Cling Film, Foil & Wrap
Cling film, foil and wrap are food-covering consumables used daily in commercial kitchens to protect prepped food, cover containers for fridge storage, and wrap items for service or delivery. The main buying consideration is width, gauge and food-safety grade: catering cling film typically comes in 30cm or 45cm width rolls on a cutter-box dispenser for one-handed use, while commercial foil is graded by micron thickness (heavier gauge for oven use, lighter for wrapping). Buyers should check that film and foil are food-contact safe and, where relevant, suitable for microwave or freezer use.
Key specifications
The range splits into cling film, catering foil and specialist wraps, each specified by width, length and gauge. PVC catering film clings harder and suits wrapping and portioning, while PE film is a lower-cling, food-safe alternative. Rolls come in 30cm and 45cm widths, commonly in long catering lengths, and cutter-box dispensers with a serrated edge or a wall-mounted bar speed one-handed tear-off during service. Foil is graded by micron — standard for wrapping, heavy-duty for oven and buffet use — and foil containers with board or foil lids handle takeaway and hot-holding. Baking parchment, greaseproof and pre-cut sheets round out the range. Used across restaurants, takeaways, delis, bakeries and event catering.
Cling Film, Foil & Wrap — FAQs
What width cling film do commercial kitchens use?
30cm and 45cm rolls are the most common commercial widths, usually supplied in cutter-box dispensers for quick one-handed wrapping during service.
Is catering foil different from household foil?
Commercial catering foil is typically supplied in longer, wider catering rolls with a heavier gauge for oven and buffet use compared to standard household foil.