Cardboard Food Containers & Takeaway Food Boxes

Wholesale Food Boxes for Takeaways, Restaurants & Catering

You need packaging that travels well, protects presentation, and keeps food secure from kitchen to customer. Our cardboard food containers and paper food boxes are made for takeaway, delivery, and commercial catering. They feature strong kraft board construction and grease-resistant performance for busy foodservice environments.

Whether you pack pasta, curries, rice dishes, salads, burgers, or desserts, you can choose reliable wholesale meal boxes that look professional and help your food arrive in great condition.

Strong, Leak-Resistant Packaging for Hot & Cold Foods

These cardboard takeaway containers are designed to handle everyday commercial demands. You get sturdy packaging that stays firm during transport, stacks neatly for storage, and supports efficient service during peak hours.

• Leak-Resistant Support: Helps reduce spills and grease spots during delivery and takeaway service.
• Hot and Cold Ready: Suitable for hot meals, chilled deli portions, salads, and desserts.
• Strong and Stackable: Space-saving for kitchen storage and highly reliable during courier transport.

Eco-Friendly Options: Recyclable Cardboard & Compostable Alternatives

Cardboard food packaging is a popular choice if you want a practical alternative to plastic. Many paper-based formats can be recycled depending on local council guidelines and food residue levels.

If you want a fully compostable, plastic-free alternative for your packaging range, explore our bagasse disposables. Bagasse containers are made from sugarcane pulp and are ideal when you want a more eco-led packaging choice without sacrificing strength.

Full Range of High Quality Cardboard Takeaway Boxes

Choose from multiple styles and wholesale sizes to match your menu and portion needs, including:

• Rectangular meal boxes for hot mains and combo meals.
• Burger clamshell boxes for fast food and street food vendors.
• Windowed sandwich boxes for retail display and grab-and-go cabinets.
• Leak-resistant salad boxes for cold meals and deli portions.
• Tab-closure takeaway boxes for secure, efficient kitchen packing.

If you also sell reheatable meals or meal prep portions, pair cardboard options with our microwavable food containers for packaging that supports convenient home reheating.

Foil Containers for High Heat & Maximum Heat Retention

For foods that need extra heat retention or oven-ready formats, many businesses use foil alongside cardboard. Explore our aluminium foil containers and trays for hot meals, baked dishes, and catering portions.

Why You’ll Choose These Cardboard Takeaway Boxes

• Made for Foodservice: Practical for takeaways, cafés, restaurants, and caterers.
• Reliable During Delivery: Strong structure and secure formats for delivery transport.
• Menu Flexibility: Works seamlessly across hot mains, cold meals, and dessert portions.
• Bulk Supply: Wholesale case sizes to support busy service and lower your unit costs.
• Brand-Friendly Presentation: Clean kraft and white finishes that improve food presentation.

Branded Food Boxes to Promote Your Business

If you want packaging that supports your brand, custom printed cardboard takeaway boxes can help your food stand out. A well-presented meal box improves the unboxing experience and helps build repeat recognition with every order.

If you sell pizza for delivery or collection, explore our eco-friendly pizza boxes for strong takeaway packaging designed specifically for pizza service.

Perfect for Takeaway, Delivery & Catering

• Takeaways and fast-food outlets.
• Restaurants and high-volume cafés.
• Food trucks and street food vendors.
• Sandwich shops and fresh salad bars.
• Commercial meal prep businesses.
• Caterers, events, and outdoor service providers.

Popular Rectangular Kraft Food Containers

Shop some of our most popular rectangular kraft food containers directly from this category. These sizes cover a wide range of takeaway meals, from smaller portions through to larger mains and meal-prep dishes.

• 500ml Kraft Rectangular Food Container Bases – Pack of 300 – suitable for smaller meals, side dishes and lighter portions.
• 650ml Kraft Rectangular Food Container Bases – Pack of 300 – a practical mid-size option for pasta, rice dishes, curries and standard mains.
• 750ml Kraft Rectangular Food Container Bases – Pack of 300 – ideal for fuller portions and larger takeaway meals.
• 1000ml Kraft Rectangular Food Container Bases – Pack of 300 – designed for larger meals, generous portions and commercial meal-prep applications.
• Kraft Paper Lids for Rectangular Food Containers – Pack of 300 – compatible lid option for selected rectangular kraft container sizes.

Related Packaging Options

• Microwavable Food Containers – ideal for reheatable meals and convenient food storage.
• Aluminium Foil Containers – great for high heat, oven-ready dishes, and maximum heat retention.
• Bagasse & Pulp Containers – compostable packaging made from eco-friendly sugarcane pulp.

Want to understand how kraft and cardboard containers compare with other sustainable packaging materials? Our guide to eco-friendly food packaging explains the advantages, limitations and best uses of kraft, bagasse, paper, aluminium and recyclable options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Order Cardboard Food Containers in Bulk

Upgrade your takeaway packaging with strong cardboard food containers designed for busy foodservice. Order in bulk for cost-effective stock and reliable service.

Browse our full takeaway packaging range to find cardboard, foil, compostable, and microwavable options that match your menu.