Buy Catering & Hospitality Packaging – Carrier Bags, Gusset Bags, Cone Bags for the Professional Kitchen

Caterers, hotels, commercial kitchens, event catering and corporate-event catering services need packaging that allows bulk packing, is certified food-grade and suits a wide range of dishes and occasions. From buffet prep to event service – the right packaging saves time and protects the product.

Our range covers all the common catering packaging: food-grade paper carrier bags for delivery ranges, food-grade cross bottom bags for buffet components, greaseproof cone bags for snacks and single servings, printed paper carrier bags for catering ranges and side gusset bags for longer baked goods and wraps.

All materials are certified for direct food contact in accordance with EU 10/2011 and the FIC Regulation. Declaration of conformity (PIM) on request. From our German warehouse since 1976.

Need a specific size or a special variant? Tell us the key details – we will send samples before you order.

Packaging for catering and related food sectors

Catering packaging overlaps with snack bars, bakeries and patisseries — many catering businesses carry complementary ranges:

Popular catering & hospitality packaging

The most-ordered catering packaging from our range:

Popular individual products from this range:

Shipping & delivery

We ship promptly and reliably from our German warehouse. For large orders, direct dispatch by freight forwarder. For printed special sizes, the lead time is agreed individually. Free shipping from €200 net within Germany.

What is catering and hospitality packaging?

Catering and hospitality packaging are specialised bags and carrier bags for professional food packing — from breakfast catering in a conference hotel and wedding event service to the commercial kitchen in a hospital.

The main requirements are food safety (EU 10/2011, FIC Regulation), bulk efficiency (fast filling, stackable), material variety (kraft paper for baked goods, greaseproof paper for greasy foods, transparent film for visual presentation) and load capacity for carrier bags used in buffet delivery.

Typical materials: kraft paper carrier bags with flat handles (10–15 kg load capacity), greaseproof cone bags for snacks and chips, cross bottom bags with a PE inner layer for greasy baked goods, gusset bags and wet-strength papers for filled rolls, wraps and salads.

All materials are certified in accordance with EU 10/2011 and the FIC Regulation. Declaration of conformity (PIM) on request.

What are catering packaging products suitable for?

  • Buffet and event catering: bulk packing of buffet components into cross bottom bags and gusset bags.
  • Conference and hotel breakfast: printed paper carrier bags for to-go breakfast packs for guests.
  • Event catering and wedding catering: premium carrier bags and greaseproof cone bags for snack stations.
  • Corporate lunch and daily packages: wet-strength paper bags for filled rolls, wraps and salads.
  • Commercial kitchens and hospital catering: standardised food bags for packing patient meals.
  • Snack stations and coffee breaks: cone bags for biscuits, pretzels, roasted almonds and pralines.
  • Take-away catering and delivery services: printed carrier bags and gusset bags for complex orders.

Which catering packaging variants are available?

The choice depends on the type of food, the delivery concept and brand presentation:

Benefits of catering packaging

  • Certified food-grade in accordance with EU 10/2011 and the FIC Regulation for direct food contact.
  • Bulk efficiency: stable base shapes for fast filling at the buffet prep table.
  • Load capacity up to 15 kg: flat-handle carrier bags for heavy catering packages and delivery ranges.
  • Grease- and moisture-proof where needed — greaseproof material for greasy snacks, a PE inner layer for juicy baked goods.
  • FSC-certified paper on request for sustainability-focused catering brands.
  • Printable with your brand logo — an advertising medium for your catering brand with every delivery package.
  • For private & trade customers: all customers – B2B and B2C alike – receive transparent tiered pricing directly in the order table, with no minimum order value.
  • Fast shipping from our German warehouse.

Material properties of catering packaging in detail

Catering packaging combines food safety, load capacity and material variety. The choice of material depends on the type of food, the delivery mode and brand presentation.

Kraft paper 80–120 g/m² — the carrier bag standard

Natural paper in a robust quality with a twisted paper cord handle. Load capacity 5–10 kg depending on format. Standard for buffet delivery ranges, conference hotel breakfast deliveries and medium-weight catering packages.

Kraft paper 120 g/m² with flat handles — premium

A sturdier variant with reinforced flat handles and a load capacity up to 15 kg. For heavy catering packages (wedding buffet components, event service with several main courses).

Wet-strength greaseproof material 40 g/m²

The classic grease- and moisture-resistant paper with wet-strength impregnation. Standard for greasy snacks (chips, pretzels), fresh baked goods and filled rolls.

Kraft paper with a PE inner layer

Kraft paper on the outside, 15–25 microns LDPE coating inside. Protects against grease bleed-through with croissants, Danish pastries and greasy catering snacks. Recyclable in the paper recycling stream.

OPP films for visual presentation

Clear OPP film 30 microns for catering ranges where the appearance of the food drives the purchase decision — praline ranges, confectionery stations and premium snack packaging.

Food-grade certification

All materials are certified for direct food contact in accordance with EU 10/2011 and the FIC Regulation. Declaration of conformity (PIM) with every order on request. Migration test reports available for particularly sensitive foods.

FSC certification

On request all paper packaging is FSC-certified — proof of sustainable forestry, important for organic catering and sustainability-focused event service brands.

Custom adaptation — catering branding and special sizes

Catering packaging is a mobile advertising medium — a carrier bag with your catering logo reaches hundreds of guests per event.

Printing processes

Printing on paper carrier bags by offset printing with up to 8 colours for high-resolution photographic imagery. Printing on standard products by flexographic printing with up to 4 colours. Logo, catering brand, event slogan or marketing message.

Special sizes and special shapes

Format adjustments freely selectable: carrier bag sizes S/M/L/XL, cone bags in volumes from 100 g to 1 kg, cross bottom bags in any format. Handle variants: twisted paper cord, flat paper handles, cotton cord.

FIC- and allergen-compliant printing

For premium catering brands we design FIC-compliant layouts with allergen notes, a nutrition table and an ingredients list — important for event services with mixed guest groups and conference hotels with an allergy-friendly strategy.

Minimum order quantity and lead time

We agree the minimum quantity for bespoke orders individually based on your enquiry. Lead time on request. Submit an enquiry.

Sustainability — catering packaging and reusable concepts

Catering and hospitality are packaging-intensive sectors — which makes sustainability a central topic. We support catering businesses through the transition to PPWR-compliant and sustainable packaging.

Paper recycling and FSC

Catering packaging made from pure kraft paper is fully recyclable in the paper recycling stream — one of the highest material recovery rates of any packaging material. FSC-certified paper as standard for sustainable catering brands.

PE-coated variants and PPWR

Catering packaging with a thin PE inner coating (under 5 % content) remains recyclable in the paper recycling stream. With a thicker PE coating, disposal is via the yellow recycling bag. PPWR-compliant thanks to the paper content.

Reusable catering concepts

Since 2023, catering businesses have been required to offer reusable alternatives for take-away catering. For reusable catering we recommend cotton or PP non-woven drawstring bags with a service life of 50–100 uses.

Compostable catering packaging

For organic catering and sustainability-focused event service brands: kraft paper/PLA composites industrially compostable in accordance with EN 13432. Suitable for dry catering ranges, not for wet or heavily greasy foods.

Material efficiency in bulk catering

For buffet catering, optimal packaging dimensioning is the biggest lever for reducing material. Advice on packaging buffet components with a material efficiency analysis on request.

Frequently asked questions about catering and hospitality packaging

Which packaging is suitable for buffet catering?

Stable designs for fast filling: food-grade cross bottom bags or block bottom bags. Carrier bags for delivery ranges: carrier bags with flat handles up to 15 kg load capacity.

Which carrier bags for heavy catering packages?

Up to 5 kg: standard kraft paper carrier bags. Up to 15 kg: carrier bags with flat handles — reinforced handles for heavy loads. For reusable catering: cotton or PP non-woven drawstring bags.

Greaseproof for snacks and chips?

Yes — food-grade greaseproof cone bags with wet strength. Suitable for greasy snacks such as chips, pretzels and deep-fried baked goods. For extra-greasy foods (doughnuts, Berliners) we recommend the PE-coated variant.

Is printing with a catering logo possible?

Yes — flexographic printing with up to 4 colours on kraft paper carrier bags, and gravure printing with up to 8 colours on premium variants. Minimum quantities on request. Lead time on request.

Is FSC-certified paper available?

Yes — on request all paper packaging is FSC-certified as proof of sustainable forestry. Important for organic catering, conference hotels with a sustainability strategy and event services with green brand positioning.

Which packaging for filled rolls?

Wet-strength greaseproof material is the standard for filled rolls, wraps and salad bowls. It protects the outer paper layer from soaking through and is breathable. On request with a window for visual presentation.

Can I order in bulk by the pallet?

Yes — pallet quantities are standard in the catering sector. Direct dispatch by freight forwarder from our German warehouse, lead time on request. For pallet quantities we prepare individual quotes with volume discounts on request.

Is reusable catering packaging available?

For reusable concepts we recommend cotton or PP non-woven drawstring bags with a service life of 50–100 uses. Ecologically worthwhile from around 10 uses compared with single-use carrier bags.

Is the packaging suitable for frozen catering?

Yes — LDPE film bags are cold-resistant down to around -40 °C. For frozen catering (e.g. pre-frozen buffet components) we recommend mono-PE bags with no paper content, as paper softens when thawed.

Are there compostable catering packaging options?

Yes — kraft paper/PLA composites are industrially compostable in accordance with EN 13432. Suitable for dry catering ranges. For wet or greasy foods, continue to use greaseproof material or PE-coated paper bags.

Is FIC layout advice available?

Yes — for printed bespoke orders we design FIC-compliant layouts with allergen information, a nutrition table (on request), an ingredients list, a best-before field and catering branding. Advice via the contact form.

Do you send samples before ordering?

Yes — we send samples of all standard sizes before you order. Bespoke orders (printing, special sizes) on request via the contact form.