Picture a basket of fries landing on a table. Before the first bite, the guest sees the paper under it. If it’s plain and soaked with oil, it’s forgettable. If it carries your logo and stays crisp, it feels like part of the meal.

At Parchment Paper, we supply sheets to restaurants across the US. Our Custom Basket Liners are one of the easiest ways to make a casual menu look sharper. Here’s what to know before you order.

Why Do Plain Liners Let Restaurants Down?

They do the bare minimum, and sometimes not even that.

• Thin sheets soak through with grease

• Plain paper says nothing about your brand

• Soggy liners make good food look messy

• Staff double up sheets and waste paper

• Guests have nothing to photograph or share

A burger joint can have a great recipe and still look cheap if the basket looks tired. Paper is a small cost. It shouldn’t be a weak spot.

What Makes a Good Basket Liner?

Start with the job. Hot, greasy food needs paper that holds up for the full meal. Our Custom food basket liners are made for exactly that.

Here’s what our sheets offer:

• Grease resistance that lasts through a long meal

• Safe for direct food contact

• Cut to fit standard baskets

• Plain or printed, your choice

• Sold as pre-cut sheets 

We also make wax coated paper for wrapping burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs. It fights moisture and keeps handheld food tidy. It’s built for wrapping and serving, so keep it out of the oven.

Many kitchens use both. Liners go in the basket, and wax coated sheets go around the sandwich.

Which Paper Works for Which Menu Item?

A quick guide:

• Fries and onion rings: A grease-resistant liner in the basket

• Burgers: Wax coated sheets wrapped around the bun

• Fried chicken and wings: A larger liner with room to spare

• Takeout orders: A wrapped item, then a bag

• Baked sides and rolls: Parchment for the oven, then a liner for serving

Our Restaurant Supply Parchment Paper covers the hot side of the kitchen. It lines pans, handles oven heat, and releases cleanly. Keep a roll near the line and you’ll reach for it all day.

What Can You Print on Basket Liners?

Our Printed basket liner can carry your logo, a pattern, or a short line of text. Simple designs work best.

• Your logo, centered or repeated

• Brand colors as stripes, checks, or a border

• A short tagline

• A small icon that fits your menu

• A QR code for reviews or online orders

• Seasonal looks for holidays and game days

Bold artwork prints clean. Thin lines and tiny text can blur once grease gets involved. Send us your file and we’ll tell you how it will look before we print anything.

Are Our Liners Food Safe and Sustainable?

Food safety comes first. Everything we ship is made for direct contact with what you serve.

• PFAS-free, with no unwanted chemicals near food

• FDA-compliant materials, with documentation on request

• FSC-certified paper from responsibly managed forests

• Food-safe inks on all printed work

This matters more every year. A growing number of states limit PFAS in food packaging. It’s easier to buy from a supplier who already meets the standard than to switch later.

Can Branded Liners Really Pay for Themselves?

Yes, and the math is simple. Say you serve 150 baskets a day. That’s 150 times your logo gets seen daily. Over a year, it’s more than 54,000.

A flyer gets tossed. A printed liner sits in front of the guest through the whole meal, and it often ends up in a photo.

Here’s how branded Basket liners help:

• Your name reaches every table

• Guests share photos for free

• Simple food looks more premium

• A matching look builds trust across locations

• Regulars remember a place that feels put together

Larger orders lower the cost per sheet, too. As a parchment paper company that works with growing restaurants, we set up bigger runs so you can scale without switching suppliers.

FAQs

Can you cut liners to fit my baskets?

Yes. Tell us your basket size and we’ll cut to match.

Is the print food safe?

Yes. We use food-safe inks.

Can I try a sample first?

Of course. Send your logo and we’ll mail a sample so you can check the print and feel the paper.

Do you take small orders for Custom Basket Liners?

We do. One diner or ten locations, we’ll find a quantity that fits. Email us for current minimums and pricing.

Do you ship across the US?

Yes, we deliver nationwide.

Ready to Dress Up Your Baskets?

Your food already gets people talking. A good liner makes sure they remember who served it. Email sales@parchmentpaper.co with your logo, basket size, and rough quantity, and our team at your trusted Parchment Paper company will put together a quote built around your menu.