Description
46oz / 1300ml Leakproof Kraft Meal Boxes No.8 for Hot & Cold Takeaway Food
If you need a larger, reliable paper meal box, this No.8 kraft leakproof takeaway container is perfect for busy service. You get a generous 46oz / 1300ml capacity with a secure fold-and-lock lid, so your food arrives looking professional. It is ideal for hot or cold meals such as rice dishes, curries, noodles, pasta bakes, salads with dressing, mixed grills, and loaded sides.
Plastic-free, recyclable lining
These kraft meal boxes use a water-based resistant lining and contain no PE or PLA plastic linings. That’s why they typically cost a bit more than standard “lined” boxes, but you get a more recyclable, plastic-free option that suits eco-led packaging choices.
Size & specifications
- Box size: Bottom 12.0 × 15.0 cm | Top 14.0 × 17.0 cm | Height 6.5 cm
- Capacity: 46oz / 1300ml
- Material: Kraft paperboard with water-based resistant lining (plastic-free)
- Pack size: 300 meal boxes
- Use: Hot & cold takeaway food, delivery, meal prep, catering
Key benefits for your service
- Leakproof & grease-resistant: Helps prevent spills from sauces, oils and dressings.
- Secure closure: Fold-and-lock lid with side flaps supports safer stacking and transport.
- Works for hot & cold: Great for hot mains and chilled salads alike.
- Efficient for busy kitchens: Stackable shape saves space and speeds up packing.
- Professional presentation: Natural kraft finish looks clean and premium for takeaway and delivery.
Popular uses
- Large portions: rice + curry, pasta, noodles, stir-fry
- Meal prep: protein + sides, batch-cooked mains
- Cold food: salad bowls, grain bowls, pasta salads
- Food-to-go: chicken, chips, loaded fries, combo meals
Complete your packaging with the right ranges
To keep your menu consistent across sizes, you can build a matched kraft range by linking customers to other capacities in the same leakproof style. You can also guide customers comparing formats to your wider packaging pages.
Related sizes and matching ranges
If you want the same leakproof kraft style in other capacities, link your customers to the closest sizes in your range:
- No.2 Kraft Brown (51oz / 1451ml)
- No.3 Kraft Brown (69oz / 1900ml)
- No.5 Kraft Brown (36oz / 900ml)
- No.1 Kraft Brown (26oz / 750ml)
If your customer prefers a white leakproof look, cross-link to your white range:
- White No.1 (26oz / 750ml)
- White No.2 (51oz / 1450ml)
- White No.3 (69oz / 1900ml)
- White No.6A (25oz / 710ml)
- White No.8 (46oz / 1300ml)
Prefer a noodle-style option?
If you pack noodles or stir-fry in a tall, scoop-friendly format, you can also link to: Leakproof White Noodle Boxes (32oz) .
Delivery
Yes—next working day delivery is available for orders placed before the daily 15:00 cut-off (weekends and bank holidays excluded). Free delivery applies on orders over £100 (ex. VAT).
FAQs
Is this No.8 kraft meal box suitable for hot food?
Yes. It is designed for hot and cold meals, including saucy dishes like curry, pasta and noodles.
Is it leakproof?
It is leak-resistant with a water-based lining and a fold-and-lock lid to help reduce spills during takeaway and delivery.
Does it contain plastic lining (PE/PLA)?
No. This range uses a water-based resistant lining and does not use PE or PLA linings.
What size is the No.8 box?
Bottom 12.0 × 15.0 cm, top 14.0 × 17.0 cm, height 6.5 cm (approx.). Capacity is 46oz / 1300ml.
Do you offer next working day delivery?
Yes—orders before the daily 15:00 cut-off; weekends/bank holidays excluded.