Custom Printed Wrap and Burrito Paper for Wraps and Burritos

What is wrap and burrito paper?

It is a printed sheet, not a box. You lay the filled tortilla on it, fold in the bottom edge and roll. The paper keeps the roll tight and stops fillings sliding out of the far end.

Once the customer starts eating, they tear the top away a band at a time. The rest stays wrapped, so their hands stay clean and the wrap does not unravel halfway through.

Who orders printed wrap paper?

Burrito bars use it most, but so do grill stalls, chicken shops and cafés selling breakfast wraps. Market traders like it because a stack of sheets takes almost no space behind the counter.

If you also sell sandwiches and baguettes, the wider sandwich and wrap packaging range shows wedges and bags that pair with these sheets.

Grill bars that toast the wrap after rolling often wrap twice. A first sheet goes on for the press, then a fresh printed sheet goes on for the customer. That keeps the outer sheet clean and the branding sharp, even when the first sheet has picked up grill marks and oil.

• Burrito and grill bars wrapping every order at the pass
• Breakfast cafés rolling egg and bacon wraps
• Chicken shops wrapping tortillas with fillets and slaw
• Festival and market traders who need light, flat stock
• Caterers sending platters of halved wraps to offices

What size sheet does a 12 inch tortilla need?

Measure the finished roll, not the flat tortilla. A loaded 12 inch burrito usually ends up around 70 to 80 mm thick and 200 mm long. A sheet of about 350 x 350 mm wraps that with enough overlap to tuck the bottom.

A 10 inch tortilla with a lighter filling often fits a 300 mm square. If your sheets are too small, the base opens on the walk to the table. Oversized sheets leave loose paper flapping at the end of the burrito.

Greaseproof or kraft: which paper suits your fillings?

Greaseproof paper is the better pick for hot, saucy fillings. Chipotle, garlic mayo and melted cheese soak straight through plain paper, and greaseproof keeps the outside dry for longer.

Kraft paper suits drier wraps such as falafel with salad or a cold chicken Caesar. It has a brown, natural look that some brands prefer. Ask for a grease-resistant coating if you want kraft with wetter fillings.

We supply food-contact materials available on request, confirmed on your quote. For a plain comparison of paper grades, read about greaseproof paper and coated board before choosing.

How does steam affect a wrapped burrito?

A burrito straight off the plancha releases steam for several minutes. Wrapped tight, that moisture softens the tortilla from the outside in. A thin greaseproof sheet lets some of it escape, which helps the tortilla keep a bit of its toast.

For delivery, wrap the burrito first and then place it in a bag or box. The paper handles grease and grip; the outer pack handles the journey.

Cold wraps behave differently. A chilled chicken and salad wrap made in the morning can sweat in the fridge if the paper is sealed too tight. Fold it loosely at the top, or wrap it just before it goes into the display. For office catering, cut wraps in half on the diagonal and wrap each half separately so the cut faces stay neat on the platter.

How should you print wrap paper?

Wrap paper is seen at an angle and crumpled, so a single centred logo often disappears into a fold. A repeat pattern works better. Every part of the sheet carries your name, whichever side ends up facing out.

One or two colours on white greaseproof gives the cleanest look. Full colour CMYK works well for illustrated patterns like chillies, avocados or your own mascot. Our designers lay out the repeat for free before any proof is sent.

• All-over repeat: brand name and icon tiled across the sheet
• Band print: a strip of colour across the middle, like a wrapper label
• Menu print: small dish names scattered between illustrations
• Plain sheets with a printed sticker to seal the fold

How do staff wrap a burrito in paper quickly?

A fast, consistent fold matters more than the print. Train the line on one method and keep the sheets within reach of the hotplate.

1. Lay the sheet as a diamond with one corner pointing at you.
2. Place the rolled burrito across the sheet, a little below the middle.
3. Fold the near corner up over the base of the burrito.
4. Fold the two side corners in so they overlap the base.
5. Roll the burrito away from you until the far corner wraps round.
6. Tuck the last corner or seal it with a branded sticker.

Common mistakes when ordering wrap paper

The biggest one is ordering by tortilla size and forgetting the filling. A 12 inch tortilla with rice and beans needs far more paper than the same tortilla with salad. Wrap a real order in a test sheet before you confirm sizes.

Another is choosing a paper that is too thick. Heavy paper fights the roll and springs open. Thin greaseproof grips the burrito and tears neatly along the bite line.

Finally, avoid fine text in the artwork. Once the sheet is folded, small writing becomes unreadable. Keep words large and let the pattern do the work.

Can one sheet do more than one job?

Yes. Many burrito bars use the same printed sheet to line baskets, wrap quesadilla halves and cover trays of nachos. One design across several uses keeps reorders simple and stock in one place.

Need a heavier wrap for burgers or a basket liner? Compare these sheets with our printed burger wrapping paper before settling on one grade.

How to order printed wrap and burrito paper

Tell us your tortilla size, how full the roll is and roughly how many sheets you need. Send your logo or pattern, or describe what you want and we lay it out for you. Quantities are quoted per order.

A free design proof comes back before anything prints. Once you approve it, your wrap sheets print in 4–6 business days. Boxed flat, they reach your counter by free tracked UK delivery in 2–3 business days. A pack that arrives misprinted or damaged is reprinted or refunded if you send photos within 10 days. Start with a free written quote for wrap paper.