Food Packaging Paper
Greaseproof burger wrap, deli sheets, takeaway basket liners, and food-grade certified wrapping papers.
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Custom Printed PapersCustom Printed Paper Packaging & Wrapping Solutions UK
UK's leading specialist in bespoke printed and plain packaging papers. From certified food-grade greaseproof and burger wraps to luxury boutique tissue paper, foil-stamped gift wrap rolls and sustainable ribbed brown kraft paper. High-definition UK printing, low minimums from 100 units, and fast 5–7 day turnaround.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
100+Min. Order Sheets
100%Food Safe Inks
5-7Day UK Delivery
FSCCertified Stocks
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The UK's complete custom paper packaging manufacturer
Whether you are wrapping hot smash burgers, packaging delicate silk dresses in a boutique, or preparing luxury corporate gift presentations, custom printed paper is the most versatile and cost-effective branding touchpoint in packaging. Our papers are engineered from virgin and recycled FSC-certified wood fibres, mechanically refined for superior tensile strength, and printed using certified non-toxic vegetable and soy inks. We supply both pre-cut custom dimension sheets for fast packing and continuous counter rolls for high-volume retail service.
- Food Contact Certified under UK SI 2010/2854 and EU Regulation 1935/2004 — 100% greaseproof and heat resistant up to 220°C
- Acid-Free & pH-Neutral Tissue Paper (17gsm–28gsm) ensuring zero dye bleeding onto delicate garments, jewelry, or bridal wear
- Pure and recycled brown kraft paper (70gsm–120gsm) with exceptional burst strength for eco-friendly postal wrapping and void fill
- High-definition 1–4 colour spot Pantone, photographic CMYK process, and genuine metallic hot foil stamping (Gold, Silver, Rose Gold)
- Pre-cut sheets tailored to your exact kitchen containers, trays, or postal boxes, eliminating counter cutting and waste
- Paper Grades
- Genuine Vegetable Greaseproof · Acid-Free Tissue · Pure Ribbed Kraft · Recycled Kraft · Silk Coated · Dry Wax Deli
- Grammage Range
- 17gsm (Fine Tissue) · 28gsm (Heavy Tissue) · 35gsm–45gsm (Food Greaseproof) · 70gsm–120gsm (Kraft & Gift Wrap)
- Sheet Formats
- Precision guillotine trimmed to any dimension (e.g. 160x160mm, 250x335mm, 335x500mm, 500x750mm, 700x1000mm)
- Roll Formats
- Continuous counter rolls from 300mm to 1000mm width, wound onto 50mm or 76mm rigid cardboard cores
- Printing Methods
- High-Definition Flexographic & Lithographic · 1–4 Spot Pantone Colours · CMYK Full Colour · Metallic Hot Foil Stamping · Opaque White
- Food Safety Compliance
- UK SI 2010/2854 · EC 1935/2004 · FDA Standards · Heat Resistant up to 220°C · Microwave & Freezer Safe
- Eco Credentials
- FSC / PEFC Certified · 100% Recyclable · EN 13432 Compostable · Acid-Free & Chlorine-Free (ECF)
- Minimum Order Quantity
- From 100 sheets (Short run) to 100,000+ (Wholesale container orders)
- UK Delivery
- Standard 5–7 working days · Express rush production available on request
Find your fit
Explore the Complete Custom Paper Range
Select from specialized food-grade papers, luxury retail tissue, continuous gift wrap rolls, and heavy-duty kraft sheets.
Retail Packaging Paper
Custom printed tissue paper, boutique apparel wrapping, branded gift rolls, and foil-stamped luxury sheets.
Gift Packaging Paper
High-definition custom gift wrap sheets, continuous counter rolls, metallic foil stamping, and corporate seasonal paper.
Plain Paper Sheets
Unprinted food-grade greaseproof sheets, white acid-free tissue paper, and protective newsprint packing sheets.
Kraft Paper Sheets
Natural brown ribbed and smooth kraft wrapping sheets, custom printed kraft paper, and heavy-duty void fill.
Burger Wrapping Sheets
Heavy-duty 38gsm–45gsm greaseproof sheets engineered for juicy smash burgers, sliders, and hot sandwiches.
Custom Printed Greaseproof Paper
Branded greaseproof paper sheets printed with your logo in 1 to full-colour food-safe inks.
Custom Printed Tissue Paper
17gsm–28gsm whisper-soft acid-free tissue paper custom printed for fashion boutiques and e-commerce.
Gift Wrapping Paper Rolls
Continuous branded counter rolls on sturdy cores for in-store retail gift wrapping.
Foil Stamped Paper Sheets
Prestige wrapping sheets finished with genuine hot foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold and copper.
Brown Kraft Wrapping Paper Sheets
Pure ribbed and recycled kraft sheets for parcel wrapping, organic gift presentations, and void fill.
Plain Greaseproof Paper Sheets
Unprinted food-grade greaseproof sheets in reams of 500 for high-volume commercial catering and bakery kitchens.
A closer look
Why UK Brands Choose QPack Custom Papers
Every batch is manufactured to meet exacting European food safety, structural durability, and printing excellence standards.
100% Sustainable & Plastic-Free
Sourced from responsibly managed FSC-certified forests. All papers are 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and commercially/home compostable under EN 13432.
Direct Food Contact Certified
Fully compliant with UK SI 2010/2854 and EC 1935/2004 regulations. Printed with certified non-toxic, odourless, vegetable and water-based inks.
Custom Sheeting to Any Dimension
Eliminate kitchen waste and counter trimming. We guillotine cut your paper to exact millimetre specifications so sheets are immediately ready to wrap.
Low Minimums & High-Speed UK Dispatch
Order short-runs starting from just 100–500 sheets or full wholesale pallet consignments, backed by rapid 5–7 working day UK mainland delivery.
The UK Packaging Professional’s Guide to Custom Printed Papers
In four decades of British packaging manufacturing, paper wrap has evolved from a purely protective secondary layer into one of the most commercially critical brand touchpoints. Whether wrapping an artisan smashed burger, lining a luxury apparel box, or securing pallet loads with heavy-duty kraft, paper conveys tactile quality, hygiene, and environmental integrity long before a customer touches the primary product. Below, our technical converting team details the engineering principles, regulatory compliance frameworks, and substrate selection rules required to specify commercial packaging paper with total confidence.
1. Substrate Chemistry & Barrier Mechanics
Not all paper behaves equally under grease, moisture, and tension. Selecting the right base pulp determines both presentation and operational performance:
- Supercalendered Greaseproof (38–45gsm): Mechanically compressed cellulose fibres eliminate porosity without plastic laminates, delivering natural grease barrier up to KIT Level 7.
- Machine Glazed (MG) Bleached Kraft (17–28gsm): Ultra-smooth glazed print surface on one side with fibrous reverse, ideal for crisp brand printing and delicate textile wrapping.
- Virgin Scandinavian Kraft (70–140gsm): Unbleached long-fibre pine pulp engineered for high tensile burst strength, puncture resistance, and heavy industrial protection.
- Acid-Free Archival Tissue (17–22gsm): Chemically neutral pH (7.5–8.0) buffered to prevent oxidation, discoloration, and tarnishing of metals and delicate fabrics.
2. Food Contact Compliance & Migration Limits
Direct food contact in the UK and European Union requires absolute traceability and stringent chemical purity:
- EC No 1935/2004 & 2023/2006 (GMP): Full compliance ensuring no harmful transfer of substances into food under ambient, chilled, or hot holding conditions.
- 100% PFAS-Free Guarantee: Zero added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (forever chemicals), relying exclusively on natural mechanical refining and plant-based barrier coatings.
- Vegetable & Water-Based Inks: Formulated without toxic heavy metals or mineral oils (MOSH/MOAH compliant), safe for direct contact with fatty and hot foodstuffs.
- BfR Recommendation XXXVI & FDA 21 CFR: Conforms to German federal and US FDA food contact paper requirements for universal export suitability.
3. Press Technologies & Print Precision
Achieving crisp, vibrant branding on thin substrates requires specialised flexographic and lithographic converting presses:
- High-Definition Flexo (Up to 150 LPI): Precision photopolymer plates allow clean micro-detail, solid spot Pantone matching, and continuous repeat pattern logos.
- Sheet-Fed Lithographic Printing: For heavier gift wraps and retail counter sheets (80–120gsm) requiring photographic tonal gradients and full-colour CMYK fidelity.
- Metallic Hot Foil Stamping: Genuine heat-applied metallic foils (Gold, Silver, Rose Gold) pressed with CNC-engraved brass dies for prestige luxury unboxing.
- Sheet Guillotining & Reel Slitting: Pre-cut precision sheets (±1mm tolerance) packed in protective 500-sheet reams, or master counter rolls for rapid dispensary benches.
4. Circular Economy & Commercial Economics
B2B buyers face growing pressure to balance carbon footprint metrics with operational throughput speeds:
- FSC® Certified Pulp (Mix Credit / 100%): Wood fibres harvested exclusively from audited, sustainable Scandinavian and European working forests.
- Kerbside Recyclable & Home Compostable: Uncoated and water-based printed papers biodegrade naturally within 60–90 days (BS EN 13432 certified).
- Short Runs to High-Volume Contracts: Production capabilities tailored from fast 1,000-sheet startup brand batches to 500,000+ sheet commercial hospitality supply agreements.
- Optimised Warehousing & Shelf Life: Poly-wrapped 500-sheet kraft reams engineered to resist warehouse humidity changes and prevent edge curling during handling.
Master Paper Substrate Comparison Table
Consult our quick technical selector to match your product requirements with the ideal paper weight, finish, and barrier properties:
| Paper Category | Typical GSM | Surface Finish | Barrier Properties | Primary UK Commercial Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Packaging Paper | 38 – 45gsm | Supercalendered / Semi-Translucent | High Grease & Heat Resistance (KIT 5–7) | Burgers, delis, bakery wraps, basket liners |
| Retail Packaging Paper | 17 – 28gsm | Machine Glazed (MG) / Silky Soft | Breathable, Non-Scratch, Acid-Free | Apparel, shoes, lingerie, jewellery boxes |
| Gift Packaging Paper | 80 – 115gsm | Matte Uncoated / Satin / Hot Foiled | Opaque, Crisp Creasing, Tear-Resistant | Boutique gifting, seasonal campaigns, luxury rolls |
| Plain Paper Sheets | 38 – 52gsm | Natural Calendered / Off-White Newsprint | Clean Absorbency, Economy Interleaving | Commercial void fill, transit padding, unprinted prep |
| Kraft Paper Sheets | 70 – 140gsm | Ribbed / Smooth Virgin Brown Kraft | High Burst Strength, Heavyweight Cushioning | Heavy parcel wrap, pallet layer pads, industrial packing |
Production & Workflow
Our 4-Step Custom Paper Production Workflow
From digital proofing and colour calibration to precision sheeting and secure UK dispatch.
Step 01 Choose your target paper grade (greaseproof, tissue, kraft, or silk), weight in GSM, and specify whether you need pre-cut flat sheets or continuous rolls.
Step 02 Upload your logo or artwork. Our UK pre-press studio creates a free 3D digital visual proof and ensures perfect step-and-repeat alignment before printing.
Step 03 Your paper is printed on precision industrial presses using certified food-safe vegetable inks, rich spot pantones, or mirror metallic hot foils.
Step 04 Sheets are guillotine trimmed into neat, interleaved stacks, shrink-wrapped in moisture-barrier cartons, and delivered directly to your UK door.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom printed paper?
Our minimum order run starts at just 500 pre-cut sheets for bespoke digital and short-run flexo projects, making it ideal for independent food traders and boutique retailers testing brand rollouts. For high-volume commercial contracts, we produce production runs from 10,000 to 250,000+ sheets with substantial trade volume discounts.
Are all QPack food wrapping papers certified for direct food contact in the UK and EU?
Yes, 100%. All our food-grade papers comply strictly with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012, and German BfR Recommendation XXXVI. They are manufactured under certified GMP hygiene protocols with full migration test declarations.
Are your greaseproof papers completely free of PFAS and forever chemicals?
Absolutely. We do not use fluorochemicals, Scotchban, or synthetic plastic coatings to achieve oil barrier properties. Our paper attains its high grease resistance (KIT Level 5 to 7) through intense mechanical refining (supercalendering) of virgin wood fibres, making it 100% natural, biodegradable, and home compostable.
Can you match exact Pantone (PMS) colours on custom printed tissue and kraft paper?
Yes. We operate advanced computerised ink dispensing systems that formulate vegetable and water-based inks to exact Pantone Formula Guide references. We calibrate formulations to account for the base substrate shade (e.g. natural brown kraft vs bright white bleached kraft) to ensure brand consistency across packaging lines.
What sheet sizes are available, and do you supply counter rolls?
We supply all standard UK commercial dimensions including 250 x 335mm, 335 x 420mm, 420 x 500mm, and 500 x 700mm, alongside bespoke custom-guillotined dimensions tailored to your exact tray or box dielines. Continuous counter rolls are also available in standard 500mm and 700mm widths up to 250m roll lengths on 50mm cores.
What is the standard production turnaround time for printed paper orders?
Standard UK production turnaround is 7 to 10 working days following PDF artwork sign-off and proof approval. For urgent seasonal promotions, hospitality launches, or critical replenishment, our express fast-track printing service can deliver dispatched consignments in as little as 3 to 5 working days.
Have a specific requirement or custom dieline?
Our UK packaging specialists can verify bottle clearances, create tailored structural CAD dielines, and supply physical plain samples.
Let’s make it yours
Ready to Elevate Your Packaging with Custom Printed Paper?
Tell us your paper grade, required dimensions, and estimated quantity for a rapid UK factory trade quotation.