Verpackungen für die Gastronomie

Q: What packaging is suitable for catering events?

The suitable catering packaging depends on the menu, portion size and way the food will be served. Meals served at the venue may use plates, bowls and trays, while pre-packed meals may need food containers or paper boxes with suitable lids.

Q: How should catering packaging quantities be calculated?

Calculate each product according to how many times it will be used during the event. Plates, bowls, cups, lids, straws and cutlery may require different quantities even when they are being purchased for the same number of guests.

Q: Can plates, bowls, cups and cutlery be purchased together?

Send us the complete product list. Availability, matching lids, the number of pieces in each carton and purchase quantities can then be checked for every selected item.

Q: Can a logo be added to catering packaging?

Branding options depend on the selected product, available printing area and required quantity. Printed boxes, cups, bags, labels, sleeves and outer cartons can be discussed after the packaging products have been selected.

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Catering Packaging Planned Around the Event

Youshang supplies catering packaging for event caterers, banquet venues, hotels, corporate meal providers and foodservice distributors. The product range includes bagasse plates, bowls, food containers and trays, kraft paper food boxes and bags, paper cups, lids, straws and cutlery.

Choose catering packaging according to the menu, number of guests and way the food will be served. Also confirm whether meals will be packed before transport or served at the venue. These details determine which plates, bowls, food containers, lids, cups and bags are needed.

Choose Catering Packaging by How Food Will Be Served

A buffet, a boxed lunch and a meal served on plates may need different products even when the food is similar.

Meals Served on Plates

Match the Plate to the Complete Portion

Bagasse plates and trays can be considered for main meals, snacks and side dishes served at the venue. Put a complete portion on the sample and check that there is enough space for every part of the meal. Food containing sauce may need a plate or tray with greater depth.

Buffet and Self-Service Meals

Allow Space for Several Foods on One Plate

At a buffet, guests may place several foods on one plate. Check the space available for the expected combination, not only one food. If the foods need to stay apart, consider a plate or tray with separate sections and make sure every section is large enough for its portion.

Pre-Packed Meals and Boxed Lunches

Check the Food Level and Lid Before Transport

Meals prepared before the event may use bagasse food containers, containers with separate sections, clamshell boxes or kraft paper food boxes. Fill the sample with the normal portion and make sure the food stays below the top edge, the lid closes correctly and the filled package can be transported as planned.

Drinks, Desserts and Snacks

Check Every Product as It Will Be Used

Use each paper cup with the lid made for it. If paper straws are required, check the length and lid opening. For desserts, fruit and snacks, choose the packaging around the completed portion, including any cake board or dessert cup.

── Quantity Planning

How Many Plates, Bowls, Cups and Cutlery Sets Are Needed?

Every guest may need a main plate, while only people receiving soup need a bowl. Cup quantities depend on the drinks being served and whether a person may use more than one cup. Cutlery should match the food instead of being added automatically for every guest.

Count lids together with the exact bowls, food containers and cups they fit. Check whether a lid is attached or packed separately, and confirm the number of pieces in each carton before calculating the purchase quantity.

The catering team can also set aside extra products for unexpected guests, damaged items or last-minute changes. The extra quantity should be chosen for the specific event rather than based on one fixed percentage.

── Product Matching

How Can You Avoid Missing or Mismatched Products?

Before the event, prepare one packaging list for each menu item, including the container, matching lid, cup and required cutlery. Use the exact lid designed for each bowl, cup or container because similar-looking products may not fit.

Keep the number of sizes practical and share the same list with purchasing, kitchen and venue teams. Count complete meal and drink sets before dispatch so missing items and mismatched lids can be found early.

── Custom Catering Packaging

How Should Custom Catering Packaging Be Planned?

Select and test the catering packaging before preparing custom artwork. Confirm the product size, food use and required quantity first.

Depending on the selected product, possible branding options can include printed food boxes, paper cups, paper bags, labels, sleeves, wrappers or outer cartons. Available options should be confirmed for the exact product.

Artwork must fit the package shape. Box folds, closing tabs and bag handles may cover part of a design. When several products are used together, keep the logo, colors and wording consistent while adjusting the layout for each item.

Tell us whether the packaging is for regular catering work, one type of event or a specific customer project. This helps identify which products need branding and which can remain standard.

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