30 45cm catering foil

Alloy	8011, 1235
Temper	O (Soft)
Thickness	8–25 microns
Width	200mm–1600mm
Roll Core ID	76mm (3 inch) or 152mm (6 inch)
Surface	One side bright, one side matte
MOQ	3 tons per size
Packaging	Standard export wooden case
Customization	Thickness, width, logo, and packaging can be customized
Application	Household kitchen foil rolls, catering foil, baking foil, wrapping foil

Bakery Applications: The 30cm Catering Foil is regularly used to line small baking trays and tins since it provides a non-stick surface, making it easy to clean, plus it distributes the heat evenly, providing an even baking temperature for cookies, brownies or small cakes, and it can also be used to help keep the edge of pies or tarts from burning while baking, a common method of achieving a golden brown crust by bakers.

In contrast, the 45cm wide catering foil is made to accommodate larger amounts of food than regular catering foil; therefore, it is extremely useful for restaurants, catering businesses, and large family events or gatherings. 

There is no more important use for 45cm foil than that of wrapping large cuts of meat or whole poultry for food service providers. Restaurant and catering businesses typically wrap whole turkeys, hams, large roasts, and large briskets with this foil because its wide dimensions allow the entire meat cut to be wrapped. In addition, using 45cm catering foil to wrap meat provides excellent insulation, which reduces heat loss during transport and storage. If you are using the foil in a roasting application, you can cover either the entire surface area of the meat or the top portion of the meat in order to limit the amount of over-browning that occurs while the meat cooks and ensure a uniform cooking temperature throughout the meat.

The 45cm wide catering foil is also well suited to cover large baking trays and pans. Many commercial bakeries and restaurants use large baking trays to prepare several different batches of bread, pastries, or casseroles. When you line your pan with 45cm foil, you not only cut down on the number of hours that you spend cleaning, but it prevents your food from sticking to the pans and helps distribute heat evenly. It also works great for covering large dishes like lasagna, casseroles, and roasted vegetables when placed in the oven. This traps steam and makes the dish more flavorful.

Catering companies frequently use 45cm catering foil for buffet service and display. You can use this large roll of foil to cover large serving dishes so that they remain warm for longer periods, and all of your guests can enjoy hot, fresh food throughout the event. And in addition to using this large roll of foil for covers, you can create temporary serving containers using the foil or as a liner in chafing dishes, giving your food a clean, hygienic place to sit.

One of the most practical uses of 45cm catering foil is to transport food for large groups at events like Weddings, Corporate meetings, Family Reunions, etc. When catering to an event, it may be necessary to transport multiple items of food, securely and quickly. The 45cm foil can wrap around large containers and be used to cover the tops of large food pans. It creates a secure seal to contain spills and also maintain temperature. Because of its high durability, the 45cm foil can endure being transported from one location to another without tearing and will protect the contents of the large container.

Catering Foil thickness is expressed in Microns (μm). The thicker the foil, the more strength, the more durability, and the more heat resistance. Each region of the world uses different thicknesses of foil based on their culinary traditions, the method of cooking, cost, and government agency regulations. 

Catering foil thicknesses in North America, namely in both the US and Canada, are frequently available between 18-25 microns thick. The most common thickness is 20 microns which has excellent durability and flexibility for multiple cooking methods including but not limited to wrapping, roasting, grilling and storing food. American caterers and restaurants typically purchase 20-micron foil due to its strong capacity to carry large cuts of meat along with the ability to create a variety of shapes. Conversely, 25-micron foil is primarily utilized for high temperature cooking processes such as broiling and grilling because of its hotter temperature resistance and higher protection against ripping than regular foil.

Catering foil thicknesses in Europe vary widely among countries, with the majority of European Union (EU) Countries using between 9µ and 15µ.

The countries of the western side of the EU (the United Kingdom & France & Germany, for example) are predominantly users of catering foil produced in the 10µ thickness, which is well suited for their traditional methods of cooking and serving food (e.g., roasting, baking, and/or preparing meals for small parties). The 10µ foil is preferred by most caterers based on its low weight, the cost-effective nature of the product and its suitability for many of the traditional cuisines of the countries of the western side of the EU, thus making it a very versatile product for many of their uses.

In the Eastern European countries of Poland, Hungary and much of the former Eastern Bloc, however, the use of 12µ to 14µ heavier gauge foils for preparing meals in larger numbers and for larger gatherings is much more common.

The most common foil widths for catering in China's, Japan's, and South Korea's food industries range from 12microns to 20 microns. In China, for example, they commonly use a 15 micron foil for wrapping small items like their to-go food or small portion sizes at restaurants or to-go food or storing leftover food for home use. Therefore, because it is inexpensive, they tend to use a lower number (15 microns) for this role. This allows smaller caterers and homes to use it without a lot of financial strain, as this type of foil is used frequently in homes or small catering sites. The other end of the scale is represented by the larger restaurants and catering companies in all three Asian countries; both of these types of catering companies generally use an 18 micron or 20 micron foil because they need a thicker foil for greater durability and strength, given that they cater to larger numbers of clients and work with larger pans/trays and a much larger quantity of foods.

In Southeast Asia, for instance, in countries like, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, they typically use a foil width of between 12 and 15 microns for catering purposes because they are often used for wrapping smaller, portable sizes of foods that are sold by street vendors. In addition, catering foil is typically used for temporary storage and transport in these nations; therefore thinner materials are more practical in those areas as overall these nations are more focused on quick, fresh food.

Catering Foil, Cling Film and Baking Paper Compared

Catering foil, cling film and baking paper are three of the most popular items used for food preparation, storage and cooking. Each type of material has its own distinct characteristics with benefits; however, caterers frequently favour catering foil for its versatility and performance. The following comparison table highlights how these three items compare with one another in regards to several important parameters.


Catering foil is distinct from cling film and baking paper due to its superior heat resistance, moisture retention, durability, and versatility. While cling film is less expensive and can be used for the refrigerator-storage of some products, and baking paper has excellent non-stick properties for baking, catering foil is unique in that it can serve all three purposes as a multi-purpose item, in addition to a variety of cooking methods, storage options and ways of Food Display. Catering foil is a more environmentally friendly product.