Cup deposit schemes: what return rates actually look like
Published return rates use different denominators, return windows and operating models. Here is how to read the figures and audit your own scheme.
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Two sizes. Two print styles. Four reusable plastic cups built to survive a weekend of pints, spills and terrible dancing.
Min 10Full ColourPint Full ColourA full colour wrap that goes right round the cup, in-mould printed so it never peels.
Min 10Single ColourPint Single ColourOne colour, repeated round the cup. The cheapest way to get a branded pint in hands.
Min 10Full ColourHalf Pint Full ColourThe same full colour wrap on a smaller cup, for wine, spirits and soft drinks.
Min 10Single ColourHalf Pint Single ColourOne colour on a half pint, for volume sites where the maths has to work first.
Most cup suppliers won't pick up the phone for less than a few thousand. We start at 10. A fortieth, a pop up bar or a five a side final gets the same full colour print, the same artwork check and the same delivery date in writing as a sold out arena. Festivals, football clubs, arenas and pubs across the UK already trust us with their bar. Your back garden is in good hands.
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Left it late? Heroes don't do excuses. Approve your artwork and your custom printed cups are on site in 5 working days, boxed, counted and ready for the first pour.
If your date can't be hit, you hear it in our first email, not the day before your event. We would rather lose the order than let you down.
Single use cups get bought, binned, then paid for again in bin hire and litter picking. A reusable cup gets poured, handed back and poured again, carrying your branding every single time.
Put a deposit on it and the crowd does the saving for you. They get their pound back or keep the cup as a souvenir. Either way, you win.
Four steps from first message to cups in hands. No account, no artwork portal, no small print.
Pint or half pint, single colour or full colour wrap. Tell us the event and we'll tell you which cup earns its cape.
A print ready file or a logo and a rough idea. A real person checks it against the print area and fixes the problems before they become yours.
Price, quantity and delivery date confirmed in writing. No deposit until you're happy with all three.
On site in as little as 5 working days. Reorders are quicker, because your artwork is already on file.
Real organisers, real events, real cups that came back. These are Google reviews of our sister brand, Eco Cups, while Cup Heroes builds its own.
★★★★★
I ordered reusable cups for my event and they were perfect. Great quality, durable, and the printing looked amazing. Guests loved them and they were a much better, eco-friendly alternative to disposable cups. The ordering process was smooth and delivery was quick. I’ll definitely be buying again for future events.
Andrew Gourley
★★★★★
Amazing customer service from start to finish. The customer service is fantastic. These guys were very patient and accommodating when last minute changes were requested. The process was hassle free and easy. Couldn’t be happier with the end product. Will definitely be a returning customer.
Neil Habberfield
★★★★★
Absolutely thrilled with my reusable cups! They were strong, beautifully printed, and a huge hit with guests. Such a great sustainable option compared to disposables. The whole process, from ordering to delivery, was smooth and fast. I’ll definitely be back for more.
Nancy Davison
Published return rates use different denominators, return windows and operating models. Here is how to read the figures and audit your own scheme.
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