Custom food tray and basket liners
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Make the space around your food part of the presentation. Choose a printed paper liner for your serving tray or basket, with the size, material and visible design planned around the finished meal.
Match the liner to your serving surface
Measure the inside base of the tray or basket, then allow for any paper you want rising at the sides. A liner should sit comfortably beneath the meal without hiding the food or making it awkward to lift.
| Paper option | Available sheet sizes | Order from |
|---|---|---|
| Core greaseproof sheets | 500 × 335 mm | 1,000 sheets |
| Smaller core cuts | 250 × 335; 250 × 167; 167 × 167 mm | 2,000; 4,000; 6,000 respectively |
| PE-coated food paper | 500 × 400 or 400 × 300 mm | 30,000 for 500 × 400 mm with one or two colours; other choices higher |
For a custom rectangle cut from a 500 × 335 mm core sheet, confirm the finished dimensions and piece count. The minimum is 1,000 parent sheets, not necessarily 1,000 finished liners.
Choose a liner for the way you serve
A liner is a sheet placed inside your serving container. The tray or basket still supports the meal; select that container separately for your portion.
- A flat base. Keep the paper within the usable area and check whether the meal slides or catches the edge when handed over.
- Paper at the sides. Allow enough material to follow the basket without excessive bunching. Fold an edge outward to display the printed reverse.
Compare the actual configurations of core greaseproof sheets and PE-coated food paper before choosing your print run.
Check grease, moisture and contact time
Test the liner with the complete meal, including sauces and the time between preparation and eating. Grease resistance does not make a paper liner a liquid container.
- Core sheets. A grease-resistant treatment without a plastic coating, with white, kraft or light-coloured white backgrounds.
- Coated food paper. A PE layer for moisture-heavy serving requirements, with a different order minimum and printing process. Food contact with the unprinted side is recommended for both papers.
Use these papers for serving after preparation, not in an oven or against a grill or another directly heated surface.
Show the design on outward folds
With the recommended unprinted side facing the food, a flat liner hides its underside print. Fold an edge outward to show the design. Send the serving footprint and fold position for layout checks; discuss any proposed food contact with the printed face before approval.
Core sheets offer one or two Pantone colours or CMYK. Coated paper uses one to four standard Pantone colours, with plate setup charges and other options by quotation. Review the design on your chosen background before approving the proof.
Plan your liner order
Start with the container and recipe, then choose the material and quantity. Core sheets have standard and expedited choices; check the date for your exact configuration.
- Measure the base and any side rise, and test a suitable sheet.
- Select the paper, cut and print colours; check the minimum and price.
- Send your artwork and show where the food sits on the liner.
- Approve the proof and confirm the delivery estimate before production.
For another cut or a larger programme of orders, request a custom quote.
Try a liner with your own meal
Request a free sample of the paper you want to compare. Check fit, handling and moisture over your normal service time, using your actual tray or basket.
Frequently asked questions
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Product details
| Sizes (mm) | Custom cut (500x335) · 500x335 · 250x335 · 250x167 · 167x167 |
|---|---|
| Paper type | White · Kraft · Light coloured (White) |
| Paper thickness (grams pr. sqm) | 38 g/m² (White) · 40g/m² (Kraft) |
| Material | Foodsafe Virgin fiber |
| Paper surface | Matt |
| Colour systems | Pantone (Uncoated) or CMYK colours |
| Print colours | 1, 2 or Unlimited colours |
| Printing method | Offset print |
| Print setup |
Registered: Size 500x335 mm or custom cut Unregistered: Size 167x167 mm, 250x167 mm, or 250x335 mm 
Registered means the print will be consistent on each paper. Unregistered means it may differ slightly
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| Coating | Non-plastic, greaseproof |
| Free design help |  |
| Heat use | More suitable for heat than our EU paper. Do not place in direct contact with a grill or any other heated surface. Not suitable for oven use. |
| Freezer safe | |
| Microwaveable | |
| Compostable | |
| Recyclable | |
| Biodegradable | |
| Fluorinated substances | No 🌱 |
| Size of shipping box |
510 x 340 x 120 mm
Will vary on all other sizes than 500x335 mm
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| Quantity per shipping box |
500x335 mm: 2,500 pcs 250x335 mm: 5,000 pcs 250x167 mm: 10,000 pcs 167x167 mm: 15,000 pcs |
| Weight of shipping box | 17 kg |
Design
Designing custom takeaway packaging shouldn’t be a hassle. That’s why our super simple process lets you upload your graphics, and we’ll handle the rest.
Free design draft in less than 2 hours
Either upload a finished design using our templates below or upload your logo, and let our in-house experts assist you with your design. During working hours, you’ll have a design in less than 2 hours!
We’ll always send you a design draft for approval. Review and request changes for free until you’re satisfied.
Design templates
We suggest that you work with our templates in Adobe Illustrator 
or similar program.
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