Cups and Lids for Cafés, Takeaways & Events

If you run a café, coffee shop or food-to-go business, your coffee cups and lids are one of the most visible parts of your brand. They need to:

Keep drinks hot
Prevent leaks and spills
Feel sturdy in hand
Work smoothly during busy service
Look professional for takeaway and delivery

At Richmond Paper Supply, we supply a wide range of coffee cups, cups and lids for trade customers across Liverpool and the North West — from everyday takeaway service to custom printed branded packaging.

Choosing the Right Coffee Cups for Your Business

Not all coffee cups are the same! When selecting takeaway cups for hot drinks, consider:

Size (4oz, 8oz, 12oz, 16oz and 20oz options)
Single wall vs double wall construction
Heat retention
Comfort for customers holding hot drinks
Compatibility with lids

Double Wall Coffee Cups are ideal for busy cafés and takeaway coffee shops, offering better insulation and eliminating the need for sleeves.

Single Wall Cups can be a cost-effective solution for high-volume service when paired with Huggies or Sleeves

Secure Cups and Lids That Work Together

Your cups and lids must work as a system. Poorly fitting lids can lead to:

Spills
Customer complaints
Delivery issues
Damage to reputation

We stock a range of secure-fitting lids designed specifically for our coffee cups, ensuring a reliable seal and smooth drinking experience. For takeaway and delivery-led businesses, secure cups and lids are essential for protecting your product and your brand.

Coffee Cups for Takeaway & Delivery

With the growth of takeaway coffee and delivery platforms, the demand for reliable takeaway coffee cups has never been higher. The right cups and lids should:

Maintain drink temperature
Resist softening during use
Withstand transportation
Stack efficiently behind the counter
Be easy to restock and reorder

We supply coffee cups suitable for cafés, bakeries, dessert shops, sandwich bars and mobile coffee traders.

Eco-Friendly Coffee Cups & Lids – Sustainable Options

Sustainability matters to customers — especially in the coffee and hot drinks sector. Most disposable paper cups have a PE (polyethylene) lining and are technically recyclable but cannot be processed by standard paper recycling mills.

However, PLA (polylactic acid) lined cups are compostable and biodegradable. They are not recyclable, but as they are made from renewable plant-based materials, they are suitable for industrial composting.

Richmond Paper Supply offer fully compostable paper cups with PLA lining such as:

Our most sustainable offer for matching lids are bagasse natural cane fibre lids, which are also PFAS Free, meaning they are manufactured without the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances:

Choosing environmentally responsible cups and lids supports your brand image while meeting growing customer expectations.

Custom Printed Coffee Cups

Your coffee cup is one of the most powerful marketing tools you have. Custom printed coffee cups allow you to:

Reinforce your branding
Increase visibility on social media
Promote your logo across the city
Create a more premium customer experience

Whether you’re an independent café or a growing multi-site operator, custom printed cups turn every takeaway drink into a moving advertisement. We supply custom printed coffee cups with matching lids to help businesses stand out and strengthen brand recognition. View a selection of our custom print friendly lines here.

Coffee Cups & Lids for Trade and Wholesale Customers

Richmond Paper Supply supplies coffee cups and lids wholesale to food businesses across Liverpool and the North West. Why customers choose us:

Established supplier since 1936
Competitive trade pricing
Reliable weekday delivery
Wide stock range
Online ordering for easy re-stocking

From everyday takeaway coffee cups to premium custom printed options, we help food businesses source everything from one trusted supplier.

Browse our full range of Cups, Lids & Accessories

We have everything you need for your café, coffee shop, takeaway, or events business (and if we don’t have it, just tell us what you are looking for!):

Paper Cups and Lids for Hot Drinks
Accessories such as Cup Carriers, Cup Sleeves and Wooden Tea Stirrers
In the same category you can find Plastic Cups and Lids, including Domed Lids and Paper Straws

Order online or contact our team for advice on choosing the right coffee cups for your business. We are always happy to help, either by phone, email, or you are welcome to visit us at our warehouse in Liverpool!