Buy packaging for your butcher shop

In a butcher shop, freshness, hygiene and presentation are essential. Orders are often packed and handed over immediately. Customers take cold cuts, meals or grilled products home and expect everything to be packed neatly and safely.

That means your packaging needs to perform well. A container that leaks can cause stains inside the bag. A tray that is too flimsy may bend under larger portions. And when gloves or foil run out, you notice it immediately while working behind the counter.

You need packaging that is sturdy, hygienic and suitable for the wide variety of products sold in a butcher shop. Here you will find everything in one place. From meal containers and sauce cups to catering trays, gloves and paper bags. Available directly from stock, so you always have enough packaging on hand.

What packaging do you need in a butcher shop?

Butcher shops sell many different types of products, such as cold cuts, salads, barbecue products and complete meals. Each product needs packaging that protects it and makes it easy for customers to take home.

Containers for cold cuts and salads

Containers are ideal for cold cuts, salads and smaller portions. A well-fitting lid helps keep products fresh and neatly packed.

Choose a size that suits your standard portions. This keeps the presentation tidy and prevents containers from being overfilled.

Meal containers and bowls

Many butcher shops now also sell complete meals, such as mashed potato dishes, pasta and other ready-made meals. Sturdy meal containers allow customers to take these dishes home safely without the packaging losing its shape.

Catering trays

For larger orders or catering, serving trays are a practical solution. They can be used to present cold cuts, barbecue products or appetisers. These trays are often used for orders for parties, drinks receptions or corporate events.

Sauce cups

Sauce cups are useful for small portions of sauce, salad or side dishes. A securely fitting lid keeps the contents in place during transport. They are often used with meals or barbecue products.

Gloves

Hygiene is important in a butcher shop. Gloves help you handle products hygienically and reduce direct contact with meat. They support a clean way of working and make it easier to switch between different products.

Paper bags

Paper bags are convenient when customers purchase several products at once, such as cold cuts, salads and meals. A sturdy bag helps keep the packaging upright during transport.

How do you choose the right packaging for a butcher shop?

Start with the type of products you sell. Smaller containers are often sufficient for cold cuts and salads. Meals and larger portions require sturdy meal packaging.

Freshness is also important. A well-sealed container helps keep products fresh while customers transport them home.

Transport also plays a role. Customers often take their order home with them, so sturdy packaging helps prevent products from shifting or leaking.

Presentation matters too. Neat packaging shows that you pay attention to quality. Some butcher shops therefore choose custom printed bags or packaging featuring their logo.

Our materials: what suits your butcher shop?

Not every type of packaging is made from the same material. Below you can find the most commonly used options.

Cardboard

Advantages

• Sturdy and lightweight
• Suitable for various types of food
• Often recyclable when clean

Disadvantages

• Can become softer after prolonged contact with moisture

When should you choose cardboard?

For meal packaging, trays and packaging for cold cuts.

Plastic

Advantages

• Strong and shape-retaining
• Transparent, so the contents remain visible
• Highly resistant to moisture

Disadvantages

• Not plastic-free
• Not compostable

When should you choose plastic?

• For containers where the product needs to remain clearly visible.

Aluminium

Advantages

• Heat-resistant
• Sturdy for hot dishes
• Suitable for oven dishes and grilled products

Disadvantages

• Not plastic-free
• Can be less flexible when it comes to storage

When should you choose aluminium?

For hot meals or catering products.

Paper

Advantages

• Lightweight and practical
• Suitable for bags and packaging
• Takes up little storage space

Disadvantages

• Less suitable for heavy or wet products without an additional coating

When should you choose paper?

For carrier bags and lightweight packaging. 

Need more information? Read more about our materials.

Everything your butcher shop needs in one place

You need more than just packaging to keep a butcher shop running smoothly.

Think of gloves for hygienic food handling, foil for storing products and waste bags for everyday use.

By ordering everything from one supplier, you keep your purchasing process organised. You receive everything in one delivery and avoid having to place separate orders with different suppliers.

Why do butcher shops order from TakeAware?

We maintain a large stock in our own warehouse in Groningen. This means most packaging is available directly from stock.

You can order everything from one supplier, from containers and catering trays to gloves, bags and kitchen supplies.

We keep our prices competitive and are happy to help if you are unsure about the right size or material. No complicated advice, just practical solutions that work in a butcher shop.

Not everything in our range is completely plastic-free. However, we continuously look for more sustainable alternatives that also perform well in practice.

Need help choosing the right butcher shop packaging?

Not sure which containers, trays or other packaging products are right for your business? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to advise you based on your product range and the products you sell.

You can reach us by phone, email or WhatsApp. Prefer to browse first? View the range above and easily filter by product type, size or material.

Which packaging products are the best fit for your butcher shop? We are happy to help you choose a solution that works well for you every day.