Sustainable Packaging for the Christmas Market
Every year again, the winter season brings forth festively decorated Christmas markets with their delicious treats and steaming hot drinks. For vendors, packaging plays an important role as it protects food, is practical for leisurely strolling, and ensures an atmospheric presentation when consumed.
The Right Cups for Mulled Cider, Mulled Wine, Mead, and More
The tradition of Christmas markets in Europe dates back to the late Middle Ages. Originally, people gathered there during Advent to purchase food and winter goods for the holidays. Spicy aromatic mulled wine, frothy cocoa, hot fire bowl punch, traditional mulled cider, or creamy eggnog are now indispensable at the light-filled festive stalls. Winter-decorated paper cups with various features enhance the reflective ambiance at the mulled wine stand and stimulate the desire for more. Ripple cups are excellently insulated, keeping drinks warm while also protecting the hands. Thus, hot mulled wine or mulled cider stays warm for a long time even in biting cold, just like our festively decorated ripple cups with winter branches for 200 ml and 300 ml in various diameters.
Besides mulled wine and mulled cider, traditional hot drinks such as to-go coffee, apple juice with cinnamon, tea, and mead with honey are also very popular. For those who prefer a wintery touch, we offer our white paper cups in snowflake design for 200 ml or in double-walled versions. The environmentally friendly winter cups made of paper are available in gray with a white snowflake for 300 ml and are also double-walled. With the appropriate lid, they are well-sealed for on-the-go. The usual paper cups also cater to lovers of cold drinks like juice or soda at the winter Christmas market. Have you already switched to reusable? Then benefit from our heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe reusable cups for serving mulled wine, coffee, and mulled cider!
Paper Plates, Palm Leaf, and Sugar Cane for Crepes and Waffles at the Christmas Market!
Among the delicious highlights at the Christmas market, crepes and waffles are a must, melting sweetly in the mouth with syrup and fruits! The thin crepes are quick to prepare and cater to every taste with a wide selection of fillings like chocolate, cinnamon and sugar, honey, and more. Savory crepes, Nutella crepes, vegan crepes, mini pancakes—the possibilities are endless. For eating, the fresh crepes are conveniently folded and can be enjoyed while standing or walking. We offer square paper plates that pair perfectly with sustainable napkins to create an unbeatable team.
If you prefer something fluffier, waffles and pancakes are usually the choice at the Christmas market. Dusting them with powdered sugar or covering them in chocolate, they are often served with whipped cream and hot cherries in matching snack bowls. Waffles and crepes are the sweet alternative to hearty Christmas market classics like bratwurst, pizza, and fried cakes. Depending on how you offer waffles at your stand, whether as fluffy waffles with cream or crispy waffles with chocolate sauce, the choice of base is important. Round plates made of sugar cane or brown paper plates are sustainable and perfect for enjoying delicious waffles. If your waffles at your Christmas market stand taste just like grandma's, you can be sure of a loyal customer base!
Serving Bratwurst, Currywurst, Bockwurst, and More Properly at the Christmas Market
Bratwurst is as much a part of the culinary ensemble at Christmas markets as nuts are to a nutcracker! Many regions swear by their own bratwurst, such as the Nuremberg bratwurst, Thuringian bratwurst, or Franconian bratwurst, whose recipes are closely guarded. The classic bratwurst is juicy yet crispy, while currywurst, cut into pieces and topped with spicy curry sauce, delights the palate; crunchy bockwurst pairs best with bread and mustard. Traditionally, bratwurst is sold on a paper plate with a tear-off edge, while currywurst is conveniently served in oval or rectangular paper bowls that can be easily speared with wooden forks.
For enjoying bratwurst, currywurst, and fries at the Christmas market, reusable snack bowls made from bio-compound are ideal, as they can be cleaned and reused after consumption. While bratwurst lovers prefer not to be distracted by spicy side dishes, many vendors offer potato salad, pasta salad, or fries as accompaniments. For fries, cardboard fry containers or sugar cane bowls with a convenient dipping compartment work very well. Those who place special emphasis on aesthetics and a unique grain at their Christmas stand will find palm leaf bowls for cold, hot, and fatty foods to be a great choice.
Just like Grandma's: Potato pancakes and fried potato cakes at the Christmas market
The potato has shed its reputation as food for the poorer classes. Fried potato cakes and potato pancakes are popular filling options at Christmas markets. Made from freshly grated potatoes, these crispy potato specialties are fried golden brown in a pan and served deliciously with sweet applesauce or tender salmon. A dollop of sour cream or fresh dill rounds off the colossal taste experience. Those who create exotic variations of potato pancakes and fried potato cakes at the Christmas market will leave a lasting impression!
The typically greasy potato pancake is difficult to eat on the go with sides. Therefore, stall owners should have the right tableware ready. Plates made from sugarcane, for example, are water-resistant and greaseproof. In different compartments, the fried potato cakes can be well separated from the salmon, applesauce, or other sauces. Sugarcane is particularly sustainable as a rapidly renewable material and is biodegradable. Our square plates made from the natural material palm leaf are also grease- and moisture-resistant, designed for fried potato cakes and potato pancakes. If you use reusable products, we recommend our gray reusable plates.
Hot Love for Cold Days: Chili and Stews Perfectly Packed
On frosty winter days, while strolling through the glittering and decorated Christmas market, many people enjoy warming up from the inside with hearty home-cooked meals. Spicy chili with thick beans, a creamy pea soup with rich potatoes, or a hearty goulash soup—these filling classics are always welcome as steaming comfort food. A piece of bread or toast rounds off the taste experience.
Creamy and liquid dishes can be well served in sustainable round palm leaf bowls or their square alternatives. With tableware made from palm leaves or sugarcane, you offer your guests a sustainable alternative to plastic plates. Were you thinking of sugarcane as a material? No problem! Suitable wooden spoons or reusable cutlery can also be found in our online shop. For a small snack, nachos or bread for dipping in various sauces are perfect. With a dip plate, your guests can briefly remove their gloves in cold weather and dip their nachos and snacks in the separate compartment for dipping.
Pizza & Flammkuchen Packed Sustainably!
Although not very Christmassy, pizza and Flammkuchen are also part of a typical visit to the Christmas market. It doesn't have to be pizza from Domino's, Pizza Hut, or Pizza Express during the winter season—a delicious mini pizza topped with tomatoes and salami or a juicy calzone filled with mushrooms and tuna from your favorite Italian at the Christmas market tastes just as good amidst the enchanting lights!
The pizza offerings at the Christmas market are diverse, ranging from pizza rolls to pizza Margherita to tuna pizza. There is usually something for Flammkuchen fans as well. Whether vegetarian Flammkuchen, Flammkuchen with salmon, or the classic Alsatian Flammkuchen—many stall owners are very creative with the toppings. Those serving pizza and Flammkuchen from a food truck at the Christmas market should use square or round paper plates with napkins. For a cozy meal in the seating area, round pizza plates made from palm leaves are ideal. With wooden cutlery, you can enjoy pizza and Flammkuchen without greasy fingers.
Well-Packed Gingerbread, Chocolate Fruits, Almonds, and Candies at the Christmas Market
In addition to food trucks and snack stalls, sales stands for crafts and decorative items, sweets are also part of festive sales concepts. Timeless treats at the Christmas market must include roasted almonds, caramelized with sugar and roasted to a crisp. They can be easily transported home in practical block bottom bags or paper bags. Colorfully decorated gingerbread with loving sayings is a gift that everyone appreciates. How about taking the initiative yourself this year?
Fresh from the oven, chestnuts spread a wonderful aroma and make a warming snack in cold weather. In addition, fluffy cotton candy and various sweets entice: colorful candies, chocolate-covered fruits, and crispy waffles—the Christmas market offers a sweet variety for everyone. In our shop, you'll find sustainable packaging solutions for a wide range of sweets: whether block bottom bags with a window for candies or pralines, or the typical paper bags with a viewing strip for pretzels and gingerbread—choose the right product for your Christmas market offerings! Even powdered doughnuts can be easily enjoyed on the go with a wooden pick from a sturdy snack bag for fried treats.
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