Professional transparent food wrapping film
Professional transparent cling film for food packaging: a stretchable, self-adhesive film designed for the daily pace of the HORECA kitchen. It seals food away from air, preserving freshness, aroma and moisture, and is suitable for direct contact with fresh foods, dairy, cured meats, pastry, fruit and vegetables in line with EU food-contact rules.
What professional cling film is
Cling film is a thin, transparent plastic film, either PVC or polyethylene (PE), that stretches and clings to itself and to smooth surfaces without adhesives. In professional kitchens it has long replaced lids and improvised covers because it adapts to any shape, from a single bowl to a full gastronorm tray, creating a barrier that slows oxidation and surface drying. The professional grades favour mechanical strength and cling power so that a covered tray can be stacked, moved and stored without the film tearing or coming loose.
Key features
The film combines three qualities that matter in a busy kitchen: high elasticity for wrinkle-free wrapping even over irregular shapes, strong self-adhesion that keeps covers in place inside the fridge or blast chiller, and excellent optical transparency so the contents and any labels are visible at a glance. It tears cleanly from the dispenser without curling, which speeds up service and reduces waste during repetitive covering tasks.
Technical specifications
Generic technical reference for professional food-grade cling film: PVC or PE base material, food-contact suitable, self-adhesive and stretchable, supplied in a roll. Professional widths typically range from 30 cm for portioning to 45 cm for full sheet pans, with thickness commonly between 8 and 15 microns depending on duty. The exact width, length and thickness of this article are not documented on the supplier sheet; please refer to the packaging or contact LAPA for the figures of the current lot.
Professional uses
Five everyday tasks in a professional kitchen: covering the mise en place and prepared trays at the end of service; wrapping dough and dough balls for cold proofing at 4 degrees Celsius so they do not form a skin; portioning and separating semi-finished items in the fridge; protecting plated dishes and deli platters at the counter; and sealing preparations before they go into the blast chiller. For raw proteins and strong-smelling foods, a double layer improves the barrier and prevents cross-contamination of aromas.
Storage and good practice
Store the roll in a dry place at room temperature, away from heat sources and direct sunlight, so the film keeps its cling. Follow good HACCP practice (EU Regulation 852/2004): label covered containers with content and date, keep the cold chain at 0 to 4 degrees Celsius for fresh products, and never reuse film that has touched raw food. Avoid covering very hot food directly with PVC film; let it cool to a safe temperature first.
Common mistakes to avoid
Three errors seen in professional kitchens: stretching the film so thin that it tears and leaves gaps that let air in; covering scorching-hot preparations directly, which can warp the film and the container; and leaving the roll near the stove or oven, where heat softens the film and ruins its cling. A clean cut and a firm, even seal around the rim are what keep food fresh for the full shelf life.
Who it is for
Designed for pizzerias, restaurants, delicatessens, pastry labs, gelato shops, hotels, canteens and catering kitchens that need a reliable, fast covering solution every day, as well as Italian grocery stores and demanding home cooks. A staple of professional mise en place and fridge organisation.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey) and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur), delivery within 24 to 48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport). Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, gelato shops, pastry labs, Italian grocery stores and private customers.
