Recyclable Coffee Cups for UK Cafés
Recyclable coffee cups are the workhorse of most UK cafés — the practical, cost-effective option that most councils and closed-loop schemes can now process. We supply recyclable single- and double-wall coffee cups in bulk at wholesale prices, in the standard 8oz, 12oz and 16oz sizes, custom printed with your branding.
Choosing between recyclable and compostable? The real answer isn't "one is better" — it depends on how your cups leave your premises and what your bin scheme actually processes. We've written a plain-English guide: Compostable vs Recyclable Coffee Cups — a UK café guide.
Compostable Coffee Cups for UK Cafés
Compostable coffee cups — typically PLA-lined instead of standard PE-lined — are the option most independents reach for when sustainability is a customer-facing brand promise. We supply compostable coffee cups in bulk at trade prices, in the standard sizes, custom printed with your branding. Important trade-buyer caveat: compostable cups only actually compost in industrial composting conditions, not home compost bins, so they only realise their claim if your cups end up in a food-waste stream that accepts them. Ask us if you want help thinking through this before switching.
Branded Coffee Cups for Cafés & Coffee Shops
Branded coffee cups turn every takeaway into a moving billboard. We source branded coffee cups for UK businesses at bulk trade prices — from independent single-site cafés through to small chains and coffee shop groups. Options: single-wall or double-wall base cup, full-wrap print or sleeve print, standard sizes. Branded cups are a production run, so there's a minimum order per design and size — tell us your volume and we'll advise honestly on what's realistic. Once your artwork is approved, printed cups are usually with you in under a month.
Espresso Cups & Small-Format Disposable Cups
Printed espresso cups (4oz) for cortado, macchiato, espresso and small-format serves. Sit in the range alongside 8/12/16oz drink cups. Bulk trade supply — get in touch with your menu format and we'll quote the right sizes.
UK Coffee Cup Wholesaler — Direct Trade Supply
Packaged Proper operates as a UK coffee cup wholesaler — direct trade supply, no storefront, no counter. If you're buying disposable coffee cups in volume — hundreds a week upwards — you're in the right place. UK-wide delivery, one contact for the whole order, straight-forward trade pricing. Send us your requirements via the contact form or WhatsApp.
