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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Somoplast [738] Black Base Container 8oz, 250cc (450 Pcs)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£33.60 Inc. VAT£28.00 Ex. VATSmall Black Microwavable Takeaway Container Base (Somoplast 738, 8oz / 250cc) In stock. The Somoplast 738 Black Base Microwave Container is a compact, professional base for takeaway, delivery and meal prep. Made from durable, food-safe PP plastic,...£33.60 Inc. VAT£28.00 Ex. VAT -
14 Inch White Plain Pizza Boxes - (Pack of 100)
£31.20 Inc. VAT£26.00 Ex. VAT14 Inch White Pizza Boxes – Compostable Cardboard (Pack of 100) Deliver large pizzas with a clean, professional finish using our 14 inch white pizza boxes. Designed for busy pizzerias, takeaways, restaurants, and catering services, these boxes...£31.20 Inc. VAT£26.00 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast Clear Deli Container SRC 500ml just bases (Pack of 500)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£50.40 Inc. VAT£42.00 Ex. VATPack bigger chilled portions neatly with Somoplast SRC500 clear deli container bases. Each base holds 500ml (16oz / 500cc) and comes in a bulk pack of 500, so you can portion faster for takeaway counters, delis, cafés, catering and meal prep...£50.40 Inc. VAT£42.00 Ex. VAT -
Medium Plastic Rectangular Platters only 395x295mm - 50pcs
£48.00 Inc. VAT£40.00 Ex. VATMedium rPET Black Rectangular Platters for Catering & Display (395x295mm) In stock. These medium plastic rectangular platters (395x295mm) are ideal when you need a clean, professional presentation for catering, buffets, takeaway and events. The sleek...£48.00 Inc. VAT£40.00 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast 822 Black 3-Comp Microwavable Container Base 1250cc (260)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£51.60 Inc. VAT£43.00 Ex. VATBlack 3-Compartment Microwavable Container Base (Somoplast 822, 1250cc) In stock. The Somoplast 822 black 3-compartment microwavable container (bases only) is ideal for takeaway, delivery, and meal prep. It keeps different foods separated. The three...£51.60 Inc. VAT£43.00 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast [826L] Clear Microwavable Lid (a pack of 260)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£33.00 Inc. VAT£27.50 Ex. VATSomoplast [826L] Clear Microwavable Lid (a pack of 260) Free Delivery for all order over £100 Exclouding VAT A selection of disposable products in different sizes at the best online rates; compare, place order via SSL Secured Server safely and...£33.00 Inc. VAT£27.50 Ex. VAT -
Large Plastic Platter Clear Domed Lid [46x30cm] (Pack of 50)
£54.60 Inc. VAT£45.50 Ex. VATClear Domed Lids for Large Rectangular Plastic Platters (460x300mm) In stock. Keep food fresh and securely covered with these large clear domed lids designed for large rectangular plastic platters (460x300mm). The transparent dome helps protect food...£54.60 Inc. VAT£45.50 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast 820L Clear PP Microwavable Lid (pack of 260 Lids)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£41.40 Inc. VAT£34.50 Ex. VATClear Lid for Somoplast 820/823 Black Microwave Containers (820L) In stock. Close and protect your meals with the Somoplast 820L clear microwavable lid (Pack of 260). This clear lid is designed for the Somoplast rectangular black container bases...£41.40 Inc. VAT£34.50 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast 821/825 Clear 2-Comp Microwavable Lid (Pack of 260)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£41.40 Inc. VAT£34.50 Ex. VATClear 2-Comp Microwavable Lid for Somoplast 821 & 825 Bases (821/825) In stock. The Somoplast 821/825 clear 2-comp microwavable lid (Pack of 260) fits the matching Somoplast 821 black 2-compartment container base.It also fits the matching Somoplast...£41.40 Inc. VAT£34.50 Ex. VAT -
Small Plastic Platter Clear Domed Lids, 360x240mm (50 Lids)
£43.19 Inc. VAT£35.99 Ex. VATClear Domed Lids for Small Rectangular Plastic Platters In stock. Keep food fresh and securely covered with these small clear domed lids designed for small rectangular plastic platters. The transparent dome helps protect food during transport and storage...£43.19 Inc. VAT£35.99 Ex. VAT -
1000X Somoplast DC200 Clear Round 200cc Desert Containers
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£57.59 Inc. VAT£47.99 Ex. VAT1000X Somoplast DC200 Clear Round 200cc Desert Containers Round Plastic Dessert Pots – Ideal for Delis, Takeaways & Catering. Base only. The Somoplast DC200 Clear Round 200cc Dessert Containers offer a smart, practical solution for...£57.59 Inc. VAT£47.99 Ex. VAT -
Bagasse Biodegradable Lunch Meal Box, 9" x 6" x 3" (Pack of 250)
£33.59 Inc. VAT£27.99 Ex. VATThis 9 x 6 x 3 inch bagasse lunch meal box is a reliable clamshell for hot meals, meal deals and takeaway portions. It’s especially popular as a fish & chips box, giving you a sturdy, plastic-free alternative that closes securely for delivery...£33.59 Inc. VAT£27.99 Ex. VAT -
Packit Microwave Container & Lid [500ml] (a pack of 250)
£48.60 Inc. VAT£40.50 Ex. VATPackit Microwave Container & Lid [500ml] (a pack of 250) Good quality microwave container with the best price in the market , Microwave Container & Lid - 16oz (500cc) A selection of disposable products in different sizes at the best online...£48.60 Inc. VAT£40.50 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast 823 Black Microwavable Container Base 1000cc (Pack of 260)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£51.60 Inc. VAT£43.00 Ex. VATBlack One-Compartment Microwavable Container Base (Somoplast 823, 1000cc) In stock. The Somoplast 823 Black Microwavable Container (base only) is a strong, professional choice for takeaway, delivery and meal prep. Made from high-quality PP plastic, it is...£51.60 Inc. VAT£43.00 Ex. VAT -
12 inch White Pizza Box, Eco-Friendly ( pack of 100)
£26.40 Inc. VAT£22.00 Ex. VAT12" Plain White Pizza Boxes (Pack of 100) for Takeaway & Delivery Clean, Professional White Pizza Boxes That Travel Well Trusted by UK pizzerias, takeaways, and catering businesses for reliable everyday pizza packaging. Improve your takeaway and...£26.40 Inc. VAT£22.00 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast Clear Microwave lid for [738-739-740](450 Lids)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£29.40 Inc. VAT£24.50 Ex. VATClear PP Microwave Lids for Somoplast 738/739/740 Bases (450 Pack) In stock. The Somoplast clear microwave lid is a food-grade PP (polypropylene) lid.It fits Somoplast black base microwave containers 738, 739, and 740. It provides a secure, professional...£29.40 Inc. VAT£24.50 Ex. VAT -
7x5 Bagasse Clamshell Takeaway Box – Compostable (Pack of 500
£41.40 Inc. VAT£34.50 Ex. VATCompostable 7x5x2.5" Bagasse Clamshell Boxes for Small Portions Pack smaller meals the eco-friendly way with our 7x5x2.5" bagasse clamshell takeaway boxes. Made from sugarcane fibre (bagasse), these containers are strong and plastic-free. They are a...£41.40 Inc. VAT£34.50 Ex. VAT -
Somoplast 824 Black 3-Comp Microwavable Container Base 1000cc (Pack of 260)
Somoplast Food and Drink Packaging Range
£51.60 Inc. VAT£43.00 Ex. VATBlack 3-Compartment Microwavable Container Base (Somoplast 824, 1000cc) In stock. The Somoplast 824 black 3-compartment microwavable container (bases only) is ideal for takeout, delivery, and meal prep.It helps you keep different parts of a meal separate...£51.60 Inc. VAT£43.00 Ex. VAT -
9" Plain Brown Pizza Boxes (Pack of 100) for Takeaway & Delivery
£16.80 Inc. VAT£14.00 Ex. VATStrong Kraft Corrugated Pizza Boxes for Fresh, Professional Delivery 9-Inch Brown Pizza Boxes – Compostable & Durable (Pack of 100) Our 9-inch plain brown pizza boxes help pizzerias, restaurants, and takeout services. They provide strong and...£16.80 Inc. VAT£14.00 Ex. VAT -
9 Inch Printed Brown Pizza Boxes, Eco-Friendly (Pack of 100)
£18.00 Inc. VAT£15.00 Ex. VATPizza Box Brown Printed [9inch] (a pack of 100) This box can be used for a variety of applications. The boxes are manufactured to the highest food grade standards. They are fully made of thick, strong cardboard making sure no grease will penetrate trough...£18.00 Inc. VAT£15.00 Ex. VATQty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:£18.00 Inc. VAT£15.00 Ex. VATSubtotal: