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Made in Great Britain
Manufactured by us in Tees Valley. Zero ocean freight, low carbon footprint, and total quality control.
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UK Manufacturer of Personalised Plastic Cups.Made in the UK.
Don't let single-use plastic ruin the vibe. We create premium branded cups and custom festival cups that your guests will want to keep. Cut out the middleman and buy direct from our UK factory with express 48-hour delivery.
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Pint to Line Full Colour
Custom full-colour reusable pint-to-line cups — perfect for festivals, stadiums and events. Durable, eco-friendly, and fully UKCA compliant.
Min Order50 Units
Standard Lead Time10 Working Days
Print TypeFull Colour
From£0.70/ unit
Pint To Line Single Colour
Durable, dishwasher-safe pint-to-line reusable cups with bold single-colour branding. UK-made, recyclable, and perfect for events, festivals, and venues.
Min Order50 Units
Standard Lead Time10 Working Days
Print TypeSingle Colour
From£0.52/ unit
Half Pint FULL COLOUR
Custom full-colour reusable half-pint cups — premium event drinkware made in the UK. Durable, recyclable, and UKCA/CE compliant.
Min Order50 Units
Standard Lead Time10 Working Days
Print TypeFull Colour
From£0.68/ unit
More Than Just a Cup.
A Drinksmate cup isn't just a vessel for beer or prosecco; it's a powerful marketing tool, a souvenir, and a sustainability statement all in one.
By choosing Drinksmate, you are supporting British manufacturing and reducing the carbon footprint of your event. Our custom festival cups and branded plastic cups travel miles, not oceans, to get to you.
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Buy Direct & Save
Cut out the middleman. Get factory-direct pricing on premium personalised plastic cups, even on small orders.
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Express 72h Delivery
Left it late? Don't panic. We offer the UK's fastest printing service for last-minute event supplies.
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The Drinksmate Advantage
Buy Direct (UK)
When you buy direct from our UK factory, you eliminate the middleman. You get total transparency on materials, guaranteed lead times, and a carbon footprint that stays local.
- 48-hour express production slots
- No import duties or hidden port fees
- 100% quality control on every batch
- Direct communication with the factory
The Hidden Risks
Buying Imports
Importing reusable cups often leads to unpredictable delays and hidden costs. Without direct factory access, you risk receiving low-quality materials that don't meet UK safety standards.
- 6-12 week shipping lead times
- Volatile shipping and customs costs
- Inconsistent print & material quality
- High carbon footprint from transport
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The UK's Go-To for Personalised Plastic Cups & Custom Festival Cups
At Drinksmate, we specialise in helping events of all sizes switch to sustainable drinkware. As the direct consumer arm of Tees Valley Plastics, we eliminate the middleman to provide premium products at factory-direct prices. Whether you are organizing a massive music festival, coordinating a corporate launch, or planning an intimate wedding, our mission is to eliminate single-use plastics.
At the core of our offering are our personalised plastic cups, designed to carry your unique branding, photos, or artwork in stunning full-colour IML print. If you are outfitting a large-scale outdoor event, our custom festival cups offer UKCA-marked precision for fast, compliant beverage service. We stock both half-pints and standard festival pint cups to suit any bar setup. For businesses looking to make a lasting impression at trade shows or PR events, our branded cups provide the perfect promotional vehicle.
We also cater specifically to couples wanting memorable, eco-friendly favours with our dedicated cups for weddings. By manufacturing all of our festival cups printed right here in the UK, we guarantee industry-leading turnaround times—including express 48-hour delivery—while keeping carbon emissions to an absolute minimum. Join the thousands of event planners who trust Drinksmate for durable, vibrant, and reusable drinkware.
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Free Artwork Check & Proofing
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Family Run UK Business
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The Industry Standard
Trusted by 500+ EventsUK ManufacturedCarbon Neutral Delivery
Sustainable Cups for Sustainable Events
The most sustainable cup is the one that gets reused. That's why we build Drinksmate cups to last. Made from high-grade rigid Polypropylene, our reusable festival cups survive hundreds of dishwasher cycles and drops on the dancefloor.
And because we manufacture in Stockton-on-Tees, our delivery emissions are a fraction of imported alternatives. It's the greenest choice for UK events.
Made in UK (Low Carbon Footprint)
100% Recyclable Materials
Zero-to-Landfill Manufacturing
Supports Circular Economy
Eliminates Disposable Waste
Durable for 500+ Uses
BPA & Phthalate Free
Safe for Kids & Adults
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our reusable cups, printing processes, and delivery times.
Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) is just 50 cups. This low minimum makes us the perfect supplier for small weddings, private parties, and intimate corporate events, as well as large-scale festivals.
Our standard manufacturing turnaround is 10-15 working days. However, because we manufacture entirely in the UK, we offer an Express Service that can deliver your branded festival cups in as little as 48-72 hours.
Yes, absolutely. All of our festival pint cups and half-pint cups are fully UKCA (formerly CE) marked to the line or brim, meaning they are completely legally compliant for serving alcohol in licensed bars, venues, and events.
Yes! We use a Full Colour IML (In-Mould Labelling) printing process that is photo-quality. This allows for complex designs, gradients, and full-wrap high-resolution photographs on your custom cups.
Yes, all of our custom printed cups are designed for long-term reuse. They are made from premium rigid Polypropylene (PP) and are shatterproof, making them incredibly durable for events.
Yes, our reusable festival cups are top-rack commercial dishwasher safe. Because the artwork is molded directly into the plastic (IML), the designs won't peel or scratch off, easily surviving 500+ washes.
Yes, health and safety is our priority. All Drinksmate personalised cups are manufactured using BPA-free, phthalate-free, food-grade plastic that is completely safe for both adults and children.
Yes, our core event range includes both standard UKCA-marked pints and half-pints, perfectly suited for busy festival beer tents and draft service.
Always. Once you submit your artwork or logo, our in-house design team will create a free digital 3D proof for you to approve before we start manufacturing your branded cups.
Yes, you can easily combine festival pint cups, half-pints, and our stemless wine variants to perfectly outfit your entire venue or event.
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