Wax paper and parchment paper are the same product in half the kitchens ordering it, and it’s visible in a short amount of time under a heat lamp and in a low oven. Once exposed to true heat, the wax paper will smoke, melt, and impart wax to food. When restaurants and foodservice establishments purchase wholesale wax paper by the case, it’s helpful to know what it’s made for in order to avoid ordering it only to find that it’s not used for what they think.

The real purpose of Foodservice Wax Paper.

The use of paraffin or soy wax coating on wax paper, which is required on one or both sides of the paper, makes it grease and moisture-resistant but not heat-resistant. That’s why wax paper is the choice for cold and room-temperature food: sliced deli meats, cheese, pastries, donuts, candy, and burger assembly before it goes on the grill, not after. Foodservice wax paper isn’t a parchment substitute and was never meant to be. The worst thing kitchens do when purchasing wax paper sheets in bulk is to order it for anything that touches an oven, a panini press, or a heat lamp.

Some Specs to consider before placing a Bulk Order:

There are three different parameters for bulk wax paper, GSM, sheet size, and wax coverage, all of which impact performance. The most common grammage of foodservice-grade sheets is 30 to 34 GSM; they can be used in kraft or white stock with wax on one side for basket liners, and with wax on both sides for wrapping food items completely, such as items that are moist or oily. Standard sizes are 12×12” and 15×15”, which are the same size as sandwich wrap stations and bakery case liners. Each batch should be marked with FDA-compliant, food-safe certification. If you’re using food wrapping paper for a custom run, be sure to use a printer that uses soy- or water-based ink, as a wax coating affects how the ink sets, and a poor ink job will appear on a wax surface quickly.

Wholesale Wax Paper gets its money’s worth

Bakeries line trays with it and wrap pastries in it to prevent grease from getting on the case glass. Delis apply it under scales and for wrapping cheese and cold cuts because the wax barrier keeps the moisture in and the food doesn’t sweat through. Burger spots use it to make a sandwich without it being made hot and replace it at the wrapping stage. It’s for the same reason bakeries use it to keep grease and moisture from accumulating on work surfaces, and to ensure that a printed logo does not become translucent under the light of the display.

Purchasing in Bulk Without the Mismatch

Begin with what will be in contact with the paper. Custom food wrapping paper is used for cold prep/display work. Otherwise, something that is going near heat requires a silicone or a parchment-type product, and you don’t want to mix them up in a bulk order; that is a case that is quickly wasted. Obtain a 90-day usage count before ordering, establish minimum order quantity (MOQ) before custom printing, and ask for proof before going to full run. The costliest buying oversight is not the price per sheet. Ordering the wrong coating for the job and finding out during service.

Sourcing It Direct

The Deli Paper makes wholesale wax paper, eliminating the reseller level most bulk buyers don’t realize that they are paying for. Factory direct pricing, FDA-compliant, food-safe materials, MOQs as low as a single-location kitchen, and custom printed runs, which are shipped quickly throughout the USA, are the standard, not an upsell.

Wax paper sheets are ready to order, available in bulk, or start a custom print proof? For pricing that’s based on your actual weekly volume, call The Deli Paper at +1 832-900-9245 or email sales@thedelipaper.com.