On a busy beach terrace, festival site or corporate event, cups go faster than anything else. Every cup passes through hands, shows up in photos and walks across the site. A printed cup turns all of those moments into free visibility for your brand. This article covers how beach clubs, festivals and event organisers get the most out of branded cups.
Looking for prices and ordering options first? Read our custom branded cups pricing and ordering guide.
Why cups work so well here
Beach clubs — guests sit on the terrace for hours, share photos of their drinks and take coffee or a smoothie down to the beach. Your cup goes with them.
Festivals — thousands of visitors, one site. A recognisable cup helps your bar or food stand stand out among all the others.
Corporate events and trade fairs — a cup carrying the organiser's or sponsor's logo is a simple way to make a brand visible without extra signs or banners.
Which cup should you choose?
Natudine supplies printed cups in 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz, so espresso, cappuccino, soft drinks and larger drinks all get the same recognisable cup.
- Full-wrap sleeve — print across the cup's full height for maximum visibility. The natural choice when brand recognition is the goal.
- Half-wrap sleeve — print on the mid-band, a cost-effective option for smaller logos.
Standard or Bio coating?
Standard cups use a thin PE plastic layer to stay leak-proof. Bio cups replace it with a water-based coating, making them fully compostable and recyclable, marked with a PAP21 code on the base.
For beach venues and festivals that put sustainability first, Bio is often the natural choice — it matches the story you want to tell your visitors.
Planning for the season or the event
- Order in time. Delivery typically follows within 5–7 working days after you approve the free 3D proof, but plan well ahead for a festival or season opening.
- Order in one go. The price per cup drops automatically with volume, from 500 units up to a maximum of 25,000 units per order. One larger order for the whole season is often cheaper than several small ones.
- Think about several sizes. Espresso and soft drinks need different sizes; the same design on every size keeps your bar recognisable.
Pair with other branded items
At a beach club or event, cups work best alongside branded napkins and custom printed coasters. See also our guides to sustainable tableware for beach clubs and sustainable tableware for weddings and events.
Frequently asked questions
Which cup sizes can I have printed? 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz.
What's the minimum order? 500 units, with prices that drop automatically up to a maximum of 25,000 units per order.
Are the cups compostable? The Bio version has a water-based coating and is fully compostable and recyclable (PAP21). The Standard version has a thin PE layer.
How quickly can I have the cups? Typically 5–7 working days after approving the free 3D proof.
Ready for your season or event? Design your cup in the cup configurator and get a free 3D proof.