Takeaway Packaging Checklist: Everything an Irish Takeaway Needs
The DiscountTillRolls.ie TeamA takeaway needs five groups of supplies: food containers and boxes, bags, small extras like sauce pots and cutlery, printer and card machine rolls, and kitchen hygiene basics. The exact mix depends on your menu, but the list below covers what most Irish takeaways, chippers and pizzerias order. Tick off what you have, and use the links to pick sizes.
Work through each section, then keep a spare case of your fastest movers.
In this guide
- Food containers and boxes
- Bags and wraps
- Sauce pots, cutlery and napkins
- Till rolls, kitchen rolls and card machine rolls
- Kitchen hygiene basics
- FAQ
Food containers and boxes
| Item | Use it for | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Bagasse or kraft meal boxes | Burgers, chips, curries, mains | Bagasse vs kraft vs plastic |
| Microwavable plastic containers | Saucy dishes, curries, meal prep | Bagasse vs kraft vs plastic |
| Foil containers and lids | Chinese, Indian, oven dishes | Foil container sizes |
| Burger boxes | Burgers and loaded fries | Burger boxes guide |
| Fish and chip, snack and noodle boxes | Chipper staples | Chipper box guide |
| Pizza boxes | Pizza and sides | Pizza box sizes |
| Soup containers | Soups, stews, chowder | Soup containers guide |
Compostable clamshell for burgers, chips and mains.
Bags and wraps
- Handled kraft carrier bags in two sizes, one for single orders and one for family orders.
- Greaseproof chip bags and burger bags for walk-in orders.
- Foil chicken bags for chicken and spice bags.
- Burger wraps and greaseproof sheets for wrapping.
Sizes and uses are in the paper bags guide and the foil chicken bags guide.
Handled bags for everyday takeaway orders.
Sauce pots, cutlery and napkins
- Sauce pots and lids in 2oz for dips and 4oz for curry sauce. See the sauce pot guide.
- Cutlery: wooden forks, knives and spoons, or 3 in 1 wrapped wooden sets for delivery.
- Napkins: see the napkins guide.
- Salt sachets for delivery orders, plus wet wipes for wings and ribs.
Fork, knife and napkin in one wrapped pack.
Till rolls, kitchen rolls and card machine rolls
A takeaway with delivery apps can go through printer rolls very quickly. Every order can print at the till, in the kitchen and on the tablet printer.
- Till and delivery app printers: usually 80x70mm thermal rolls. See Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats printer rolls.
- Kitchen impact printers: bond rolls and ink ribbons. See the kitchen printer ink ribbons guide.
- Card machines: usually 57x40mm rolls.
To work out how many you need, see how many till rolls per month.
Standard 80mm rolls for tills and delivery app printers.
Kitchen hygiene basics
- Disposable gloves for food handling. See the best disposable gloves for food handling.
- Blue centrefeed roll and a dispenser. See the blue roll guide.
- Colour-coded cloths for different areas. See the cleaning cloths guide.
- Cleaning chemicals: washing up liquid, degreaser, sanitiser, floor cleaner and bleach. See the kitchen cleaning chemicals guide.
- Cling film and foil on a dispenser. See the cling film and foil guide.
- Day dot labels for food rotation. See the day dots guide.
Tip: Put the fastest movers on a regular reorder. Running out of boxes, bags or till rolls on a Friday night costs far more than holding an extra case.
Frequently asked questions
What packaging does a takeaway need?
Containers and boxes for each dish, carrier bags, greaseproof bags and wraps, sauce pots, cutlery and napkins.
What till rolls does a takeaway use?
Most tills and delivery app printers use 80x70mm thermal rolls. Card machines usually take 57x40mm rolls.
How many container types should a takeaway stock?
Most get by with three or four container types, plus bags and sauce pots. Fewer lines means less stock tied up.
Do I need compostable packaging?
It is not required for every business, but many customers and events prefer it. Check your local waste options too.
How do I avoid running out of supplies?
Track what you use each week, keep a spare case of your fastest movers, and reorder on a regular day.
One supplier for the whole list.
Packaging, till rolls, card rolls and hygiene supplies, dispatched from Dublin 12.
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