Baking Paper vs Greaseproof: Which Sheet for Which Job
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Baking paper and greaseproof paper are not the same thing. Baking paper is usually given a non-stick coating so it can line trays in the oven, while greaseproof paper is made to stop grease soaking through, which is why it is mostly used for wrapping, lining baskets and interleaving food. If you are wondering whether you can put greaseproof paper in the oven, check the product page for that specific sheet before you do.
Key takeaways
- Baking paper is a non-stick oven liner; greaseproof paper is a grease barrier for wrapping and serving.
- Is non-stick baking paper the same as greaseproof paper? No. They look alike on the bench but are made for different jobs.
- Packery stocks pre-cut greaseproof sheets in unbleached brown, economy white, gingham and newsprint prints.
- Sheets are sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item.
- Before using any sheet in an oven, check the product page for that sheet.
What is the difference between baking paper and greaseproof paper?
The difference is in how each paper is made and what it is meant to do. Baking paper is typically coated so that food releases cleanly from it under heat, while greaseproof paper is typically a dense paper made to hold back fats and oils.
That gives each paper a different home in a commercial kitchen. Baking paper lives near the ovens, lining trays and wrapping items that need to bake without sticking. Greaseproof paper lives on the pass and the takeaway counter, where its job is to keep oil off hands, boxes, boards and tabletops.
People often swap the two names, and in some shops "greaseproof" gets used for anything brown and papery. When you order for a venue, it pays to be clear which job you need the sheet for, because the wrong one either costs more than it should or does not do the job.
Can I use greaseproof paper in the oven?
It depends on the specific sheet, so check the product page or ask before you put any greaseproof paper in an oven. Greaseproof paper is designed as a grease barrier, not as a non-stick baking liner, and most kitchens keep it for wrapping and serving rather than baking.
Packery's greaseproof range is sold for food wrapping and presentation. None of the sheets below are listed here as oven-safe or heat-rated, so if oven use matters to your menu, read the product details first or contact us and ask. For lining baking trays, kitchens usually reach for a dedicated baking paper.
When is greaseproof paper the right choice?
Greaseproof paper is the right choice whenever food is going to a customer and you need to keep grease contained. Typical uses include:
- Lining burger baskets, chip baskets and serving boards
- Wrapping burgers, sandwiches, wraps, toasties and rolls
- Interleaving pastries, slices and muffins in a display cabinet
- Lining takeaway boxes so oil does not mark the carton
- Adding a printed pattern to a basket or board for presentation
Pre-cut flat sheets are faster on a busy line than tearing from a roll. Staff pull one sheet at a time, every sheet is the same size, and the presentation stays consistent from the first order to the last.
What greaseproof sheets does Packery stock?
For Australian venues, Packery stocks four styles of pre-cut greaseproof paper: premium unbleached (brown), economy white, coloured gingham and newsprint print. All are paper, and they come in several cut sizes so you can match the sheet to the basket, board or box you use.
| Product | Size / colour | Carton qty |
|---|---|---|
| Greaseproof Paper – Premium Unbleached 1/4 Cut (Carton of 1600) | 205x330mm, Brown, Paper | 1600 |
| Greaseproof Paper – Premium Unbleached 1/2 Cut (Carton of 800) | 410x330mm, Brown, Paper | 800 |
| Greaseproof Paper – White Economy 1/4 Cut (Carton of 1600) | 205x330mm, White, Paper | 1600 |
| Greaseproof Paper – White Economy 1/3 Cut (Carton of 1200) | 410x220mm, White, Paper | 1200 |
| Greaseproof Paper – Yellow Gingham (Carton of 200) | 190x300mm, Yellow, Paper | 200 |
| Greaseproof Paper – Yellow Gingham Half (Carton of 400) | 190x150mm, Yellow, Paper | 400 |
| Greaseproof Paper – Red Gingham Large (Carton of 200) | 400x330mm, Red, Paper | 200 |
| Greaseproof Paper – Newsprint Large (Carton of 200) | 400x330mm, Newsprint, Paper | 200 |
The large gingham sheets also come in black, green and blue, and the half gingham sheets in black and green. The full range is on the food paper page.
Which one should I buy?
Buy greaseproof paper for anything customer-facing, and pick the cut and finish to suit your venue. Here is how the range lines up with common uses:
- Cafés wrapping sandwiches, toasties and rolls: Greaseproof Paper – Premium Unbleached 1/4 Cut (Carton of 1600) is 205x330mm in brown at $0.01 each, which suits a natural, kraft-style look.
- High-volume takeaway on a tight budget: Greaseproof Paper – White Economy 1/4 Cut (Carton of 1600) is $17.60 per carton and $0.01 each, a plain white sheet for wrapping and basket lining.
- Larger wraps, platters and boxes: Greaseproof Paper – Premium Unbleached 1/2 Cut (Carton of 800) gives you a 410x330mm sheet at $0.03 each.
- Burger bars and diners after a retro basket look: Greaseproof Paper – Yellow Gingham (Carton of 200) at 190x300mm, or Greaseproof Paper – Red Gingham Large (Carton of 200) at 400x330mm for bigger baskets and boards.
- Fish and chip shops: Greaseproof Paper – Newsprint Large (Carton of 200) is a 400x330mm newsprint-pattern sheet at $14.90 per carton.
- Side baskets, single pastries and small serves: Greaseproof Paper – Yellow Gingham Half (Carton of 400) is 190x150mm at $0.03 each, so you are not wasting paper on small items.
If you also bake in-house, keep a separate baking paper for the ovens and use greaseproof only for serving and wrapping. That keeps the right sheet at each station and avoids using a coated liner where a plain grease barrier will do.
For more on how greaseproof compares with other kitchen papers, see greaseproof paper vs parchment paper, and for a wider look at the local range, read greaseproof paper in Australia.
How do I order greaseproof paper from Packery?
Every sheet is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item. There is no minimum order. Delivery is a flat fee set by your postcode, and free once an order passes a set amount; checkout shows the exact cost, and today's rates are on the shipping page. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). To restock quickly, use quick order or browse the food paper range.
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