Originating in 2013, National Burger Day is celebrated in the UK on the Thursday prior to August bank holiday.
According to research, around 2.5 billion beef burgers are eaten in the UK every year.
A staple on many restaurant menus, high street takeaways and from food vans at events and festivals.
Burgers are one of the UKs most popular hot foods-to-go especially in the Summer months.
Burger Trends
There are so many variations stemming from the original beef patty burger with a bread bun.
Gourmet burgers have been popular on the menus of many a gastro pub and premium food pop up for some years now. Incorporating the finest ingredients, specialist bread, fresh toppings and unusual flavourings – gourmet burgers are the upscale cousin of the humble burger.
The most recent trend is the Smash Burger, a recent method of cooking the burgers to give the ultimate meaty crust. The smash burger is made by smashing a small ball of ground beef into a hot griddle or skillet. The technique creates a thin patty with crispy caramelised edges and a juicy interior. Unlike traditional burgers, which are thicker, smash burgers are thinner and have a crispy texture and intense beefy flavour.
There is a burger out there for everyone, with so many alternatives to beef burgers. Popular options include chicken burgers, vegetarian and vegan burgers, even crispy fish burgers – the possibilities are endless.
Burger Packaging
Relatively quick to serve and normally (but not always) easy to eat on the go – it’s no surprise that burgers are often a go-to food served at outdoor events and sold by cafes and street vendors.
Finding the right packaging is key. Celebration offers many packaging solutions suitable for burgers and similar menu items.
1. Bagasse Burger Boxes
EnviroWare® bagasse (or sugarcane) burger boxes are a great choice for vendors seeking eco-friendly packaging. Our bagasse burger boxes are made from sugarcane fibres, a byproduct from the sugar processing industry.
Square burger boxes sizes include:
5″ White Bagasse Burger Boxes (code HB030)
5.5″ White Bagasse Square Burger Boxes (code HBB31)
6″ White Bagasse Square Hinged Container (code HBB55)
Our bagasse food box range is now certified by OK compost HOME. Meaning they are suitable for disposal in home compost bins. Alongside this, our range has been tested and approved as being free from PFAS forever chemicals.
2. Kraft food trays
Our large sized food trays can comfortably accommodate a burger meal with sides such as chips or onion rings. Including:
2.5lb kraft brown paper food trays (code EWT7143)
3lb kraft brown paper food trays (code EWT7153)
Smaller trays in the range are ideal for separate servings of side dishes.
3. Custom prints
Make your food offering instantly recognisable and memorable, with custom packaging emblazoned with your brand.
Packaging is a great place to start implementing consistencies and strengthening your branding; it is where customers will most frequently interact with your brand.
It’s not just about logos, packaging can be used to communicate your brand values, so be sure that your branding will resonate with our target audience.
See our PrintPac range for an overview of products we can custom print.