Custom printed takeaway bags are heavy-duty, food-safe paper carriers specifically engineered for the restaurant and delivery industry. Smartbag prints these on SOS (Self-Opening Satchel) bags featuring extra-wide gussets to keep plastic food containers flat, and reinforced flat paper handles that drivers can easily fold and staple shut for tamper-evident delivery. Available in 100gsm+ Brown or White Kraft, these bags are printed in Australia with a fast 7-day turnaround using non-toxic, water-based inks.
Why "Flat Handles" are the Delivery Standard
When it comes to Uber Eats custom bags and restaurant paper bags with a logo, not all handles are created equal. While twisted handles look great in a retail boutique, flat handle paper bags are the undisputed workhorse of the hospitality industry. Here is why restaurants choose flat handles for food delivery:
- The "Tamper-Seal" Fold: Flat handles fold down easily and flush against the top of the bag. This allows your staff to quickly fold the top over and staple it shut—or seal it with Custom Stickers—ensuring the food isn't tampered with during transit by delivery apps.
- Stackability: When a driver is picking up multiple orders, flat handles don't get in the way. They allow drivers to stack multiple sealed orders securely inside their insulated delivery bags without crushing the handles or tearing the paper.
- Strength: The wide glue patch of a flat handle distributes weight far better across the paper surface, making it incredibly resilient against the heavy, shifting weight of takeaway containers and liquids.
Sizing Your Takeaway Bag using The "Container" Test
One of the biggest pain points for restaurant owners is finding a bag wide enough to prevent plastic containers from tilting and spilling. Our takeaway bags feature an extra-wide gusset (base) to solve this exact problem.
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Bag Size |
Gusset Width (Base) |
Fits Standard Containers? |
Best For |
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Small Takeaway |
150mm |
Fits 1-2 standard small rectangle containers |
Sushi, single burgers, cafes |
|
Medium Takeaway |
175mm |
Fits standard large clamshells flat |
Noodle boxes, family dinners |
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Large "Uber" Size |
200mm+ |
Fits two large containers side-by-side |
Pizzerias, large catering orders |
Water-Based & Food Safe Printing for Hospitality
Food packaging requires strict compliance. Smartbag uses water-based inks that are completely free from harmful heavy metals and odors, ensuring your packaging never taints the aroma of your food.
While the bags are designed for indirect food contact (meaning the food should be wrapped or placed in containers first), our heavy-duty Kraft paper is 100% food-safe. Better yet, the paper is highly breathable, allowing steam to escape so that your deep-fried items remain crispy and don't go soggy in transit.
Whether you choose our Custom Printed Brown Paper Bags for a rustic, organic feel or our Custom Printed White Paper Bags for vibrant, full-color logos, you are guaranteed a food-safe product. Furthermore, our bags are 100% kerbside recyclable and compostable, ensuring your business meets all state regulations for single-use plastic bans in hospitality.
How Your Packaging Earns ROI
When your food leaves the restaurant, your branding usually stops. However, a custom printed delivery bag turns every customer's office desk, breakroom, or kitchen table into a billboard for your menu.
Viewing branded food delivery bags solely as an operational cost is a missed opportunity; they are a direct marketing expense with a high return on investment. A crisp, beautifully printed logo validates the quality of the food inside and keeps your restaurant top-of-mind the next time that customer opens a delivery app.
The "Rush Order" Guarantee: Running low on branded bags right before a busy holiday weekend? Because we utilize Sydney and Melbourne print facilities, you aren't waiting 8 weeks for an overseas shipping container to arrive. We keep your kitchen stocked with fast, local printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these custom takeaway bags greaseproof?
Standard Kraft takeaway bags are breathable but not fully greaseproof. If you are serving highly oily foods (like fried chicken or hot chips), we recommend lining the inside of the bag or wrapping the food directly in our Custom Greaseproof Paper first to prevent oil spots from showing on the outside of the bag.
Can I print on the bottom or gusset of the takeaway bag?
For our rapid 7-day local printing, we screen print on the front and back faces of the bag. If you want edge-to-edge printing—including the side gussets and the base—we can easily arrange fully automated flexographic printing for bulk orders (10,000+ units).