Custom Fries Paper Liners

Printed Fries Paper Liners That People Notice

Because a liner is mostly covered by food, the design needs to work around the edges and peek through between chips. All-over patterns are a popular choice: repeating logos, newspaper-style prints, checks or illustrations all look good partially covered. A central logo is likely to vanish under a pile of fries, so place key branding near the edges where it stays visible.

Some restaurants use the liner as a menu or message board, printing a short story about their beef, a list of sauces or a social media handle. Family restaurants print simple puzzles or colouring for children. Whatever you choose, keep it readable at a glance; nobody reads small print under a burger.

We print with inks suited to greaseproof paper, and colours look slightly softer than on coated card. Your proof shows the design on the paper you choose. Our guide to print and finish options explains how print differs from card to paper.

Fitting Baskets, Trays and Boards

Liners come in square or rectangular sheets, and the right size depends on what you serve on. For baskets, the sheet should be large enough to line the base and come up the sides, with a little overhang at the top that frames the food. For flat trays and boards, the liner is usually cut slightly smaller than the surface so it sits neatly without hanging over.

Measure the base and the height of the sides of your baskets, or the length and width of your trays. If you use several sizes, one sheet size can often line two of them if folded slightly differently. Send us your measurements and we will suggest the most economical sheet size. Cone and basket service can be paired with our printed fries cone holders.

• Small basket or cone holder: a square sheet that folds into the basket corners.
• Standard burger basket: a larger square or rectangle that lines base and sides.
• Serving tray: a rectangle cut to sit just inside the tray edge.
• Wooden board: a smaller rectangle placed under the fries portion only.
• Takeaway box: a liner cut to the base of your box.

Designing for the Pass, Not Just the Table

Liners are handled hundreds of times a shift, so the design should help the kitchen as well as the customer. If you serve several basket sizes, a subtle corner mark or a different border colour for each liner size stops staff grabbing the wrong one in a rush. It sounds minor, but in a busy service it saves wasted sheets and keeps portions looking consistent.

Orientation matters too. A liner with a logo that only reads one way will be placed upside down half the time. All-over patterns and designs that read from any direction look right however the sheet lands in the basket, which is one reason they are so popular with high-volume diners.

Some restaurants print two versions: a standard design for everyday service and a second one for promotions, events or a new menu item. Because liners are cheap and used quickly, swapping designs is an easy way to keep regulars interested without changing any other packaging. Burger restaurants often run the same campaign on custom burger wrapping paper.

Storage and Ordering Tips

Liners come flat and stacked, ready to use, and take up little space. Store them in a dry place away from the fryer, where heat and steam can make the paper curl. A dispenser or a simple tray near the pass keeps them clean and quick to grab.

Order based on how many covers you serve, plus a margin for wastage. Because liners are used for every order, many restaurants find it easier to order regular top-ups rather than a single huge batch. Low minimums make this practical. Our guide to how pricing works explains why larger runs cost less per sheet.

How It Works

Send us your basket or tray sizes, the grade of paper you want and your logo or design ideas. We will email a custom quote within one working day; minimums are low and set per order.

Before anything prints, you approve a free proof. Production takes 4–7 working days, then the liners ship free on a tracked service to UK mainland addresses, typically arriving within 2–3 working days. If anything is misprinted or damaged on arrival, report it within 10 days and we will reprint it or refund you. Items from the wider range of food wrapping papers can be added to the same order.