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How to Choose the Right Takeaway & Food Bags Choosing the right takeaway or food bag is not simply a matter of deciding between paper and plastic. A bag used to carry a complete takeaway order performs a very different job from a bag used for bakery display, food preparation, vacuum packing or storing ingredients. Restaurants, takeaways, bakeries, cafés, butchers, delis, grocery shops and caterers may therefore use several different ba …

Plastic, Pulp & Aluminium Platters for Buffets, Bakeries & Catering Choosing the right catering platter size can make a big difference to how sandwiches, pastries, cake slices, canapés and buffet food are presented and transported. A platter that is too small can make food look crowded, while an unnecessarily large tray can leave the display looking sparse and increase packaging use. This guide explains the main catering platter si …

7, 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14 Inch Pizza Boxes Explained Choosing the right pizza box size is about more than simply matching the diameter of the pizza. The correct box should provide enough room for the pizza to sit comfortably, protect it during takeaway and delivery, and remain practical to store and assemble in a busy kitchen. Pizza shops may also need several different packaging formats for garlic bread, chips, chicken, sides and other menu item …

Are Paper Coffee Cups Recyclable? UK Guide for Cafés & Takeaways Disposable paper coffee cups are used every day by cafés, coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, takeaways and catering businesses across the UK. Although they look like ordinary paper packaging, recycling a used coffee cup can be more complicated than simply placing it in a general paper recycling bin. The reason is that many takeaway cups combine paperboard with a …