Cups & Mugs

Cups & Mugs for Cafés, Restaurants & Hotels

Sourcing cups for a coffee shop, restaurant or hotel means getting the format right before anything else. The wrong capacity, the wrong weight, the wrong saucer fit – any one of those costs you time and money mid-service.

We stock over 1,400 cups and mugs for commercial use, covering every beverage format from a 80ml espresso to a 454ml takeaway-style latte. Brands include Churchill, Steelite, Dudson, Utopia, Artis, Elia, Genware and Bauscher – all selected for durability, stackability and dishwasher performance in high-volume environments.

Whether you’re setting up a new café or replacing broken stock in a busy hotel breakfast room, the range is available by the case with no minimum order quantity.

Catering Mugs

Handled mugs are the workhorse of any beverage service. They hold heat well, they’re easy to carry in multiples, and they stack efficiently in the wash.

The main formats available:

• Handled catering mugs – the standard restaurant mug, typically 280–340ml. Suitable for filter coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Diner mugs wholesale from brands like Steelite and Churchill are built to take daily commercial dishwasher cycles without crazing or chipping.
• Stacking mugs – designed with a recessed base so they nest securely. Useful for venues with limited shelf space or high turnover.
• Diner mugs – heavier, thicker-walled mugs with a classic American diner profile. Popular in casual dining, brunch venues and hotel breakfast service.
• Restaurant mugs – slimmer, lighter profiles suited to fine dining or contemporary café formats where presentation matters as much as function.

Restaurant coffee mugs wholesale are available in white, black and a wide range of coloured and textured finishes. Ceramic, vitrified china and stoneware options all available.

Coffee Cups & Espresso Cups

Café coffee cups are sized to the drink, not the other way around. Getting the volume right is non-negotiable – an espresso cup that’s too large kills the crema presentation; a flat white cup that’s too small forces awkward pouring.

The formats we stock:

• Espresso cups – typically 80–100ml. Straight-sided or tulip shapes. Available from Bauscher, Artis and Steelite in both white and coloured finishes.
• Cappuccino cups – 150–180ml, wider bowl to hold the foam. The most common format for coffee shop mugs in UK café service.
• Flat white cups – 150–165ml, narrower than a cappuccino cup to concentrate the milk-to-espresso ratio.
• Latte cups – 280–350ml, often a taller glass-style profile, though ceramic versions are widely used in café settings.
• Café coffee cups – general-purpose cups in the 200–250ml range, suitable for Americano, long black or drip coffee service.

All espresso and cappuccino formats are available with matching saucers. See our Saucers page for the full range.

Tea Cups & Specialist Cups

Tea service has its own requirements. A good tea cup holds heat longer than a thin-walled espresso cup, and the saucer fit needs to be precise enough to carry without spillage.

• Tea cups – typically 200–220ml with a traditional rounded profile. Available from Churchill and Dudson in classic white and patterned finishes. Wholesale cups and saucers sets are available for venues that want a matched service.
• Soup cups – two-handled, 280–400ml, designed for served soups and broths. Stackable options available for high-volume canteen or hotel use.
• Hot chocolate cups – wider-mouthed, 280–350ml. Often the same format as a cappuccino cup but in a larger capacity.
• Specialty cups – includes double-walled ceramic cups for heat retention, enamel-finish cups for outdoor or casual dining, and melamine options for poolside or terrace service.

Restaurant supply coffee mugs and tea cups are available in case quantities of 6, 12, 24 and 36 depending on brand and format.

Who Buys Cups & Mugs from Ascot?

Our wholesale cups and mugs are used across the full range of UK hospitality and foodservice operations:

• Independent coffee shops sourcing cups for a coffee shop fit-out or replacing broken stock mid-season
• Restaurant groups standardising on a single mug format across multiple sites for consistency and easier reordering
• Hotels stocking restaurant coffee mugs wholesale for breakfast service, room service and lounge operations
• Contract caterers needing catering mugs for sale in large case quantities at a reliable price point
• Pub and casual dining operators using diner mugs wholesale for high-turnover hot drinks service
• Catering colleges and training kitchens equipping new facilities with commercial-grade drinkware

Why Buy from Ascot Wholesale?

• 1,400+ lines in stock – cups, mugs, espresso sets and specialist formats from eight leading commercial brands
• No minimum order quantity – order a single case to test a new style or stock a full dining room
• Trade pricing on all lines – restaurant cups and catering coffee cups priced for the trade, not the retail market
• Brands you know – Churchill, Steelite, Dudson, Utopia, Artis, Elia, Genware and Bauscher all stocked
• Matching saucers available – wholesale cups mugs saucers can be ordered together from the same range to guarantee fit
• Free delivery on qualifying orders – see delivery terms at checkout

Browse our full Catering Crockery range, or head straight to Saucers to find matching saucers for your cups.

FAQ – Cups & Mugs

What cups and mugs does Ascot Wholesale stock?

We stock over 1,400 cups and mugs for commercial use, including espresso cups, cappuccino cups, flat white cups, latte cups, handled catering mugs, diner mugs, tea cups, soup cups and hot chocolate cups. Brands include Churchill, Steelite, Dudson, Utopia, Artis, Elia, Genware and Bauscher. All formats are available in case quantities with no minimum order.

What is the difference between a coffee cup and a mug?

A coffee cup is typically smaller – 80ml to 250ml – and designed for specific espresso-based drinks where volume and shape affect the drink quality. A mug is a larger, handled vessel, usually 280ml to 400ml, used for filter coffee, tea, hot chocolate and general hot drinks service. Both are available in commercial grades built for repeated dishwasher use.

Do you stock espresso cups and cappuccino cups?

Yes. We stock espresso cups from 80ml upwards and cappuccino cups in the 150–180ml range from brands including Bauscher, Artis, Steelite and Churchill. Both formats are available with matching saucers. Use the filters on this page to narrow by capacity, brand or collection.

Are your cups suitable for commercial dishwashers?

Yes. All cups and mugs in this category are selected for commercial use and are fully dishwasher-safe. They’re built to withstand daily high-temperature wash cycles without chipping, crazing or glaze loss. If any specific product has exceptions, this is noted on the individual product page.

Which brands do you stock?

We stock Churchill, Steelite, Dudson, Utopia, Artis, Elia, Genware and Bauscher. All are established commercial tableware brands with proven track records in UK hospitality. We also carry DPS Tableware and William Edwards lines for operators looking for a wider range of finishes and price points.

Do you stock cups with matching saucers?

Yes. Most cup and espresso ranges have matching saucers available. Wholesale cups and saucers can be ordered from the same collection to guarantee a precise fit. See our Saucers page for the full range of matching and universal-fit options.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

No. There is no minimum order quantity on any line. Products are sold by the case – typically 6, 12, 24 or 36 units depending on the brand and format – but you can order a single case without any minimum commitment. Buying by the case reduces your cost per unit.

Do you offer trade accounts?

Yes. Trade accounts are available to all hospitality businesses including coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, catering companies and event venues. A trade account gives you access to wholesale pricing, flexible payment terms and dedicated account support. Contact our team to apply.