Custom Printed Paper Cups UK

Custom Printed Paper Cups UK for Cafés, Coffee Shops & Takeaway Brands

Custom printed paper cups combine practical beverage service with visible branding. For cafés, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, food trucks, hotels, catering companies, events, hospitality brands, office coffee services and multi-site operators, every takeaway drink is also an opportunity to keep the business visible beyond the counter.

Packonic supplies printed paper cups for UK businesses in single wall and double wall formats, with multiple cup sizes, full-colour printing, compatible lids and branded cup carriers. This allows businesses to build a complete hot drink packaging setup rather than treating the cup, lid and transport solution as separate purchases.

Whether you need coffee paper cups for an independent café, paper cups wholesale for multiple locations, paper cups with logo for events or custom printed coffee cups for everyday takeaway service, the right setup depends on cup construction, drink size, insulation, compatible lids, order volume and how customers carry their drinks.

Which Custom Printed Paper Cups Are Available?

The Packonic UK paper cup collection includes single wall cups, double wall cups, compatible PS plastic lids and custom cup carriers. Each product has a different role within takeaway beverage service, so choosing the complete setup starts with understanding how the drinks are prepared, served and transported.

Custom Printed Single Wall Paper Cups

• Available sizes: 100 ml / 4 oz, 240 ml / 8 oz, 350 ml / 12 oz and 450 ml / 16 oz
• Material: 300 GSM paper with 14 GSM PE coating
• Grammage: 314 GSM
• Printing: CMYK full-colour
• Print process: Offset printing
• Ink: Soy based
• Certification: FDA compliant
• Minimum order: 1,000 cups
• Best for: Cafés, coffee shops, events, bakeries, takeaway drinks and businesses needing a versatile range that includes 4 oz cups

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Custom Printed Double Wall Paper Cups

• Available sizes: 240 ml / 8 oz, 350 ml / 12 oz and 450 ml / 16 oz
• Construction: Double wall
• Paper: 300 GSM cup body plus 300 GSM second wall
• Finish options: Matt or gloss
• Printing: CMYK full-colour
• Print process: Offset printing
• Ink: Soy based
• Certification: FDA compliant
• Minimum order: 1,000 cups
• Best for: Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other hot takeaway drinks where additional insulation is useful

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PS Plastic Lids for Paper Cups

• Material: PS plastic
• Ø80 mm: Compatible with 8 oz paper cups
• Ø90 mm: Compatible with 12 oz and 16 oz paper cups
• Colours: Black or white
• Feature: Sip opening for takeaway drink service
• Minimum order: 1,000 lids
• Best for: Hot takeaway drinks, commuting and customers carrying drinks away from the premises

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Custom Printed Cup Carriers

• Capacity: 2 cups
• Paper options: White or Kraft
• Paper weight: 300 GSM
• Printing: 1–4 Pantone colours or CMYK
• Material: Paper
• Certification: FDA compliant
• Minimum order: 100 carriers
• Best for: Multiple-drink takeaway orders, delivery, office coffee runs and events

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Single Wall or Double Wall Paper Cups?

One of the most important decisions when ordering custom paper cups is whether you need single wall or double wall construction. Both can carry full-colour branding, but they suit different drinks and service conditions.

Choose Single Wall Paper Cups for Greater Size Flexibility

Custom printed single wall paper cups use one main paper wall and are available in 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz sizes. The additional 4 oz option makes the range particularly useful for smaller servings, tastings, samples and businesses offering several drink portions.

Single wall cups provide a straightforward option for cafés, bakeries, events and food service operators that want printed disposable cups with full-colour branding and a lighter cup construction.

Choose Double Wall Paper Cups for Additional Insulation

Custom printed double wall paper cups add a second paper wall around the cup. This provides additional insulation between the hot drink and the customer's hand and creates a more substantial cup construction.

Available in 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz sizes, they are particularly suited to coffee, tea, hot chocolate and similar hot drink cups. For coffee-focused businesses looking for premium-feeling branded coffee cups, double wall construction is often the more suitable choice.

Matt and gloss finish options also allow the appearance of the cup to be matched more closely to the wider brand identity.

Which Paper Cup Size Should You Choose?

The correct cup size should be based on the actual menu and serving portions. Using a consistent size system can also make ordering, stock control and lid selection easier for staff.

4 oz / 100 ml Paper Cups

4 oz paper cups are available in the single wall range and are useful for smaller servings, tastings, samples and compact drink portions.

8 oz / 240 ml Paper Cups

8 oz paper cups are available in both single wall and double wall formats. They work well for smaller takeaway coffees and other hot drinks and use the compatible Ø80 mm lid.

12 oz / 350 ml Paper Cups

12 oz paper cups provide a versatile everyday format for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other takeaway drinks. Both single wall and double wall versions are available, and the cup uses the Ø90 mm compatible lid.

16 oz / 450 ml Paper Cups

16 oz paper cups provide the largest capacity in the current paper cup range. They are suitable for larger takeaway beverages and also use the Ø90 mm compatible lid.

Businesses offering several drink sizes can use consistent branding across the range, helping custom coffee cups remain visually recognisable regardless of the portion selected.

Paper Cup Lids for 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz Cups

A complete takeaway setup needs more than the cup itself. lids for paper cups help customers carry drinks more securely when walking, commuting, using delivery services or taking beverages away from the premises.

Packonic's lids for paper cups are made from PS plastic and are supplied separately from the cups.

• Ø80 mm PS plastic lid: designed to fit 8 oz paper cups
• Ø90 mm PS plastic lid: designed to fit 12 oz and 16 oz paper cups
• Colour options: Black or white

The lids include a sip opening for convenient takeaway use. Selecting the correct diameter before ordering helps create a reliable takeaway coffee cup setup and prevents cup and lid compatibility issues during service.

Custom Cup Carriers for Multiple Takeaway Drinks

When customers order more than one beverage, custom printed cup carriers provide a practical way to transport drinks together.

Packonic's carrier is designed to hold two cups and includes an integrated handle. It can be used for hot coffees, iced drinks, smoothies and other takeaway beverages.

The carrier is available in White or Kraft paper and can carry custom branding. With a minimum order starting from 100 carriers, businesses can add them specifically for office orders, delivery, events and customers purchasing several drinks at once.

Custom Printed Takeaway Coffee Cups for Cafés & Coffee Shops

For cafés and coffee shops, custom printed coffee cups combine everyday takeaway service with visible branding. Customers may only spend a short time at the counter, but a branded cup can remain visible while they walk, commute or return to work.

Takeaway coffee cups therefore need to do more than hold the drink. They should suit the serving size, provide the right level of insulation and make the business immediately recognisable. Using coffee cups with logo printing allows cafés, bakeries, food trucks, office coffee providers and hospitality businesses to keep their visual identity consistent throughout the takeaway experience.

Independent cafés can use branded coffee cups to create a more established presentation, while chains and multi-site operators can standardise the same artwork across different cup sizes and locations. Single wall cups provide greater size flexibility, while double wall cups are particularly useful where additional insulation is required for hot drinks.

When cups are matched with compatible lids and cup carriers where needed, the result is a complete takeaway coffee packaging system rather than a collection of unrelated disposable items.

Paper Cups with Logo and Full-Colour Printing

Paper cups with logo printing can include brand colours, detailed artwork, text and other visual elements. Packonic's single wall and double wall ranges use CMYK full-colour offset printing, giving businesses more design flexibility than a basic stock cup.

This makes branded paper cups suitable for permanent brand identity as well as campaigns, launches and event-specific designs.

A strong cup design should remain recognisable while the cup is held. Important logos, brand names and key visual elements should therefore be positioned clearly rather than overcrowding the available print area.

Personalised Paper Cups for Events, Promotions & Hospitality

Personalised paper cups can also be used for corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, festivals, hotels, catering businesses, product launches and promotional campaigns.

Event branding, sponsor identity or campaign artwork can be carried directly on the cup, allowing the printed packaging to remain visible as guests move around the venue.

For hospitality groups and event organisers operating several serving points, using the same cup design can also create a more consistent visual presentation across the site.

Disposable Paper Cups for Fast Commercial Service

Disposable paper cups support fast beverage service in environments where reusable drinkware is not always practical. They are widely used in takeaway counters, food trucks, events, workplace coffee points and other high-turnover service settings.

Using printed disposable cups allows the same functional packaging to carry the business identity rather than relying on a completely unbranded stock cup.

For busy operators, standardising cup sizes and matching lids can also simplify storage, staff training and repeat ordering.

Hot Drink Cups for Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate

Choosing hot drink cups starts with beverage temperature and the level of insulation required. A smaller tasting portion, an everyday coffee and a larger hot drink do not necessarily need the same cup construction.

Single wall cups provide a broad size range, while double wall cups add an additional insulating layer for hotter beverages. Compatible lids can then be added when the drink is intended for takeaway.

This makes printed hot drink cups suitable for cafés, bakeries, restaurants, catering operations, hotels, events and other businesses serving coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Paper Cups Wholesale for UK Businesses

Businesses purchasing paper cups wholesale need more than a low unit price. Cup construction, available sizes, print quality, lid compatibility, production consistency and reorder planning all affect whether the packaging works in daily service.

Packonic's single wall and double wall cup ranges start from 1,000 cups, with larger quantity options available for higher-volume requirements.

For businesses searching for custom paper cups wholesale or printed paper cups wholesale, using the same artwork system across several cup sizes can make regular ordering and multi-site brand consistency easier to manage.

This is particularly relevant for coffee chains, franchises, hospitality groups, caterers and other B2B buyers that need repeatable paper cups UK supply rather than a one-off order.

Paper Cup Materials, Printing & Product Specifications

Packonic's current single wall paper cup uses a 300 GSM paper body with 14 GSM PE coating, while the double wall format combines a coated paper cup body with an additional 300 GSM outer wall.

Both custom cup ranges use CMYK full-colour offset printing and soy-based ink. The individual product specifications also list the cups as FDA compliant.

Single wall cups provide a full-colour format across 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz sizes. Double wall cups provide the same core branding capability across 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz sizes with matt or gloss finish options.

These technical specifications should support the buying decision rather than replace it. For most businesses, cup size, drink temperature, insulation requirement and lid compatibility should be confirmed first.

Custom Paper Cup Minimum Order Quantities

The current minimum quantities are:

• Custom Printed Single Wall Paper Cups: from 1,000 cups
• Custom Printed Double Wall Paper Cups: from 1,000 cups
• PS Plastic Lids for Paper Cups: from 1,000 lids
• Custom Printed Cup Carriers: from 100 carriers

This allows the core cups and lids to be ordered in commercial quantities while cup carriers can start at a lower quantity for businesses that only require them on selected multi-drink orders.

Paper Cup Printing & UK Delivery Times

Single wall and double wall custom printed paper cups currently show approximately 21–28 business days for free standard delivery and 14–18 business days for express delivery.

PS plastic lids for paper cups currently show approximately 21–28 business days for standard delivery and 14–18 business days for express delivery.

Custom cup carriers currently show approximately 14–21 business days for free standard delivery and 5–10 business days for express delivery.

Businesses preparing for an opening, event, seasonal campaign or product launch should allow enough time for artwork preparation, approval, production and shipping. The delivery estimate displayed on the selected product page at the time of ordering should be used for time-sensitive projects.

How to Order Custom Printed Paper Cups

Ordering custom printed paper cups UK businesses can use for everyday beverage service should start with the menu rather than the artwork.

1. Choose the cup construction: Select single wall or double wall according to the drinks and insulation required.
2. Select the cup size: Choose 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz or 16 oz according to your serving portions.
3. Choose the quantity: Cup orders start from 1,000 pieces.
4. Prepare the branding: Design online or upload your own artwork.
5. Confirm compatible lids: Use Ø80 mm for 8 oz or Ø90 mm for 12 oz and 16 oz where lids are required.
6. Plan multi-drink orders: Add custom cup carriers where customers frequently purchase more than one beverage.
7. Review the final design: Approve the artwork before production begins.

Confirming the practical cup and lid setup before completing the artwork helps avoid designing packaging around a format that does not match the actual beverage service.

Which Paper Cup Setup Is Best for Your Business?

For cafés mainly serving takeaway coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other hot beverages, double wall cups with compatible lids provide additional insulation and a more substantial cup construction.

For events, tastings, smaller drinks or businesses that require a 4 oz option, single wall cups provide greater size flexibility.

Businesses receiving frequent multi-drink orders can add branded cup carriers, while coffee shops where customers regularly walk or commute with drinks should consider compatible lids as part of their standard service setup.

The strongest solution is therefore the combination of printed paper cups, the correct size, suitable insulation, compatible lids and carriers that matches the way customers actually order and transport their drinks.

How to Build a Complete Branded Beverage Packaging System

A complete coffee and beverage packaging system should be built in a logical order rather than purchasing cups, lids and carriers independently.

1. Start with the menu: Identify the hot drinks you sell and the portion sizes customers order most often.
2. Choose the cup formats: Decide where single wall or double wall construction is appropriate.
3. Standardise cup sizes: Select the smallest practical range of 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz formats needed for the menu.
4. Confirm compatible lids: Match Ø80 mm lids to 8 oz cups and Ø90 mm lids to 12 oz and 16 oz cups where required.
5. Assess multi-drink orders: Add two-cup carriers where customer behaviour makes them useful.
6. Plan the branding: Decide which cup sizes and supporting packaging should carry the strongest visual identity.
7. Estimate order volume: Base quantities on actual drink sales, seasonal demand and available storage.
8. Standardise reordering: Keep cup specifications, lids and artwork consistent once the system works effectively.

This approach creates a more consistent takeaway beverage system for staff and customers while reducing unnecessary variation across cups, lids and supporting packaging.

Which Coffee & Drink Packaging Category Should I Choose?

If you already know the beverage packaging product you need, use the relevant specialist collection:

• For hot coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other takeaway hot drinks: Custom Printed Paper Cups
• For iced coffee, smoothies, bubble tea, juices and other cold beverages: Custom Printed Plastic Cups
• For transporting multiple takeaway drinks: Custom Printed Coffee Cup Carriers

If you are still planning the full beverage packaging system, use the Coffee & Drink Packaging collection to compare the wider range before deciding which specialist products are required by your menu and service model.

Order Custom Printed Paper Cups in the UK

Whether you operate an independent coffee shop, bakery, restaurant, food truck, hotel, catering company, event service, office coffee operation or multi-site hospitality brand, Packonic offers paper cup options designed around professional takeaway beverage service.

Choose custom printed paper cups in the size and wall construction that suits your drinks, add compatible lids where required and use branded cup carriers when customers need to transport multiple beverages.

From printed paper cups UK businesses use for everyday hot drinks to branded paper cups UK cafés use to strengthen their identity, takeaway paper cups, custom coffee cups and larger wholesale orders can all be organised around one consistent beverage packaging system.