Vintage Batchelors Cup a Soup Collectors Mug

Warm up with this Vintage Batchelors Cup‑a‑Soup Collectors Mug. Crafted in ceramic with bold Batchelors branding, it celebrates one of Britain’s most iconic instant soup products — blending everyday function with nostalgic advertising appeal.

Perfect for use or display, this mug is both practical and collectible — a cheerful reminder of Batchelors’ place in British food culture and promotional kitchenware.

History of Batchelors

Founded in Sheffield in 1895, Batchelors became a household name in Britain for dried foods, peas, and later instant soups. The launch of Cup‑a‑Soup in the 1970s revolutionised convenience food, offering a quick and comforting meal in minutes. Supported by memorable advertising campaigns,

Cup‑a‑Soup became synonymous with cosy, affordable nourishment. Promotional items such as branded mugs reinforced the product’s identity, bringing advertising into everyday domestic life.

Today, vintage Batchelors mugs are prized as nostalgic collectibles that capture the heritage of British food culture and the colourful world of advertising pottery.