Food & Catering Supplies

Packaging Express offer a huge range of catering disposables and packaging supplies, with most items available from stock for next day delivery.

Please take a look at the product overviews below or click on the images above for product pricing and additional information. We are a real company who welcome customer interaction, our experts are always on hand to help you navigate our packaging products. You can get in touch by calling the customer helpline on 0345 474 6372.

Some industries and businesses that purchase catering disposables from us include:

Canteens and sandwich shops.

Cafeterias and guesthouses.

Workplace kitchens.

Events and party organisers.

Disposable Cups

We offer three kinds of 7oz cups, which are commonly used in home, takeout, coffee shops, food service, events, functions and so on. Here are a few things to consider when selecting a cup type to suit your requirements. Polystyrene foam cups are disposable, and are a more sanitary form of food packing than paper or plastic cups. They are ideal for serving hot drinks and hot food items safely, while keeping the contents warmer for longer. Disposable plastic cups are frequently used for meetings where washing the pots afterwards would be inconvenient. This could be due to factors such as content type, location or number of guests. Most liquids can be stored in plastic cups, but hot liquids may melt or distort the material.

White Disposable Paper Plates

Our plates are 18cm in diameter, and is the typical size for parties, at home, or at work. Our white paper plates are used in residential events, cafeterias, food outlets, sandwich shops and cafes to serve meals, cakes, and other light refreshments. They are a disposable, recyclable and environmentally friendly. Are paper plates preferable to plastic? It may shock you that producing as well as using paper plates uses 60% more material and produces 35% more greenhouse gas than foam plates. However, because paper does not leech toxic substances and foam stays around for 1000’s of years, paper plates still offer a significant improvement to the environment.

Plastic Cutlery (Knives, Forks & Spoons)

Our plastic cutlery is available in standard adult sizes and is ideal for events, functions, and any type of gathering, such as parties at home or at the office. Plastic knives and forks have always been hygienic, because they are a single-use item ensuring a high standard of hygiene. This is extremely important where contamination is a concern. Please bear in mind that although it may be appealing to wipe down and reuse your plastic cutlery at home or to save money in the workplace, this is not recommended as they are intended to be used once, and may deteriorate with repeated washing and reuse.

Plastic Food Trays

Our disposable 6 section food trays are ideal for both home and commercial use. They are easily and hygienically discarded after being used, and are made of a heavy duty durable plastic that will not bend or buckle under the weight of the food placed on them. Used widely in Asian cuisine these Punjabi thali plastic food trays are ideal for use in restaurants where various sauces, appetisers, and other small foods are frequently displayed. Because of its design, different food products can be presented separately without any touching or mixing. A must have for restaurants and takeaways, along with for use at office or household gatherings.

Plastic Food Containers

Most takeaways use this type of container to store and deliver your food orders. They are brilliant at keeping food hot, and are safe to microwave if food needs to be re-heated or defrosted. Containers in the food service industry are typically made of high density polyethylene; this helps protect goods in transit from damage, as well as contamination caused by water, humidity, gases, microorganisms, insects, and light. Food should not be heated or defrosted in plastic bags, brown paper bags, paper towels, paper napkins, or paper plates, as all of these items have the potential to emit chemicals that can contaminate food.

Brown & White Kraft Paper Bags

Available in small, medium and large, made from a high quality 80gsm strength paper. They have external carrying handles for ease of use, and offer a professional look and feel. Widely used as shopping bags and for packaging consumer goods, they transport shopping, glass bottles, garments, books, hygiene products, lunches, and a variety of other items. They have a flat surface that can hold stacked food boxes, and are ideal for carrying fast food items such as sandwiches, packed lunches, and cakes, as well as also being used as gift or party bags. The bags are 100% recyclable and biodegradable, making them a superior alternative to plastic carrier bags. Luther Crowell patented a machine that produced square-bottom paper grocery bags on February 20, 1872. These have been around for 150 years, with the invention being widely adopted throughout the world.

Clear Powder Free Vinyl Gloves

Clear powdered latex-free gloves are widely used in food handling and prepping, assembly line type tasks, and gentle clean-up work, whereas blue gloves are used for more heavy and repetitive tasks. Vinyl gloves are designed for food service, and are comfy, safe, and latex-free. They should be used for various everyday jobs such as food preparation, cooking, serving, and even low-risk commercial cleaning work. Powder-free gloves go through a process known as chlorination and eliminates the need for powder, making putting then on and taking them off easy.

Disposable Aprons

Our blue and white versions are popular in the catering and hospitality industries. This product is intended for single use, and since it's liquid resistant, wearing one is an effective barrier against fluid transfer. As a result, the apron is also ideal for industries such as foodservice, dentistry, cleaning, first aid, and even medical procedures. Aprons come flat-packed in polybags.

Brown Paper Bags (Kraft Style & Food Grade)

Burgers, sandwiches, baked goods, pastries, cakes, wraps, pies, confectionary, fruit and vegetables, pastries, snacks, seasonings, spices, and small grocery items can all be packed in our range of paper bags. In  addition to their versatility and durability, they are also inexpensive to buy compared to plastic bags. These bags are biodegradable and have a long life if used properly.

2 Ply Blue Rolls

To dispense the tissue from the centre of the roll simply remove the cardboard tube and dispense the towel from the middle of the roll, its as easy as that. Our rolls offer high absorption rates, and can provide a solution that not only tackles heavy duty cleaning, but can also be used if you just need something for quickly drying your hands and being on your way. Also suitable for use in staff canteens, catering kitchens, factories, warehouses, care homes, and so on. They are economical without compromising on the quality of their materials. With excellent durability, a little goes a long way with our rolls. Using blue roll is also hygienic, helping to keep your workplace clean, wiping up spills, and generally keeping on top of mess. Superior drying and comfort as standard. Also known as centrefeed rolls,

Refuse Sacks

Available in clear and black, our bags are ideal for general waste disposal. The humble black bag is no stranger to any home or business, no matter how hard you try, you'll always need them. Have on hand to handle day-to-day rubbish and keep your workplace looking neat and tidy. Choose from light duty bags for offices and environments where contamination is unlikely, or heavy duty bags for messier rubbish. All you need now is a rota to determine who will empty the bins!