Published October 12, 2026. Last updated October 12, 2026.

The best artwork for custom greaseproof paper is a vector logo, set in colors chosen for the actual paper, placed where folds and food will not hide it. Customized Greaseproof Paper turns your file into a free mockup within 24 hours, so you can check spelling, colors and placement on the real sheet format before anything prints.

What artwork file works best for custom greaseproof paper?

The best artwork file for custom greaseproof paper is a vector file: an AI, EPS, SVG or a PDF saved from a design program with the logo still editable. Vector art scales from a small corner mark on a fry scoop sheet to a large center logo on a deli wrap without going soft, and it lets Customized Greaseproof Paper separate your colors cleanly for print.

A high-resolution PNG or JPG can still work when it is the only file you have. The rule is simple: the image should look sharp when you zoom in on your screen at the size it will print. If the edges of letters look fuzzy or stair-stepped at that size, they will look the same way on the sheet, and grease paper is not forgiving because the logo sits right next to the food.

If you only have a logo pulled from your website, a social profile or a photo of your sign, send it anyway. Customized Greaseproof Paper can tell you whether it will print well and, where it is simple enough, rebuild it as part of the free mockup. Typical files that cause trouble:

• Screenshots and images copied from social media, which are usually too small.
• Logos embedded inside a Word document or a slide deck.
• Artwork with a colored box behind the logo that was never meant to print.
• Fonts that were not converted to outlines, which can swap to a default typeface.

How do ink colors look on white versus kraft greaseproof paper?

Ink colors on greaseproof paper look brightest and most true to your brand guide on white stock, and warmer, softer and slightly darker on natural kraft. Printing inks are not opaque paint, so the color of the paper shows through. A bright yellow that pops on white can look muted or olive on kraft, while black, deep red and dark green hold up well on both.

Choose the paper first, then judge your colors on that paper. If your brand relies on one exact shade, white greaseproof paper is the safer choice. If you want a rustic, deli or butcher-shop look, kraft carries one or two strong colors beautifully and hides small color shifts.

The full-color printed parchment option suits detailed, multi-color artwork, while one- and two-color logos work across every style on the site.

Should I use a single logo, a repeat pattern or an all-over design on greaseproof paper?

For most restaurants, a repeat pattern is the safest layout for custom greaseproof paper, because the sheet gets folded, wrapped and torn and your logo still shows from every angle. A single centered logo looks great flat in a basket but can disappear inside a folded burger wrap. An all-over design makes the boldest statement but needs simple, strong artwork to avoid looking busy next to food.

Think about how your staff will use the sheet. If the sheet wraps a sandwich, picture the finished package from the outside. If it lines a basket, picture it with fries piled on the middle. Our deli and sandwich wrap sheets and basket and tray liners pages show how each format is typically used, which helps you place the art where guests will actually see it.

How does food contact change the way greaseproof paper artwork reads?

Food covers part of every custom greaseproof paper sheet, so the artwork has to work with the middle hidden. Fries, burgers and pastries sit in the center, and sauce or oil can make the paper look darker or slightly see-through where food rests. Designs that place important text at the edges and in repeating positions keep reading clearly through the whole meal.

A few habits help artwork survive real service:

• Keep small text out of the center. Hours, web addresses and social handles belong near the edges, where food rarely sits.
• Use bold shapes over fine detail. Hairline strokes and tiny lettering get lost on textured paper and under crumbs.
• Repeat the key message. If your handle or name matters, print it more than once so at least one copy stays visible.
• Leave breathing room around the logo. A clear zone around the mark keeps it from blending into a pattern.

The mockup from Customized Greaseproof Paper shows your art on the actual sheet size you chose, so you can judge whether the logo still reads with a burger or a pile of fries in the middle before anything is printed.

What should I check on the greaseproof paper mockup before approving it?

Before approving a custom greaseproof paper mockup, check spelling, colors, sheet size, logo placement and how the design looks once folded. Customized Greaseproof Paper sends a free mockup within 24 hours of your request and offers unlimited free revisions, and you pay nothing until you approve the design. That makes the proof stage the cheapest place to catch a mistake.

1. Read every word out loud. Business name, street address, phone number, web address and social handle are where typos hide.
2. Confirm the paper. Make sure the mockup shows the white or kraft stock you want, because colors shift between them.
3. Confirm the sheet format. Check that the size matches your baskets, trays or wrap style.
4. Check placement. Picture the sheet folded or covered with food and confirm the logo still shows.
5. Compare colors to your brand. Screens vary, so compare against your printed menu or signage rather than another monitor.
6. Ask a second person. A fresh pair of eyes catches what you have stopped seeing.

Once you approve, standard production takes about 2 weeks, with faster turnaround available through express shipping. Changes after approval are much harder to make, so take the extra hour at this step.

What are the most common artwork mistakes on custom greaseproof paper?

The most common artwork mistakes on custom greaseproof paper are low-resolution logos, colors chosen on screen instead of on the actual paper, text that is too small, and designs that ignore folding. Every one of them is easy to fix at the mockup stage and frustrating to discover after the sheets arrive in your kitchen.

• Printing a website logo. Logos saved for web pages are usually too small for a full sheet.
• Light colors on kraft. Pale yellows, pinks and grays can nearly vanish on brown paper.
• Too much information. A full menu, address, hours and a slogan crowd the sheet; pick one or two messages.
• Ignoring the fold. A logo that lands right on the fold of a wrap or scoop gets split in half.
• Old contact details. A previous phone number or closed location will be printed on every sheet in the run.
• Skipping the second reviewer. One approver means one set of eyes on spelling.

If you are unsure about any of these, mention it when you request your quote. Customized Greaseproof Paper will flag issues it spots in the mockup, but nobody knows your current hours and handles better than you do.

How do I send artwork to Customized Greaseproof Paper?

Send artwork to Customized Greaseproof Paper through the custom quote form, along with the paper style, sheet format and quantity you have in mind. The minimum order is 12, so a small trial run for a pop-up or a new menu item is possible, and larger runs work the same way.

Helpful details to include with your file:

• Which product you want, such as custom greaseproof paper wraps, fry scoop and snack sheets or bakery tissue sheets.
• White or kraft paper, or a note asking for a recommendation.
• Your brand colors, by name or from your brand guide.
• Single logo, repeat pattern or all-over layout.
• The date you need the sheets in the kitchen.

From there, the how it works steps are short: mockup within 24 hours, revisions until you are happy, approval, then about 2 weeks of production. Burger concepts can also see format ideas on the burger restaurant page.

Published October 5, 2026. Last updated October 5, 2026.

Order custom greaseproof paper at least three to four weeks before you need it on the line. Customized Greaseproof Paper returns a free mockup within 24 hours and standard production takes about 2 weeks, so the rest of that window covers your approval, shipping and a buffer. Count backward from opening day, a menu launch or the date your current stock runs out.

How far ahead should I order custom greaseproof paper before opening day?

Custom greaseproof paper for a new restaurant, bakery or deli should be ordered three to four weeks before opening day, and earlier if your logo is still being finalized. That window gives you a 24-hour mockup, time to collect feedback, about 2 weeks of production at Customized Greaseproof Paper and transit to your door, with a few days of cushion left over.

Opening day is the deadline most buyers underestimate. Branded basket liners and deli wraps usually land on the punch list after the signage, the menu boards and the point-of-sale system, so the order goes in late. The paper is also one of the few branded items every single guest touches, which makes a late shipment visible on the first plate out of the kitchen.

A simple rule works for most openings: send your artwork the same week you sign off on your menu. Menu decisions drive which formats you need (fry scoops, sandwich wraps, tray liners), and once those are settled the greaseproof paper order can move without waiting on anything else.

What does a backward planning timeline for a greaseproof paper order look like?

A backward timeline for custom greaseproof paper starts at the date the sheets must be in the kitchen and works back through shipping, production, approval and artwork. Each step at Customized Greaseproof Paper has a known length except your own review time, which is the step you control.

Write the in-kitchen date at the top of a calendar, subtract shipping, subtract about 2 weeks for production, and the result is the latest day you can approve the mockup. Plan to request the mockup several days before that.

Can I get custom greaseproof paper faster if my date is close?

Yes, custom greaseproof paper can arrive faster when your date is tight: Customized Greaseproof Paper offers faster turnaround with express shipping. The quickest path combines a ready-to-print logo, a same-day mockup approval and an express shipping choice, so no step sits idle waiting on a decision.

Rush requests go smoothest when you remove the usual slowdowns before you ask:

• Send a clean file. A vector logo avoids a round of artwork cleanup.
• Name one approver. A single decision-maker can sign off on the mockup the day it arrives.
• Keep the design simple. A one-color logo repeat on deli and sandwich wrap sheets needs fewer revisions than a full-bleed pattern.
• Say the date up front. Put your in-hand date in the quote form so the team can confirm what is realistic.

If the date truly cannot move, ask about splitting the order: a smaller first run of the format you use most, followed by the rest on standard timing.

When should I reorder greaseproof paper so I never run out?

Reorder custom greaseproof paper when you still have roughly a month of stock on the shelf. That leaves room for the about 2 weeks of production at Customized Greaseproof Paper plus shipping, without switching to plain sheets while you wait. Because your design is already approved, a reorder skips the artwork step entirely.

The easiest way to make this automatic is a reorder marker. When you receive a shipment, place a card in the carton that sits at your trigger point. When a cook pulls that carton, the card goes to whoever places orders. Kitchens with several formats, such as basket and tray liners plus fry scoop and snack sheets, should track each one separately, since they rarely run out on the same week.

Watch your calendar too. A busy patio season, a festival weekend or a catering contract can burn through stock faster than your normal pace, so pull the reorder date forward ahead of known busy stretches.

How should I time a seasonal or limited-edition greaseproof paper design?

A seasonal or limited-edition custom greaseproof paper design should be ordered four to six weeks before the promotion starts. Limited runs usually carry new artwork, which means more revision rounds and more people with an opinion, so the approval step takes longer than a straight reorder of your standard logo sheet.

Seasonal sheets work well for holiday menus, anniversary weeks, a new location opening or a collaboration with a local brewery or coffee roaster. Full-color printed parchment suits detailed seasonal art, while a bold one-color mark on butcher paper sheets keeps a barbecue or smokehouse promotion simple.

1. Lock the promotion dates and the formats you need.
2. Brief your designer and request the mockup from Customized Greaseproof Paper.
3. Use the unlimited free revisions to settle the artwork.
4. Approve with at least about 2 weeks of production plus shipping left before launch.
5. Plan the quantity so the limited sheets run out close to the end of the promotion.

What usually delays a custom greaseproof paper order?

Most delays on a custom greaseproof paper order happen before production starts, not during it. The common causes are a logo file that cannot be printed cleanly, several people giving conflicting mockup feedback, and an undecided paper format. Production at Customized Greaseproof Paper runs about 2 weeks once approved; the waiting usually sits on the buyer’s side.

• Low-resolution artwork. A screenshot of a logo needs to be rebuilt before it can print sharply.
• Open questions about format. Choosing between liners, wraps or bakery tissue sheets after the mockup restarts the proof.
• Committee approvals. Each extra reviewer adds days, especially across owners, managers and franchise partners.
• Missing delivery details. A dock address, receiving hours or a commissary location left off the order can hold up shipping.

Clearing these four items before you request a quote is the single most effective way to protect your date.

How do I fit a greaseproof paper order into a new-location rollout?

Fit custom greaseproof paper into a new-location rollout by ordering it alongside other branded packaging, not after. For a second or third location, Customized Greaseproof Paper already has your approved design, so the order behaves like a reorder: no new artwork, about 2 weeks of production and shipping straight to the new address.

Multi-unit operators should decide early whether each location receives its own shipment or whether one commissary receives everything and distributes it. Shipping directly to each site saves a transfer step but needs accurate receiving details for every door. If a new location uses a different menu, check which formats it really needs before copying the original order, since a bakery-cafe site may need tissue sheets while a fry-focused counter leans on scoops and liners.

Keep a shared rollout checklist with the in-kitchen date for each site. Count back from that date the same way you would for a single opening, and stagger the orders so each location has fresh stock on its first day. The how it works page walks through the order steps for each new site.