Practical guides for cafés, takeaways and food businesses.
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most, from choosing cup sizes to planning a weekly stock order. Each guide ends with next steps and, when you are ready, a quote.
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Coffee cup sizes
Which takeaway coffee cup size to choose? Compare 4, 8, 12 and 16 oz paper cups by volume and drink, plus single, double and ripple wall cups and lids.
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Printed cups: minimums & lead times
How minimum order quantities and lead times work for custom printed coffee cups in the UK: digital vs flexo printing, costs, artwork and how to plan.
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Kraft or white takeaway boxes
Kraft or white takeaway boxes? Compare look, print quality, grease resistance and food suitability to choose the right box for your menu.
Read the guideUK single-use plastic rules
A plain-English summary of single-use plastic restrictions affecting takeaway packaging in England, Scotland and Wales, and what to choose instead.
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UK seasonal fruit & veg calendar
What is in season in the UK through the year: a seasonal fruit and vegetable calendar for restaurants, cafés and takeaways, with menu planning tips.
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Café weekly stock order
A simple method to plan a weekly café stock order for fresh produce, drinks and packaging: par levels, usage counts, waste and ordering days.
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Drinks fridge guide
How to stock and organise a drinks fridge: formats, quantities, layout, temperature and rotation for cafés, takeaways and convenience shops.
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Artwork for printed packaging
How to prepare your logo and artwork for printed cups and boxes: vector files, colours, bleed, line weights and proofing, in plain English.
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