HORECA Cling Film Guide: Restaurant & Catering Plastic Wrap Sourcing 2026

What is HORECA Cling Film?

HORECA = HOtel/REstaurant/CAtering. This segment requires different specifications than retail household cling film:

Specification	Retail Household	HORECA
Roll length	15-60m	300-600m
Film width	30cm	30cm / 45cm / 60cm
Thickness	8-12 micron	11-15 micron
Core size	25mm	38mm / 76mm (dispenser compatible)
Packaging	Color box with cutter	Bulk-shrink or plain label
Usage	Home kitchen	Commercial kitchen, food prep area

HORECA Product Matrix

Product	Width × Length	Carton Qty	Best Use
Standard catering roll	30cm × 300m	24 rolls	General food wrapping
Wide catering roll	45cm × 300m	12 rolls	Large trays and pans
Heavy-duty roll	45cm × 600m	6 rolls	High-volume operations
Food processor roll	60cm × 1000m	4 rolls	Meat processing, production lines

Dispenser & Cutter Options

HORECA kitchens use three types:

1. Wall-mounted cutter box: Fixed to wall, roll inside, pull-and-cut. Most common in professional kitchens.
2. Tabletop dispenser: Movable unit with integrated blade. Good for prep stations that move.
3. Slide cutter: Plastic rail that clips onto the roll. Portable, low-cost.

SUNWRAP offers rolls compatible with all three systems. Specify cutter type when ordering.

Bulk Pricing for HORECA Volume

45cm × 300m catering roll (PVC, food-grade):

Quantity	FOB Price/Roll
2,000 rolls (20’ GP)	$0.68
5,000 rolls (40’ GP)	$0.60
12,000 rolls (40’ HQ)	$0.55

Compared to buying from local food service distributors at $1.20-1.80/roll — direct import saves 50-65%.

Key Specifications for HORECA Buyers

• Cling strength: Must hold on stainless steel and glass containers (both common in commercial kitchens)
• Temperature range: -20°C (freezer) to +80°C (hot food wrapping — PE preferred)
• Puncture resistance: Heavy-duty gauge for wrapping items with bones, sharp edges
• Antifog: Essential for refrigerated storage — prevents condensation from fogging the film
• Dispenser compatibility: Exact roll width and core diameter matching your existing dispensers

FAQ

Q: PVC or PE for restaurant use? PVC for cold/room-temperature food wrapping (most common). PE if wrapping hot food directly (better temperature tolerance, no plasticisers). Many HORECA kitchens stock both: PVC for general use, PE for hot items.

Q: Can I get mixed-width rolls in one shipment? Yes. Split a container: 50% 30cm, 30% 45cm, 20% 60cm. No MOQ penalty — each width lot just needs to meet minimum production run (typically 500 rolls per width).