Café Food Packaging Checklist: Cups, Lids, Napkins & More

Opening a café or refreshing your supplies? Use this checklist to make sure you've covered every packaging essential before service.

Hot drinks

• Single- or double-wall paper cups and lids (8oz, 12oz, 16oz).
• Sip-through or dome lids to match.
• Cup carriers for takeaway multiples.

Cold drinks & food

• Clear cold cups and lids for iced drinks and smoothies.
• Deli and salad containers with secure lids.
• Kraft food bags and carrier bags for takeaway orders.

Table & service items

• Cutlery — wooden or compostable to meet plastic rules.
• Napkins and serviettes.
• Greaseproof sheets and wraps for pastries and sandwiches.

Eco upgrades

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