Cling film (also known as plastic wrap) has been a staple in kitchens since its invention in the 1930s. It is often used for food preservation and preparation and can be found in both domestic and professional kitchens. It creates a tight seal around food, preventing air, moisture, and dust from entering. This helps food stay fresh for longer by slowing down the spoilage process.

One of the biggest suppliers of professional grade cling film in the UK is Prowrap. Prowrap, a part of Wrapex, produces industry-leading cling film that is the smarter choice for chefs in professional kitchens. Every Prowrap product is responsibly sourced and produced at their Bristol HQ in the UK. Their products are designed to minimise contact and maximise one-touch efficiency, allowing busy chefs to quickly prepare, protect and preserve their food.

Cling Film vs Aluminium Foil

Cling film and aluminium foil are often seen as interchangeable, however this isn’t the case! Both have their own list of pros and cons, and they couldn’t be more different. Choosing the right form of food wrap is essential to keep your food well preserved.

• Foil excels at withstanding high temperatures. This makes it suitable for cooking applications like roasting vegetables or wrapping food for grilling. 
• Cling film is not heat resistant and can melt at high temperatures. Cling film sticks to itself and other surfaces, creating an airtight seal. 
• Cling film is useful for storing leftover food or wrapping freshly prepped food such as garnishes and side salads.
• Foil doesn't cling and is better for loosely covering dishes or trapping heat during cooking. 
• For best food practices, check the label of your foil/cling film to see if they are microwave and or freezer-safe.

Benefits of Professional Cling Film

You might be thinking, what’s the difference between normal cling film, and professional cling film? It may not seem like that big of a difference, but having the right cling film makes a massive difference to your food preservation process. 

The professional-grade film adheres better to itself and various surfaces, creating a tighter seal around the food. This helps prevent air, moisture, and odours from entering, leading to extended freshness and reduced spoilage.

Professional kitchens often find themselves using cling film dispensers. These dispensers offer controlled film release, and smooth cutting edges, and can hold larger rolls, saving time. Even standard box cling films are designed better with the hospitality industry in mind, most of the professional cling film brands feature boxes that are easier to control and take less time compared to household brands.

Professional cling film is often thicker, making it more resistant to tearing, punctures, and accidental rips. This is crucial in busy kitchens where frequent handling and potential snags are common. Stronger cling film is also less likely to be damaged by sharp edges of food items, like bones or frozen vegetables, preventing leaks and maintaining food integrity.

Key Main Benefits:

1. Professional cling film is stronger
2. It creates a tighter seal
3. The film is thicker and easy to work with
4. The dispensers are better

Professional Cling Film

As mentioned above, Prowrap is one of our trusted suppliers of professional cling film. The Prowrap Professional Catering Cling Film is perfect for professional hospitality settings. This professional cling film is ideally suited to professional kitchens. Tamperproof packaging and improved dispensing packs help make this film easy to dispense. The sheets can be used for covering food for defrosting and re-heating in the microwave and heating up foods, as well as general storage of food and freezing. Avoid direct contact with food during defrosting and reheating in the microwave. The cling film is not suitable for pure fat or food preserved in oil and has a temperature limit of 15 minutes at 100°C.

Caterwrap is another popular brand for professional kitchens. The Caterwrap PVC Low Migration Cling Film ensures food freshness for longer. This 45cm x 300-meter roll, conveniently dispensed from a cutterbox, is a must-have for professional kitchens. This cling film is suitable for direct food contact, making it ideal for wrapping sandwiches, deli items, and prepared dishes. Its high cling and tight seal help maintain the integrity and freshness of your food.

Wrapmaster is another go-to for professionals. Wrapmaster has been trusted by professional chefs and kitchens for over 25 years. Their products also help to prevent cross-contamination by being easy to sanitise, meaning they can be moved around. Cooksmill sells the Wrapmaster Dispenser in two handy sizes, 12” and 18”. The Wrapmaster PVC cling film refill rolls are perfect for covering and wrapping cold food for protection.

Wrapmaster cling film is suitable for covering and wrapping all foods and can be used in the fridge, freezer and microwave. When cooking in a microwave, do not wrap food directly in the film; for best results place the film over the container or dish and pierce or fold back a corner of film to allow steam to escape.

Domestic Cling Film

If you’re looking for reliable cling film to use at home, we have you covered. Essential’s cling film is suitable for covering and wrapping all foods and can be used in the fridge, freezer and microwave. However, when it comes to cooking in a microwave, do not wrap food directly in the film. For best results place the film over the container or dish and pierce or fold back a corner of the film to allow steam to escape. We have Essential’s cling film available in 30m rolls and 60m rolls.

Cling film is a must-have for even the smallest of kitchens. Not only does cling film help preserve freshness, but it reduces food waste, which in turn saves time and money. Cling film also acts as a barrier against airborne contaminants like dust, insects, and even bacteria. Using cling film at home is both inexpensive and a great habit to keep food fresh.

Cling film with Cooksmill

With so many professional brands to choose from, we have everything you could possibly need for your food storage and preservation needs. Cling film is one of the unsung heroes in the kitchen and at such cost-effective prices, Cooksmill is the best place to buy this essential culinary tool. We carry several internationally recognised brands, ensuring professionalism at every step of the food serving and preservation process.