Description
Custom Brown Butcher Paper Rolls & Sheets That Work as Hard as You Do
Few materials earn their keep across a food business like brown butcher paper. It wraps a fillet at the counter, lines a hamper, covers a table at a pop-up, fronts a burger at a food truck and packs an order for despatch, all from the same roll. Put your branding on it and that everyday workhorse becomes a marketing tool that touches every customer you serve.
At Hexa Custom Boxes, we produce custom brown butcher paper in rolls and sheets, made from food-safe kraft and printed here in the UK. Whether you run a butcher’s, a deli, a bakery, a street-food stall or a growing takeaway brand, we help you wrap your products in something practical, professional and properly compliant, on terms built for an independent operator rather than a national chain.
Rolls or Sheets?
Both formats come fully customisable. Continuous rolls suit high-volume, on-the-fly wrapping at a counter or service hatch, and are available in popular widths such as 250mm, 300mm, 450mm and 600mm, with custom widths and lengths to order. Pre-cut sheets suit portion wrapping, table settings and grab-and-go service where speed matters, in sizes from roughly 250mm x 350mm up to 450mm x 700mm and bespoke dimensions on request. Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll recommend the right format and size.
Choose the Right Weight
Paper weight, measured in gsm, decides how the wrap feels, holds and performs. Too light and it tears; too heavy and you’re paying for material you don’t need. The guide below matches weight to job.
| Weight | gsm | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | 35gsm to 45gsm | Sandwich, burger and deli wrapping; food-truck service |
| Medium | 50gsm to 70gsm | Meat, fish and general counter wrapping |
| Heavyweight | 80gsm to 90gsm | Table coverings, hampers, heavy-duty wrapping and void fill |
Coatings and Food-Safe Finishes
The right finish depends entirely on what you’re wrapping. Uncoated kraft breathes, which matters for fresh meat and for low-and-slow BBQ; greaseproof handles oily food without a plastic layer; poly-coated adds a full moisture barrier for the wettest items. The table below makes the choice clear.
| Finish | Properties | Best For | Recyclable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncoated kraft | Breathable, natural, no barrier | Fresh meat, BBQ smoking, dry foods, craft and table use | Yes, fully |
| Greaseproof | Resists grease and oil, plastic-free | Fried and oily foods, deli and bakery items | Yes |
| Poly-coated (PE) | Full moisture and grease barrier | Wet or very greasy food needing a longer hold | Limited, due to the plastic layer |
A quick note for the pitmasters: only uncoated, unwaxed paper is suitable for smoking and wrapping BBQ, as coated grades trap moisture and can’t take the heat. If BBQ is your trade, we’ll steer you to the right uncoated stock.
Compliant, Food-Safe and Print-Ready
When paper touches food, compliance is not optional. Our food-grade kraft is intended for food contact in line with UK food-contact materials regulations, including retained Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and good manufacturing practice. We print using food-safe, low-migration inks and, where appropriate, keep print to the non-contact face, so your branding never compromises the food. Ask us for a Declaration of Conformity for your chosen specification and you’ll have the paperwork to satisfy environmental health and your own due diligence.
That branding is where the value sits. We print in crisp, appetising colour with Pantone spot-colour matching for brand consistency, reproducing logos, social handles and serving suggestions cleanly across roll or sheet. With no plate or origination charges, even a single-colour logo wrap stays affordable.
The Commercial Case: Custom Wrap Without the Catch
Branded food paper is often gatekept behind big minimums and set-up fees that only suit a chain. We took those away.
No plate or origination charges. Most printers bill the cost of printing plates straight to you before your first roll, often a meaningful sum for a small business. We absorb it, so custom-printed paper is within reach even for a single site or a seasonal menu.
Minimums from just 100 units. You don’t need to store a year’s worth of stock to print your brand. Start at 100, scale to bulk wholesale volumes as you grow, and keep cash in the business rather than tied up on a shelf.
Made in the UK, in 8 to 10 working days. Printing locally means a turnaround you can plan a launch or a market season around, with none of the customs uncertainty that comes with importing.
Sustainability That Stands Up to Scrutiny
Uncoated kraft is one of the most recyclable and compostable materials in any kitchen. Choose an uncoated or greaseproof grade in recycled-content or FSC-certified stock, printed with water-based, food-safe inks, and your wrap has a clean, plastic-free end of life that your customers increasingly expect.
It’s worth being clear-eyed about coatings: poly-coated paper carries a plastic layer, which limits recyclability and can bring it within scope of the Plastic Packaging Tax. Where your food allows, an uncoated or greaseproof grade keeps you plastic-free and simplifies your Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) position. If a wholesaler or environmental health team needs specific certification, tell us the standard and we’ll spec to match.
One Roll, Many Uses
The same custom paper earns its place far beyond the counter. Butchers, fishmongers and delis use it for fresh wrapping; cafés and takeaways for sandwiches, burgers and grab-and-go; restaurants and event caterers for table coverings and runners; retailers and subscription brands for hamper lining, gift wrap and void fill; and market traders for everything in between. One branded material, working across your whole operation.
Free Templates and 24/7 Support
Getting artwork press-ready for rolls and sheets has its quirks, so we make it easy. You get free, print-ready templates and full artwork support, plus a team that checks your files before they reach the press. And because food businesses don’t run nine to five, our free 24/7 support is on hand whenever you need it.
Order Your Custom Brown Butcher Paper Rolls & Sheets Today
Wrap every order in something practical, professional and unmistakably yours, with food-safe kraft, appetising branded print and a finish matched to exactly what you serve. With no plate or origination charges, minimums from just 100 units and a dependable 8 to 10 working day turnaround printed right here in the UK, branded butcher paper has never been this accessible for an independent food business.
Get Your Free Quote  | Speak to Our 24/7 Support Team
Tell us your format, weight, finish and quantity, and we’ll send a tailored, no-obligation quote the same working day. Not sure which grade suits your food? Our packaging specialists are on hand around the clock to help you choose the right paper for your trade and your budget.
Why food businesses choose Hexa Custom Boxes: No plate or origination charges. Low MOQs from 100. 8 to 10 day turnaround. Food-safe UK printing. Recyclable, FSC-certified kraft. Free templates and 24/7 support, every order.
