2021-12-17 14:44
Event Supplies is pleased to receive the ‘We’re Good To Go’ stamp of approval from VisitEngland.
Acquiring this industry standard mark acknowledges that we follow go… Read More
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This blog is used to discuss changes to the catering disposables market, answer common questions we at Events are asked, comment on price increases, market changes and so on
2021-12-08 14:02
Christmas is fast approaching, so make sure you don’t run out of catering supplies in the final run up to the festive period.
Event Supplies is open for orders as usual but will… Read More
2021-11-10 14:45
Drink spiking is a serious crime.
In this article, we provide more information and statistics about drink spiking, and how covering drinks can help deter drink spikers.
What is dri… Read More
2021-10-19 15:19
A Manchester-based homeless charity has continued its efforts to help the needy this week.
Volunteers from the charity Two Brews took to the streets to provide hot food, hot beverages, an… Read More
2021-09-24 15:41
Celebrating Halloween this year? Decorate your table with our range of tableware supplies and make your party a fright to remember.
Here are this year’s best picks of tableware… Read More
2021-09-13 11:58
Event Supplies is pleased to be announced as the Most Trusted Food & Drink Packaging Supplier in this year’s Food & Drink Awards.
Awarded by LUXlife magazine, the 2021 F… Read More
2021-08-26 12:49
We are pleased to add gold champagne flutes into our range of plastic glasses.
These glasses are made from tough polycarbonate plastic and can be used time and time again. Tested with… Read More
2021-07-08 09:12
The espresso martini has been named the UK’s favourite cocktail, according to the nation’s leading recipe site.
The Just Eat for Business’s Cocktail Championship cro… Read More
2021-07-08 09:05
Event Supplies is pleased to receive an award for its disposable tableware supplies at this year’s London & South East Prestige Awards.
Awarded by Corporate Livewire, the aw… Read More
2021-06-28 09:32
Here at Event Supplies, we strive to improve the customer experience.
We are therefore pleased to announce the launch of our first-ever catalogue for 2021, which will help people find the… Read More
2021-06-24 11:13
Unlike a regular takeaway cup, biodegradable cups have the ability to degrade in a non-harmful way.
These cups are eco-friendlier alternatives commonly made with a single PLA coating… Read More
2021-05-17 14:35
The hospitality sector was effectively brought to a halt last year. Many businesses across the nation were quick to change their business models following a nationwide lockdown.
One s… Read More
2021-05-17 13:11
We are pleased to add Bavarian tankards to our range of reusable plastic barware.
Great for beer gardens, pubs and bars, these 20oz Bavarian tankards are made from shatterproof plasti… Read More
2021-04-30 14:54
For a limited time only, we are offering discounts on our range of reusable barware, including plastic tumblers, plastic hiball glasses, wineglasses and dessert dishes.
Great for pubs… Read More
2021-03-23 16:31
Restaurants, takeaways and other food businesses need to think outside the box.
With lockdown restrictions easing in April, we can expect the return of some level of normality. And of… Read More
2021-02-25 15:02
UK festivals and nightclubs will return to the UK by the end of June, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s schedule to remove lockdown restrictions.
The news has raised h… Read More
2021-01-28 14:43
Event Supplies is pleased to receive an award for its biodegradable products in this year’s Hospitality Awards.
Awarded by LUXlife magazine, the 2020 Hospitality Awards aims to… Read More
2021-01-18 10:53
As we reopened for business after the New Year, we arrived to news of another nationwide lockdown.
We noticed that delivery services continue to operate and we are pleased to be provi… Read More
2021-01-18 10:12
As one of the leading suppliers of paper cups in the UK, we’re raising our cups to help banish the winter blues.
Brew Monday is an awareness day held on 18 January and organised… Read More
2020-12-22 13:01
What a year 2020 has been.
It has turned out very differently than expected, but we tried to do our best under the unprecedented circumstances. So before we start a new year full of energ… Read More
2020-12-04 16:23
Christmas is coming!
So we wanted to let you know that we will not be open for orders from 22 September and will return on 4 January 2020. We urge our customers to order early thi… Read More
2020-11-27 10:58
As the festive season looms closer, themed supplies are proving very popular for people who want to make Christmas one to remember.
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your rest… Read More
2020-11-27 10:06
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As Christmas approaches, we wanted to share some inspiring examples of festive settings.
A standout dining table not only impresses family and guests. But it’… Read More
2020-10-21 12:45
We are pleased to announce updated prices on our barware products, notably from our ELITE and ECON range.
Popular amongst pubs, bars and clubs, our plastic glasses are designed to rep… Read More
2020-10-12 15:28
In stock today are our new recyclable lids to fit our range of flexi tumblers.
These flat lids – suitable for 10oz, 12oz, 20oz and 22oz PP cups – are perfect for bars and… Read More
2020-10-01 16:21
Searching for alternative options to plastic straws, stirrers and other items may prove difficult from today.
This is because the UK government has banned the sale of such products, e… Read More
2020-09-23 11:01
As Halloween approaches, we wanted to share some inspiring examples of how catering supplies can create a perfect Halloween setting.
1. Black napkins – Great for table decor… Read More
2020-08-28 09:18
Serving takeaway drinks has never been easier. So we’re pleased to announce the arrival of lids to fit our 20-22oz PLA biodegradable pint cups.
Easy to fit, our lids are tight-fitti… Read More
2020-08-20 23:00
The Summer Bank Holiday is nearly here.
And we know times have also been tough here in the UK, so we’re happy to be offering 10% off on all our products online.
Simply use SU… Read More
2020-07-30 15:33
Have you ever wanted to order only to find out there was no stock?
We know it can be a hassle waiting for your disposable catering supplies, so we’ve made it easy for you to be… Read More
2020-07-28 11:32
We are proud to announce the arrival of brand new napkins into our store.
Tissue napkins are the most popular type of napkin in the UK and widely used in all occasions, including birthday… Read More
2020-07-20 11:00
In stock today are our new Ingeo printed smoothie cups.
Made from PLA, a sustainable and renewable plant-based material, these compostable cups come in a range of sizes from 9oz to 20oz a… Read More
2020-07-06 15:05
This year, we’ve seen increasing searches for plastic-free products.
So we are delighted to add plastic-free straw cup lids to our range, another plastic-free product to accompany o… Read More
2020-06-17 14:25
We speak from experience when we say throwing a surprise party for Father’s Day is special.
Once you have decided on what kind of a party you want to throw, you may need to make foo… Read More
2020-06-01 10:47
As lockdown rules ease for many businesses on 15 June, owners are looking to get back into a slow but steady stride of things.
Many owners are also changing the way they operate, and are… Read More
2020-05-24 23:00
Following the big success of our May Day Bank Holiday sale, our sales team were inundated with inquiries about the next sale.
As a thank you for hanging tight, we’re offering anothe… Read More
2020-05-06 23:00
Here at Event Supplies, we’ve got a huge sale launching this coming bank holiday!
As part of our Bank Holiday Sale, you can get 10% off your order by adding the discount code &lsquo&hell…Read More
2020-04-23 15:31
We are pleased to announce the arrival of our brand new smoothie sip thru lids, accompanying our very popular smoothie cup range.Ideal for drinks caterers of all kinds, our tightly-seale… Read More
2020-04-06 11:24
2020 hasn’t had a great start.
With the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), the government has advised people to remain indoors and only go out unless necessary. Many of us have now… Read More
2020-01-22 15:34
Our hugely popular biodegradable water cones are now at an everyday low price of only £32.99 per case (5000). This is a huge reduction on the previous price of £44.99 per cas… Read More
2020-01-15 10:13
There’s a lot of confusion and misleading information online
about these two items at the moment, we’ve seen many retailers incorrectly
describing these items. As a result we… Read More
2019-12-06 12:00
As usual, our offices are closed this year between Christmas
and New Year. The last day to place an order for delivery in 2019 is Friday 20th
December; our offices are also open in the morni… Read More
2019-12-05 12:00
We love to read feedback from our customers, if you could take the time to post a Google review on our Business page it would be very much appreciated. You can do this at: https://g.page/in… Read More
2019-11-29 16:46
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably spotted that we’ve
had a complete overhaul of our website and brought it bang up to date. We’ve
been trading online for well o… Read More
2018-12-14 12:00
The last day for dispatch of goods before Christmas is Thursday 20th December, orders need to be placed before 1pm. Orders placed after this time will be delivered in the New Year when we r… Read More
2018-11-28 17:04
For a limited time we’ve reduced the price on our 170ml disposable plastic Champagne flutes to £15.99 per case (100). Please enquire for full pallet prices.
These flutes are avai… Read More
2018-11-16 12:00
Due to the huge increase in demand for paper straws, we’ve decided to expand the range of colours we offer. Initially only plain Black (the most common colour) was available, however w… Read More
2018-11-02 12:00
We’ve just launched our 2018 range of disposable Christmas themed paper napkins. A great way to decorate your table this Christmas with a fun and festive theme. These are also a common… Read More
2018-10-19 12:00
Follow our Instagram to see pictures of our existing products, pictures of our items in use as well as photos of new up and coming products. If you’d like your images to be featured… Read More
2018-10-12 12:00
We stock a full range of the ever popular Red American party cups, this is comprised of 3 sizes; 2oz (shot shot size), 12oz (small size party cups) and 16oz (the most popular full size cups)… Read More
2018-10-12 10:53
In strictly limited quantities – we’ve just added the 10oz Halloween themed glasses to our store, each pack of which has a random design (4 available). Solid in small packs of 5… Read More
2018-10-05 12:00
Today we’re taking a look at a long-standing member of our product range, the ever dependable paper plate. These are a hugely versatile product and a mainstay of home parties and speci… Read More
2018-09-14 12:00
Due to the increase in popularity of our biodegradable range of cups we’ve introduced a new insulated version to the range. Just like the rest of our biodegradable cups they feature a… Read More
2018-08-17 12:00
By popular demand we’ve expanded our existing range of straws (made from recyclable PP/ PolyPropylene) with the addition of the new biodegradable paper straws. These have been a common… Read More
2018-08-06 12:00
As part of our efforts to cater for customers requiring a biodegradable alternative to disposables, we’ve launched a new range of paper cups. These feature a PLA (Polylactic Acid) inne… Read More
2018-05-04 12:00
Our popular unbleached napkins are now available in an 8-fold / rectangular configuration for use in restaurants or general use at the dinner table.
The natural coloured brown napkins do not… Read More
2018-04-13 12:00
We’ve added 2 new items to our popular range of Elite reusable polycarbonate stemmed glasses. These are the White 11oz premium wineglasses and the 6.5oz champagne flutes, the same high… Read More
2018-04-06 12:00
We’re currently clearing residual stock of our disposable silver cutlery, most of these have already sold but we do have a quantity of the silver spoons remaining. As such these are no… Read More
2018-03-27 09:56
Due to the Easter break our office is closed from Good Friday (30th March) this week, we reopen after the bank holiday on Tuesday 3rd April. If you need any items delivering before Easter th… Read More
2018-03-09 12:00
As the standard 16oz size of Red party cups have proved so popular we’ve added further sizes to this range, including the tiny 2oz mini red party cup shot glasses. As the name suggests… Read More
2018-03-02 12:00
We’ve got several different options available when it comes to our disposable champagne flutes, we’re commonly asked about the differences between these and which would be most s… Read More
2018-02-23 12:00
For the first time we’re able to offer a disposable paper cup with mixed designs in each sleeve. Traditionally paper cups have a single design per case; hence no variety or variation i… Read More
2018-02-09 15:35
We’ve got a large range of different disposable cutlery available; these differ in both style and quality. The summary below may assist you in choosing the correct type for your requir… Read More
2018-02-02 12:20
This is a question we get asked a lot by customers looking to start purchasing paper cups for the first time, we’ve got a sizable range of cups which can sometimes prove bewildering fo… Read More
2018-01-19 12:00
We carry a range of biodegradable paper cups; the difference between these and the regular range of disposable cups boils down to the material used for the inner lining. All paper cups used… Read More
2018-01-12 12:00
We’re commonly asked for more information on our popular range of Sugarcane items, what they’re made from, what they feel like, why they’re biodegradable etc. Our entire li… Read More
2017-12-22 08:00
We’re commonly asked for an ‘economy’ alternative to the high quality Bagasse / Sugarcane bowls, as such we’ve launched 2 brand new products. These are made from the… Read More
2017-12-15 12:16
Fresh in today are several new colours for our range of disposable paper napkins. By popular demand we’ve added the following additional colours to our 33cm 4-fold range:
Lime Gr… Read More
2017-12-12 10:23
We’ve expanded our already extensive range of hot drink cups with the new range of double wall cups. These offer superior insulation to the common single wall type of cup by offering… Read More
2016-01-12 12:06
New for 2016, we’ve added a larger 12oz (takeaway regular) size of Paper Vending Cup to our attractive Prism range of cups. This range of single wall cups is specifically designed for… Read More
2015-12-15 12:51
Our office close for the festive break on Wednesday 23rd December at 12 noon, the last date to get your order dispatched and delivered in time for Christmas is Tuesday 22nd December by 4pm… Read More
2015-11-02 12:09
Christmas Themed Paper Napkins
Now available is our 2015 range of disposable paper napkins with a festive Christmas theme. This fun and decorate range of accessories is a great way to decora… Read More
2015-01-26 11:10
New for 2015 is our bespoke printing and branding service, a fantastic way to build your brand through fully customisable disposables. We’ve made a large proportion of our range availa… Read More
2015-01-23 11:48
Plastic Sauce Containers
By popular demand we now stock a range of plastic portion pots for sauces, sides, samples, takeaways and a whole host of other uses. These are designed to complement… Read More
2014-12-12 12:04
Our offices close on the 23rd December this year at 12pm for the Christmas break, reopening on 5th January 2013 in the New Year.
The last available date to order for Christmas delivery is 22… Read More
2014-03-19 12:21
By popular demand we’ve introduced a new size to our range of disposable cold drink cups. The most common UK sizes for these cups are as follows:
9oz (Small)
12oz (Small / Regular)
16o… Read More
2014-03-19 12:21
By popular demand we’ve introduced a new size to our range of disposable cold drink cups. The most common UK sizes for these cups are as follows:
9oz (Small)
12oz (Small / Regular)
16o… Read More
2014-01-08 16:22
We’ve recently expanded our range of disposable cutlery to include a new clear variety. In addition to offering an attractive alternative to the more common White disposable cutlery t… Read More
2013-12-06 13:06
Our offices close on the 23rd December this year at 12pm for the Christmas break, reopening on 2nd January 2013 in the New Year.
The last available date to order for Christmas delivery is 20… Read More
2013-09-05 11:33
5oz Squat Plastic Drinking Cups
New in today is our new 5oz water cup – designed primarily for use with water coolers and dispensers in the workplace and in Schools. We’ve… Read More
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