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. Design in the browser and print with Zebra Browser Print, or export PNG, PDF, or ZPL. No desktop designer seat.

Can I print a whole list from Excel?

Yes. 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 app: app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup. Design the label, then print on a Zebra or download PNG / PDF / 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.

How to make catering tray labels from a menu list: put dish, allergen, and serve-by in a sheet, open the free label maker, set 3x2, map {{dish}}, print the event.

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

How to make catering tray labels

Sheet: dish, allergen, serve-by.
Open the free label maker and set 3x2.
Map {{dish}} large, {{allergen}}, {{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

Zebra thermal: print from the browser with Browser Print at the printer’s DPI. Everyone else: download PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, or ZPL. JSON keeps the editable master.

Print the event set

Dish and allergen from the sheet.

Open catering tray template