Christmas Coffee Cups
Festive takeaway cups, including multi-design seasonal sets.
Specification & quote
Printed & Seasonal Cups
Christmas Paper Cups
Every café in the country wants festive cups in the same six weeks, and press capacity does not expand to meet it.
A Christmas cup order is a scheduling exercise first and a design exercise second.
- Cut to your own product, not a stock size
- Board, print and finish confirmed in writing
- Delivered across the UK on national carriers
Short enquiry
Quote for This Product
Tell us the quantity and any date you are working to. We reply with the board, print and finish, plus the minimum order quantity and lead time.
Design Your Own
Design Your Christmas Paper Cups
Pick a colour, put your name on it, and see how the idea reads before you ask anyone for a price. It is a sketch rather than a manufacturing proof — the real shape is cut from the product you already serve.
Sleeve colour
Finish
A printed sleeve brands a plain cup you already buy, which is why a single site usually reaches for one before it reaches for a printed cup.
Carry this into the full designerThe full page adds the size, board, print and quantity, then sends the whole specification over in one go. Nothing is committed to at any point.
Working Back from the Counter Date
Set the Day It Goes Live
Most sites switch in the last week of November. That date, not the order date, is the fixed point.
Subtract Delivery and Distribution
Stock has to reach every site and get to the front of the cupboard before the switch.
Confirm the Print Lead Time in Writing
Lead times lengthen sharply in autumn. We confirm yours on the quote rather than quoting a general figure.
Fix an Artwork Deadline Well Before That
Artwork approval is the step that slips. Build slack into it, not into the print.
Whether to Print the Year
A dated cup cannot be carried into the following season, so any overstock is written off completely.
Unless you are confident of the quantity, undated festive artwork lets leftovers be used again, which quietly saves more than the design costs.
Where a full cup run is too much, seasonal sleeves as a lower-commitment option achieve a festive look on plain cups.
Ordering, Artwork and Delivery
Getting a Quote
Tell us the volume you pour and whether you need matching lids. We reply with a written specification, the minimum order quantity and the lead time for your job.
Artwork
Cup blanks are a curved fan, so we supply a template to design on. Full file requirements are set out in our artwork guidelines.
Turnaround
Lead times depend on the print method, run length and press schedule, so we confirm yours on the quote rather than publishing a single figure.
Delivery in the UK
Orders are dispatched on national carriers to any UK address. Seedelivery information for how dates are given.
Christmas Paper Cups: Common Questions
When should we order Christmas cups?
Earlier than feels necessary, because demand concentrates into a few weeks of press time. Ask for a confirmed lead time as soon as the design direction is settled and treat it as the artwork deadline.
Should we print the year on the cup?
Only if you are sure of the quantity. Undated artwork lets unsold stock be used the following year, which usually matters more than the extra detail.
Should we print the year?
Only if you are sure of the quantity. Undated artwork lets unsold stock run again next year, which usually matters more than the detail.
Can we run four designs in one order?
On digital printing, yes, with the cost depending on the split. Ask for mixed cases if they go to more than one site.
What if stock arrives late?
A festive cup arriving in mid-December has lost most of its value, which is why the on-counter date drives the whole schedule.
Do festive cups need a different board?
No, only different artwork. That is why a seasonal run is usually a shorter job than a first order.
Can we use our standard cup size?
Yes, and you should. Keeping the size means no new die and no change at the counter when you switch.
How many should we order?
Enough for the promotion rather than the year. Seasonal overstock is written off unless the artwork is undated.
Will metallic finishes work?
Metallic ink or foil both work for festive ranges, though foil makes the material mixed, which affects disposal.
Can we combine a Christmas run with a Halloween one?
Yes, and combining two seasonal jobs shares the setup. The lead times differ, so tell us both dates.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Sizing questions are usually quicker on the phone, especially if you have the product in front of you.
