Vintage Batchelors Cup-a-Soup Mug

A nostalgic ceramic mug celebrating Batchelors Cup‑a‑Soup, the instant soup brand that became a household favourite in Britain. Decorated with bold lettering and classic branding, it captures the charm of late 20th‑century grocery advertising. A delightful collectible for fans of Batchelors heritage, retro kitchenware, and food memorabilia.

Batchelors memorabilia

Founded in Sheffield in 1895, Batchelors grew into one of Britain’s most recognisable food brands, famous for dried peas, soups, and convenience foods. By the 1970s and 1980s, Cup‑a‑Soup was a staple of quick lunches and snacks, marketed as a modern solution for busy households.

Promotional mugs like this one were produced to reinforce brand identity in everyday kitchens, blending utility with advertising. They were often distributed through retail promotions or sold as branded merchandise, ensuring Batchelors remained visible at the family table.

Today, Batchelors memorabilia is prized by collectors of food advertising, grocery heritage, and retro kitchenware, offering a tangible link to Britain’s culinary traditions and the rise of convenience foods.