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Custom Paper Coasters from TheCardboardBoxes add a branded touch to bars, restaurants, cafes, and events. Our absorbent, sturdy coasters come in round, square, or die-cut shapes. Print your logo, message, or designs with sharp, vibrant inks. Available in various paper weights and finishes including matte and gloss. Great for bars, breweries, hotels, and promotional giveaways. Order Custom Paper Coasters from TheCardboardBoxes with low minimums, free design, and fast turnaround.
Coasters are one of the most underrated branding tools in the hospitality industry. They sit on every table, in front of every customer, throughout the entire visit. A well-designed custom paper coaster puts your brand right there in the customer's sightline for as long as they're in your venue.
TheCardBoardBoxes supplies custom-printed paper coasters to pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, cafes, and event venues across the UK. Our coasters are produced to a standard that matches the quality of your hospitality offer.
Custom paper coasters are circular or square discs made from absorbent paper or card, printed with your brand design. They sit under drinks to protect table surfaces from condensation and spills. The custom printing element turns this functional item into a branded touchpoint that's visible throughout the customer's visit.
Paper coasters are the traditional and most widely used coaster format in UK hospitality. They're cost-effective, practical, and highly suitable for printed branding. Unlike ceramic or rubber coasters, paper coasters can be replaced regularly, allowing for seasonal designs, promotional messaging, or simply keeping the look fresh.
In a pub or bar, the coaster is one of the longest-lasting brand touchpoints in the customer experience. From the moment a drink arrives to the moment the customer leaves, the coaster is in view. It might be seen by multiple people if it's in the centre of a table shared by a group.
For pubs promoting specific beers or drinks, coasters have traditionally been used as promotional tools by drinks brands. Your custom-branded coaster can serve the same function for your own venue, promoting your brand, your menu, or specific products.
In the era of table photography, coasters appear in countless social media posts. A distinctive, well-designed coaster in an image of someone's pint or cocktail adds a layer of visual interest and brand identification to that content.
Coasters are also collectible in some contexts. Interesting designs can become items that customers keep or collect, extending your brand's reach beyond the venue.
Standard paper coasters are made from compressed, absorbent paper or board. The key functional properties are:
Absorbency: The coaster should soak up condensation before it reaches the table surface.
Durability: A coaster needs to last through the duration of a visit without disintegrating or becoming soggy.
Print surface: The top surface should be suitable for print quality appropriate to your design.
We supply coasters in various thicknesses and weights depending on your preference and the demands of your environment. Higher-volume or higher-traffic venues may prefer heavier, more durable coasters that last longer under frequent use.
Coasters are a compact, circular or square canvas. Design principles for this format include:
Circular designs work with the shape. A logo at the centre with concentric rings of colour or design elements feels natural on a round coaster.
Bold, clear imagery reads well from a distance. If customers across the table can see your coaster, the design should be legible enough to make an impression.
Two-sided printing doubles your design space. One side can carry your logo and brand identity, the other can promote a specific product, event, or offer.
Seasonal and promotional designs take advantage of the low cost of paper coasters to run limited editions. Christmas coasters, summer designs, or promotional coasters tied to product launches keep the brand looking fresh.
TheCardBoardBoxes coasters are produced with non-toxic inks and materials suitable for use in food and beverage environments. They meet relevant standards for hospitality use.
Coasters are typically ordered in packs of hundreds or thousands. The unit cost is low, particularly at volume, making them one of the most cost-effective branded items in the hospitality sector.
We work with venues of all sizes, from single-site independent pubs to large hospitality groups. We'll advise on quantities that keep you stocked without excessive inventory.
Delivery is across the UK. Custom paper coasters from TheCardBoardBoxes are an investment that keeps paying back throughout every service.
| Box Style | Any Style |
| Dimension | Custom sizes and shapes |
| Quantity | 250 - 500,000 boxes |
| Paper Stock | (12pt to 24pt) Cardstock, Kraft, E-Flute Corrugated, Cardboard, Bux-Board, Rigid |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS |
| Coating | Matte, Gloss |
| Finishing | Embossing, Debossing, Foil Stamping, Spot UV |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Scoring, Gluing, Fold & Perforation |
| Proof | Electronic Proof (flat, 3D mock-up), Hardcopy Proofing (upon request) |
| Turnaround | 5 - 7 Business Days |
| Delivery | FLAT via Courier |
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A quick-drying, water-based layer that shields paper from smudges and grime while being eco-friendly.
This liquid finish cures under UV lights, giving your paper a vibrant, glossy shine.
This glossy treatment applies only to select areas, making images or text dramatically stand out.
This unique finish creates a velvety or suede-like texture under your fingertips.
A transparent ink that safeguards the page or provides subtle gloss, though it may yellow with age.
A thin plastic film bonded to paper for durability, available in shiny or non-glare finishes.
A rugged plastic barrier that stops scratches and wear from frequent handling.
This layer delivers a luxurious smooth feel and exceptional tear resistance.
Offset printing is a high-volume printing technique using metal plates and rubber blankets.
Digital printing is a method of printing directly from digital files to media.
UV printing uses UV light to instantly cure ink onto a wide variety of materials.
It is a process that transfers ink through a stenciled mesh screen onto a surface.
Flexography is a high-speed printing process using flexible plates and low-viscosity inks.
Gravure printing is a high-quality, high-speed intaglio printing method using engraved cylinders.
This method applies heat to bond glittering metallic hues like gold or silver onto paper, creating designs that truly shimmer.
This approach raises the paper from below to form a tactile image you can feel with your fingertips.
This technique indents your design into the paper, producing a striking recessed effect that brings dimension to your work.
This unique foil shifts through a vibrant spectrum of colors like a dazzling rainbow when light strikes it at specific angles.
This glossy clear varnish targets select areas of the page to highlight particular elements with eye-catching shine.
This sleek coating delivers a non-reflective, velvety texture that feels luxurious and enhances readability.
This highly reflective layer bounces back light, amplifying colors to make your print vibrant and dynamic.
Hot foil stamping is a printing method using heat to transfer foils for decoration.
Premium solid bleached sulfate, C1S coated for vibrant prints and superior food safety.
Solid bleached sulfate, double-coated for flawless printing and premium packaging appeal.
Pure uncoated unbleached kraft ensures raw, sustainable strength for authentic eco-packaging needs.
Clay-coated newsboard delivers affordable strength with smooth surface for bold branding.
Bold black kraft exudes premium elegance and robust protection for standout packaging.
100% recycled clay-coated newsboard offers eco-friendly durability and cost-effective packaging solutions.
Rustic natural brown kraft provides authentic, biodegradable strength for sustainable food packaging.
Clean white kraft combines natural strength with bright, recyclable appeal for branding.
Rugged natural kraft corrugated board delivers eco-friendly strength for reliable food transport.
Elegant oyster white corrugated board offers subtle sophistication and sturdy packaging protection.
Smooth kemi white corrugated ensures crisp prints and robust durability for premium shipping.
Bright bleached white corrugated provides pristine appearance with superior strength for branding.
Tall A-flute excels in superior cushioning and shock absorption for fragile foods.
Fine B-flute offers smooth printing surface and efficient collapse resistance for boxes.
Versatile C-flute balances strength, printability, and space efficiency for standard packaging.
Micro E-flute creates sleek, flat profiles with excellent print quality for retail.
Single face flute adds lightweight protection and flexibility for delicate food wrapping needs.
Single wall corrugated flute balances cost and cushioning for everyday food shipping demands.
Double wall flute delivers enhanced stacking strength for heavier food packaging loads.
Triple wall flute provides maximum crush resistance for industrial food transport durability.
It is a type of paperboard with a white clay-coated top side, ideal for luxury packaging.
Grey Chipboard Cardboard is a thick, sturdy material made from recycled content, ideal for luxury packaging.
This material is slim yet robust enough to maintain its form effectively for petite, lightweight boxes and resilient cards.
An excellent balanced option that offers a firm feel and reliable safeguarding for typical gift box varieties.
This dense board has a substantial heft in your grasp and ranks as the top pick for superior, long-lasting luxury packaging.
This exceptionally sturdy and inflexible material suits bigger items requiring additional reinforcement for security.
The densest and most resilient choice on offer, giving it a near-wooden sensation for the ultimate premium goods.
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