Short answer
What packaging do I need for Christmas takeaway and party catering?
For Christmas takeaway and party catering, plan packaging around your festive menu: larger kraft boxes and bagasse clamshells for sharing platters, kraft bowls for salads and sides, soup containers for winter soups, plus napkins, cutlery and sturdy carrier bags. Order core stock in October or early November, keep a buffer for late bookings, and use next-day delivery for top-ups through December.
Packaging for festive menus
- Sharing platters and party food: kraft takeaway boxes and bagasse clamshells.
- Salads, sides and grain bowls: kraft bowls with lids.
- Winter soups: paper soup containers.
- Mince pies and festive bakes: greaseproof paper and boxes.
- Delivery: carrier bags and napkins, cutlery and cups.
Stock planning for December
Office parties cluster in the first three weeks of December, and many suppliers and couriers slow down over the holidays. Order your main stock early, keep two weeks' buffer and check holiday delivery dates.
Order before 12pm for next-working-day delivery across London on our dedicated fleet, with free delivery on orders over £59.
Make it feel festive
Kraft and natural fibre packaging already suits a festive look. Add branded stickers, ribbon or printed sleeves — or plan fully custom printed packaging for next year.
Get your Christmas packaging quote
Tell us your expected orders and menu and we will quote a complete Christmas packaging bundle.
Key takeaways
- Plan packaging around platters, sides, soups and bakes.
- Order core Christmas stock in October or early November.
- Keep a buffer for late office party bookings.
- Use next-day London delivery for December top-ups.
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