Food Safe Disposable Gloves for UK Catering, Hospitality & Food Production
Whether you run a busy kitchen, manage a food production line, or supply a catering team, the right disposable glove is essential. At Epic Solutions, we supply food safe nitrile and vinyl gloves to restaurants, cafes, food manufacturers, contract caterers and hospitality businesses across the UK — in the quantities you need, with free delivery on orders over £80.
Do Disposable Gloves Need to Be Food Safe?
In the UK, any glove used in direct contact with food must be suitable for food handling. This means the glove material must not transfer harmful substances to food. Both nitrile and vinyl gloves meet food safety requirements when manufactured to the correct standard. Our gloves are powder-free — powder residue can contaminate food and is not permitted in food environments.
Nitrile vs Vinyl for Food Handling — Which Should You Choose?
Blue Nitrile Gloves — Best for Food Environments
Nitrile is the stronger, more durable choice for food handling. It offers better puncture resistance and chemical resistance than vinyl, making it ideal for tasks involving raw meat, fish, cleaning chemicals or repetitive handling. The blue colour makes contamination and tearing easy to spot — a key food safety requirement in professional kitchens. From £3.60 per box of 100.
Blue Vinyl Gloves — Best for Light, High-Volume Tasks
Vinyl gloves are the cost-effective choice for light, low-risk food tasks — sandwich preparation, serving, light portioning and front-of-house use. They are looser fitting than nitrile, which makes them quicker to change during high-turnover service. A popular choice for catering businesses watching margins. From £26.00 per case of 1,000.
Clear Vinyl Gloves — General Food Preparation
Clear vinyl gloves are widely used in deli counters, sandwich bars and food service environments where a neutral appearance is preferred. They offer the same food-safe performance as blue vinyl at a similar price point. From £23.00 per case of 1,000.
Why Blue Gloves Are Standard in Food Environments
Blue is the industry standard colour for food handling gloves for a practical reason — blue is not a naturally occurring colour in food, so a torn fragment or a glove left in food is immediately visible. This is an important HACCP consideration for any food business. Our blue nitrile and blue vinyl gloves meet this standard.
How Many Gloves Do You Need?
A typical kitchen worker changes gloves multiple times per shift — between tasks, after handling raw protein, and when moving between food types. A team of ten catering staff on a full shift can use 50 to 200 pairs of gloves per day. Our gloves are sold in boxes of 100 and cases of 1,000, and we offer pallet deals and Subscribe & Save 15% on regular monthly orders.
Bulk Supply for Catering & Food Businesses
We supply restaurants, contract caterers, food manufacturers, school catering teams and care home kitchens across the UK. If you need regular supply, our Subscribe & Save 15% plan gives you automatic monthly delivery at a reduced price. We also offer £500 Instant Credit for established UK businesses — order by purchase order, pay within 30 days, no application required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are nitrile gloves food safe?
Yes. Our nitrile gloves are powder-free and suitable for food handling. They do not contain latex proteins and are safe for use by people with latex sensitivities.
Are vinyl gloves food safe?
Yes. Our vinyl gloves are powder-free and food safe for light to medium food handling tasks. They are not recommended for tasks involving strong chemicals or prolonged contact with raw meat, where nitrile is the better choice.
What colour gloves should I use in a food environment?
Blue is the recommended colour for food handling in the UK. Blue gloves are easily visible if torn or dropped into food, which is an important food safety control point under HACCP principles.
Can I get a regular monthly supply of gloves?
Yes. Our Subscribe & Save 15% plan gives you regular monthly delivery at a discounted rate. You can adjust quantities, pause or cancel at any time.
Do you supply cases and pallet quantities?
Yes. Vinyl gloves are available in cases of 1,000 (10 boxes). For high-volume requirements, contact us about pallet pricing and bulk deals.
Ready to order? Browse our food safe glove range or call us on +44 7707 316118 to discuss your catering supply requirements.
