Brown Butcher Paper for Food Trucks: What to Use Instead

Packery does not stock brown (kraft) butcher paper. If you run a food truck or market stall and want that casual, wrapped-by-hand street-food look, our greaseproof sheets in Newsprint, Gingham and Economy White cuts do the same job of lining baskets and wrapping handheld food, sold by the carton with the price per sheet shown.

Key takeaways

• We don't sell brown butcher paper. The street-food look comes from our printed greaseproof sheets instead.
• Newsprint and Gingham sheets come in a Large (400x330mm) and Half (190x150mm) size, and Yellow and Green Gingham also come in 190x300mm.
• Economy White cuts are the plain, high-count option: Greaseproof Paper – White Economy 1/4 Cut (Carton of 1600) works out at $0.01 each.
• In a van, a small set of sizes works better than one of everything: one wrap size, one basket-liner size, and one plain sheet for the prep side.

Does Packery sell brown butcher paper?

No. Our food paper range is greaseproof paper sheets in printed (Newsprint and Gingham) and plain white (Economy) versions, and there is no brown or kraft butcher paper in it. If brown paper is part of your brand, check our printed options first, because a Newsprint or Gingham sheet often gives the same relaxed, hand-wrapped look customers expect from a truck or stall.

Everything here is listed as paper. You can browse the full range on our food paper page, or read about plain white sheets in our post on white butcher paper.

Which greaseproof sheets give a street-food look?

Newsprint and Gingham are the two prints that read as street food. Newsprint suits fish and chips, loaded fries, burgers and anything served in a basket, while Gingham gives a picnic or diner feel that works for hot dogs, fried chicken and toasties.

• Newsprint. Greaseproof Paper – Newsprint Large (Carton of 200) is 400x330mm, big enough to wrap a burger or a cone of chips. Greaseproof Paper – Newsprint Half (Carton of 400) is 190x150mm and suits lining a small basket or sliding under a dessert.
• Gingham. Large (400x330mm) and Half (190x150mm) sheets come in Red, Black, Green, Blue and Yellow. Greaseproof Paper – Red Gingham Large (Carton of 200) is the classic diner pick, and Greaseproof Paper – Black Gingham Half (Carton of 400) suits a darker, modern van fit-out.
• Economy White. Plain white cuts for when the look matters less than the count, such as the prep bench or wrapping items that go straight into a bag.

Pick the print that matches your van's colours and menu boards so your food looks consistent in customer photos.

How do the sizes and prices compare?

The Large printed sheets are (see the product page for the current price). The Economy White cuts are (see the product page for the current price).

All sheets are paper. For a size-by-size breakdown of the whole range, see greaseproof paper sheets: sizes, cuts and price per sheet.

How many sizes should a food truck carry?

Keep it to as few sizes as your menu needs, and let each one do a single job. A van has limited dry storage and staff are working fast, so fewer cartons means less hunting during a rush and fewer half-used boxes taking up shelf space.

A simple way to choose:

1. Wrap size. If you sell burgers, wraps or anything handheld, carry a Large sheet (400x330mm) in your chosen print.

2. Basket or tray liner. If you serve in baskets or small trays, add a Half sheet (190x150mm) in the same print so everything matches.

3. Plain sheet for the back. If you need paper for prep, separating portions or bagged orders, one Economy White cut covers it without using your printed stock.

Stick to one print across sizes. Mixing Newsprint wraps with Red Gingham liners looks less deliberate, and it means two extra cartons in the van.

Which one should I buy?

Match the sheet to what you serve and how you serve it.

• Burger and fish-and-chip trucks: Greaseproof Paper – Newsprint Large (Carton of 200) for wrapping, with Greaseproof Paper – Newsprint Half (Carton of 400) for lining baskets.
• Hot dog, fried chicken and diner-style vans: Greaseproof Paper – Red Gingham Large (Carton of 200). The Red Gingham Half sheet in the same print lines smaller baskets.
• Dessert, doughnut and churro stalls: Greaseproof Paper – Yellow Gingham (Carton of 200) at 190x300mm sits between the Half and Large sizes, handy for a single serve on a tray.
• Modern or dark-branded vans: Greaseproof Paper – Black Gingham Half (Carton of 400) for liners, with the Black Gingham Large sheet for wraps.
• Prep side and bagged orders: Greaseproof Paper – White Economy 1/3 Cut (Carton of 1200) at 410x220mm for longer items, or Greaseproof Paper – White Economy 1/4 Cut (Carton of 1600) at 205x330mm when you want the most sheets per carton.

If you want your logo on the paper instead of a stock print, custom printing is available on selected products; see custom print.

How does ordering work?

There's no minimum order, so a stall can order a single carton of each size. 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). When you know your sizes, add them on the quick order page.

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