Catering an event requires moving at lightning fast pace. When you’ve got food to run and guests to serve, anything that slows you down by even seconds can throw the whole team’s rhythm off. One of the best ways caterers can keep everything moving is to set the table with single-use linens. For convenience, cleanliness, and class, high-quality single-use napkins and tablecloths are catering experts’ top pick.
1. The perfect choice for big crowds
For caterers serving a large number of attendees, high-quality single-use linens make it possible to deliver a premium experience. Deepak Shukla, Founder and CEO of Pearl Lemon Catering, explains why disposable napkins and tablecloths are their number one choice for big events.
“As someone who’s run catering operations for crowds well over 300+, I’ll say it bluntly: single-use linens save events. Large-scale gatherings move fast, get messy, and have zero patience for slow resets. Linen-like disposables cut turnover time by minutes per table, which adds up massively when you’re managing a ballroom full of guests.”
2. The best option for cost savings
With single-use paper napkins and tablecloths, you’re only paying the upfront price per unit. There’s no need to worry about additional charges for cleaning reusable linens after each event. As Shukla explains, those costs often add up quickly, catching caterers off guard when the final bill arrives.
“Cost wise, most teams underestimate laundry fees, transport, shrinkage, and linen losses,” Shukla says. “Single-use wins more often than people expect, especially when volume spikes.”
3. Deliver convenience without sacrificing elegance
Caterers aiming for an upscale atmosphere may be hesitant to use disposable linens over fear of compromising the aesthetic. But the truth is, high-quality single-use napkins easily offer the same level of comfort and sophistication as reusable linens.
“The biggest myth is that disposables look cheap, but they don’t anymore,” Shukla emphasizes. “Premium single-use napkins look and feel linen-like, and guests honestly can’t tell the difference unless they examine them like detectives. What they do notice is cleanliness, consistency, and no stains from previous events.”
4. Reinforce your brand image
Every event is an opportunity to gain new customers and grow your business. Customize your single-use linens to feature your company colors and logo. It adds a polished and professional touch to every table setting, while simultaneously introducing every attendee to your catering brand. When it’s time for their next big event, they’ll remember the exceptional service and style your team delivered.
5. Simplify clean up
Most importantly, single-use napkins provide one huge benefit — an easy cleanup and event breakdown at the end of the night. There’s no worrying about separating linens as you clear plates. Simply whisk everything away all at once.
“For staff, disposables remove an entire post-event nightmare,” Shukla says. “No bagging, no sorting, no tracking what’s been damaged. Cleanup becomes a 30-minute sprint instead of a two hour slog.”
Explore Naptec’s Wholesale Collections for Caterers
Your team has enough to handle. Let Naptec make cleanup simple and stress-free. Our wholesale collection, manufactured by us in the United States, is made from premium materials that are both durable and soft to the touch. With multiple color and customization options, you can tailor every place setting to fit your catering brand.
See why caterers prefer Naptec. Explore our four collections of high-quality single-use napkins, table cloths, runners, and guest towels: Naperee, Lintext, Bloomingoods, and Servietto.
