Buy disposables for your canteen

In a canteen, speed and efficiency are essential. During lunch breaks or other busy periods, many people come to get food and drinks at the same time. That means you need a smooth serving process and packaging that is practical to use.

A container that leaks can leave a mess on tables. A cup that is too thin may lose its shape when filled with hot coffee. And when napkins or bin bags run out, you notice it immediately in your day-to-day operations.

You need disposables that are practical, remain sturdy during use and can keep up with the pace of a busy canteen. Here you will find everything you need for your company canteen, sports canteen or school canteen in one place. From snack trays and coffee cups to napkins and bin bags. Available directly from stock, so you are never caught short during busy periods.

Which disposables do you need in a canteen?

A canteen serves a wide range of products, from coffee and sandwiches to snacks and complete lunch meals. That is why it is useful to choose packaging that matches what you serve.

Coffee cups and coffee supplies

Coffee and tea are often among the most popular products in a canteen. Sturdy coffee cups allow visitors to easily take their drink to a table or workplace.

You should also consider coffee supplies, such as stirrers, sugar or creamer. Placing these directly next to the coffee station helps prevent queues at the serving counter.

Snack trays and containers

For chips, snacks or small meals, cardboard trays or snack containers are a practical solution. They are lightweight, easy to stack and quick to hand out. Choose a size that matches your standard portions. This helps you control portion sizes and reduce waste.

Cups for soft drinks or beer

Sports canteens and larger company canteens often serve soft drinks or beer. Sturdy cups make it easy for visitors to carry their drinks safely. Transparent cups make the contents clearly visible. This is particularly convenient for self-service areas or larger events.

Napkins

Napkins may seem like a small detail, but they make a big difference when it comes to convenience. They help keep tables clean and allow visitors to wipe their hands after eating. By placing napkins at the serving counter or on tables, you can help keep the canteen tidy during busy periods.

Gloves and cleaning paper

For hygienic food preparation in the kitchen, gloves and cleaning paper are essential. They are useful when preparing sandwiches, snacks and other dishes. They are also ideal for quick clean-ups during peak periods.

Bin bags

A canteen produces a considerable amount of waste every day. Sturdy bin bags make it easy to empty bins without the bags tearing.

Choose a size that fits your bins. This prevents bags from being too small or filling up too quickly.

How do you choose the right disposables for a canteen?

Start with what your canteen serves. Do you mainly offer coffee and sandwiches? Then coffee cups, napkins and lunch containers are essential.

Do you also serve snacks or hot meals? Choose sturdy snack trays and containers that can handle grease and heat.

Ease of use also plays an important role. Can the products be stacked easily? And can staff quickly grab them during busy periods behind the counter?

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for many canteens. Materials such as cardboard or sugarcane are therefore a logical choice. They allow you to move towards more sustainable use without compromising on convenience.

Our materials: which one suits your canteen?

Not every disposable is made from the same material. Below you will find the most commonly used options.

Cardboard

Advantages

• Sturdy and lightweight
• Suitable for snacks, sandwiches and lunch dishes
• Often recyclable when clean

Disadvantages

• Can become softer after prolonged contact with large amounts of moisture

When should you choose cardboard?

• For snack trays, food containers and lunch packaging in the canteen.
• Sugarcane

Advantages

• Plastic-free material
• Heat resistant
• Sturdy when used for hot food

Disadvantages

• Slightly more expensive than standard cardboard

When should you choose sugarcane?

• For hot meals or when you want to use plastic-free alternatives.
  

Paper

Advantages

• Lightweight and flexible
• Ideal for napkins or snack bags
• Requires little storage space

Disadvantages

• Less suitable for wet or heavy food

When should you choose paper?

• For napkins, snack bags and lightweight packaging.
  

Plastic

Advantages

• Strong and lightweight
• Available in transparent versions
• Highly resistant to moisture

Disadvantages

• Not plastic-free
• Not compostable

When should you choose plastic?

For cups or products where strength and visibility of the contents are important.

Need more information? Read everything about our materials.

Everything you need for your canteen in one place

You need more than just snack trays and cups to keep a canteen running smoothly.

Think of gloves for hygienic food preparation, cleaning paper for everyday cleaning and bin bags for waste disposal.

By ordering everything from one supplier, you can keep your purchasing process organised. You receive everything in one delivery and avoid having to place orders with multiple suppliers.

Why do canteens order from TakeAware?

We keep a large stock in our own warehouse in Groningen. This means that most products are immediately available.

You can order everything from one supplier, from coffee cups and snack trays to napkins, bin bags and kitchen supplies.

We keep our prices competitive and are happy to advise you if you are unsure about the right size or material. No complicated recommendations, just practical solutions that work well in a canteen.

Not everything in our range is completely plastic-free. However, we continuously look for more sustainable alternatives that also perform well in practice.

Need help choosing the right canteen disposables?

Not sure which type of cups, containers or other disposables you need? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you based on your canteen and the number of visitors you serve each day.

You can reach us by phone, email or WhatsApp. Prefer to explore the options yourself first? Browse the range above and easily filter by product type, size or material.

Which disposables are the best fit for your canteen? We are happy to help you choose products that are practical to use every day.