Clip Loop Handle Plastic Catering Bags

Plastic catering bags are larger carrying bags designed to accommodate food boxes, trays, stacked containers, and multi-item orders. The products on this page feature rigid clip loop handles, wide bottom gussets, and cardboard reinforcement beneath the contents.

A clip loop handle is a rigid plastic carrying handle attached near the top of the bag. The two handle sections clip together, creating a defined carrying point while helping gather the top of the bag around the packed order.

This rigid construction differs from flexible soft loop handles and handles cut directly into the bag material.

The cardboard reinforcement provides a firmer surface beneath the order. This can improve support for large food boxes, catering trays, bakery boxes, and combinations of containers that might otherwise create uneven pressure against the bottom of the bag.

Reinforcement does not eliminate the need to distribute weight carefully. Place heavier containers near the bottom and confirm that the packed order is appropriate for the selected bag.

The current assortment includes two different proportions for different container arrangements:

• 12W x 10D x 14H: A narrower and taller option for stacked containers, food boxes, and compact catering orders.
• 19W x 10D x 12H: A wider option for broader boxes, trays, or multiple containers arranged side by side.

These examples are general starting points. Always compare the bag dimensions with the complete exterior dimensions of your packed order before purchasing.

Assemble a typical order exactly as it will be given to the customer, then measure the full arrangement.

• Width: Measure the order from side to side at its widest point.
• Depth: Measure the front-to-back footprint and compare it with the bag’s bottom gusset.
• Height: Measure the total stack, including lids and any protective packaging.
• Clearance: Leave enough room to load the order without tilting containers or forcing them through the opening.
• Additional items: Account for utensils, napkins, condiments, packaged sides, and other items placed in the bag.

If you need help comparing measurements, contact our packaging team.

Common applications include:

• Catering trays and food boxes
• Stacked takeout containers
• Bakery and cake boxes
• Prepared meal packages
• Restaurant family meals
• Hotel and hospitality food orders
• Large multi-item takeout orders

No. Although their reinforced construction and generous dimensions make them particularly useful for catering, they can also be used for restaurant takeout, bakery orders, prepared meals, hospitality service, and other applications requiring a large handled bag.

No. These bags are secondary carrying packaging. Food should remain inside an appropriate primary container that supplies the closure, leak resistance, and temperature performance required for the product.

Yes. The plastic catering bags on this page are sold in business case quantities. Dimensions, case packs, pricing, and availability can vary by product, so review the individual listing before placing an order.

Custom plastic takeout bags may be available for businesses that need logo printing, different dimensions, specific colors, or larger production quantities. Available options depend on the bag construction, artwork, quantity, and production requirements.

Learn about custom-printed plastic takeout bags.