Industries
Packaging for cafés and coffee shops
What you'll need
Cafés typically need takeaway food packaging, carrier bags, labels and tape they can reorder in bulk to keep pace with daily trade.
Cafés and coffee shops get through a steady stream of cups, food packaging and bags for takeaway trade. Reliable supply and consistent sizing keep the counter moving during busy periods.
Maximum Packaging supplies common café lines online and can quote for regular bulk orders. If you want particular formats, sizes or plastic-free options, we can source them through our UK supplier network.
What to pack with
Food Packaging
Takeaway containers, cups and food-grade packaging.
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Mailing Bags
Poly and paper mailing bags for clothing and soft goods.
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Address, thermal and warning labels for despatch.
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Packing Tape
Polypropylene and paper tape, plain and printed.
View categoryKeeping the counter stocked
- Standardise on a few food packaging sizes to simplify ordering.
- Keep enough on hand for peak periods without over-storing.
- Set up a bulk quote for the lines you reorder every week.
Presentation and sustainability
- Paper bags and recyclable packaging present well for takeaway trade.
- A label or printed sleeve can add brand feel without a big spend.
- Ask about compostable and plastic-free ranges through our network.
Popular with these buyers
Kraft Food Boxes — Medium
Grease-resistant kraft boxes for hot food.
Compostable Hot Cups — 12oz
PLA-lined compostable cups for hot drinks.
Branded Food Packaging
Printed cups, boxes and bags to your brand.
Grey Mailing Bags — Medium
Co-extruded grey poly mailer with self-seal strip.
Before you order, check
- The internal size fits your product with room for protection
- The pack quantity matches how fast you get through them
- Postage banding — will it post as a Large Letter or a parcel?
- Whether you need a stronger grade for weight or transit
- If a recyclable or plastic-free option suits your customers
Buying regularly?
Set up trade & repeat supply
If packaging is a running cost, a trade account keeps your regular lines on consistent pricing and makes reordering quick — with bulk quotes whenever volumes spike.
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Regular orders
Reorder your usual lines quickly, at consistent pricing.
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Bulk pricing
Case and pallet quantities priced to your volume.
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Custom quotes
Bespoke sizes and printed packaging, sourced to order.
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Trade account
One named contact who knows your account and products.
Common buyer questions
Is your food packaging food-safe and compostable?
Our food packaging is made for direct food contact (spec sheets on request). Compostable and recyclable options are available — the two aren't interchangeable.
Poly or paper mailing bags — which should I use?
Poly mailers are waterproof, lightest and cheapest; paper mailers are kerbside recyclable with a premium feel but less water resistance.
What's the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer labels?
Direct thermal prints with heat alone (no ribbon) and can fade; thermal transfer uses a ribbon for a durable, long-lasting print.
How do I set up regular trade supply?
Open a trade account for consistent pricing on the lines you reorder, or request a bulk quote for one-off volume. We hold some stock and source the rest to order.
Packaging for cafés & coffee shops — get pricing
Tell us what you're packing and your quantities. We'll recommend the right option and price it for your order — sourcing anything we don't stock through our UK supplier network.
Frequently asked questions
Can you supply plastic-free cafe packaging?
Do you offer regular deliveries for busy periods?
Can I get cups and food packaging branded?
Related pages
Buying in volume? Get trade pricing.
Tell us what you need — sizes, quantities and how often. We'll send pricing and lead time, and source anything we don't stock through our supplier network.
