Among the many changes the restaurant industry has gone through over the last year and half, the increase in carry out and delivery of food is most likely not going to go back to the levels it was before the pandemic. Many restaurants that only had dining room service added delivery as an option to stay open and it is now part of their business model. And if you will be delivering meals, you need a way to carry the meals and keep them warm so that they both appetizing and food safe when they arrive. One of the easiest ways to deliver hot foods is an insulated delivery bag. These bags also work to keep cold foods cold. When you’re shopping for insulated delivery bags, there are features that are important to performance that you don’t want to overlook or you’ll be unhappy with your purchase.
Secure Closure – most delivery bags either zipper shut or heavy duty Velcro is utilized. There are also insulated bags that utilize both a zipper and Velcro. The benefit to a Velcro closure is ease of use and it cannot get broken like a zipper. An insulated delivery bag with a zipper will be secure and will be fully sealed once zippered to help retain temperature.
Handles or Straps for Transport – Most insulated delivery bags have a handle or strap that allows the bag to be more easily carried for transport. Keep in mind that some of your smaller one or two pizza deliver bags may not have a strap, but they are for keeping only one or two boxed pizzas warm. When shopping for a transport bag that will carry several meals or pizzas, make sure that you select one with a secure and substantial carrying strap. A food bag packed with 12 meals in to-go containers will get pretty heavy and the strap will need to be strong enough to support that weight. Without a working strap, the bag becomes much less useful for a delivery person.
Easy-to-Clean Interior and Exterior – Let’s face it, the exterior and interior of your pizza bag will get dirty over time. Its best to select a bag that can easily be cleaned. Most of the Carry Hot Insulated Delivery Bags are made with an industrial strength resin that is durable and stain resistant that wipe clean with a damp cloth. Other manufacturers bags may be ‘easy-to-clean’ but they require more effort than simply wiping them down. You can also look for bags that can go in a commercial dishwasher so they are easily sanitized.
Identification Window – Particularly useful for caterers, having a clear pocket on the exterior of the delivery bag were you can insert a list of what is in the bag can be a highly useful feature when transporting several bags to a site. This can also be great for holding any delivery instructions or other specific paper work that belongs with a certain order.
Easy Storage – Where will that bulky insulated delivery bag go when you aren’t using it? That’s an important question to ask before making a purchase. If space is at a premium, you should look for a bag that can easily be folded up to minimize it’s footprint during downtime. The FSE Insulated Pizza Deliver Bag folds up easily and takes up much less space when folded.
Insulated delivery bags can carry a wide variety of foods from hot pizza to boxed lunches and even catered meals. You can find these bags in an array of colors, sizes and styles. We also carry accessories like beverage holders or rack inserts and we have parts. Whether you are considering an insulated delivery bag for pizza delivery on campus or to transport food pans or other food containers to a catered event, Cook’s has you covered and can help you find the right bag for your needs.
