A delivery restaurant or dark kitchen has no terrace, no shop window and often no sign on the building. Customers see your brand at one moment: when the order is handed over at the door. A custom printed takeaway bag is your shopfront, business card and billboard in one. This article covers how delivery concepts use branded bags.
Looking for prices and bag types first? Read our custom printed takeaway bags pricing and ordering guide.
Why the bag matters so much for delivery
First contact — when orders come through a delivery platform, the bag is often the first physical contact between customer and brand. A recognisable bag shows the order comes from you, not just from the app.
Repeat orders — customers who see your name on the bag remember where the food came from and find you more easily next time.
Several brands, one kitchen — running several virtual brands from one kitchen? A separate bag per brand keeps each one recognisable.
Which bag suits delivery?
- Flat handle — practical, sturdy and easy to fill. The most popular bag for meal delivery.
- Twisted handle — looks more premium; suits upmarket concepts or gift packaging.
- SOS flat-bottom bag — for smaller orders, snacks, sandwiches or desserts.
Choose all-over print if you want the bag recognisable from every side — useful when the courier carries it or sets it down at the door.
Material
Our bags are made from FSC®-certified kraft paper in Brown Kraft or White Kraft and are 100% recyclable. White Kraft makes colours look more vivid; Brown Kraft suits a natural, artisan look.
Practical details
- Minimum order: 500 units, from €0.15 per bag, with prices that drop automatically up to a maximum of 25,000 units.
- Delivery time: typically 5–7 working days after approving the free 3D proof.
- Tip: put your website or ordering channel on the bag so customers can find you directly.
Pair with other branded items
Delivering pizza? Pair the bag with custom printed pizza boxes — see also how pizzerias turn every delivery into advertising. For sandwiches and snacks, custom printed greaseproof paper is a natural fit. Sending cutlery with the order? Take a look at our custom printed cutlery bags.
Frequently asked questions
Which bag works best for meal delivery? The flat handle bag: sturdy, practical and easy to fill.
What's the minimum order? 500 units, up to a maximum of 25,000 per order.
Can I order a separate design per brand? Yes. Each design is placed as a separate order, from the minimum order quantity — so every brand can have its own recognisable bag.
How long does delivery take? Typically 5–7 working days after approving the proof.
Ready to design your bag? Upload your logo in the takeaway bag configurator and get a free 3D proof.