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Bin Bags for Takeaways and Kitchens: Which Size to Buy

Large heavy duty bin bags or extra large compactor sacks? Sizes, thickness and case quantities for kitchens, takeaways, cafes and schools, from the bags we stock.

Single Wall or Ripple Wall Coffee Cups: Which Should a Cafe Choose?

The difference between single wall and ripple wall paper cups, the sizes and lids we stock, and when a sleeve is the simpler answer.

Serviettes for Cafes and Takeaways: 1-Ply 30cm or 2-Ply 40cm?

Which paper serviette to buy for a counter, a takeaway bag or table service: the 1-ply 30 x 30 cm quarter fold or the 2-ply 40 x 40 cm 1/8 fold, with case counts and a quick guide.

Foil Lined Bags for Hot Food: Kebabs, Wraps, Chicken and Naan

What a 12 inch foil lined paper bag is, what fits inside, how the foil lining helps with heat and grease, and what to pair it with, from the range we stock.

Catering Cling Film: 45cm or 30cm Roll, Which to Buy?

How to choose between our 45cm and 30cm catering cling film rolls, both 300 metres long, for a cafe, school kitchen, deli or caterer.

Foil, Parchment or Greaseproof Paper: Which Sheet for Which Job?

Baking parchment, catering foil and greaseproof wrapping sheets do different jobs in a kitchen or takeaway. Here is which to use, with sizes from the product pages.

Hinged Salad Containers: Which Size, 250cc to 1250cc?

How to pick a clear hinged salad container for a cafe, deli, school kitchen or caterer: six sizes from 250cc to 1250cc with dimensions and case quantities.

Kraft Food Boxes: No5, No8 and No2 Sizes Compared

Which kraft food box for which meal: the No5 (900ml), No8 (1400ml) and No2 (1500ml) with dimensions, case quantities and the extra large burger box.

Which Straw Size? 6mm, 9mm and 12mm Straws for Cafes and Bars

How to match a straw to the drink: 6 mm black paper, 9 mm red and white paper and wide 12 mm black straws, with lengths and case quantities.

Coffee Cup Sleeves: Sizes, Fit and Which Cups to Use Them On

Which brown kraft cup sleeve fits which cup: 6/8oz and 12/16oz sleeves for single wall cups, with band heights, case quantities and custom printing.

Starting a Takeaway: Packaging Checklist

What a new takeaway, cafe or food business needs to buy before opening day: boxes, bags, cutlery, serviettes, sauce pots and cups, with sizes and case quantities.

Market Stall, Food Truck and Street Food Packaging: What to Stock

A stock list for street food traders: boxes, foil containers, chip forks, bags, sauce pots and cup holders, with sizes and case quantities.

Kebab, Shawarma and Wrap Shop Packaging: Foil Bags, Boxes and Extras

What a kebab or wrap shop needs to pack hot food: foil lined bags, kraft and bagasse boxes, foil containers, chip forks, wet wipes and carrier bags, with sizes and case quantities.

Gloves, Blue Roll, Till Rolls and Hand Towels: Everyday Supplies for a Cafe or Takeaway

The non-packaging items a cafe, takeaway or school kitchen reorders all the time: nitrile gloves, blue roll, hand towels, toilet rolls and till rolls, with sizes and case…

Bagasse or Kraft Takeaway Boxes: Which Should You Choose?

How our bagasse clamshell boxes and kraft paperboard boxes differ, the sizes and case quantities of each, and which suits burgers, curries, meal deals and school lunches.

Deli Bowls for Poke, Noodles, Rice and Soup: Sizes and Lids

The kraft and black round deli bowls we stock in 750ml, 1000ml and 1300ml, which clear lid fits which bowl, and how to order bowls and lids together.

Microwave Containers for Curry, Rice and Meal Prep: Which Size to Buy

A guide to our six microwave containers, from the round 8oz pot to the 1000ml family size: what each suits, what they are made of, how many come in a case and what comes with the…

Smoothie, Milkshake and Iced Coffee Cups: Sizes, Lids and What to Order

The clear 12oz and 16oz cups we stock for cold drinks, which dome lid fits, how many come in a case and what to add for a smoothie or milkshake counter.

Plastic Carrier Bags and Bin Bags: Sizes and Case Quantities for Takeaways and Kitchens

The white plastic carrier bags, counter bags, heavy duty bin bags and compactor sacks we stock: exact sizes, case quantities and which one suits a takeaway counter, a kitchen or a…

Sandwich Shop and Bakery Packaging: Bags, Boxes and Wraps for Bread, Pastries and Lunch

What a sandwich bar, bakery or deli needs on the counter: greaseproof bags for pastries and baguettes, kraft boxes for lunch, wrapping sheets and salad containers, with the real…

Greaseproof and Wrapping Paper: Sizes, Pack Weights and Which to Use

A buying guide to our newsprint wrapping paper, greaseproof paper sheets and flat greaseproof bags: every size, how each is sold, and which suits fish and chips, sandwiches…

Cutlery, Serviettes and Sauce Pots: The Small Items Every Takeaway Order Needs

Wooden and reusable cutlery, one and two ply serviettes and clear sauce pots: the sizes, case quantities and lid details, so a cafe, takeaway or caterer can stock the small items…

Aluminium Foil Containers: Sizes, Lids and Case Quantities

A buying guide to our aluminium foil containers: the seven sizes, which lid fits which container, how many come in a case, and how to pick the right one for a takeaway or caterer.

Catering Kitchen Supplies: Foil, Cling Film, Gloves and Bin Bags

The everyday kitchen consumables for a takeaway, cafe, school kitchen or caterer: foil and cling film rolls, parchment, nitrile gloves, blue roll and bin bags, with real sizes and…

Takeaway Delivery Packaging: What to Buy

A practical checklist of the containers, sauce pots, bags and extras a takeaway needs for delivery orders, with sizes and case quantities from our range.

Cafe and Deli Packaging: Salads, Soups and Cold Food

How to choose containers for a cafe, deli or sandwich bar: hinged salad containers, kraft deli bowls and lids, sauce pots and cutlery, with sizes and case quantities.

Burger Packaging Guide: Boxes, Wraps and Bags

What a burger van, cafe or takeaway needs to pack burgers and sides: kraft and bagasse burger boxes, wrapping sheets, greaseproof bags, sauce pots and serviettes, with real sizes…

Fried Chicken Shop Packaging Guide: Boxes and Liners

How to choose chicken boxes and grease liners for a fried chicken shop: FC0, FC1, FC3 and the FC4 bucket, which liner fits which box, and what else to add to the order.

How to Choose Takeaway Food Boxes

A plain guide to choosing the right takeaway box for your menu: what each material is good at, which sizes to start with, and how to avoid ordering the wrong thing.

Coffee Cup Sizes and Lids: Which Lid Fits Which Cup?

Take-away cups come in 4oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz, and the lid has to match. A simple guide to cup sizes, lids, sleeves and holders for cafés and coffee stalls.

Pizza Box Sizes: 7 to 16 Inch Guide

How to match pizza boxes to your pizza sizes, plain or printed, and when a grease liner helps. A short guide for pizzerias and takeaways.

Fish and Chip Shop Packaging Guide

What a fish and chip shop needs to buy: fish and chip boxes in three sizes, greaseproof paper, paper bags, wooden chip forks and sauce pots.

Paper Carrier Bags: Sizes and Handles

Small, medium, large and extra large paper bags, grab bags and plastic carriers compared, so you order the size that fits your products.

Single-Use Plastic Rules for Takeaways

A short summary of the English ban on single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls and cutlery, and the packaging alternatives takeaways can use. Always check gov.uk for the latest…

Buying Takeaway Packaging by the Case

Why packaging is sold by the case, how to work out how many you need, what free delivery and same-day dispatch mean, and how to reorder quickly.

Bespoke Takeaway Food Packaging: How Custom Branding Can Help Your Business Stand Out

In today’s world, where takeout and delivery services are more popular than ever, it’s crucial for restaurants and food businesses to stand out from the competition. One way to do…

Packaging Solutions for a Greener Future in the Food Industry

In recent years, the world has become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of plastic waste, particularly in the food industry. Single-use plastic packaging is one of…

Towards Sustainability: New Bans on Food Packaging

Starting from October 2023, a new ban on certain types of food packaging will come into effect in many countries around the world. This ban is aimed at reducing the amount of…

Embracing Sustainability: Mega Packaging Ltd’s Commitment to Eco-Friendly Takeaway Food Packaging Solutions

Takeaway food packaging has become an essential part of our daily lives, especially in the fast-paced world we live in. It is convenient, practical, and allows us to enjoy our…