Next Day UK delivery on orders by 12pm (T&Cs apply)
Next Day UK delivery on orders by 12pm (T&Cs apply)
Greaseproof paper bags are one of the hardest-working items in a bakery. They keep buttery pastries from leaving grease marks on customers’ hands, let bread breathe so the crust stays crisp, and give a clean, professional finish at the counter. Choosing the right sizes saves waste and speeds up service.
This guide covers the greaseproof and paper bags we stock for bakeries, what each one suits, and how to put together a practical range.
Greaseproof paper is treated so that oils and butter don’t soak straight through. That matters for croissants, Danish pastries, sausage rolls and doughnuts, where an ordinary paper bag quickly turns translucent and messy. Unlike a plastic bag, paper also lets steam escape, so warm bakes don’t sweat and go soft.
Our greaseproof paper bags come in plain and “Thank You” printed versions. Most are supplied in cases of 1,000 (10 packs of 100).
The 5″ x 5″, 6″ x 4″, 6″ x 5″ and 6″ x 6″ plain bags suit single items: cookies, small pastries, doughnuts and brownies. These are usually the fastest-moving sizes on a bakery counter.
The 7″ x 7″, 7″ x 7.75″ and 8.5″ x 8.5″ bags fit croissants, pain au chocolat, sausage rolls and larger pastries. The printed “Thank You” design adds a friendly finish without the cost of custom printing.
The 10″ x 10″ and 12″ x 12″ bags take multiple pastries, slices of cake or a sandwich and a bake together. The 12″ x 12″ comes in cases of 500.
Our 14″ x 6″ x 4″ baguette bag is gusseted, so it takes the depth of a baguette, bloomer or long loaf without tearing.
Not every bake needs greaseproof paper. For bread rolls, dry cakes and retail items, our white paper bags (from 5″ x 5″ up to 12″ x 10″) are a cost-effective choice. If you want customers to see what they’re buying, film front bags have a clear window and work well for pastries on display and grab-and-go shelves.
Store paper bags somewhere dry and away from ovens and steam, which can make them curl or stick. Keep open packs near the counter and spare cases in a cool storeroom.
For a wider look at greaseproof materials, food safety and recycling, read our complete guide to greaseproof paper bags.
All the bags above are sold by the case, with next-day UK delivery on orders placed by 12pm (T&Cs apply). Browse our full bags range or get in touch if you need help choosing sizes.
