PFAS-Free Greaseproof Paper Guide for UK Businesses

Soggy burgers lose customers faster than bad reviews. The right greaseproof paper sheet keeps food hot, dry, and presentable from the kitchen to the customer's hands.

For UK burger vans, street food traders, and independent takeaways, wrapping paper isn't an afterthought. It's the last thing a customer touches before they taste your food.

At Deli Paper, we supply custom-printed greaseproof paper UK-wide — everything from greaseproof paper sheets and wax paper for food service, to sturdy butcher paper, paper bags and sandwich wrap paper.

Why Low-Quality Wrapping Paper Causes Soggy Deliveries

Thin, uncoated stock looks fine folded on a shelf. But hot oil or sauce hits it, and it just falls apart.

Grease bleeds through cheap paper in minutes, staining bags, ruining your branding, and leaving customers with a wrapper that tears apart mid-bite. Delivery makes it worse. 

Poor-quality Food Wrap Paper also traps steam unevenly. Buns go soft, batter goes limp, and the whole thing arrives looking nothing like the photo on your menu.

Once a customer connects your brand with a greasy, soggy mess, they don't come back to find out if it was a one-off. The fix is simpler than most owners think — it comes down to weight, coating, and how the sheet is built to cope with heat and moisture at the same time.

Key Benefits and Technical Specs of Premium Wrapping Sheets

Our printed greaseproof paper comes in a range of weights and formats, so you’re not forced into a single option that only half-suits your menu.

• Grease-Resistant Lining – Soggy wrappers let customers down before the first bite. Our lining locks out oil and moisture. Food arrives looking just as it left the kitchen.
• Multiple GSM Weights – 35gsm works for cold deli items and sandwiches. 50gsm handles hot, saucy food without splitting.
• Multiple Sheet Sizes – Small formats for snacks. Larger sheets for burgers, wraps, and fish and chips.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging – Packaging is becoming part of a brand's identity, not just a wrapper. Greaseproof paper fits that shift for eco-conscious customers.
• Zero Leakage – Bakeries rely on greaseproof paper for good reason. It handles oil without letting a drop through.
• Lower Cost Per Sheet – Buying in bulk brings your unit cost down. Independent cafes can compete with the big chains on price.

Meeting UK Safety Standards with 100% PFAS-Free Paper

UK food contact rules have tightened, and greaseproof paper is under more scrutiny than most owners realise.

• 100% PFAS-Free: Fully compliant with current UK health regulations for direct hot food contact, with no forever-chemical coatings.
• FSC-Certified Kraft Paper: Sourced from sustainably managed forests, biodegradable, and increasingly expected by environmentally conscious British customers.
• EPR-Friendly Materials: Helps reduce your business's exposure to UK Extended Producer Responsibility fees tied to non-recyclable packaging.
• Traceable Supply Chain: Every batch is documented, so you can show due diligence if a food safety officer ever asks.

Switching to PFAS-free stock isn't just about ticking a compliance box. It protects your business from fines and protects your customers from chemicals nobody wants near their food.

Moving to certified Deli paper isn't just a compliance checkbox. It protects your business from fines, and it protects customers from chemicals nobody wants anywhere near their lunch.

Turning Branded Food Wrappers into High-Street Billboards

A wrapper travels further than any shop sign. It ends up on a bus seat, a desk, or in a photo posted online before the food's even finished.

• Bespoke Logo Printing: Sharp, food-safe vegetable ink printing that holds up after handling and heat, not just in the sample pack.
• Social Media Prompts: A printed handle or hashtag turns every wrap into a small nudge to tag your business online.
• QR Code Integration: Links straight through to your menu or loyalty scheme without spending anything extra on marketing.
• Food-Safe Vegetable Inks: Free from mineral oil residues, so the branding never compromises the paper's safety for direct food contact.

Branded wrapping still sneaks into the shot every time, though — a small detail that quietly does its job. At Deli Paper, we use food-safe vegetable-based inks that make full-colour custom printing genuinely accessible.

Where to Use It (Use Cases)

• Bakeries – Pastries, bread, and cakes stay grease-free from tray to bag.
• Burger Vans – Oil and juices stay contained, even mid-rush.
• Fish and Chip Shops – Fried food stays crisp, not soggy.
• Cafes – Sandwiches, paninis, and tray lining, sorted.
• Butchers – Raw and cooked cuts stay secure at the counter.
• Street Food Stalls – Kebabs, burritos, and rolls, wrapped mess-free.
• Catering Events – A branded finish for canapés, grazing boards, and buffets.

Materials, Printing Options and Industry Uses

• Materials: The standard range covers Kraft brown greaseproof, white greaseproof, and glassine finishes, all FSC-certified and PFAS-free as a baseline, not an upgrade.
• Printing options: Send your logo and colours over, and we'll handle the rest.. Setup usually takes 2 to 3 working days once artwork's been approved.
• MOQ and production time: Wholesale Food Wrapping Paper orders start from 1,000 sheets for custom print, with smaller unprinted trial quantities available first. Standard runs take 10 to 12 working days, with UK-wide shipping on top of that.

FAQs

Q:  How can I place an order?

You can easily place an order by visiting our website and filling out our order form, or by contacting us directly at +44 736 6426960, or by email at sales@delipaper.co.uk

Q: Can I order small quantities to test before committing to a bulk run? 

Yes, unprinted stock is available in smaller trial quantities before you commit to a full custom print order.

Q: Do the sheets work for hot and cold food items? 

Yes, the greaseproof coating performs equally well for hot burgers and cold sandwich fillings without breaking down.

Q: Is the paper suitable for direct contact with hot, oily food? 

Yes, all sheets are 100% PFAS-free and rated safe for direct hot food contact under current UK standards.

Conclusion

Wrapping paper is small, but it carries a lot of weight for a food business. Getting the GSM, size, and coating right stops soggy complaints before they start. Getting the branding right turns every order into free marketing.

For UK burger brands, street food traders, and independent cafes gearing up for 2026, custom greaseproof paper sheets are one of the simplest upgrades with a real, visible return.

Custom greaseproof paper does a lot more than stop oil from ending up on the counter or a customer’s hands. It’s basically free marketing space, getting picked up, photographed, and shared day after day. As a trusted Deli Paper manufacturer, we build that compliance into every sheet we produce.