Takeaway Packaging for Restaurants Starting Delivery

A dish that looks perfect on a plate faces a very different journey in a delivery bag. Restaurants that start offering delivery quickly learn that the packaging is part of the food. Here is how to choose it.

Start with the menu

Different dishes need different packaging. Group your menu by how the food behaves:

• Dry or crisp food, which needs ventilation
• Saucy or wet food, which needs a leakproof container
• Soups and stews, which need a soup bowl with a secure lid
• Rice, noodles and curries, which suit food bowls with lids

Boxes for main dishes

A takeaway food box holds a main course and sides. Choose a size that fits your usual portion and a board that copes with heat and grease.

Lids matter

A loose lid means spills in the bag. Check that lids fit securely and that they work with your bowls. Bowl lids are worth testing with your wettest dishes.

Bags that carry a full order

A restaurant order often has several items, so the bag needs to be strong enough for the weight. A delivery bag with a suitable strength and size keeps boxes upright and stable.

Seal the order

A printed sticker on the bag shows the order has not been opened on the way and carries your name to the door.

Keep your brand consistent

Your restaurant has a look. Carry it into the packaging so a delivery feels like part of the same experience.

Test on a real delivery run

Send a typical and a large order on an actual delivery. Check the food, the lids and the bag at the other end. We prepare samples for you to test with your own dishes before production.

Tell us about your restaurant and we will help you choose.