Event Supplies

What Event Supplies does

Event Supplies is a UK-based e-commerce wholesaler founded in 2007 that sells disposable, reusable, and biodegradable catering products to event planners, food-service operators, and corporate buyers. The product range is organized into five main categories — paper cups (including single-wall, double-wall, ripple, vending, and licensed Pepsi and Coca-Cola branded cold-drink cups), plastic glasses (pint tumblers, wine glasses, champagne flutes, shot glasses, smoothie cups), biodegradable lines (cups, soup containers, takeaway boxes, cutlery, straws, trays), tableware (banquet rolls, napkins, plates, cutlery, straws), and takeaway packaging (hot food boxes, kraft trays, noodle boxes, pizza boxes, salad bowls) — supported by accessories such as lids, sleeves, and carriers. The technology layer is a standard Shopify storefront; the company is explicitly not a technology business and holds no proprietary software or AI/ML capability.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and SMB wholesale via eventsupplies.co.uk, with no minimum order, free UK delivery on orders over £100, next-day fulfillment, and a telephone ordering channel for business customers. Pricing is unit-based with volume tiers from packs to pallets at wholesale levels (e.g., £2.72 per unit for 8oz compostable ripple cups). Revenue comes entirely from one-time product sales, with no subscription, licensing, or contract-based streams. Marketing is conducted through the website, blog content, an email newsletter, and organic social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Customer segments are horizontal and SMB-weighted: event planners and caterers (weddings, festivals, corporate functions), food-service businesses (cafes, takeaways, coffee shops), and corporate and institutional buyers (offices, dental practices, supermarkets). The company holds authorized-reseller status for Pepsi and Coca-Cola branded cups and exclusive UK distribution of Katerglass and ELITE polycarbonate glassware.

Name

Event Supplies

Legal name

Event Supplies

Website

https://eventsupplies.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Event Supplies is a UK-based e-commerce wholesaler founded in 2007 that sells disposable, reusable, and biodegradable catering products to event planners, food-service operators, and corporate buyers via its Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Catering Supplies

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Retailers (459999), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Party & Entertaining Disposable Supplies (CRAJAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Disposable catering supplies
• Paper cups wholesale
• Biodegradable food packaging
• Plastic glasses distributor
• Takeaway packaging supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct product sales of catering and event supplies including paper cups, plastic glasses, biodegradable packaging, and tableware. Operates on a wholesale pricing model with competitive prices for events and businesses. No minimum order quantity required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Event Supplies is a UK-based wholesale and retail distributor of disposable, reusable, and biodegradable catering supplies for events, parties, and food service operations. The product range includes paper cups, plastic glasses, tableware (napkins, banquet rolls, plates, cutlery), takeaway packaging (food boxes, trays, pizza boxes, salad bowls), and complementary accessories such as lids, sleeves, and cup carriers. Products are sold in pack and pallet quantities with wholesale pricing, no minimum order, and free UK delivery on orders over £100.

Product overview

Event Supplies is a UK-based food and drink packaging supplier founded in 2007, operating as a wholesale e-commerce platform (built on Shopify) offering disposable and reusable catering supplies. The product portfolio consists of five interconnected categories: (1) Paper Cups covering single wall, double wall, and ripple insulated formats in branded (Pepsi, Coca-Cola) and plain variants; (2) Plastic Glasses including smoothie cups, pint tumblers, shot glasses, wine glasses, and champagne flutes; (3) Biodegradable products including biodegradable paper cups, biodegradable plastic cups, biodegradable takeaway packaging, cutlery, and straws; (4) Tableware including banquet rolls, napkins, plates, cutlery, and straws; and (5) Takeaway Packaging including hot food boxes, kraft trays, noodle boxes, pizza boxes, and salad bowls. The company also sells complementary accessories such as cup lids (plastic, paper, compostable), cup sleeves, and cup carriers. Products are sold at wholesale prices with no minimum order, free delivery on orders over £100, and are available in pack and pallet quantities. The company holds multiple industry awards including Best Event Catering Supply Retailer 2023 and Best Food & Drink Packaging Supplier 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PepsiCocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent Supplies is an authorized reseller of Pepsi-branded paper cups, including 9oz, 12oz, 16oz, and 22oz Pepsi cold drink paper cups featuring the iconic Pepsi logo. Products are double PE coated for condensation prevention.
• The Coca-Cola CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent Supplies is an authorized reseller of Coca-Cola branded paper cups, including 9oz, 12oz, 16oz, and 22oz Coke cold drink paper cups featuring the iconic Coca-Cola logo. Products are double PE coated for condensation prevention.
• KaterglasscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive supplier of Katerglass branded plastic tumblers and pint glasses, described as 'widely regarded as one of the strongest pint and half pint glasses available on the market'. Products feature high clarity, flexible polypropylene for improved crack resistance.
• ELITE (Polycarbonate Glassware)coreTechnology or IntegrationUK distributor of ELITE premium polycarbonate glassware including reusable wine glasses, beer glasses, and festival pints. Products are virtually unbreakable and dishwasher tested for over 500 cycles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl plc: Bunzl is a UK-listed global distribution and outsourcing group supplying a broad range of non-food consumables including catering disposables, packaging, and cleaning supplies to food service and hospitality operators. It competes with Event Supplies in the foodservice disposables category but at much greater scale, serving large enterprise accounts across multiple geographies.
• Nisbets: Nisbets is one of the UK's largest suppliers of catering equipment and supplies, including extensive disposable and sustainable tableware ranges. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Event Supplies on disposables but differentiates through heavy equipment (refrigeration, cookware) and a much larger catalogue.
• Brake Group (Brakes): Brake Group is a major UK foodservice wholesaler distributing disposables, packaging, and food ingredients to pubs, restaurants, and caterers. It overlaps with Event Supplies on catering disposables but operates a much larger, route-based B2B distribution model rather than an online e-commerce storefront.

Direct peers

• Alliance Online: Alliance Online is a UK e-commerce wholesaler of catering supplies, cleaning products, and hygiene essentials serving both B2B and B2C customers. It directly competes with Event Supplies on disposable tableware, cups, and takeaway packaging via an online storefront with similar no-minimum-order economics.
• Catering24: Catering24 is a UK online supplier of disposables, packaging, and hygiene products for the catering trade with no minimum order and next-day delivery. It is a direct competitor to Event Supplies on the same product categories (cups, containers, tableware) with similar e-commerce GTM.
• EcoCraft Ltd: EcoCraft is a UK-based specialist supplier of compostable and biodegradable food packaging, tableware, and catering disposables. It is an emerging direct competitor in the biodegradable segment where Event Supplies has been building its position.
• Packaging2Buy: Packaging2Buy is a UK online supplier of food packaging, disposable cups, and takeaway containers aimed at small catering businesses and event organizers. It competes in the same SMB and event segment with similar product breadth and price positioning.
• Disposables UK: Disposables UK is a UK online retailer specializing in disposable cups, plates, cutlery, and party tableware for events and caterers. It is a direct competitor in the party and event disposable supplies segment with similar product mix and online-only GTM.

Emerging players

• Vegware: Vegware is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and supplier of plant-based compostable food packaging, serving food service operators across the UK and internationally. It is an emerging player with growing brand recognition in sustainability-focused disposables, a category where Event Supplies also competes.

Regional players

• BB Catering Supplies: BB Catering Supplies is a UK wholesaler of catering disposables, tableware, and cleaning products operating across hospitality and events. It is a regional player in the same product space as Event Supplies with overlapping customer segments in events and food service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/eventsuppliesuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/EventSupplies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innsupplies
• Instagraminstagram.com/eventsupplies

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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