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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32oz / 1000ml Noodle Cardboard Leakproof White Box (Pack of 500)
£78.00 Inc. VAT£65.00 Ex. VAT1000ml Leak-resistant white noodle boxes for hot or cold takeaway meals Dimensions: Bottom: 9.70cm diameter | Top: 9.00cm x 10.00cm | Height: 10.00cm Package your food securely with our 32oz / 1000ml leak-resistant white noodle boxes (Pack of 500). These...£78.00 Inc. VAT£65.00 Ex. VAT -
Nicholl [831200-501] Foil Board Lid 7x9 inch (a pack of 500)
£30.00 Inc. VAT£25.00 Ex. VATFoil Board Lids for 7x9x1.5" Foil Containers – Pack of 500 These foil board lids are designed to fit 7x9x1.5" foil containers, providing a secure, insulating cover for hot takeaway meals and catering dishes. Made from 100% recyclable laminated...£30.00 Inc. VAT£25.00 Ex. VAT -
500ml Kraft Round Paper Food Bowl (container) Base (Pack of 300)
Go-Pak
£28.79 Inc. VAT£23.99 Ex. VAT500ml Leak-resistant, food-safe kraft paper bowls for hot or cold takeaway meals. If you need reliable takeaway food packaging that looks premium and stacks neatly in busy kitchens, this 500ml round kraft bowl base is a strong everyday option for salads,...£28.79 Inc. VAT£23.99 Ex. VAT -
500X Large Kraft Greaseproof Paper Food Trays 1182ml /2.5lb
£54.00 Inc. VAT£45.00 Ex. VAT500X Large Kraft Greaseproof Paper Food Trays 1182ml /2.5lb Eco-Friendly Disposable high quality brown kraft paper Trays for Takeaway, Catering & Events Serve food with confidence using our Large Kraft Greaseproof Paper Food Trays. They hold 1182ml...£54.00 Inc. VAT£45.00 Ex. VAT -
Med Kraft Greaseproof Food Trays ‚ 946ml / 2lb ( 1000 Pcs)
£42.00 Inc. VAT£35.00 Ex. VAT1000X Med Kraft Greaseproof Paper Food Trays - 946ml /2lb Eco-Friendly Disposable high quality brown kraft paper Trays for Takeaway, Catering & Events Serve food with confidence using our Med Kraft Greaseproof Paper Food Trays. They hold 946ml or...£42.00 Inc. VAT£35.00 Ex. VAT -
750ml Round Kraft Paper Food Bowl Base – Hot & Cold (300 Pack)
Go-Pak
£31.80 Inc. VAT£26.50 Ex. VAT750ml Leak-resistant, food-safe kraft bowls for hot or cold takeaway meals If you need reliable takeaway food packaging, this 750ml round kraft container is a great choice. It works well for curries, rice, noodles, pasta, salads, poke, desserts, and deli...£31.80 Inc. VAT£26.50 Ex. VAT -
Small Kraft Greaseproof Paper Food Trays [473ml /1 lb] (1000 Pcs)
£63.00 Inc. VAT£52.50 Ex. VATKRAFT GREASEPROOF FOOD TRAYS – 473ml, 1 lb (Pack of 1000) Made from 100% recyclable and biodegradable kraft paper, these greaseproof food trays are an eco-friendly and sustainable choice for any food business. Perfect for serving mouth-watering...£63.00 Inc. VAT£52.50 Ex. VAT -
1000ml Round Kraft Paper Food Container Base – Hot & Cold (300 Pack)
Go-Pak
£32.40 Inc. VAT£27.00 Ex. VAT1000ml Leak-resistant, food-safe kraft bowls for hot or cold takeaway meals If you need reliable takeaway food packaging that is easy to carry and looks good, this 1000ml round kraft bowl is perfect. It works well for curries, rice, noodles, pasta,...£32.40 Inc. VAT£27.00 Ex. VAT -
1300ml Round Kraft Paper Food Bowl Base – Hot & Cold (Pack of 300)
Go-Pak
£45.54 Inc. VAT£37.95 Ex. VAT1300ml Leak-resistant, food-safe kraft bowls for hot or cold takeaway meals If you need reliable takeaway food packaging for larger portions, this 1300ml round kraft bowl is perfect. It works well for big salads, rice and curry, pasta, noodles, sharing...£45.54 Inc. VAT£37.95 Ex. VAT -
No12 Aluminium Foil Board Lid [7inch] Round (a pack of 400)
£17.16 Inc. VAT£14.30 Ex. VATNo12 Foil Board Lid [7inch] Round (a pack of 400)A selection of disposable products in different sizes at the best online rates; compare, place order via SSL Secured Server safely and enjoy quick delivery and support. Free delivery on orders above...£17.16 Inc. VAT£14.30 Ex. VAT -
9 inches Round Foil Board Lid [22.7cm] - Pack of 400)
£39.60 Inc. VAT£33.00 Ex. VAT9-Inch Round Foil Board Lids – Heavy Duty Cardboard | Pack of 400 Secure, Leak-Proof & Eco-Friendly Lids for Round Foil Trays Designed to provide a tight, secure seal, these 9-inch Round Foil Board Lids are the perfect companion for 9-inch...£39.60 Inc. VAT£33.00 Ex. VAT -
500ml Kraft Rectangular Cardboard Food Container Base (Pack of 300)
£33.60 Inc. VAT£28.00 Ex. VAT500ml Leak-resistant kraft food containers for hot or cold takeaway meals Serve hot or cold meals in a practical, tidy and eco-friendly way with our 500ml kraft rectangular cardboard food container base (300 pack). This format is perfect for takeaways,...£33.60 Inc. VAT£28.00 Ex. VAT -
Foil Board Lid [9x9inch] (a pack of 200)
£16.20 Inc. VAT£13.50 Ex. VATFoil Board Lid [9x9inch] (a pack of 200) Free Delivery on orders over £100 ex VAT A selection of disposable products in different sizes at the best online rates; compare, place order via SSL Secured Server safely and enjoy quick delivery and...£16.20 Inc. VAT£13.50 Ex. VAT -
650ml Rectangular Kraft Cardboard Food Container Base (Pack of 300)
£31.20 Inc. VAT£26.00 Ex. VAT650ml Leak-resistant kraft containers for hot or cold takeaway meals If you need reliable takeaway food packaging, this 650ml rectangular kraft cardboard container is perfect. It packs neatly and travels well. Use it for salads, pasta, rice dishes,...£31.20 Inc. VAT£26.00 Ex. VAT -
Half Gastronorm Foil Lid (a pack of 100)
£23.76 Inc. VAT£19.80 Ex. VATHalf Gastronorm Foil Lid (a pack of 100) A selection of disposable products in different sizes at the best online rates; compare, place order via SSL Secured Server safely and enjoy quick delivery and support. Free delivery on orders above...£23.76 Inc. VAT£19.80 Ex. VAT -
750ml Kraft Rectangular Cardboard Food Container Base (Pack of 300)
£36.60 Inc. VAT£30.50 Ex. VAT750ml Leak-resistant kraft containers for hot or cold takeaway meals If you need reliable takeaway food packaging that packs neatly and travels well, this 750ml rectangular kraft cardboard container base is a strong choice for mains, meal prep and...£36.60 Inc. VAT£30.50 Ex. VAT -
1000ml Kraft Rectangular Cardboard Food Container Base (Pack of 300)
£45.60 Inc. VAT£38.00 Ex. VAT1000ml High-capacity, leak-resistant kraft containers for hot or cold meals If you need dependable takeaway food packaging for larger portions, this 1000ml rectangular kraft cardboard container base is ideal for full lunches, rice boxes, pasta dishes,...£45.60 Inc. VAT£38.00 Ex. VAT -
Half Gastronorm Foil Board Lid (a pack of 125)
£14.40 Inc. VAT£12.00 Ex. VATHalf Gastronorm Foil Board Lid (a pack of 125)A selection of disposable products in different sizes at the best online rates; compare, place order via SSL Secured Server safely and enjoy quick delivery and support. Free delivery on orders above...£14.40 Inc. VAT£12.00 Ex. VAT -
Brown Corrugated Small Fish & Chips Boxes - Pack of 100
£20.40 Inc. VAT£17.00 Ex. VATBROWN 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...£20.40 Inc. VAT£17.00 Ex. VAT -
BROWN CORRUGATED LARGE FISH & CHIPS BOXES (a Pack of 100)
£22.80 Inc. VAT£19.00 Ex. VATBROWN 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...£22.80 Inc. VAT£19.00 Ex. VAT