Food Bags, Wrap, Foil & Labels

It covers the consumable packaging your kitchen uses every day to store, protect and identify food. That includes vacuum bags for sous vide and cold storage, cook-in tubular bags, cling wrap and foil, baking and liner paper, dissolvable rotation labels, pre-cut paper bags and the dispensers that hold wrap and foil rolls. Chefs Depot carries over 110 products in this category from trusted trade brands.

PureVac tubular vacuum bags come in a range of sizes and are available in both standard and cook-in versions. Standard tubular bags suit cold vacuum storage, while cook-in bags like the PVTC range are designed to stay intact during sous vide cooking. Sizes run from compact options around 160 x 250 mm up to larger formats around 300 x 400 mm, so you can match the bag to the portion or prep cut.

Standard vacuum bags are the right call when you need to seal and refrigerate or freeze raw product. Cook-in bags are made from materials rated to handle sustained heat, making them suitable for sous vide or steam applications. If your kitchen does both, it pays to keep both types on the shelf. PureVac offers both formats, so you can buy from a single brand and keep ordering simple.

A good starting point is to measure your largest typical portion and add enough margin on each dimension for a proper seal — most kitchens allow at least 50 mm beyond the product on the open end. Tubular bags give you flexibility because you cut them to length. PureVac tubular options span several width sizes, so match the width to your widest portion and adjust the cut length from there.

Yes. Tubular vacuum bags require a chamber or bar sealer to create a proper airtight seal. The bag brand and sealer brand do not need to match, but the bag width must fit within the sealing bar. Sammic vacuum sealers and accessories are also stocked at Chefs Depot, so you can source the machine and the consumables together if needed.

Dissolvable labels, like the Hygiplas CF439 kit, are written on and applied to containers or wrap just like a standard label. When the container is washed, the label dissolves completely in the sink — no scraping, no residue. They are a practical choice for FIFO rotation on prep containers, deli items and portioned product. The 20 mm format fits most standard containers and bain marie lids.

Sammic pre-cut labels pair with the RB label printer to produce consistent, printed date and product labels at volume. They suit operations that label high quantities of vacuum-packed or chilled product and want a uniform, readable result every time. Dissolvable labels are better for hand-written, short-cycle rotation. Both approaches have a place in a well-run kitchen — the right pick depends on your labelling volume and workflow.

Keep rolls and flat-sheet packs in a cool, dry spot away from direct heat sources and moisture. Exposure to humidity can cause sheets to curl or stick together. Vogue baking paper is available in flat-sheet packs, which store flat and are easier to portion out during a busy service than cutting from a roll. Storing them in the original packaging until needed helps maintain sheet quality.

A dedicated dispenser like the KH Hands On cling wrap and foil dispenser makes one-handed tearing cleaner and faster, which adds up across a full service. It also keeps rolls off the bench and away from contamination. Most dispensers accept standard commercial roll widths, but check the roll diameter and width against your dispenser before ordering to make sure they are compatible.

Prices across the range vary by product type, pack size and brand. Consumables like labels and baking paper are generally low cost per unit, while vacuum bags sit higher depending on size and specification. Chefs Depot members save off RRP across the full range. Buying in carton quantities where available is another straightforward way to reduce your cost per unit over time.