Takeaway Cup Holders: 2 Cup or 4 Cup Drinks Carriers for Cafes
Two coffees are easy to carry, until the next customer in the queue orders for the whole office. A cup holder turns a juggling act into one tray, which means fewer spilt drinks and fewer complaints. For a cafe, coffee van or takeaway, it is one of the cheapest items on the shelf.
What a cup holder is
Our cup holders are moulded paper fibre trays with deep pockets for takeaway cups. They have no handle: the customer carries the tray flat. They are for lidded takeaway cups, hot or cold.
The 2 cup holder
The 2 cup holder has two pockets and is sold in a case of 360. It suits the most common order, two drinks for a couple, a parent and child, or two colleagues. It also suits drive-through, click-and-collect and lunchtime rush orders.
The 4 cup holder
The 4 cup holder is a square tray with four wells, sold in a case of 180. It is the one to reach for when someone is collecting for a team, a family or a small meeting. Fewer trips, fewer hands needed.
Which one should you stock?
- Mostly pairs of drinks: start with the 2 cup holder.
- Offices, school runs and meetings nearby: add the 4 cup holder.
- Coffee van or stall: keep both; customers often order three or four at once and cannot carry them loose.
The cases are different sizes (360 and 180), so one case of each is enough to start and see which sells faster.
Check the fit with your own cups
Cup shapes vary. Before you buy a full case, put your own cups, with lids on, into a holder. The cups we sell are covered in our coffee cup sizes and lids guide, and you can ask for samples first.
Tips for serving
- Lid every cup before it goes into the holder, so nothing slops when the tray is picked up.
- Keep holders next to the till, where you can reach one without leaving the order.
- Offer a holder whenever an order has two or more drinks. Customers rarely think to ask.
- Pair with stirrers, sleeves and serviettes for a complete order. See our hot drinks takeaway checklist.
Ordering and delivery
There is no minimum order. Prices are shown excluding VAT under each product. Browse everything in cup holders. Free UK next-day delivery: orders placed by 4pm Monday to Friday leave the same day with Evri, fully tracked, next-day on the standard service where Evri offers it to the address.
Frequently asked questions
Do the cup holders have handles?
No. They are open trays, carried flat.
Can they be used for hot and cold drinks?
Yes, with lidded takeaway cups.
How many come in a case?
The 2 cup holder comes in a case of 360 and the 4 cup holder in a case of 180.
Can I try one before buying a case?
Yes, use our samples page.