Short answer
Where can takeaways buy paper bags with handles in bulk?
Takeaways should buy kraft paper bags with twisted or flat handles in two or three sizes: a small bag for single meals and drinks, a medium bag for two to three containers and a large bag for family orders. Check that the bag base is wide enough for your containers to sit flat, and buy in bulk cases to lower the unit cost. DORU supplies takeaway bags with next-day London delivery on orders before 12pm.
Pick bag sizes around your containers
The best bag is the one your most common order fits into without tipping. Measure your most-used containers and choose a bag with a base slightly wider than them, so food stays flat and sauces stay inside.
- Small: one main, a side or two drinks.
- Medium: a typical two-person order.
- Large: family meals, catering trays and party orders.
Twisted vs flat handles
Twisted paper handles are comfortable to carry and look more premium, which suits restaurants and cafés. Flat handles are typically lower cost and ideal for high-volume takeaways and delivery drivers who carry several bags at once.
Make every bag advertise your business
A printed bag is seen on the street, on the bus and at the customer's door. Custom printed paper bags are one of the most cost-effective ways to brand a food business.
Order bags in bulk
Order before 12pm for next-working-day delivery across London on our dedicated fleet, with free delivery on orders over £59.
Send us your sizes and monthly usage and we will recommend the right mix and quote within one working day.
Key takeaways
- Choose two or three bag sizes based on your containers' base size.
- Twisted handles feel premium; flat handles suit high-volume delivery.
- Printed bags give low-cost street visibility for your brand.
- Next-day London delivery before 12pm, free over £59.
Author
Lan Olitoquit
Creative and Marketing Professional
Lan is a creative and marketing professional with over seven years of experience. He transforms brand messaging into compelling digital experiences, using data to craft high-converting campaigns. He is currently pursuing an MBA at San Beda College Alabang, bridging what business knows with what business does.
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