Choosing the best disposable products for catering
There are so many different purchases to consider in the world of catering, that it can be impossible to determine the best product for your business. Being sustainable and affordable can be a hard balance to strike, but both are essential if you want your catering business to succeed. If you’re struggling to justify those overheads, and need a little more direction on what disposable products you should invest in and why, then check out our handy guide, and let us give you our expert view.
Types of disposable products
There is no end to the amount of disposable products available on the market, but depending on your requirements will determine the importance of your investments. Regardless, there are a plethora of disposable products for your needs. Whether you need paper cups or disposable glassware for use in a cafe or takeaway, or you have a mobile catering business that requires different types of disposable products. Businesses that want to lower their carbon footprint and be more sustainable can invest in crockery made of palm leaf plates and bowls or bagasse food boxes.
There isn’t a box that isn’t ticked for catering businesses, so let’s delve deeper into the market and see exactly what disposable products will wow your customers and elevate your business.
Disposable food packaging
From food bags, to card boxes, wraps, packaging, disposable food packaging is wide-ranging, and extremely important for customer satisfaction. Having a product that preserves and transports food safely and efficiently to your customers is imperative. Poor quality packaging can result in food being cold, soggy and generally underwhelming, which can negatively impact your business and reputation. Explore the wide range of disposable packaging available for all kinds of catering needs.
Food bags, boxes and wraps
Bags, boxes and wraps need to provide sturdy and robust means of protecting and preserving the quality of food. Mobile catering businesses can benefit from the qualities of foil lined paper bags, a great selection for keeping hot food warm, or why not white sulphite paper bags - perfect for storing hot food like pies or pastries. There are many other varieties of paper bags and products that are multi-purpose, lightweight and practical.
Sandwich packaging
The classic sandwich has undergone quite the transformation in recent years, with ample choices now available to enjoy. Sandwiches now come in shapes and sizes of all varieties, like single fill, deep fill or triple fill, baguettes, and folded wraps. As sandwiches have evolved, so has sandwich packaging, adapting to the demands of the consumer. Customers expectations have changed somewhat, so practicality, aesthetic appeal and sustainability are all factored into the buying journey.
You can opt for different materials depending on what you stock. Mixed material products are popular with many catering businesses, as they provide better sustainability and better durability. They are compatible with sealing machines, as the film sleeve is attached to the paper tray and clasp and seal the product, ensuring a polished finish whilst preserving the quality of the product.
Hot food containers
With more hot food takeaways and businesses than ever before, more people are ordering takeaways and eating on the go than ever before. Therefore, it’s critical that your hot food containers are adequate, and offer customers a simplistic way of consuming food whilst keeping it well insulated, and preventing food from arriving soggy and greasy.
Cold food containers
Although sales of hot food far exceed cold food, that doesn’t mean you should neglect how your cold food is stored and packaged. Cold food containers provide great storage for cakes, muffins, salads, cold pastas or ice cream.
Disposable glassware
Breakages, spillages, broken glass strewn across the floor…these are just some of the foibles when it comes to glass products for catering. A great alternative to eradicate this? Try disposable glassware, a cost-effective solution that negates the potential for broken glass and further costs on replacing any broken items. Ideal for businesses that cater for food and drink during busy events and special occasions, you can protect your glassware by deploying plastic substitute tumblers, half pint and full pint glasses, champagne flutes and more.
Disposable glasses are generally single use, therefore they can be perceived as being not very eco-friendly. There is however a range of biodegradable disposable glassware available. Upon use, the product will react in the presence of air, warmth and light will disintegrate into smaller fragments. They are then biodegraded by naturally occurring micro-organisms into non-toxic organic material.
There are disposable glassware products that can be reused, such as polycarbonate glasses. Polypropylene glasses also offer flexibility and durability, as well as being recyclable.
Disposable cups
Hot beverages are a welcome addition at any time, particularly on those cold mornings for commuters. Having disposable cups that keep beverages warm without burning the hands of consumers is crucial. Paper cups are reliable as a go-to option, and for coffee shops or cafes where several hot beverages are ordered, having a handy cup carrier that snugly fits multiple hot drinks in will always go down well for that extra customer touch.
Disposable products at Nobisco
When it comes to catering supplies, you need affordable, reliable solutions, no matter what type of business you work within. Nobisco provides just that, with our range of disposable products amongst the best in the industry.
Thousands of businesses come to us for their catering supplies, so whether you’re a new or returning customer, why not check out our online shop to explore our extensive range of catering products.
