Stirrers
From roadside gas stations to upscale cocktail bars, stirrers are found almost everywhere beverages are sold. They can be used with hot or cold drinks and are available in paper, plastic, and wood varieties. Beverage stir sticks let guests stir their drinks without wasting plastic utensils or dirtying flatware.
Consumers love to customize their food and drinks, especially when it comes to coffee and tea. Operators who sell these beverages are likely familiar with the plethora of milks and sweeteners drinkers use to tailor beverages to their taste. The easiest and most efficient way to accommodate this need is to place sweeteners and creamers at a self-service station, along with stirrers, napkins, and a beverage station organizer.
Some operators may hand out disposable cutlery for guests to stir drinks with, but coffee stir sticks are more affordable, and that price discrepancy can accumulate over time. In addition to their reduced cost, stir sticks create less waste for staff to handle, and many options are even made of biodegradable wood and paper. Stirrers take up less space on the self-service station, and, depending on the dispenser caddy used, they don't need to be refilled as often.
Many chilled beverages, such as mixed drinks, also benefit from stirrers. Cocktail stirrers give guests the option of blending a drink to their liking and can add visual flair to beverages. Most imbibers expect one in their favorite cocktail, so stir sticks are typically stocked in bars, taverns, nightclubs, and other locations where alcoholic beverages are sold.