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Quick answers on pricing, artwork, and lead times. Tell us about your event and we’ll recommend the simplest, most cost-effective solution.
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Pricing, lead times, and product recommendations for your venue or event.
Artwork & print
Templates, print specs, and guidance on full-colour wraps or single-colour.
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How ordering works
Frequently Asked Questions About Ordering Direct
What are the benefits of buying factory-direct event drinkware?
Purchasing directly from Drinksmate eliminates third-party distributor markups. Because we manufacture our custom printed reusable cups in-house at our Tees Valley facility, we offer unbeatable wholesale pricing, stricter quality control, and significantly faster lead times for urgent festival and stadium orders.
What is the standard lead time for custom printed cups?
Since we do not rely on erratic overseas shipping, our standard lead time for custom In-Mould Labelling (IML) or rotary printed cups is just 10 working days from the approval of your visual proof. If you are facing an absolute emergency for an upcoming event, please call our sales team on 01642 434212 to discuss our priority express manufacturing slots.
Do you offer free visual proofs before I commit?
Absolutely. We understand that organizing high-volume print runs can be stressful. Our in-house design team will take your brand assets and provide a high-resolution 3D visual proof entirely free of charge. You will see exactly how your artwork wraps around the pint or half-pint cup before you are required to spend a single penny.
What are your minimum order quantities (MOQs)?
For plain, unbranded stock, we can supply smaller quantities to suit intimate weddings, local village fetes, or corporate gatherings. For custom printed cups utilizing our high-definition printing technology, our MOQs are highly competitive, designed to support everything from mid-sized corporate events to massive 50,000-capacity music festivals. Reach out via the form below for a precise quote tailored to your venue.
Are Drinksmate cups sustainable and compliant with UK regulations?
Yes. Every cup we produce is manufactured using food-grade, BPA-free polypropylene (PP). They are shatterproof, highly durable, and built to withstand hundreds of commercial wash cycles, placing your event at the very top of the environmental Waste Hierarchy. At the end of their long lifespan, they are 100% recyclable.