Description
Shallow Rectangular Foil Containers for Catering, Takeaway & Meal Prep
The Nicholl 831200-501 rectangular foil tray (approx. 7" x 9" x 1.5") is a practical choice for baking, roasting, portioning, storing, and transporting food. The shallow depth supports neat presentation and efficient stacking in busy kitchens, food trucks, and catering operations.
Made from food-grade aluminum, these trays offer reliable use for hot or cold food service.
They come as a bulk pack of 510 bases to keep busy operations stocked and organized.
Key features
- Tray size: 7" x 9" x 1.5" (approx. 178 x 229 x 38mm)
- Pack size: 510 containers (bases only)
- Brand / code: Nicholl 831200-501
- Material: food-grade aluminium foil
- Oven & freezer friendly: suitable for cooking, reheating, chilled prep and freezing
- Shallow depth: great for portion control, sides and bakes; stacks neatly for storage
- Strong & stackable: holds shape during filling, stacking and transport
- Recycling: aluminium is widely recyclable when clean (check local guidance)
- Microwave use: not suitable for microwave use (aluminium)
Lids sold separately
Lids are sold separately. Matching cardboard foil lids can be found at the bottom of this page in the Related Products section.
Best uses
- Side dishes, single portions, desserts and traybakes
- Meal prep and portion control
- Takeaway meals and food delivery
- Catering events, buffets and street food service
- Oven-ready dishes and roast portions
Build your foil container range (internal links)
Help customers find the right size quickly by linking to other popular foil formats:
- No.1 foil containers 95x120x35mm (Pack of 1000) – smaller portions and sides
- No.2 foil containers 115x140x40mm (Pack of 1000) – mid portions and meal deals
- No.6A foil containers 105x195x50mm (Pack of 500) – popular size for takeaway mains
- Nicholl foil containers 6x8.2x1.5" (Pack of 900) – compact rectangular portions
- 9x9x2" foil containers (Pack of 200) – deeper option for saucier meals
- Hippo 9" round foil containers (Pack of 400) – round presentation
- No.12 round foil containers 7" (Pack of 400) – smaller round portions
Browse related food packaging ranges
Complete your packaging setup with: Aluminium Foil Containers & Trays, Hot & Cold Food Packaging, Cardboard Food Containers, Microwavable Food Containers, and Bagasse Disposables.
Delivery information
- Next working day delivery: Orders placed before the daily 15:00 cut-off (Mon–Fri) are usually dispatched the same day (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
FAQs
What are these 7x9x1.5" foil trays best used for?
They are ideal for sides, single portions, desserts, traybakes and oven-ready meals. The shallow depth supports tidy presentation and portion control.
Are these trays oven-safe?
Yes. Food-grade aluminium trays are suitable for oven use. If you add a cardboard/foil-board lid, remove the lid before oven use.
Can I use these foil containers in the freezer?
Yes. They’re suitable for chilled prep and freezer storage for many food types.
Do lids come included?
No. This product is bases only. Matching lids are sold separately and can be found at the bottom of this page under Related Products.
Are aluminium trays recyclable?
Aluminium is widely recyclable when clean. If heavily soiled with food residue, follow local recycling guidance.