At Steel City, we know that for bars, festivals and venues, the details really matter. It’s not just about a cup; it’s about ensuring your branding looks fantastic in a crowded room and that the product actually works for your team day-to-day. We want to make sure you get items that don’t just look good on a screen but perform perfectly in a busy environment.
- Certified pour lines: We would always recommend UKCA/CE-lined cups if you’re serving to a measure. It’s really important for consistency when staff are moving fast, and on selected ranges, we can add the required CE stamp. It just means you’re not having to worry about swapping cups at the last minute to stay compliant.
- Print that stays sharp: When you put your logo on a product, you want it to be perceived as really good quality. Our first choice is often IML printing because the print sits within the cup wall. It means the branding resists scratches and doesn’t rub off when cups are stacked or handled with wet hands, keeping your brand looking its best.
- Maximum brand exposure: We try to put forward cups with generous wraparound print areas. A small front print can easily disappear once somebody holds the cup, but a wraparound design keeps your branding visible from every angle—whether that’s in hand or in photos on social media.
- Reusable and durable: Sustainability is a huge buzzword, so for reuse schemes, we only suggest cups we’ve checked as reusable and dishwasher safe. Repeated washing can show up weak plastics quickly, so we choose items that stay clear and hold their shape to leave a lasting positive impression at multiple events.
- Plastic matched to the job: We’ll use our experience to help you choose the right material. We might suggest polypropylene for lighter needs where stackability is key, or polycarbonate when you want a more rigid, glass-like feel that takes knocks. It’s about ensuring the product doesn’t split or crack when dropped, so it’s safe for high-footfall areas.
- Tight proofing process: Our processes are very tight to back the client every step of the way. We focus on print placement and colour control (including Pantone matching where possible) because we know how frustrating it is if artwork sits too close to a measure line. We want to catch that early so you don’t approve something that looks different in reality.
- Honest lead times: We work to production timings that start from proof approval, because that’s the point we can control. We know you have build days and set-ups to hit, so we’ll help you schedule delivery around your calendar, rather than you having to scramble on site.
These picks are our starting point—our benchmark suggestions for compliance and durability. But if you have a specific idea, we can look at bespoke shapes and finishes to get you exactly what you need.