Custom Deli Paper
Almost every sandwich counter hands food over on a printed sheet, and nobody thinks about it. Deli paper is cheap enough to ignore and visible enough to matter. We supply a lot of deli paper at ZEE Packaging and the reach per penny is hard to beat.
It Touches Every Single Order
Deli paper reaches more customers than anything else you buy.
- Every sandwich, wrap and portion goes onto a sheet
- Deli paper appears in nearly every food photo customers take
- Deli paper costs a fraction of a printed carton
- No assembly is involved, staff just pull a sheet
- It lines baskets and covers trays as well
- Deli paper stacks flat, so storage takes almost nothing
Most operators underestimate how much exposure a printed sheet actually gives them.
Grease Is The Whole Test
The sheet has to survive contact with hot food.
- Greaseproof treatment rather than a wax coating
- Untreated deli paper goes translucent and tears fast
- Wet strength matters for sauces and dressings
- Ink must be food safe, since it sits against product
- Hot fillings need paper that will not soften
- Deli paper must release cleanly rather than stick
- Pre cut sheets the standard deli paper we supply
- Basket liners cut to your fry baskets and trays
- Deli paper wraps sized for sandwiches and handhelds
- Roll format for high volume sites cutting their own
- Bag liners printed deli paper lining a paper bag
- Interleaving sheets separating sliced product
Sizes We Run Regular
Every sheet of deli paper is cut to your use, though these run often:
- 12" x 12" for sandwiches and general wrapping
- 10" x 10" for smaller items and sides
- 15" x 15" for large builds and sharing plates
- 12" x 16" for basket and tray lining
- 14" x 14" for counter service
- Custom sizes cut to your baskets exactly
Paper And Treatment
- Food grade certified stock, always, without exception
- Greaseproof treatment as standard on hot food grades
- 30gsm to 45gsm depending on the application
- Unbleached natural brown for a street food look
- White bleached for vivid printed color
- Food safe ink, since deli paper makes direct contact
Natural brown greaseproof deli paper is what we run most. It suits a counter, photographs well and hides marks better than white.
Choices That Cut Waste
- Greaseproof treatment instead of a plastic or wax layer
- Recycled and unbleached paper grades available
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Compostable where no plastic coating is used
- Right sized sheets so less paper is wasted per order
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a single site can order properly
- Free proof before any printed deli paper runs
- Free artwork setup by our own designer
- Physical sample on request, tested with hot food
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free worldwide shipping with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Will grease come through?
Not on a greaseproof grade. Untreated deli paper goes translucent within seconds under a hot sandwich.
Is the ink food safe?
Always. It sits against the product, so we only run food safe inks here.
Sheets or rolls?
Sheets for most counters, since staff grab and go. Deli paper on a roll suits very high volume sites.
Can we match our brand colors?
Yes, and we proof on the actual stock. Natural brown mutes color noticeably against a white sheet.
How much is deli paper?
Rough estimate is $0.01 to $0.04 per sheet plain, $0.02 to $0.07 with one color and $0.04 to $0.12 full color at moderate quantity. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Which weight should we order?
30gsm for light wrapping. 40gsm or above where sheets carry weight or get handled.
Can deli paper be composted?
With a greaseproof treatment and no plastic coating, yes. That keeps it out of general waste.
