Professional Cling Film 30 cm: The Standard for the Service Line
Professional cling film is a transparent polyethylene (PE-LD) food wrap, 30 cm wide, supplied in a case of 8 rolls. It is free from plasticisers and phthalates, approved for food contact under Regulation EC 1935/2004, and designed to airtightly seal gastronorm trays, bowls and plates. With a maximum use temperature of 40 °C, it is the everyday tool for refrigerated storage, mise en place and HACCP-compliant covering in any professional kitchen.
What Cling Film Is and Why It Matters in the Kitchen
Cling film is a thin, self-adhering plastic sheet used to cover and protect food. In the professional kitchen it is far more than a household wrap: it is a working tool that defines the order of the cold room, the cleanliness of the service line and the control of food costs. A well-sealed tray keeps salads crisp, prevents sauces from forming a skin and stops doughs in bulk proofing from drying on the surface. The total transparency of the film lets the brigade read the content of every container at a glance, which is decisive during a busy service.
Material and Food Safety
This film is made of low-density polyethylene (PE-LD, recycling code 4), a material free from plasticisers and phthalates. It complies with Regulation EC 1935/2004 on materials intended to come into contact with food and is suitable for foods of type I, II, III and V. Polyethylene is the most widely recommended choice for direct contact with fatty foods, where some PVC films are less indicated. Each roll is held in a cardboard dispenser box for clean, controlled tearing on the line.
Technical Behaviour and Temperature Limit
The decisive parameter is the maximum use temperature of 40 °C. The film must never be placed in the oven, under a salamander or in direct contact with piping-hot food: above 40 °C it loses mechanical strength and is no longer suitable. For hot applications such as cooking en papillote, baking paper or dedicated cooking film is the correct material. Used within its limits, the 30 cm film offers high cling and excellent transparency, sealing the rim of a container with a light stretch.
Professional Uses in the Kitchen
Cover gastronorm trays of prepped mise en place before refrigerated storage at 2-4 °C. Seal bowls of sauces, dressings and creams to prevent a skin from forming. Wrap bulk-proofing pizza or bread dough so the surface stays hydrated during cold fermentation. Protect plated buffet dishes and dessert trays in the pastry display. Portion and separate layers of cold cuts, cheeses and fillets before plating. In each case, apply the film at refrigeration temperature, never on hot product.
Format and Pairings
The 30 cm width is the most versatile for the bar counter, the pastry lab and the quick-service kitchen, while the 45 cm format suits large gastronorm trays and bulk catering. Cling film works alongside the other consumables of an organised cold room: baking paper for the oven, aluminium foil for wrapping and grilling, and vacuum bags for longer storage. Keeping these wrapping materials stocked together keeps the service line efficient and HACCP-ready.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). As an ambient-stable product, cling film ships with standard parcel service, ideal for building stock for professional clients.
Who It Is For
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, gelato shops, pastry labs, Italian grocery stores and private customers who run an organised, HACCP-compliant kitchen. The case of 8 rolls is sized for venues that consume wrapping film daily and want a compliant, reliable supply always on the counter.
