Wholesale Paper Bags

Wholesale Paper Bags for Takeaway, Bakery & Retail

Shop our complete range of wholesale paper bags for takeaways, bakeries, cafés, restaurants, delis, sandwich shops, grocery stores, retailers and catering businesses. This category brings together our main paper-bag formats in one place, making it easier to compare bags for carrying complete customer orders, packing individual food items and displaying bakery or food-to-go products.

Choose from brown kraft and white paper carrier bags, SOS and grab bags, strung paper bags, greaseproof bags, sulphite bags, film-fronted paper bags, baguette bags, French-stick bags and selected foil-lined paper food bags. Different styles are designed for different uses, so the best option depends on the food or products being packed, the required bag size and whether handles, grease resistance or product visibility are important.

Shop Paper Bags by Type

If you already know the type of paper bag you need, use our specialist ranges below. You can also continue browsing this category to view paper bag styles together in one place.

• Paper Carrier & Grab Bags: brown and white paper bags for takeaway, foodservice and retail orders, including handle-free SOS bags, flat-handle bags and twisted-handle carriers. Shop paper carrier and grab bags .
• Film-Fronted Paper Bags: paper bags with a transparent viewing section for bakeries, cafés, delis, sandwich shops and food-to-go display. Shop film-fronted paper bags .
• Strung Paper Food Bags: brown kraft, white sulphite and greaseproof formats designed for fast tear-off use at bakery, takeaway and deli counters.
• Baguette & French-Stick Bags: longer paper bags and specialist formats for baguettes, French sticks, filled rolls and other elongated bakery products.
• Foil-Lined Food Bags: selected paper bags with a foil lining for suitable takeaway and hot-food uses. Shop foil-lined food bags .

Paper Carrier Bags for Takeaway & Retail

Paper carrier bags are designed to carry complete customer orders rather than individual food items. They are widely used by takeaways, restaurants, bakeries, cafés, grocery stores and retailers for takeaway containers, bakery boxes, groceries and other purchases.

Our specialist paper carrier and grab bag range includes brown kraft and white paper options, with styles such as SOS bags, handle-free grab bags, flat-handle carriers and twisted-handle paper bags.

SOS and other block-bottom paper bags can be useful for fast counter packing, while handled bags offer a convenient carrying option for larger takeaway and retail orders. Choose the size and construction according to the weight and dimensions of the products being carried.

Brown Kraft Paper Bags

Brown kraft paper bags are available across several parts of our range, from takeaway carrier bags to smaller bakery and food-service bags. Their natural brown appearance makes them a popular option for bakeries, cafés, delis, takeaways and retail businesses.

For individual bakery and food-counter products, our brown kraft strung paper bags provide a simple format that can be dispensed quickly during service.

For example, our 8.5 x 8.5 inch brown kraft strung paper bags can suit a range of bakery, snack and food-to-go applications.

White Sulphite Paper Bags

White sulphite paper bags offer a clean presentation for bakeries, sweet shops, delis, sandwich counters and takeaway businesses. They are commonly used for dry bakery and food-to-go products where a plain white paper format is preferred.

Our strung options include sizes such as 8.5 x 8.5 inch white sulphite paper bags and 10 x 10 inch white sulphite bags .

Greaseproof Paper Bags

For foods where additional resistance to grease or oil is useful, greaseproof paper bags can be a better choice than standard paper. They are commonly used for suitable pastries, doughnuts, sandwiches, wraps and other bakery or takeaway items.

Sizes include our 8.5 x 8.5 inch greaseproof strung paper bags and 10 x 10 inch greaseproof paper bags .

Grease resistance can vary by product, so always check the individual specification where the food is particularly oily, wet or hot.

Strung Paper Bags for Fast Counter Service

Many of our bakery and food bags are supplied in a strung format. This allows staff to remove individual bags quickly while keeping the remaining bags organised at the serving counter.

Strung paper bags are particularly useful in high-volume environments such as bakeries, sandwich shops, sweet shops, delis, cafés and takeaways where speed of service matters.

Film-Fronted Paper Bags for Bakery Display

Where customers need to see the product before purchase, film-fronted paper bags combine paper with a transparent viewing section. They can be useful for pastries, cookies, brownies, sandwiches, cake portions and other suitable bakery and food-to-go products.

Our dedicated film-fronted paper bag range includes white and brown formats in several sizes as well as specialist baguette packaging.

These products also remain visible in this broader Paper Bags category so customers looking for a complete selection of paper packaging can compare them alongside other bag styles.

Paper Bags for Baguettes & French Sticks

Baguettes, French sticks and other long bakery products often need a longer, narrower bag than standard pastries or sandwiches.

Our range includes kraft ribbed baguette paper bags for shorter bakery products and white paper French-stick bags for longer bread products.

Where product visibility is important, you can also choose a specialist film-fronted baguette format from our film-fronted range.

Foil-Lined Paper Food Bags

Selected takeaway foods may be better suited to a foil-lined paper bag. These bags combine a paper outer layer with a foil lining and are commonly associated with suitable burgers, wraps, sandwiches and other takeaway foods.

Because foil-lined bags have different construction and performance from standard paper bags, we also maintain a specialist foil-lined food bag category where customers can browse these products together.

Always check the individual product specification when temperature, grease resistance or food-contact performance is important.

Paper Food Bags vs Paper Carrier Bags

Although both are made primarily from paper, they serve different purposes.

• Paper food bags are normally used to package an individual food item such as a pastry, sandwich, bread product or snack.
• Paper carrier bags are generally larger and are designed to carry complete customer orders, multiple packaged items or retail purchases.
• Film-fronted bags are useful when the product needs to remain visible through the packaging.
• Greaseproof bags are preferable where extra resistance to grease or oil is needed.
• Foil-lined bags provide a specialist format for suitable takeaway foods where that construction is appropriate.

Keeping all these paper-bag formats visible in this category makes it easier to compare options, while our specialist subcategories help customers who already know the exact bag style they require.

Paper Bags for Bakeries

Bakeries often need more than one type of paper bag. Small strung bags may suit pastries, cookies and individual portions, while baguettes and French sticks need longer bags. Film-fronted bags can be useful where customers need to see the product, while carrier bags can hold multiple bakery purchases or boxed items.

For this reason, this category keeps the wider paper-bag assortment together rather than limiting customers to only one bakery packaging format.

Paper Bags for Takeaways & Cafés

Takeaways and cafés may use paper packaging at several stages of an order. An individual pastry or sandwich can be placed in a food bag, several items may then be packed into a larger SOS or handled paper carrier bag, and specialist greaseproof or foil-lined formats may be selected for foods that require them.

Having these products available together makes it easier to choose different bag types for counter service, delivery, collection and food-to-go orders.

Paper Bags for Retail & Grocery Businesses

Our broader paper-bag assortment can also support grocery shops, farm shops, market traders and other retailers. Depending on the products being sold, businesses can choose between small paper bags for individual items and larger paper carrier bags for complete purchases.

Choosing the Right Paper Bag

Consider the following before ordering:

• What are you packing? A pastry, baguette, takeaway container and complete customer order may each need a different style of bag.
• Do you need handles? Handled paper carrier bags can be more convenient for larger orders, while handle-free SOS or grab bags can be quick to pack.
• Does the food contain grease? Choose a suitable grease-resistant format where required.
• Does the customer need to see the product? A film-fronted paper bag may be more appropriate for bakery and deli displays.
• What size do you need? Check the individual product dimensions and allow enough room for the contents without overfilling the bag.
• Is the food hot? Check the individual product specification rather than assuming every paper bag is suitable for high-temperature or greasy foods.

Are Paper Bags Recyclable?

Many clean, uncoated paper bags may be accepted through paper recycling streams, but this depends on the bag construction and the recycling facilities available locally.

Bags containing significant food residue, grease, film windows, foil linings, coatings or other materials may require different disposal. Always check the individual product information and local or commercial waste guidance rather than assuming every paper bag can be recycled in the same way.

Wholesale Paper Bags from Supply Express

Supply Express supplies paper bags in wholesale and commercial pack quantities for UK foodservice, takeaway, bakery, catering and retail businesses. By keeping our main paper-bag styles together in this category, customers can compare the wider range while still using our specialist subcategories when they want a particular format.

Free UK Mainland delivery is available on qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT. Eligible orders placed before 15:00 can qualify for next working day delivery. Delivery restrictions, postcode exclusions, weekends and bank holidays may apply.

For bag materials beyond paper, browse our complete range of takeaway and food bags , including paper, plastic and polythene bags for takeaway, bakery, food preparation, storage, catering and retail use.

For help comparing paper bags with plastic, polythene and specialist food-bag formats, read our Takeaway & Food Bag Guide .

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