Tackling Takeout Packaging

Customer-favorites are not always travel-friendly. The proper packaging can help meet your customers’ demands and maintain your standard of quality. Sterling Silver Chef Bradley Borchardt understands that selecting packaging options can get particularly difficult when items are fried, breaded, or covered in sauce.“It’s important to be flexible with your typical methods of packaging to ensure the dish maintains its integrity. You don’t want your dish to arrive overcooked or soggy.” 

Below are packaging suggestions we recommend:

• Offer sauces on the side
• Let meat rest before packaging to maintain temperature integrity
• Use vented packaging to prevent food from steaming and overcooking
• Package meat separately from the rest of a composed plate
• Package fried foods in paper products to let the product breathe and absorb excess oil
• Include preferred reheat instructions for your customers
• Consider tamper-proof packaging in order to give customers peace of mind