Hand Towels

Catering Hand Towels are essential for maintaining hygiene and comfort in commercial kitchens, washrooms and food preparation areas. This range covers Z-fold and multi-fold paper hand towels, centrefeed and hand towel rolls, plus compatible dispensers for controlled, economical use. Designed for restaurants, cafes, hotels and catering operations, they support fast, hygienic hand drying and quick clean-ups. High absorbency and reliable strength help reduce cross-contamination and keep your premises compliant with food safety standards.

• Folded hand towels including Z-fold and multi-fold options for compact, hygienic dispensing in staff and customer washrooms.
• Hand towel rolls and centrefeed rolls in various lengths and widths for back-of-house sinks, prep areas and cleaning stations.
• Eco hand towels and flushable options to support sustainability goals without compromising performance.
• Branded systems such as Tork, Satino, Selpak and Selpak sensor towels for high-traffic washrooms and front-of-house facilities.
• Hand towel roll dispensers and automatic towel dispensers to control usage, reduce waste and improve hygiene.
• Complementary hygiene papers such as multi-purpose towels and couch rolls for treatment rooms, salons and healthcare-linked catering sites.

How to choose the right Catering Hand Towels

• Start with traffic levels in your washrooms and kitchens; busy service areas benefit from high-capacity rolls or sensor systems to reduce refills.
• Decide between folded towels and rolls based on available wall space, dispenser compatibility and your preferred dispensing style.
• Check sheet size, roll length and pack quantity to match your expected daily usage and minimise storage and changeover time.
• Consider ply, absorbency and strength; thicker 2-ply towels suit heavy-duty hand drying and spill control in professional kitchens.
• Look for eco-labelled or flushable hand towels if sustainability or specific drainage requirements are a priority for your site.
• Match towels to existing dispensers from brands like Tork, Satino or Selpak, or upgrade to new manual or automatic dispensers for better control.

Care and maintenance

• Store hand towel cases in a clean, dry area off the floor to protect them from moisture, pests and kitchen contaminants.
• Wipe down dispensers daily with a food-safe cleaner, paying attention to push levers and touch points to reduce bacteria build-up.
• Refill dispensers before each service period and avoid overfilling, which can cause jams and wasted towels.
• Inspect dispenser mechanisms regularly, replacing worn parts or batteries in automatic units to maintain reliable operation.
• Rotate stock using a first-in, first-out system so paper does not sit for long periods in humid environments.
• Train staff on correct towel use and disposal to minimise waste and keep washrooms and prep areas tidy and compliant.

Explore our wider paper hygiene, blue roll, kitchen roll and cleaning ranges to complete your hygiene setup and support efficient service.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.