Food Containers

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Pizza Boxes

Kraft Pizza Boxes - 7 inch

17.7p/unit · pack of 100

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Kraft Pizza Boxes - 9 inch

19.5p/unit · pack of 100

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Kraft Pizza Boxes - 12 inch

26.9p/unit · pack of 100

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Kraft Pizza Boxes - 16 inch

74.6p/unit · pack of 50

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Rectangular Bowl Lids

rPET Anti-mist Lid Stagione - 108 x 80 x 10mm

9.5p/unit · pack of 500

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PP Lid for Rectangular Kraft Trays

7.3p/unit · pack of 300

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PP Lid Stagione - 170 x 120 x 18mm

13.3p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft PP Lined Lid Stagione - 170 x 120 x 18mm

31.2p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Rectangle Kraft Paper Lid – Compostable - 173 x 121 x 25mm

19.5p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Paper Rectangular Lid

19.5p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Salad Bowl Lid - 500ml / 1000ml

15.1p/unit · pack of 300

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Rectangular Kraft Bowls

Kraft Food Tray PE-Lined - 650 ml

15.5p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Food Tray PE-Lined - 750 ml

12.4p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Food Tray PE-Lined - 1000 ml

13.8p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Food Tray PE-Lined - 500ml

10.8p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft Rectangular Food Container - 16oz

15.1p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft Rectangular Food Container - 24oz

16.4p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft Rectangular Food Container - 34oz

18.2p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Rectangular Food Container - 16oz

15.1p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Rectangular Food Container - 24oz

16.4p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Rectangular Food Container - 34oz

18.2p/unit · pack of 300

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Round Bowl Lids

Vegware PLA 185-Series Flat Lid - 15mm

From 21.7p/unit · min 75

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PET Food Bowl Lids - 500ml / 750ml / 1000ml

7.9p/unit · pack of 300

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PP Food Bowl Lids For 500, 750, 1000ml ( Diameter) - 500ml

8.4p/unit · pack of 300

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PP Lids For Extra Large Round Food Bowl - 1300ml

11.6p/unit · pack of 300

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PP Lids For Large Round Food Bowl (168ml Diameter) (Dispo) - 1090ml

12.7p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft Round Lid - 7mm

19.7p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Kraft Round Lid, 150-Series

19.7p/unit · pack of 300

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Round Kraft Bowls

Kraft Extra Large Round Food Bowls

15.8p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Large Round Food Bowl (149mm Diameter) - 1000ml

11.9p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Round Bowls - 500ml

8.7p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Round Bowls - 750ml

12.4p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Round Bowls - 1000ml

11.9p/unit · pack of 300

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Soup Container Lids

Vegware Paper 115-Series Flat Hot Lid - 115 x 115 x 16mm

From 10.5p/unit · min 25

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Vegware Paper 90-Series Flat Hot Lid - 90 x 90 x 16mm

From 7.1p/unit · min 50

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Kraft Soup Container Lids - 8-12oz

8.5p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Soup Container Lids - 16oz

8.5p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Soup Lid Planetware - 8 / 12oz

8.5p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Vented Lids - 26oz / 32oz

From 11.5p/unit · min 500

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Plastic Vented Lids - 8oz / 12oz

4.1p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Vented Lids Fits - 16oz

8.5p/unit · pack of 500

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Plastic Vented Lids Fits - 8oz / 12oz

4.2p/unit · pack of 500

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Plastic Vented Lids Fits - 26oz / 32oz

4.6p/unit · pack of 500

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Soup Containers

Kraft Soup Container - 26oz

14p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Soup Container - 32oz

15.8p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Soup Containers - 8oz / 227ml

6.7p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Soup Containers - 12oz / 340ml

7.1p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Soup Containers - 16oz / 453ml

8.4p/unit · pack of 500

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Takeaway Boxes

Vegware No 2 Kraft Takeaway Boxes - 1500ml

42.3p/unit · pack of 200

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Vegware No 3 Kraft Takeaway Boxes - 1800ml

42.3p/unit · pack of 180

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Vegware No 5 Kraft Takeaway Boxes - 1050ml

33.3p/unit · pack of 150

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Kraft Takeaway Boxes - No.1 (755ml / 26oz)

22.6p/unit · pack of 450

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Kraft Takeaway Boxes - No.8 (1300ml / 49oz)

29.7p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Takeaway Boxes - No.3 (1900ml / 69oz)

38.1p/unit · pack of 200

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Vegware Cold Portion Pot

Vegware PLA Cold Portion Pot - 1oz

From 2.1p/unit · min 100

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Vegware PLA Cold Portion Pot - 2oz

From 3.4p/unit · min 100

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Vegware PLA Cold Portion Pot - 3oz

From 3.7p/unit · min 100

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Vegware PLA Cold Portion Pot - 4oz

From 4.3p/unit · min 100

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Vegware PLA Cold Portion Pot - 0.5oz

From 1.6p/unit · min 100

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Portion Pot Lid

Kraft 2oz, 3oz, 4oz Paper Portion Pot Lid (62mm) - 57ml

3.2p/unit · pack of 1,500

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Clear PET 3.25/4/5.5 Portion Pot Lid - 142ml

1.4p/unit · pack of 2,500

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Vegware PLA Dome Cold Lid (Fits 115 Series) - 50mm

From 9.5p/unit · min 50

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Vegware PLA Dome Cold Lid (fits 90 Series) - 90 x 90 x 42mm

From 5.4p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Kraft Portion Pot Lid - 1oz

1.8p/unit · pack of 2,000

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Vegware Kraft Portion Pot Lid - 2.5oz

2.3p/unit · pack of 2,000

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Kraft Paper Portion Pot Lid - 1oz

2.7p/unit · pack of 2,000

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Clear Portion Pot Lid - 1 oz

0.5p/unit · pack of 5,000

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Clear Portion Pot Lid - 2 oz

0.9p/unit · pack of 2,500

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Vegware PLA Portion Pot Lid (fits 0.5 - 1oz Pot) - 28ml

From 1.3p/unit · min 100

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Vegware PLA Portion Pot Lid (fits 2 - 4oz Pot) - 114ml

From 3.1p/unit · min 100

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Leakproof Pots with Lids

Paper Leakproof Pots with Lids - 4oz

7.7p/unit · pack of 250

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Paper Leakproof Pots with Lids - 7oz

8.4p/unit · pack of 250

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Vegware Gourmet Base

Vegware Gourmet Base - 1000ml - 32oz

From 14.9p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Gourmet Base - 360ml - 12oz

From 10.2p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Gourmet Base - 500ml - 16oz

From 12.1p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Gourmet Base (Fits Lid 5) - 42oz / 1200ml

From 14.2p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Gourmet Base (Fits Lid 5) - 60oz / 1800ml

From 16.2p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Gourmet Base (Fits Size 3 Lids) - 22oz / 650ml

From 13.4p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Gourmet Base (Fits Size 4 Lids) - 22oz / 650ml

From 10p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Gourmet Lid (Size 5) - 280 x 180 x 22mm

From 11.9p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Gourmet Dipping Base

Vegware Gourmet Dipping Base - 12oz / 360ml

From 10.4p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Gourmet Dipping Base - 18oz / 550ml

From 12.8p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Soup Container, 90 Series

Vegware Soup Container, 90 Series - 6oz

From 7.3p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Soup Container, 90 Series - 8oz

From 6.5p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Soup Container, 90 Series - 10oz

From 6.7p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Burger Box

Vegware Bagasse Burger Box - 5in

From 7.6p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Burger Box - 6in

From 12.2p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Heavyweight Burger Box - 6in

From 13.8p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Heavyweight Clamshell

Vegware Bagasse Heavyweight Clamshell - 7 x 5inch

From 14.1p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Heavyweight Clamshell - 9 x 6inch

From 21.6p/unit · min 50

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Portion Pot

2oz Bagasse Portion Pot + Lid - 57ml

17.4p/unit · pack of 200

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4oz Bagasse Portion Pot + Lid - 114ml

10.5p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Portion Pot - 1oz

1.7p/unit · pack of 4,000

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Kraft Portion Pot - 2oz

2.2p/unit · pack of 3,000

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Kraft Portion Pot - 3oz

2.3p/unit · pack of 3,000

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Kraft Portion Pot - 4oz

2.4p/unit · pack of 3,000

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Clear Portion Pot - 1 oz

0.7p/unit · pack of 5,000

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Clear Portion Pot - 2 oz

1.1p/unit · pack of 2,500

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Clear Portion Pot - 4oz

2p/unit · pack of 2,500

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Clear Portion Pot - 5.5oz

2.5p/unit · pack of 2,500

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Clear Portion Pot - 3.25oz

1.7p/unit · pack of 2,500

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Vegware Clamshell

Vegware Bagasse 2-Compartment Clamshell - 9 x 6in

From 19.2p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Clamshell - 12 x 6inch

19.8p/unit · pack of 250

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Vegware Bagasse Clamshell - 7 x 5inch

From 11.3p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Clamshell - 7 x 7inch

From 15p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Clamshell - 9 x 6 inch

From 15.9p/unit · min 50

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White Fibre Clamshell Box - 9 x 9inch

18.3p/unit · pack of 250

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Vegware Food Bowl, 185-Series

Vegware PLA Food Bowl, 185-Series - 32oz

From 30.9p/unit · min 75

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Vegware PLA Food Bowl, 185-Series - 24oz

From 27.5p/unit · min 75

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Vegware Kraft PLA Lined Food Bowl, 185 Series - 48oz

29.1p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft PLA Lined Food Bowl, 185 Series - 26oz

23.9p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft PLA Lined Food Bowl, 185 Series - 32oz

From 26.9p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Kraft PLA Lined Food Bowl, 185 Series - 32oz

26.9p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Paper PLA Lined Food Bowl, 185 Series - 26oz

From 23.9p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Paper PLA Lined Food Bowl, 185 Series - 48oz

From 29.1p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Gourmet Lid (Size 4)

Vegware Bagasse Lid (Size 4) - 225 x 210 x 22mm

From 10p/unit · min 50

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Vegware PLA Lid (Size 4) - 199 x 185 x 25mm

From 21.3p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Window Lid (Size 4)

37.9p/unit · pack of 600

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Vegware Gourmet Lid (Size 3)

Vegware Bagasse Size 3 Gourmet Lid - 210 x 150 x 22mm

From 6.9p/unit · min 50

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Vegware PLA Size 3 Gourmet Lid - 195 x 133 x 25mm

From 17p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Round Food Container

Vegware Kraft Round Food Container - 16oz

14p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft Round Food Container - 24oz

15.7p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Kraft Round Food Container - 34oz

17p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Round Food Container - 500ml

14p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Round Food Container - 24oz

15.7p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Black Round Food Container - 34oz

17p/unit · pack of 300

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Food Tray Stagione

Kraft Food Tray Stagione - 1000ml

28.3p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Food Tray Stagione - 150ml

17.9p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Food Tray Stagione - 250ml

21.6p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Food Tray Stagione - 500ml

25.2p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Food Tray Stagione - 170 x 120 x 51mm

26.2p/unit · pack of 300

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Kraft Food Tray Stagione - 750ml

26.8p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Soup Container, 115 Series

Vegware Soup Container 115 Series - 32oz

From 13.5p/unit · min 25

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Vegware Soup Container, 115 Series - 12oz

From 9.3p/unit · min 25

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Vegware Soup Container, 115 Series - 16oz

From 10.4p/unit · min 25

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Vegware Portion Pot

Vegware Kraft Portion Pot - 1oz

2.5p/unit · pack of 2,000

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Vegware Kraft Portion Pot - 2.5oz

3.2p/unit · pack of 2,000

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Burger Boxes

Black Kraft Burger Box - 150 x 150 x 80mm

13.1p/unit · pack of 200

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Kraft Burger Box

45.3p/unit · pack of 50

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Premium Burger Box - 5 inch

15.3p/unit · pack of 100

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Premium Burger Meal Box - 9 x 4.8in

17.2p/unit · pack of 100

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Folded Board Trays

Black Folded Board Burger Tray - 5 x 5 inch

4.2p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Large Folded Board Tray

4.9p/unit · pack of 300

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Black Large Folded Board Tray

8p/unit · pack of 500

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Black Medium Folded Board Meal Tray

6.3p/unit · pack of 500

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Kraft Small Folded Board Tray

4.8p/unit · pack of 300

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Black Small Folded Board Tray

3.8p/unit · pack of 500

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Burger Chip Box

Black Kraft Burger Chip Box

15.7p/unit · pack of 200

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Kraft Burger Chip Box

15.7p/unit · pack of 200

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Vegware Lid with Vents (185 Series)

Vegware PLA Lined Lid with Vents, 185 Series - 185 x 185 x 16mm

From 27p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Kraft PLA Lined Lid with Vents, 185 Series - 185 x 185 x 16mm

From 26.9p/unit · min 50

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Souffle Portion Pot

Paper Souffle Portion Pot - 2oz

1.2p/unit · pack of 5,000

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Paper Souffle Portion Pot - 4oz

1.7p/unit · pack of 5,000

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Vegware Microflute Hinged Hot Box

Vegware Microflute Hinged Hot Box - 6 x 4in

29.8p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Microflute Hinged Hot Box - 6 x 6in

28.6p/unit · pack of 210

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Vegware Microflute Hinged Hot Box - 8 x 5in

31.8p/unit · pack of 250

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Vegware Microflute Hinged Window Hot Box

Vegware Microflute Hinged Window Hot Box - 5 x 3in

21.8p/unit · pack of 480

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Vegware Microflute Hinged Window Hot Box - 6 x 4in

29p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Microflute Hinged Window Hot Box - 6 x 6in

33.3p/unit · pack of 210

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Vegware Microflute Hinged Window Hot Box - 8 x 5in

34.4p/unit · pack of 250

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Vegware Microflute Food Tray

Vegware Microflute Food Tray - 6 x 6in

17.8p/unit · pack of 270

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Vegware Microflute Food Tray - 8 x 6in

23p/unit · pack of 200

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Microwaveable Containers

Plastic 500cc Microwaveable Container with Lids - 170 x 118 x 35mm

11.1p/unit · pack of 250

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Plastic 650cc Microwaveable Container with Lids - 174 x 119mm

11.6p/unit · pack of 250

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Plastic 750cc Microwaveable Container with Lids - 167 x 111 x 50mm

11.9p/unit · pack of 250

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Plastic Microwaveable Container with Lids - 1000cc

13p/unit · pack of 250

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Square Food Containers

1000ml Square Kraft Food Container – PP Lined

11.1p/unit · pack of 300

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750ml Square Kraft Food Container – PP Lined

10.6p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware 25oz (780ml) Square Kraft Food Container – Compostable

27.8p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware 32oz (950ml) Square Kraft Food Container – Compostable

28.4p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware 40oz (1200ml) Square Kraft Food Container – Compostable

30.1p/unit · pack of 300

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Square Lids

Vegware Square Kraft Paper Lid – Compostable (173mm)

39p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Square Kraft Window Lid – Compostable (173mm)

39p/unit · pack of 300

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Vegware Gourmet Lid (Size 5)

Vegware PLA Lid (Size 5) - 199 x 185 x 25mm

From 26.9p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Window Lid (Size 5)

83.6p/unit · pack of 250

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Vegware Lunch Box

Vegware Bagasse Lunch Box - 9 x 8inch

From 23.1p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Source Reduced Square Lunch Box - 8in

From 18.7p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Square 3-Comp Lunch Box - 9in

From 23.4p/unit · min 50

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Vegware Bagasse Square Lunch Box - 8in

From 20.8p/unit · min 50

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Chip Tray

Bagasse Medium Chip Tray - 7 x 5in

5.5p/unit · pack of 500

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Vegware Bagasse Medium Chip Tray - 7 x 5in

6.8p/unit · pack of 500

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Fish + Chips

Large Fish and Chips Takeaway Box

20.7p/unit · pack of 100

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Large Fish ‘n’ Chips Bag

16.6p/unit · pack of 250

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Paper Medium Fish and Chips Bag

12.2p/unit · pack of 250

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Medium Fish and Chips Takeaway Box

19.6p/unit · pack of 100

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Small Fish and Chips Takeaway Box

13.1p/unit · pack of 100

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Platter Box

Vegware Large Platter Box and Insert

£2.30/unit · pack of 25

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Medium Platter Box with Insert - 380 x 280 x 80mm

£1.74/unit · pack of 50

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Vegware Platter Box Eighth Insert

44.2p/unit · pack of 50

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Vegware Platter Box Half Insert

56.7p/unit · pack of 50

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Vegware Platter Box Quarter Insert

42.9p/unit · pack of 50

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Vegware Regular Platter Box - 2cm

£1.59/unit · pack of 50

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Carry Packs

Vegware Compostable Large Carry Pack

69.6p/unit · pack of 125

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Vegware Standard Carry Pack

52.6p/unit · pack of 125

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Bagasse Food Box - Large

£39.24

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White Food Pail PE-Lined Leak-Resistant - 26 oz

10.5p/unit · pack of 500

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Lids for No. 12 Container Round - 179mm

4.3p/unit · pack of 400

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Lids for No. 1 Container - 95 x 121mm

1.5p/unit · pack of 1,000

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Lids for No. 2 Container - 121mm

2.1p/unit · pack of 1,000

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Lids for No. 6A Container - 5mm

2.7p/unit · pack of 500

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Lids for No. 6 Container - 213mm

3.1p/unit · pack of 500

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Lids for No. 9 Container - 237mm

10.7p/unit · pack of 200

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No.12 Round Aluminium Food Containers - 920ml/32oz - 185 x 44mm

8.6p/unit · pack of 400

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No. 1 Aluminium Foil Food Containers - 250ml/8.7oz - 122 x 100 x 33mm

3.4p/unit · pack of 1,000

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No. 2 Aluminium Foil Food Containers - 470ml/16oz

4.7p/unit · pack of 1,000

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No. 6a Aluminium Foil Food Containers Recyclable – 700ml/24oz (Case of 500)

7.3p/unit · pack of 500

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No. 6 Aluminium Foil Food Containers Recyclable – 860ml/30oz (Case of 500) - 217 x 114 x 54mm

10.2p/unit · pack of 500

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No.9 Deep Aluminium Foil Food Containers Recyclable – 2100ml/73oz (Case of 200) - 230 x 230 x 50mm

18.9p/unit · pack of 200

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No.9 Shallow Aluminium Foil Food Containers Recyclable – 1500ml/52oz (Case of 200) - 230 x 230 x 38mm

18p/unit · pack of 200

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White Paperboard Crepe Cone - 148 mm

8.6p/unit · pack of 1,000

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Kraft Pizza Box - 10inch

29.4p/unit · pack of 75

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Pizza Slice Tray

7.7p/unit · pack of 1,000

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food containers are the backbone of any takeaway or delivery operation. Whether you run a fish and chip shop, a curry house, or a catering company, the right packaging keeps meals at serving temperature, prevents leaks in transit, and shapes how customers perceive your food before they take the first bite.

Key Factors to Consider

Material and Composition

food packaging comes in several core materials, each suited to different jobs. Cardboard and kraft board are versatile, lightweight, and widely used for pizza boxes, burger boxes, and chip trays. Bagasse, made from sugarcane fibre, offers natural grease resistance and strong insulation, making it ideal for saucy dishes. Polypropylene (PP) plastic containers handle high temperatures and seal tightly with clip-on lids, which makes them popular for curries, stews, and rice dishes. Aluminium foil containers conduct heat evenly and work well for oven reheating. Your choice should match the food type: dry or greasy, saucy or solid, eaten immediately or reheated later.

Size and Capacity

Hot food takeaway containers typically range from small 250ml portions to large 1,000ml meal boxes. Soup containers start around 8oz for a starter portion and go up to 32oz for family sizes. Pizza boxes follow standard diameter sizing: 7-inch for personal, 10-inch for small, 12-inch for medium, and 14-16 inch for large. Stock your best-selling sizes in bulk and carry smaller quantities of niche sizes. Getting the fit right matters; an oversized container makes a portion look stingy, while an undersized one leads to spills and poor presentation.

Temperature and Use Case

Keeping food hot during delivery is a primary concern. Double-walled and insulated containers hold heat significantly longer than single-wall alternatives. Bagasse and moulded fibre naturally retain warmth better than thin plastic. If your customers regularly reheat meals, look for microwavable food containers; polypropylene and bagasse are both microwave-safe, while aluminium and polystyrene are not. For dishes with gravy, sauce, or oil, grease resistance and leak-proof seals are non-negotiable. Vented lids can help prevent condensation turning crispy food soggy.

Sustainability and Compliance

Single-use plastic bans are expanding across the UK, and many local authorities now restrict polystyrene food packaging entirely. Bagasse containers, kraft boxes, and PLA-lined options all offer compostable or recyclable alternatives. Check for certifications such as OK Compost or BPI if you plan to market your packaging as eco-friendly. PFAS-free coatings are increasingly expected by both regulators and consumers. Switching to sustainable hot food packaging can also be a selling point: customers notice, and many actively prefer businesses that avoid unnecessary plastic.

Cost and Value

Polypropylene containers are typically the cheapest per unit for hot food, but bagasse and kraft options have become much more competitive in recent years. Buying in bulk, usually cases of 250 or 500, brings meaningful savings across all materials. Consider the total cost: a container with an integrated lid saves money and storage space compared to buying containers and lids separately. For high-volume operations, the price difference between materials often amounts to fractions of a penny per meal, so it is worth choosing the option that best suits your food rather than the absolute cheapest.

Branding and Presentation

Hot food boxes and containers are the first thing a customer sees when their order arrives. Clean, well-fitted packaging signals quality before the lid comes off. Custom-printed kraft boxes and branded stickers offer affordable ways to reinforce your identity. If custom printing is not yet in your budget, choosing a consistent colour or material, such as natural brown kraft or black containers, gives your packaging a cohesive, professional look across every order.

Pro Tips

Order samples of two or three container types with your most popular dishes inside, then check temperature, grease resistance, and presentation after 20 minutes; this simulates a real delivery window.
If you serve both dry foods (chips, fried chicken) and saucy dishes (curries, stews), use vented lids for the dry items and sealed lids for the wet ones rather than using a single container type for everything.
Check that your lids, containers, and any inner trays are from compatible ranges. Mixing suppliers often leads to poor fits and leaks.
Review your local council's packaging regulations before committing to a bulk order; compliance requirements vary by region and change frequently.

Summary

Choosing the right hot food containers comes down to matching the material and design to your menu, your delivery radius, and your customers' expectations. Start with your highest-volume dishes, test a few options under real conditions, and build your packaging range from there.

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