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CUSTOM PRINTED PACKAGING
Put your brand in our hands. Custom printed cups and food packaging designed to get your business noticed. Order double wall hot cups from just 1,000 units, with UK production and turnaround available from 3–4 weeks
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HOW DOES CUSTOM PRINT WORK?
Getting your packaging custom printed doesn’t have to be complicated. From choosing the right product to receiving your finished order, our team will guide you through at each stage.
1. Select your products
Many of our products can be custom printed. See a full list of your options further down this page.
2. Get a quotation
We’ll provide a quotation based on your requirements. Happy with everything? You can then place your order and move on to the exciting part!
3. Upload and approve your artwork
Vector or high-resolution files are preferred. Accepted formats: PDF, AI, EPS, PNG and JPEG. We’ll provide a digital proof to review and approve before production begins.
4. Production and delivery
Once approved, we’ll take care of the rest. Your packaging will go into production before being prepared and delivered, ready to put your brand into your customers’ hands!
SEE HOW YOUR CUSTOM PRINTED CUPS ARE MADE IN THE UK
Add special effects like embossing and foil stamps, or even a tear-off tab to transform your cup into a promo voucher or lottery ticket. Our Pantone vs CMYK guidance sheet helps explain printing colours.
| Product | Min Order | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Double wall hot cups | 1,000 | Full colour CMYK |
| Pizza boxes | 5,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Premium burger boxes | 6,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Salad boxes | 10,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Stickers | 10,000 | Full colour CMYK |
| Paper carriers | 10,000 | 4 Pantones/Full colour CMYK (on white or brown paper) |
| Food Cartons | 15,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Napkins | 20,000 (33/40cm) 40,000 (cocktail) | 2 Pantones |
| Standard PLA cold cups | 30,000 | 5 Pantones |
| Embossed hot cups | 50,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Single wall hot cups | 50,000 | 2 Pantones/Full colour CMYK |
| Corrugated cup clutches | 50,000 | 2 Pantones/Full colour CMYK |
| Soup containers | 50,000 | 2 Pantones/Full colour CMYK |
| Sandwich wedges | 50,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Greaseproof sheets | 50,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Deli containers | 50,000 | 6 Pantones |
| Bella pots | 50,000 | 6 Pantones |
| Slim PLA cold cups | 100,000 | 5 Pantones |
| Paper cold cups | 100,000 | 4 Pantones |
| Bon Appetit bowls & lids | 100,200 | 4 Pantones |
Why is Custom Packaging Important?
Your packaging is another chance to put your brand in front of customers. When your logo, colours and personality appear consistently across the customer experience, your business becomes easier to recognise and remember.
Custom packaging can help you:
- Build stronger brand recognition
- Create a more professional customer experience
- Turn every order into an opportunity to promote your business
- Encourage customers to share your products on social media
- Support seasonal promotions and marketing campaigns
With flexible products, colours and finishes, you can create packaging that feels right for your brand and gives customers another reason to return time and time again.
Custom Print Faqs
Let us answer your questions about custom printing…
Are custom printed products compostable?
Yes, our custom print products can be commercially composted where accepted.
What do I need to provide for a custom print product?
We need your logo and any additional text or artwork elements you may want included on your custom packaging. We ideally require these in a vector format, however, depending on the product, we may be able to use high resolution jpegs (300dpi or higher). Please include instructions if you have a specific idea in mind for your artwork.
How much do you charge to put artwork together?
Our creative team will spend up to an hour on a custom print request and, if needed, can amend the design based on your feedback. Over and above this first free hour, we will charge a flat rate for each additional amendment.
What happens once my artwork has been created?
We will send you a digital proof of your artwork so that you can approve the colours, sizing and positioning before it goes to print.
How do I make sure the colours are correct?
We ask that you provide CMYK values or Pantone codes to ensure colours come out as you expect. These values will also be stated on the digital proof so that you can sign off on them.
How do I decide between pantone or cmyk colours?
Please refer to our Pantones vs CMYK guidance sheet.
What types of finish are available for double wall hot cups
We can print on either matt or gloss board, depending on your preference. Matt board is slightly textured and is similar in finish to recycled paper. Gloss board is smooth and shiny, ideal if you want your colours to be more vivid.
What kind of inks are used for custom printed products?
All of our products are printed using vegetable or water-based inks, and the finish is great.
Can I design my own custom print artwork?
Yes! If you would like to design your own custom packaging and have access to Adobe software, please get in touch so that we can supply you with the correct templates and guidelines for our printed products.
What file formats do you work with?
If you are providing your own artwork, we accept Adobe Illustrator (.ai), editable .pdfs or .eps files.
How long will it take for me to receive my custom printed product?
Timing varies based on the product, design and quantity ordered. Please contact our Customer Service team who can provide a more detailed timeline.
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From independent cafés to national brands, we’re proud to support businesses with sustainable packaging solutions.
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