Napkins

Table Napkins for Food Service

Table napkins help complete the customer’s dining experience, whether they sit at a table, collect a takeaway order or receive food through delivery. A clean, soft napkin gives customers a practical way to manage spills, wipe hands and keep their place setting tidy.

For most cafés, takeaways, fast food restaurants and catering businesses, disposable paper napkins offer a more practical choice. They reduce laundering, save time between customers and keep service areas easy to manage during busy periods.

Choosing Between 1-Ply and 2-Ply Napkins

Napkins usually fall into two main categories: paper and fabric. Paper napkins remain a popular choice for food businesses because they are disposable, convenient and easy to store in bulk.

1-ply napkins suit high-volume, everyday use. They work well for takeaways, quick-service counters, sandwich shops, cafés and casual food service where customers need a simple napkin with their order.

2-ply napkins offer a softer feel and more absorbency. They are a good option for restaurants, catering trays, table settings, buffets, events and food orders where presentation matters more.

Napkin thickness can vary from 1-ply to higher-ply products. A thicker napkin usually feels softer and handles spills better, while a lighter napkin gives businesses a cost-effective option for regular daily use.

Disposable Napkins for Takeaways, Cafés and Catering

We supply napkins for businesses that need stock they can rely on day after day. Our disposable napkins suit hot food, cold food, drinks, desserts, lunch service, takeaway meals and catered occasions.

Use them beside tills, inside delivery bags, on food counters, next to cutlery stations or as part of a complete table setting. They are easy to add to orders and simple for staff to restock throughout the day.

Our napkins are a practical choice for cafés and coffee shops, takeaways and fast food businesses, restaurants and diners, event caterers, buffet services, food vans, mobile caterers, offices, canteens and hospitality spaces.

If you also need packaging for takeaway orders, you can browse our takeaway bags, takeaway boxes and takeaway coffee cups alongside your napkins.

Cost-Effective Paper Napkins

Disposable paper napkins give food businesses a hygienic, cost-effective and convenient option when reusable cloth is not practical. They remove the need for washing, drying, folding and storing fabric napkins after each service.

That makes paper napkins a strong choice when speed, practicality, stock control and customer convenience matter most.

Why Order Napkins from Direct Packaging?

We make it easy to order napkins alongside the rest of your packaging supplies. You can shop online, choose from available stock and add the right pack size to your basket without needing to overcomplicate the order.

Our page shows clear product details, pack quantities and prices, so you can choose the option that suits your business. We also offer free London delivery on orders over £150 within the M25, trade desk support during working hours, flexible payment options and fast dispatch on stocked lines.

We also understand that many customers now want packaging with a lower environmental impact. Where available, we supply eco-conscious, plastic-free and recyclable packaging choices across our wider range. Check each product’s details for the most accurate information before ordering.

If you need everyday napkins for a busy food business, choose the pack that fits your service and add it to your basket today.