deserves.
Marcus Akoto
Co Founder and Director
Marcus handles business strategy, technology and growth. With a background in risk management and data analysis, he brings a systematic approach to building the business and ensuring every installation delivers results.
Ready to Work With Us?
Get in touch today to discuss how a smart vending machine can benefit your workplace.