Custom Printed Greaseproof Paper
Branded greaseproof paper sheets featuring your custom pattern or logo in 1 to full-colour print.
Food Packaging PaperFood Packaging Paper & Branded Greaseproof Wraps
Keep food hot, fresh and grease-free while putting your brand in customers' hands. 100% food-safe, unbleached kraft and pure white greaseproof wrapping paper for burger bars, artisan bakeries, delis and takeaway restaurants across the UK.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
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Superior grease barrier and hot food performance
When serving burgers, loaded fries, hot paninis, or buttery patisseries, standard paper fails quickly. Our food packaging paper features tightly calendared fibres that block grease migration naturally without chemical plastic coatings. Printed with food-grade water and vegetable-based inks, your branding remains sharp, non-smudging, and completely safe in direct food contact.
- Certified for direct food contact under UK SI 2010/2854 & EU 1935/2004
- Natural grease resistance — no toxic PFAS, paraffin or wax coatings
- Oven safe up to 220°C, microwave safe, and freezer friendly
- Supplied pre-cut in stacks for rapid grab-and-wrap service during peak hours
- Paper Grades
- Bleached White Greaseproof · Unbleached Brown Kraft Greaseproof · Waxed Deli
- Weights
- 32gsm · 35gsm · 40gsm · 45gsm Heavyweight
- Standard Sizes
- 250x335mm (Quarter) · 335x500mm (Half) · 400x300mm · Custom sizes available
- Printing
- 1, 2, or 4 Spot Pantone Colours · High-Definition Full Colour
- Certifications
- UK Food Contact Certified · FDA Compliant · PEFC / FSC Certified
- Minimum Run
- From 500 sheets for custom print · From 1 ream for plain
Find your fit
Bespoke Food Wrap Products
Compare our specialized food-grade wrapping options for restaurants, cafes, and food vendors.
Burger Wrapping Sheets
Heavy-duty 38gsm–45gsm greaseproof sheets engineered specifically for juicy smash burgers and brioche rolls.
Sandwich & Toastie Wrap Paper
Pre-cut 25x35cm sheets designed for deli baguettes, paninis, toasties, and wraps. Breathable and grease-resistant.
Delicatessen & Cheese Wrap Paper
Breathable wax and dry-waxed paper designed to preserve artisan cheese, charcuterie, and gourmet deli meats.
Food Basket Liner Sheets
Diner basket liners and tray paper for french fries, onion rings, hot dogs, and barbecue platters.
Artisan Bakery & Patisserie Tissue Wrap
Lightweight grease-resistant tissue wrap for lining pastry boxes, wrapping sourdough loaves, and delicate baked goods.
Eco Compostable Food Wrap
100% home-compostable and biodegradable food wrap printed with plant-based inks for zero-waste businesses.
Plain Greaseproof Paper Sheets
Cost-effective, unprinted white and natural kraft greaseproof paper cut to standard gastro sheet sizes.
Wholesale Bulk Food Wrapping Paper
Pallet-quantity bulk orders for multi-site restaurant groups, bakery chains, and food packaging distributors.
A closer look
Why Top UK Food Brands Rely on QPack Food Papers
Engineered to withstand heat, steam, and heavy oils without falling apart.
Food Contact Approved
Fully compliant with UK food health standards and certified safe for hot, moist, and oily foods.
Zero Taste or Smell Transfer
Our vegetable inks and untreated fibres impart no odour or aftertaste to delicate foods.
Thermal & Microwave Stable
Can be warmed in display cabinets or reheated in microwaves without scorching or bleeding.
Home Compostable
100% biodegradable and compostable under EN 13432 standards, reducing commercial waste.
Commercial Food Packaging Paper: Engineering, Safety & Heat Performance
In commercial catering, high-volume fast casual dining, and artisan bakery operations, food wrap paper serves an exacting double duty: it must safely manage boiling cooking oils, molten cheese, steam vapour, and hot juices while presenting crisp, vibrant brand artwork at the exact moment of consumption. For over four decades, our technical converting team has engineered bespoke food paper solutions that eliminate unsightly grease soak-through, speed up fast-paced packing lines, and guarantee full legislative compliance across the UK, EU, and global food service sectors.
1. The Mechanics of Natural Grease Resistance
Achieving true grease resistance without plastic film or chemical coatings relies on meticulous pulp refining:
- Fibrillation & Beating: Virgin wood pulp undergoes prolonged mechanical beating to break fibres into microscopic micro-fibrils, creating an ultra-dense fibrous network.
- Supercalendering Rollers: Paper passes through high-temperature, high-pressure supercalender stacks, fusing fibres together to eliminate capillary voids where oils penetrate.
- 3M Kit Test Verification: Standard 38gsm greaseproof achieves verified Kit 5 to Kit 7 ratings, resisting hot fats, butter, and animal drippings up to 220°C.
- Breathability vs Condensation: Unlike polythene wraps, natural greaseproof allows steam to dissipate gently, keeping fried buns and toasties crisp without sogginess.
2. Low-Migration Food-Grade Inks
Printing on food wrapping requires specialised chemistry to ensure no aroma or chemical transfer into food:
- Vegetable-Oil & Water-Based Vehicles: Formulated using soy and vegetable oils, completely free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and petroleum distilates.
- Zero Odour & Taste Neutrality: Cured under strict thermal controls to prevent off-gassing, preserving the delicate aromatics of fresh baked goods and gourmet meats.
- MOSH & MOAH Free: Tested to ensure zero mineral oil saturated or aromatic hydrocarbons can migrate across hot oil contacts into food matrices.
- Bleed & Smudge Resistance: Formulations engineered to withstand hot steam, condensation from delivery bags, and acidic condiments without running onto food.
3. Kitchen Ergonomics & Service Speed
Commercial packaging must enhance kitchen efficiency during high-pressure lunch rushes and delivery services:
- Static-Free Ream Packaging: Sheets are guillotined with anti-static air beds and packed in 500-sheet reams, ensuring chefs grab single sheets effortlessly without double-pulling.
- Pre-Cut Tray Fitment: Standard dimensions tailored to exact fast-food wire baskets, wooden platters, and takeout burger boxes, eliminating prep station scissors.
- Thermal Tolerance Range: Microwave safe and oven safe up to 220°C (428°F) for oven reheating, contact panini pressing, and hot-hold cabinet staging.
- Freezer Stable: Resists ice crystal adhesion and paper tear during blast freezing down to -20°C for pre-portioned meat cuts and frozen bakery doughs.
4. UK Legislative & Environmental Audits
Navigating UK food packaging laws requires rigorous chain-of-custody documentation:
- Declaration of Compliance (DoC): Full legal DoC provided with every production run verifying compliance with EC 1935/2004 and UK Materials and Articles 2012.
- Home & Industrial Compostability: Uncoated food greaseproof papers break down fully in domestic compost heaps within 6 to 10 weeks, leaving zero microplastics.
- Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) Exempt: Contains zero plastic resin layers, ensuring total exemption from the UK Plastic Packaging Tax.
- Virgin FSC Scandinavian Fibre: Guarantees consistent caliper, zero recycled contaminants (no heavy metals from post-consumer waste), and ethical forestry stewardship.
Production & Workflow
Our Food Packaging Production Workflow
Ensuring maximum food hygiene, accurate color matching, and express dispatch.
Step 01 Choose your exact sheet dimensions or roll specifications, paper grade (greaseproof, tissue, silk, or kraft), and grammage (17gsm to 90gsm+).
Step 02 Upload your brand logo or full repeating artwork. Our UK pre-press studio provides a 100% free digital proof and dieline alignment check.
Step 03 High-definition flexographic or lithographic printing using certified food-safe vegetable inks, vivid CMYK, or metallic foil stamping.
Step 04 Guillotine trimmed into neat stacks or rolled onto cores, shrink-wrapped in protective cartons, and dispatched with fast UK mainland delivery.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
Can food greaseproof paper be used in ovens and panini contact grills?
Yes. Our standard 38gsm and 45gsm greaseproof papers are thermally stable up to 220°C (428°F) for normal baking and contact grilling cycles. They are widely used by UK artisan toastie bars and bakeries for direct panini press separation and hot-hold counter display without scorching or releasing toxic fumes.
How does greaseproof paper differ from silicone baking parchment?
Greaseproof paper relies on high-density mechanical cellulose refining to resist oils and fats, offering an eco-friendly, fully compostable wrap suitable for serving, wrapping, and moderate heating. Silicone baking parchment features a cross-linked silicone coating engineered for high-release non-stick reusability in commercial baking tins, but is less readily biodegradable.
Are your printed burger sheets safe for direct contact with raw and hot cooked meats?
Yes. Our food papers and low-migration vegetable-based inks are certified for direct food contact with all food categories: dry, aqueous, acidic, and fatty foodstuffs. They comply fully with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and FDA 21 CFR §176.170, making them completely safe for hot smashed beef patties, grilled chicken, and fried fish.
What is the most popular sheet size for UK burger and food truck operations?
The UK fast casual benchmark size is 335 x 420mm (approximately 13 x 16.5 inches), which provides generous overlap when tucking brioche buns, smashed burgers, and large subs. For wire serving baskets and chip platters, 250 x 335mm is the industry standard for clean presentation without excess waste.
Do you supply white and brown unbleached food papers?
Yes. We offer both crisp bright white (bleached using chlorine-free ECF processes) for high-contrast multi-colour logo printing, and natural unbleached brown kraft greaseproof which communicates rustic, organic, and eco-friendly brand positioning.
How should food wrapping paper be stored in a commercial kitchen?
Store reams flat in their protective outer kraft wrapping in a dry, temperate area away from direct steam, cooking fryers, and moisture (ideally 18°C–22°C and 45%–55% relative humidity). Keeping reams sealed until kitchen dispense prevents edge curling caused by ambient kitchen steam.
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.
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