9 x 9 x 2.5-Inch Compostable Bagasse Clamshell Meal Boxes – Pack of 200

Wholesale 9 x 9 x 2.5-Inch Compostable Bagasse Clamshell Takeaway Meal Boxes

In stock. Package curries, rice dishes, noodles, grilled food and generous takeaway portions in these strong 9 x 9-inch bagasse clamshell meal boxes. Made from moulded sugarcane fibre, they provide a practical alternative to conventional foam and plastic takeaway containers.

The spacious square base provides room for a complete main meal with chips, rice, vegetables, salad or another side. Its single open compartment gives foodservice staff flexibility when arranging different meal combinations.

Each box measures approximately 9 x 9 x 2.5 inches, equivalent to around 229 x 229 x 64mm. The integrated hinged lid closes over the food to help protect meals during counter service, customer collection and takeaway delivery.

The moulded-fibre construction provides useful resistance to grease and moisture, making these boxes suitable for hot and cold food, including many oily, wet and moderately saucy dishes.

Supplied in a wholesale case of 200 bagasse clamshell meal boxes, they are suitable for takeaways, restaurants, food trucks, street-food traders, caterers, meal-preparation businesses and event foodservice.

For a slightly smaller square option, see our 8 x 8 x 2.5-Inch Bagasse Lunch Boxes. To keep meal components separated, choose our 9-Inch 3-Compartment Bagasse Meal Boxes.

For long fish-and-chip portions and larger street-food meals, consider our 12 x 6-Inch Bagasse Clamshell Boxes.

Browse the complete selection of Bagasse & Pulp Food Packaging to compare more sizes, shapes and compartment options.

Product Specifications

Key Features and Benefits

• Generous 9 x 9-inch format: suitable for full meals, combination portions and accompanying sides
• Useful 2.5-inch depth: provides capacity for substantial takeaway portions
• Single open compartment: allows flexible arrangement of mains, rice, chips, salad and vegetables
• Integrated hinged lid: eliminates the need to purchase and store separate lids
• Secure clamshell design: helps protect meals during collection and takeaway delivery
• Made from sugarcane fibre: manufactured from moulded bagasse plant material
• Suitable for hot and cold food: useful across takeaway, catering and food-to-go service
• Grease and moisture resistant: suitable for many oily, wet and moderately saucy dishes
• Rigid moulded-fibre construction: provides useful strength for generous meal portions
• Breathable material: allows some steam to escape and may help reduce trapped condensation
• Plastic-free container: an alternative to conventional plastic and foam meal boxes
• Compostable material: suitable for processing under appropriate composting conditions
• Stackable design: unused boxes nest together for practical commercial storage
• Wholesale pack of 200: suitable for busy foodservice and catering businesses

Designed for Full Takeaway Meals

The large square base makes these containers suitable for generous individual meals. The uninterrupted internal space allows the main dish and accompanying sides to be arranged according to the food being served.

Suitable meal options include:

• Curries with rice
• Chicken with chips and salad
• Kebab meat with rice or vegetables
• Pasta and noodle dishes
• Burgers with chips
• Grilled meat and vegetables
• Fried chicken meals
• Rice and grain-based dishes
• Roast meals
• Breakfast portions
• Street-food combinations
• Cold salads and prepared meals
• Meal-preparation portions
• Workplace and event catering

Single Open Compartment

The box has one large open section rather than internal dividers. This provides maximum flexibility when packaging large food items, mixed meals or portions where the ingredients do not need to remain separated.

For meals where a main dish and side portions should remain apart, use the 9-Inch 3-Compartment Bagasse Meal Box.

Strong Integrated Clamshell Design

The lid and base are formed as one connected container. This all-in-one design makes the boxes quick to fill during busy service and avoids the need to match separate lids and bases.

The hinged format helps:

• Speed up takeaway meal preparation
• Reduce the number of separate packaging components required
• Protect food during handling and customer collection
• Keep the lid attached while the box is being filled
• Simplify packaging storage and stock management

Check that the front closure is properly engaged before handing the meal to the customer or placing the box inside a takeaway bag.

Suitable for Hot and Cold Food

These moulded-fibre meal boxes are suitable for freshly prepared hot food as well as appropriate cold and chilled meals.

Hot-food applications include curries, rice, noodles, grilled meals, burgers, chips and fried food. Cold-food applications include salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, chilled pasta and prepared meal portions.

When packing very hot food, allow excessive steam to escape briefly before fully closing the lid. This may help reduce condensation during takeaway and delivery.

Grease-Resistant and Leak-Resistant

The moulded bagasse construction provides useful resistance to grease, oil and moisture during normal foodservice use. This makes the boxes suitable for many meals containing sauces, cooked vegetables, cheese and oily ingredients.

These containers are leak-resistant rather than completely leakproof. They should remain upright during handling and delivery and should not be used for soups, drinks or large quantities of free-flowing liquid.

For especially runny sauces, gravy or dressing, use a separate suitable sauce pot rather than placing the full quantity directly inside the box.

Breathable Packaging for Hot Food

Moulded plant fibre is naturally more breathable than many sealed plastic and foam packaging materials. This allows some steam to escape rather than remaining completely trapped around freshly cooked food.

The breathable construction may help reduce condensation around:

• Chips and wedges
• Fried chicken
• Onion rings
• Spring rolls
• Grilled food
• Baked items
• Other fried street food

Food texture will also depend on the packing temperature, how quickly the lid is closed and the length of the delivery journey.

What Is Bagasse?

Bagasse is the fibrous plant material remaining after juice has been extracted from sugarcane. The fibres can be moulded into rigid foodservice packaging such as clamshell boxes, plates, bowls and meal trays.

This moulded-fibre construction provides a plant-based alternative to conventional expanded-polystyrene foam and plastic takeaway containers while offering the strength required for professional foodservice use.

Compostable Takeaway Packaging

These meal boxes are made from bagasse fibre designed for composting under suitable conditions. Their ability to break down depends on the composting environment, food residue and the collection or processing facilities available locally.

Check the disposal guidance provided by your local authority or commercial waste contractor. Compostable food packaging should not automatically be placed in conventional paper recycling, garden waste or food-waste collections unless the relevant provider confirms that it is accepted.

Compare Related Bagasse Meal Boxes

Select the size and format that best suits the type of meal being served:

• 8 x 8 x 2.5-Inch Bagasse Lunch Boxes – Pack of 200 – a slightly smaller square option for standard individual meals
• 9-Inch 3-Compartment Bagasse Meal Boxes – Pack of 200 – suitable for keeping a main dish and two sides separated
• 12 x 6-Inch Bagasse Clamshell Boxes – Pack of 250 – a long-format container for fish and chips, wraps and larger street-food meals

Browse the full range of Bagasse & Pulp Food Containers for more clamshells, bowls, trays, plates and compartment containers.

Suitable for Professional Food Businesses

These 9-inch square meal boxes are suitable for:

• Takeaway restaurants
• Street-food businesses
• Food trucks and market stalls
• Burger and chicken shops
• Kebab and grill restaurants
• Cafés and delicatessens
• Meal-preparation companies
• Catering businesses
• Workplace canteens
• School and university catering
• Hotels and hospitality venues
• Festival and event foodservice

Storage and Handling Guidance

Store unused boxes in their original packaging in a clean and dry location. Keep them away from moisture, direct heat, prolonged sunlight and strong odours.

Keep the outer case closed until the containers are required to help protect them from dust and accidental contamination.

Avoid overfilling the base, as excessive food may prevent the lid from closing properly. Keep filled containers upright during storage and delivery, particularly when meals contain sauces, oil or moist ingredients.

Free Next Working Day UK Mainland Delivery

Order before the daily 15:00 cut-off for next working day UK Mainland delivery. Free next working day delivery is available on qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT.

Weekends, bank holidays, remote locations and delivery restrictions are excluded. Saturday delivery is available as a paid service. See our Shipping & Returns page for full information.

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