How do I make catering tray labels?

Put dish, allergen, and serve-by on each row, set 3x2 in the free label maker, map those fields, preview two rows, then print extras.

Do I need ZebraDesigner or a paid license?

No. You design in the browser. Print to a Zebra with Browser Print, or download PNG, PDF, or ZPL. You don't need a paid desktop seat.

Can I print a whole list from Excel?

Yes. You can print from Excel. Map a column into text, a barcode, or a QR code, preview a row, then print the stack. The file stays in your browser.

How to make catering tray labels from a menu list

Published: August 18, 2026 · 3 min read · How-to

Do this in the free label maker: app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup. Design the label, then print to a Zebra or download PNG, PDF, or ZPL.

Open catering tray template

Catering tray sample from the free label maker — This is the catering tray template in the free app. Open it and swap in your own text.

You can make catering tray labels from a menu list in the free label maker. Put dish, allergen, and serve-by in a sheet, set 3x2, map {{dish}}, then print the event. No signup. Allergen and dating rules stay yours.

Good to know: Allergen and dating rules are yours. We print the row.

How to make catering tray labels

Open https://app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup. Set 3x2.
Load a sheet with dish, allergen, and serve-by.
Map {{dish}} large, plus {{allergen}} and {{serve}}.
Preview two dishes. Print extras for backup trays.

Drop-off vs plated

Drop-off trays need a larger face. Plated events may only need an allergen seal. Same sheet, two sizes.

Print or save

If you have a Zebra, print from this computer with Browser Print at the printer's DPI. If you don't, download PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, or ZPL. JSON keeps the layout so you can open it later.

Print the event set

Dish and allergen from the sheet.

Open catering tray template