Prep labelling
Prep Labels Built for Busy Commercial Kitchens
Print professional prep labels with dates, allergens and product details in seconds — without slowing down service or relying on handwritten containers.
What are prep labels and why kitchens rely on them
Prep labels identify prepared food, record when it was made or opened, and communicate use-by or rotation instructions to every member of the team.
In restaurants, cafés, pubs and catering operations, prep labelling is the daily backbone of food safety, stock rotation and allergen communication.
Common prep labelling challenges during service
During peak service, handwriting breaks down, labels fall off containers and allergen information is missed. Managers cannot easily verify what was labelled or by whom.
A centralised prep labelling system keeps formats consistent and creates records managers can review after the shift.
How The Prep Tag streamlines prep labelling
The Prep Tag combines product management, label templates and fast Bluetooth printing in one platform designed for hospitality kitchens.
Build your product and allergen library once
Enter products, recipes and allergens in your dashboard. Changes sync to every connected device so prep labels stay accurate across sites.
Print from the pass, prep area or cold store
Staff select a product on an Android tablet or phone and print to a portable thermal printer without walking to an office printer.
Prep label types your team can print
Day date and use-by labels
For sandwich fillings, sauces, proteins and batch prep held in refrigeration.
Use first and rotation labels
Support FIFO stock rotation so older prep is used before newer batches.
Hot hold, freezer and defrost labels
Control hot holding times, frozen storage and defrost workflows with dedicated label formats.
Food safety and traceability for every prep label
Every label printed is logged with product, type, quantity, staff and timestamp. Export audit reports for EHO visits, internal reviews and multi-site oversight.
Allergen information can be included on compatible templates to support Natasha's Law requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What prep label types can I print with The Prep Tag?
- Day date, use first, hot hold, freezer control, defrost control and allergen-compliant formats are supported through your label template library.
- Is The Prep Tag suitable for small independent restaurants?
- Yes. Teams of any size benefit from consistent prep labels, and pricing scales from a single site upward.
- Can prep labels include allergen information?
- Yes. Product allergen data is stored centrally and can appear on label templates where required.
- Do I need to buy proprietary printers?
- No. The Prep Tag works with Android devices and common Bluetooth thermal printers already used in kitchens.
- How does prep labelling help during EHO inspections?
- Clear, consistent labels and digital print logs demonstrate structured food safety controls and traceability.
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Start printing prep labels today
Join hospitality teams using The Prep Tag for faster, compliant prep labelling.