Quick Delivery Rates with the Rate Widget
CupsDirect features a Live Delivery Rates Widget. Using just a postcode the widget will provide Instant Prices, Delivery Dates and Times.
How To Get a Rate:
Simply Add product to Cart - Click Checkout and enter your Postcode. The widget will quickly identify all services available during the checkout process based on the current time and date.
Despatch
We despatch our products Monday to Friday, and we are closed on weekends. Weekend deliveries only take place if a Saturday or Sunday service has been purchased.
Mainland UK Services.
See checkout or rate widget for latest list of Services available.
| SERVICE |
APC ECONOMY 2-3 Day Service |
APC STANDARD 1-2 Day Service |
DPD EXPRESS BY 10.30AM
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SATURDAY/SUNDAY Timed services may be available |
| Price | Free* Spend +£100 | £5.95 | from £12.50 | from £12.95 |
| Carrier | APC | APC | DPD | DPD |
| Tracking | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SMS Alerts | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
✔ |
| 1 Hour Arrive Window | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pickup Local Store | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Order Cut-off Time** | 4.00pm | 4.00pm | 1.00pm | 1.00pm |
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**Order cut off time refers to our despatch cut off time, for example an order placed before 1.0pm can be dispatched the same day via DPD - for next day delivery.
*Free Economy Delivery Service is not available in some zones within Scotland and unavailable in NI, Europe, and other offshore locations. For latest and accurate rates use the checkout or delivery estimator widget. All prices quoted are +VAT |
| Delivery to Scotland from Free |
| UK mainland rates also apply to the following Scotland Areas; Aberdeen, Dumfries and Galloway, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Stirling, Galashiels, Glasgow, Inverness. Other Scottish areas may cost more, final rates are confirmed in cart. |
Our Delivery and Logistics Partners
Description
Paper Food Packaging Samples - Product Testing Service
Food service businesses require confident purchasing decisions when selecting packaging solutions that impact customer experience and operational costs. This sample service eliminates guesswork by enabling hands-on evaluation of paper packaging options before committing to volume orders. Test real products with actual food applications to ensure compatibility with your specific menu requirements and service conditions. Physical testing prevents expensive mistakes whilst building confidence in supplier relationships through transparent product evaluation processes.
Sample Service Features
- Selection Process:
- Choose up to 3 different paper packaging products from comprehensive professional range
- Real Product Testing:
- Receive actual production samples, not prototypes or demonstration materials
- Volume Planning:
- Evaluate packaging performance with real food applications before bulk purchasing commitments
- Cost Management:
- Minimal sample cost investment prevents expensive ordering mistakes and supplier disappointments
- Product Categories:
- Hot cups, cold cups, food containers, sandwich packaging, and specialty packaging items
- Quality Assessment:
- Test structural integrity, leak resistance, temperature performance, and customer appeal factors
Business Applications
- Risk Reduction - Physical testing prevents costly bulk orders of unsuitable packaging solutions for operations
- Menu Compatibility - Verify packaging performance with specific food types and service temperatures accurately
- Customer Experience - Evaluate how packaging affects food presentation and customer satisfaction levels
- Operational Efficiency - Test storage, handling, and dispensing characteristics during actual service conditions
- Cost Optimization - Compare multiple options to identify best value for specific operational requirements
- Supplier Confidence - Build trust in packaging supplier through transparent product evaluation processes
Target Applications
New Business Planning: Start-up cafés, restaurants, and food service operations requiring proven packaging solutions before opening or expanding service offerings with confidence.
Smart Procurement: Professional sample service enabling informed packaging decisions through hands-on evaluation, reducing operational risks and ensuring successful implementation of new packaging systems.