Make the space around your food part of the presentation. Choose a printed paper liner for your serving tray or basket, with the size, material and visible design planned around the finished meal.
Match the liner to your serving surface
Measure the inside base of the tray or basket, then allow for any paper you want rising at the sides. A liner should sit comfortably beneath the meal without hiding the food or making it awkward to lift.
| Paper option | Available sheet sizes | Order from |
|---|---|---|
| Core greaseproof sheets | 500 × 335 mm | 1,000 sheets |
| Smaller core cuts | 250 × 335; 250 × 167; 167 × 167 mm | 2,000; 4,000; 6,000 respectively |
| PE-coated food paper | 500 × 400 or 400 × 300 mm | 30,000 for 500 × 400 mm with one or two colors; other choices higher |
For a custom rectangle cut from a 500 × 335 mm core sheet, confirm the finished dimensions and piece count. The minimum is 1,000 parent sheets, not necessarily 1,000 finished liners.
Choose a liner for the way you serve
A liner is a sheet placed inside your serving container. The tray or basket still supports the meal; select that container separately for your portion.
- A flat base. Keep the paper within the usable area and check whether the meal slides or catches the edge when handed over.
- Paper at the sides. Allow enough material to follow the basket without excessive bunching. Fold an edge outward to display the printed reverse.
Compare the actual configurations of core greaseproof sheets and PE-coated food paper before choosing your print run.
Check grease, moisture and contact time
Test the liner with the complete meal, including sauces and the time between preparation and eating. Grease resistance does not make a paper liner a liquid container.
- Core sheets. A grease-resistant treatment without a plastic coating, with white, kraft or light-colored white backgrounds.
- Coated food paper. A PE layer for moisture-heavy serving requirements, with a different order minimum and printing process. Food contact with the unprinted side is recommended for both papers.
The core greaseproof sheet has a 90°C maximum and is not suitable for ovens or direct contact with heated surfaces. Use coated food paper for wrapping and serving after preparation.
Show the design on outward folds
With the recommended unprinted side facing the food, a flat liner hides its underside print. Fold an edge outward to show the design. Send the serving footprint and fold position for layout checks; discuss any proposed food contact with the printed face before approval.
Core sheets offer one or two Pantone colors or CMYK. Coated paper uses one to four standard Pantone colors, with plate setup charges and other options by quotation. Review the design on your chosen background before approving the proof.
Plan your liner order
Start with the container and recipe, then choose the material and quantity. Use the current delivery estimate for the chosen paper; the ranges have different production schedules.
- Measure the base and any side rise, and test a suitable sheet.
- Select the paper, cut and print colors; check the minimum and price.
- Send your artwork and show where the food sits on the liner.
- Approve the proof and confirm the delivery estimate before production.
For another cut or a larger program of orders, request a custom quote.
Try a liner with your own meal
Request a free sample of the paper you want to compare. Check fit, handling and moisture over your normal service time, using your actual tray or basket.
Frequently asked questions

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Product details
| Sizes (mm) | Custom cut (500x335) · 500x335 · 250x335 · 250x167 · 167x167 |
|---|---|
| Paper type | White · Kraft · Light coloured (White) |
| Paper thickness (grams pr. sqm) | 38 g/m² (White) · 40g/m² (Kraft) |
| Material | Foodsafe Virgin fiber |
| Paper surface | Matt |
| Colour systems | Pantone (Uncoated) or CMYK colours |
| Print colours | 1, 2 or Unlimited colours |
| Printing method | Offset print |
| Print setup |
Registered: Size 500x335 mm or custom cut Unregistered: Size 167x167 mm, 250x167 mm, or 250x335 mm |
| Coating | Non-plastic, greaseproof |
| Free design help | |
| Maximum temperature | 90°C |
| Oven use | Not suitable for oven use |
| Grill and heated surfaces | Do not place in direct contact with a grill or any other heated surface |
| Freezer safe | |
| Microwaveable | Suitable for microwave use, provided it is not heated above 90°C |
| Compostable | |
| Recyclable | |
| Biodegradable | |
| Fluorinated substances | No 🌱 |
| Size of shipping box |
510 x 340 x 120 mm |
| Quantity per shipping box |
500x335 mm: 2,500 pcs 250x335 mm: 5,000 pcs 250x167 mm: 10,000 pcs 167x167 mm: 15,000 pcs |
| Weight of shipping box | 17 kg |
Design
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