Hot Food Packaging
Wholesale Hot Food Packaging for Takeaway & Delivery
Hot food packaging needs to do more than hold a meal. It must keep food hot and protect your presentation. It also needs to reduce leaks during delivery and handle steam well. At Supply Express, our hot food packaging range is built for fast-paced foodservice. We reliably supply takeaways, restaurants, cafés, and caterers. Food trucks and delivery kitchens across the UK also trust our products.
You can choose from cardboard, aluminium foil, or microwavable containers. We also offer compostable alternatives depending on your menu. Do you serve curries, pasta, or grilled foods? We also have great options for fried items, rice dishes, and pizza. You will find durable packaging that performs well from the kitchen to the customer.
Choose the Right Packaging for Your Hot Menu
Different hot foods need different packaging. Saucy dishes require leak-resistant containers. Crisp foods need better ventilation. Caterers often need maximum heat retention for transport. This is why we offer a mix of materials and formats. You can easily match the packaging to the way your food is cooked and packed.
| Packaging Type | Best Used For | Key Material Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard Food Containers | Pasta, rice dishes, curries, and street food. | Lightweight, easily recyclable, and offers solid insulation for takeaway delivery. |
| Compostable Bagasse Disposables | Eco-conscious menus, hot street food, and takeaway meals. | Made from sugarcane pulp. A great sustainable, plastic-free option for hot foods. |
| Microwavable Containers | Reheatable meals, meal prep, and hot liquid-heavy dishes. | Designed for secure closures, leak resistance, and customer reheating convenience. |
| Aluminium Foil Containers & Trays | Grilled items, baked dishes, oven-finished foods, and catering. | Provides excellent heat retention and high-heat performance for long-distance transport. |
| Eco-Friendly Pizza Boxes | Takeaway pizzas, garlic breads, and delivery collections. | Balances structural strength with airflow to reduce condensation and keep crusts crisp. |
| Disposable Plates & Platters | Events, buffets, catering setups, and street food counters. | Provides speed, convenience, and easy clean-up without compromising on food presentation. |
Built for Takeaway, Delivery, and Catering
This category meets real-world foodservice needs. We focus on heat retention, leak resistance, stackability, and packing speed. Packaging consistency matters heavily if you run delivery during peak hours. Using the right container helps reduce spills. It protects your brand reputation. It also improves the customer experience from the first opening to the final bite.
Wholesale Supply for UK Food Businesses
We supply all products in this category in bulk quantities. This supports busy commercial kitchens and growing food businesses. You may need hot meal containers for daily takeaway orders. You might need larger volume pallets for catering and events. Supply Express can help you build a packaging setup that fits your operation perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What packaging is best for hot takeaway food?
The best option depends on your specific menu. Cardboard and bagasse containers work well for standard hot meals. Foil trays offer maximum heat retention for baked dishes. Microwavable containers are the best choice for reheatable meal prep.
Is this hot food packaging suitable for delivery?
Yes. We select the packaging in this category to perform well for takeaway and delivery. These containers help maintain temperature and reduce leaks during transit.
Do you offer eco-friendly hot food packaging?
Yes, we offer a great sustainable range. You can choose from recyclable cardboard containers, compostable bagasse packaging, and eco-friendly pizza boxes. It depends entirely on what suits your food style.
Can hot food containers be used for reheating?
Many options are safe for reheating. This includes our microwavable plastic containers and our foil trays. Always check the individual product specifications on the page for correct usage.
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Sabert PET DOMED LID - for 27cm Square Pulp Platters - 25pcs
Sabert
£30.00 Inc. VAT£25.00 Ex. VATClear PET Domed Lid for 27x27cm Square Pulp Platters (Anti-Fog) In stock. Keep platters protected and perfectly presented with the Sabert PUL52910F025 clear PET domed lid. Designed for 27 x 27cm square pulp platters, the anti-fog finish helps keep food...£30.00 Inc. VAT£25.00 Ex. VAT -
Sabert PUL49110 Square 27x27cm pulp Platter - 25 Bases
Sabert
£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VATCompostable 27x27cm Square BePulp Platter Base for Catering & Display In stock. The Sabert Square BePulp Platter PUL49110 (27x27cm) is a sturdy, eco-friendly platter base designed for professional food presentation in catering, buffets and takeaway...£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VAT -
Sabert PUL49119 Square 36x36cm pulp Platter - 25 Bases
Sabert
£26.40 Inc. VAT£22.00 Ex. VATCompostable 36cm Square BePulp Platter Base for Catering & Display In stock. The Sabert 16-Inch Square BePulp Platter (PUL49119) is a sturdy, eco-friendly platter base designed for high-quality food presentation in catering, buffets and takeaway...£26.40 Inc. VAT£22.00 Ex. VAT -
150X Sabert Medium Rect. Pulp Platter PUL00314 (350 x 240mm)
Sabert
£93.60 Inc. VAT£78.00 Ex. VATCompostable Medium Rectangular Pulp Platters for Catering & Events (350x240mm) In stock. The Sabert Medium Rectangular Pulp Platter (PUL00314) is a sturdy, eco-friendly option for professional food presentation. With a 350 x 240mm format, it’s...£93.60 Inc. VAT£78.00 Ex. VAT -
Wholesale Sabert Large Black Rectangular Platters (BLA9318) - 50pk
Sabert
£54.00 Inc. VAT£45.00 Ex. VATPremium Sabert 46 x 30cm Black rPET Platters for Professional Catering Elevate your food presentation with the **Sabert Large Black Rectangular Platter (46 x 30cm)**. Engineered for the demanding hospitality sector, these platters feature a high-quality...£54.00 Inc. VAT£45.00 Ex. VAT -
100X Sabert Large Rect. Pulp Platter PUL00318 - 460 x 300mm
Sabert
£90.00 Inc. VAT£75.00 Ex. VATCompostable Large Rectangular Pulp Platters for Catering (460x300mm) In stock. The Sabert Large Rectangular Pulp Platter (PUL00318) is a sturdy, eco-friendly option for professional food presentation. With a generous 460 x 300mm format, it’s ideal...£90.00 Inc. VAT£75.00 Ex. VAT -
WHITE CORRUGATED LARGE FISH & CHIPS BOXES (a Pack of 100)
£26.40 Inc. VAT£22.00 Ex. VATWHITE CORRUGATED smallLARGE FISH and CHIPS BOXES (a Pack of 100) 300 x 142 x 48mm Fish & Chips Boxes are made from corrugated cardboard that is biodegradable & commercially compostable with food waste after use. The sturdy...£26.40 Inc. VAT£22.00 Ex. VAT -
White Corrugated Small Fish & Chips Boxes | 100 Pack
£21.00 Inc. VAT£17.50 Ex. VATWHITE CORRUGATED small Fish and Chips Box ( Pack of 100) 232 x 142 x 48mm Fish & Chips Boxes are made from corrugated cardboard that is biodegradable & commercially compostable with food waste after use. The sturdy corrugated structure of...£21.00 Inc. VAT£17.50 Ex. VAT -
Go-Pak Clear Plastic Lid for Ripple 16/19oz ( pack of 500)
Go-Pak
£46.80 Inc. VAT£39.00 Ex. VATGo-Pak White Paper Lid for Ripple Soup Cup 16/19oz (a pack of 500)These Heavy Duty Soup paper containers offer excellent thermal properties and are commonly used for soups and other hot food contents. These containers are suitable for hot and cold...£46.80 Inc. VAT£39.00 Ex. VAT -
Four Cup Carry Tray [4 CUP holder ] (pack of 180)
£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VATStrong 4-Cup Drink Carrier Tray for Takeaway & Delivery Make it easier and safer to carry multiple drinks with the Four Cup Carry Tray [4CUP]. Designed to hold four hot or cold cups securely, this tray is ideal for coffee shops, cafés,...£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VAT -
2 Cup Carry Trays / Coffee Cup Holders (Pack of 360)
£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VATTwo Cup Drink Carrier Tray [2CUP] – Secure 2-Cup Holder (Pack of 360) Keep takeaway drinks stable and easy to carry with the Two Cup Carry Tray [2CUP]. This strong 2-cup drink carrier is perfect for cafés, coffee shops, takeaways, events,...£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VAT -
PET Lids for 500 to 1000cc Kraft Food Containers (300 Lids)
£22.20 Inc. VAT£18.50 Ex. VATPET Lid For 500, 750 and 1000 cc Kraft Round Paper food Container for Cold Food (a pack of 300) These PET Lid For round Kraft Paper food Container are perfect for food vendors as they are suitable for Cold foods. Free delivery on orders above...£22.20 Inc. VAT£18.50 Ex. VAT -
PP Lid for 500 to 1000cc Kraft Round Food Container - 300Pcs
£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VATRound PP Lids for 500/750/1000ml Kraft Food Containers – Pack of 300 Seal, protect, and transport food confidently with these PP Lids for 500ml, 750ml and 1000ml Round Kraft Food Containers (Pack of 300). Designed for professional foodservice,...£24.00 Inc. VAT£20.00 Ex. VAT -
PP Lids for 1300cc Kraft Round Food Container - 300 lids
£30.00 Inc. VAT£25.00 Ex. VATPP Lid for 1300cc Kraft Round Paper Food Container (Pack of 300) Secure your takeaway meals with our PP Lid for 1300cc kraft round paper food containers. Designed for busy foodservice, these durable lids help keep hot and cold foods protected in...£30.00 Inc. VAT£25.00 Ex. VAT -
RPET Lids for Kraft Rectangular Food Containers (300 Lids)
£25.20 Inc. VAT£21.00 Ex. VATRpet lids for Kraft Rectangular cardboard Food Containers500,750 and 1000cc just Lids (Pack of 300pcs) These Bowl are perfect for food vendors as they are suitable for cold and hot foods. Rectangular Kraft paper food Containers dimensions: 500cc...£25.20 Inc. VAT£21.00 Ex. VAT -
PP Lids for Kraft Rectangular Food Containers (Pack of 300)
£27.00 Inc. VAT£22.50 Ex. VATPP lids for Kraft Rectangular cardboard Food Containers500,750 and 1000cc just Lids (Pack of 300pcs) These Bowl are perfect for food vendors as they are suitable for cold and hot foods. shop online Kraft cardboard food container...£27.00 Inc. VAT£22.50 Ex. VAT -
Sabert rPET Lid PUL53501 for Small Square Pulp Bowl (Pack of 500)
Sabert
£65.28 Inc. VAT£54.40 Ex. VATClear rPET Lid for Small Square Pulp Bowls (13x13cm) In stock. The Sabert rPET Lid PUL53501 is designed to fit compatible small square pulp bowls, helping you close meals securely for takeaway, delivery and chilled storage. The clear lid keeps contents...£65.28 Inc. VAT£54.40 Ex. VAT -
Sabert PUL51601 RPET Lids for Rectangular Containers ‚ 300
Sabert
£67.20 Inc. VAT£56.00 Ex. VATClear rPET Lids for Sabert Rectangular Pulp Containers In stock. The Sabert rPET Lid (PUL51601) for Rectangular Pulp Container is designed to fit compatible Sabert rectangular pulp bases, helping you close meals securely for takeaway, delivery and...£67.20 Inc. VAT£56.00 Ex. VAT -
Bagasse Lunch Box 8x8x2.5inch ‚ Compostable (Pack of 200)
£49.20 Inc. VAT£41.00 Ex. VATCompostable Square Takeaway Meal Box for Hot & Cold Food Pack meals the eco-friendly way with this 8 x 8 x 2.5 inch bagasse square lunch box. It is a strong, plastic-free alternative to foam and plastic food containers, designed for busy takeaways,...£49.20 Inc. VAT£41.00 Ex. VAT -
Sabert rPET Lid for Eco Street Oval Bowl 19x15cm PUL58021 (300 Pack)
Sabert
£42.00 Inc. VAT£35.00 Ex. VATAnti-Fog Clear rPET Lid for Eco Street Oval Bowls (PUL58021) In stock. The Sabert rPET Lid PUL58021 is a clear, anti-fog lid.It fits the Eco Street Oval Bowl 19 x 15 cm range. Made from post-consumer recycled PET (rPET) with at least 50% recycled...£42.00 Inc. VAT£35.00 Ex. VAT