Foil Chicken Bags: Sizes and Uses for Takeaways and Delis
The DiscountTillRolls.ie TeamFoil chicken bags are paper bags lined with foil, so they hold heat and resist grease far better than plain paper. They come in three main sizes. Portion bags suit chicken fillets, wings and wedges. Standard bags hold a half chicken or a meal-sized portion. Large bags take a whole rotisserie chicken. They are the go-to bag for supermarket hot counters, chicken shops and delis.
Here is what fits in each size, and how to get the most out of them.
In this guide
- Which foil chicken bag size do I need?
- Why use foil bags instead of paper?
- What can I use foil chicken bags for?
- Any tips for using foil bags at a hot counter?
- FAQ
Which foil chicken bag size do I need?
| Size | Dimensions | Holds | Pack | Price ex VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portion | 175x230x200mm | Fillets, wings, wedges, spice bags | 500 | €36.99 |
| Standard | 175x230x300mm | Half chicken, chicken and chips | 500 | €57.99 |
| Large | 200x250x360mm | Whole rotisserie chicken | 500 | €74.99 |
If you sell whole chickens, the large bag is the one to build around. Standard bags are the everyday choice for chicken and chips.
For half chickens and chicken and chips.
Why use foil bags instead of paper?
- They keep food hot. The foil lining reflects heat back in, so food stays hotter on the way home.
- They resist grease. Oil does not soak through to hands or car seats.
- They look the part. Customers recognise a foil bag as fresh, hot food.
- They fold shut. The top folds over to trap heat, no tape needed.
For chips and fried food eaten straight away, a greaseproof chip bag is cheaper. Foil earns its keep when food needs to stay hot for a while.
What can I use foil chicken bags for?
- Supermarket and deli hot counters: rotisserie chickens, chicken fillets, wedges.
- Chicken shops: wings, strips and combo meals.
- Chippers and takeaways: spice bags and snack boxes to go.
- Carveries and catering: keeping portions hot for collection.
Sized for a whole rotisserie chicken.
Smaller bags for fillets, wings and wedges.
Any tips for using foil bags at a hot counter?
- Fold the top over twice to trap the heat.
- Stand bags upright in the carrier bag so juices do not leak out.
- Label them if you sell more than one flavour, and show allergen information. See our 14 allergens guide.
- Use a sturdy carrier bag for whole chickens. See the paper bags guide.
For containers for chicken with sauces or sides, see bagasse vs kraft vs plastic containers and our foil container sizes guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are foil chicken bags?
Paper bags with a foil lining that keeps hot food warm and stops grease soaking through.
What size foil bag fits a whole chicken?
The large foil chicken bag, 200x250x360mm, is sized for a whole rotisserie chicken.
What goes in a portion foil bag?
Chicken fillets, wings, wedges and similar portions. The portion bag is 175x230x200mm.
Do foil chicken bags keep food hot?
Yes. The foil lining reflects heat back in, so food stays hot longer than in a plain paper bag.
How many foil bags come in a pack?
Our portion, standard and large foil chicken bags come in packs of 500.
Keep it hot to the door.
Portion, standard and large foil chicken bags, in stock in Dublin 12.
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