Microwaveable Food Containers with Lids

Microwave-Safe Plastic, Bagasse & Cardboard Food Containers for Takeaway & Catering

Shop our range of wholesale microwaveable food containers for takeaways, restaurants, caterers, food delivery businesses and meal-prep services. Supply Express offers microwave-safe plastic food containers, selected pulp and bagasse meal boxes, and suitable cardboard food containers in different capacities, shapes and compartment formats.

Our microwave food packaging range includes microwave containers with lids, ready meal containers, clear and black takeaway food tubs, and one, two and three-compartment packaging for suitable curries, rice, pasta, noodles and prepared meals.

Choose from plastic containers by Satco, Somoplast, Hippo and Mani, alongside selected fibre-based food packaging for appropriate microwave reheating. Products may be supplied as complete container-and-lid sets or as bases with compatible lids purchased separately.

Important: Not all plastic, bagasse, pulp or cardboard containers are microwave-safe. Only use products with manufacturer-confirmed microwave suitability. Container bases and lids may also have different heating and temperature restrictions.

Explore Our Microwaveable Food Container Range

Different microwave food containers are suited to different meals, portion sizes and service requirements. Use this guide to compare the available formats.

Clear Microwaveable Food Containers with Lids

Clear microwaveable food containers are a practical choice for takeaway meals, catering, meal preparation and commercial food storage.

Transparent food tubs allow kitchen staff and customers to identify the contents without opening the packaging, making them useful for prepared portions and stock management.

Supply Express stocks selected clear plastic containers from Satco and Hippo in different capacities, including products supplied with matching lids.

Satco 500ml Microwave Containers & Lids

For smaller prepared meals and side portions, explore our Satco 500ml Microwave-Safe Food Containers & Lids – 250 Sets.

This compact capacity provides a convenient packaging format for suitable portions and takeaway dishes.

Satco 650ml Clear Food Containers

Our Satco 650ml Clear Takeaway Containers with Snap Lids – Pack of 250 provide an intermediate capacity for prepared meals, takeaway food and meal-prep portions.

Satco 1000ml Clear Food Containers

For larger portions, browse our Satco 1000ml Clear Takeaway Containers with Snap Lids – Pack of 250.

The larger capacity can accommodate suitable rice dishes, curries, pasta, noodles and prepared takeaway meals.

Hippo Microwave Containers & Lids

Our Hippo clear microwave container range includes selected complete sets for restaurants, takeaways and commercial kitchens.

• Hippo 650cc Microwave Containers & Lids – 250 Sets
• Hippo 1000cc Microwave Containers & Lids – 250 Sets

Choose the capacity that best suits your food portions and check the manufacturer's microwave instructions for the container and lid.

Black Microwave Food Containers for Takeaway Meals

Black microwave food containers are widely used by takeaway restaurants, caterers, meal-prep companies and food delivery businesses.

Black food tubs provide a contrasting presentation for many prepared dishes and are available in rectangular, oval and compartment formats.

Our selection includes Somoplast containers in different capacities, together with selected black rectangular container-and-lid sets.

650ml & 750ml Black Microwave Container Sets

For businesses looking for complete packaging sets, our selection includes:

• 650ml Black Rectangular Microwave Containers & PP Lids – 250 Sets
• 750ml Black Rectangular Microwave Containers & PP Lids – 250 Sets

Always check whether the supplied lids can remain fitted during microwave reheating.

Somoplast 750cc Black Microwave Container Bases

Our Somoplast 838 Black 750cc Microwavable Container Bases – Pack of 300 provide a base-only option for suitable takeaway meals.

Important: This product is listed as a container base. Compatible lids must be purchased separately where required.

Somoplast 375cc Oval Microwave Containers

For smaller food portions and suitable side dishes, explore our Somoplast 755 Oval Black Microwavable Containers – 375cc, Pack of 250.

Somoplast 1000cc Black Microwave Containers

For larger prepared meals, browse our Somoplast 823 Black Microwavable Containers – 1000cc, Pack of 260.

Check the product listing for the correct compatible lid and intended reheating conditions.

1-Compartment Microwave Food Containers

One-compartment microwave food containers are useful for individual meals packed in a single section.

They are commonly used for suitable curries, rice dishes, pasta, noodles, stews and other prepared meals.

Choose from clear and black containers in rectangular, oval and other available shapes.

2-Compartment Microwave Food Containers

Two-compartment microwave containers provide separate sections for meals containing a main dish and accompanying side.

They are useful for curry and rice combinations, meat and vegetables, meal-prep dishes and other complete meals where separation is preferred.

Somoplast 750cc 2-Compartment Containers

Our Somoplast 827 Black 2-Compartment Microwavable Containers – 750cc, Pack of 260 provide a smaller divided format.

Somoplast 1000cc 2-Compartment Containers

For larger meal portions, explore our Somoplast 825 Black 2-Compartment Microwavable Containers – 1000cc, Pack of 260.

Check the individual container's dimensions and confirm whether matching lids are included or sold separately.

3-Compartment Microwave Food Containers

Three-compartment microwave containers provide three separate sections within one meal container.

They are suitable for selected meal-preparation menus, portion-controlled dishes, catering and takeaway meals containing different components.

Somoplast 1250cc 3-Compartment Containers

Our Somoplast 822 Black 3-Compartment Microwavable Containers – 1250cc, Pack of 260 provide a larger divided format.

Separate compartments can help keep different parts of a meal apart, although liquids and sauces may still transfer depending on the construction and lid design.

Microwave-Safe Bagasse & Pulp Food Containers

In addition to plastic containers, Supply Express stocks selected bagasse and pulp food packaging for takeaway, catering and meal preparation.

Bagasse is a fibre-based material produced from sugarcane processing. It can be moulded into food packaging such as bowls, clamshells, rectangular meal boxes and compartment containers.

Selected moulded-fibre products are designed for appropriate microwave reheating and offer an alternative to conventional plastic containers for suitable foodservice applications.

Our wider pulp packaging range includes Sabert bowls, rectangular food containers and compartment meal boxes, together with selected Vegware and bagasse takeaway packaging.

Sabert 2-Compartment Pulp Food Containers

For a divided fibre-based food container, explore our Sabert 800ml 2-Compartment Rectangular Pulp Containers – Pack of 300.

Check the manufacturer's microwave specifications before choosing this product for reheating.

Sabert 3-Compartment Pulp Food Containers

For meals requiring three separate sections, browse our Sabert 900ml 3-Compartment Large Square Pulp Containers – Pack of 300.

These products provide a fibre-based alternative for suitable meal preparation and takeaway applications. Confirm microwave suitability against the individual manufacturer's instructions.

For additional bowls, clamshells, meal boxes and fibre-based packaging, browse our bagasse and pulp food packaging range.

Important: Not all bagasse or pulp containers are microwave-safe. Heating times, temperature limits and lid restrictions vary by product.

Microwave-Safe Cardboard & Paper Food Containers

Selected cardboard and paper food containers may also be suitable for microwave reheating, depending on their construction, lining and manufacturer specifications.

These products provide an alternative packaging format for restaurants, cafés, takeaways, commercial kitchens and catering businesses using suitable paperboard food packaging.

Our wider cardboard food packaging range includes kraft meal boxes, paperboard containers and takeaway food bowls in different shapes and sizes.

However, not every cardboard food container is designed for microwave use. Coatings, adhesives, lids and other material components can affect heating performance.

Only use cardboard containers in a microwave where the manufacturer confirms suitability for the intended food, temperature and heating duration.

Explore our cardboard food containers to compare available packaging formats.

Microwave Food Containers with Lids – Complete Sets or Bases Only?

Supply Express stocks selected microwaveable food containers with matching lids as complete sets, alongside container bases and compatible lids available separately.

Some Satco, Hippo and black rectangular microwave container products are supplied as complete base-and-lid combinations.

Selected Somoplast containers are supplied as bases only, so compatible lids may need to be purchased separately.

Always check the individual product listing to confirm whether the pack includes bases only, lids only or complete container-and-lid sets.

Are Microwave Container Lids Microwave Safe?

Not every lid used for food storage or takeaway delivery is suitable for microwave heating.

Some lids may need to be removed, loosened or vented before reheating, depending on the manufacturer's instructions.

Even where both the container and lid are manufactured from polypropylene, confirm the microwave specifications for each component before use.

Are Microwave Food Containers Leakproof?

Many food containers have secure-fitting lids designed to help minimise spills during suitable storage and handling.

However, a secure-fitting lid should not automatically be considered completely leakproof.

Performance depends on the container, lid, contents, fill level and handling conditions. Keep filled containers upright where appropriate.

Microwave-Safe & Freezer-Safe Food Containers

Many microwaveable plastic food containers are manufactured from polypropylene (PP), a material widely used for suitable food packaging applications.

Selected products support microwave reheating, while some also permit freezer storage according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Microwave-safe and freezer-safe are separate properties. A container suitable for one application may not be appropriate for the other.

Can Food Be Reheated in These Containers?

Selected microwave food containers are designed for appropriate reheating applications. Before heating:

• Check the container's microwave suitability.
• Follow the manufacturer's temperature and heating-time guidance.
• Confirm whether the lid must be removed, loosened or vented.
• Avoid heating food in damaged or deformed containers.
• Follow safe food handling and reheating procedures.

Do not use ordinary plastic microwave containers in conventional ovens, under grills or with direct heat unless explicitly approved by the manufacturer.

Can Microwave Containers Be Used in the Freezer?

Selected microwaveable containers are suitable for freezer storage, depending on their material and construction.

Check the product's specified temperature range and follow the manufacturer's storage guidance.

Allow sufficient room for any food or liquid that may expand during freezing, and avoid sudden extreme temperature changes unless the manufacturer permits them.

How to Choose the Right Microwave Food Container Size

Choosing the correct microwave food container capacity helps businesses manage portions and select suitable packaging for takeaway, meal prep and catering.

Smaller containers can be useful for sides and compact servings, while larger formats are commonly chosen for complete meals and prepared catering portions.

These are general application examples. Actual usable capacity and recommended fill levels vary by product.

Ready Meal Containers for Meal Prep & Catering

Microwaveable ready meal containers are useful for restaurants, meal-preparation businesses, caterers and commercial kitchens preparing suitable food portions in advance.

Clear, black and compartment containers provide different options for menu presentation and portion organisation.

When selecting containers for ready meals, check suitability for the intended ingredients, storage conditions, reheating process and required shelf life.

For meals containing different components, two and three-compartment containers can help separate foods during packing and storage.

Wholesale Microwave Containers for Takeaway & Food Delivery

Takeaway restaurants and food delivery businesses often require practical food packaging for regular preparation, packing and order fulfilment.

Our range includes wholesale microwave containers in different materials, capacities and shapes for suitable curries, rice dishes, noodles, pasta, vegetables and complete takeaway meals.

When choosing containers for delivery, consider the filled weight, temperature, closure, stacking and transport conditions.

For particularly liquid-heavy foods, select packaging specifically suited to the contents and delivery requirements.

Microwave Container Brands at Supply Express

Our range includes selected foodservice packaging products from established brands.

Satco Microwave Containers

Satco offers clear takeaway food containers in different sizes, with matching lids supplied for selected products.

Browse our Satco food packaging range for additional options.

Somoplast Microwave Containers

Somoplast offers selected black microwave containers in rectangular, oval and multi-compartment formats for takeaway and catering.

Hippo Microwave Containers

Hippo provides selected clear microwave container-and-lid sets in commercial pack quantities.

Mani Microwave Containers

Our selection also includes Mani container formats and compatible lids for suitable foodservice applications.

Sabert & Vegware Fibre-Based Packaging

Our wider range includes selected Sabert pulp food containers and Vegware fibre-based takeaway packaging. Confirm microwave suitability for each product before using it for reheating.

Compare Other Takeaway Food Packaging

Microwaveable food containers are part of our wider takeaway packaging selection. Different meals and foodservice applications may require other packaging materials.

For fibre-based packaging, browse our bagasse and pulp food containers.

For suitable paperboard packaging, explore our cardboard food containers.

For other takeaway applications, view our aluminium foil containers and trays.

Check each product's intended use and material specifications before selecting packaging for reheating or storage.

How to Choose the Best Microwave Food Containers

Before ordering wholesale microwave food containers, consider:

• Material: Choose an approved plastic, pulp, bagasse or cardboard container.
• Capacity: Select the correct size for your food portions.
• Shape: Compare rectangular, round and oval formats.
• Compartments: Choose one, two or three compartments according to the meal.
• Lid inclusion: Confirm whether the pack includes lids or bases only.
• Microwave suitability: Follow manufacturer guidance for both base and lid.
• Freezer suitability: Check whether the product supports the intended storage temperature.
• Transport: Consider stacking, closure performance and the food's consistency.
• Quantity: Compare available commercial pack sizes.

Checking these factors helps businesses select suitable food packaging and avoid ordering incompatible containers or lids.

Why Buy Microwave Food Containers from Supply Express?

Supply Express supplies wholesale microwaveable food containers for restaurants, takeaways, cafés, caterers, meal-prep businesses and food delivery operators across the UK.

Our range offers:

• Different materials: Selected microwave-compatible plastic, pulp, bagasse and cardboard products.
• Clear and black containers: Different options for presentation and food visibility.
• Multiple capacities: Suitable sizes for smaller portions and complete meals.
• Compartment choices: One, two and three-compartment formats.
• Established brands: Including Satco, Somoplast, Hippo, Mani and selected fibre-based packaging brands.
• Lid options: Complete container-and-lid sets and separately supplied compatible closures.
• Commercial quantities: Convenient pack sizes for regular foodservice use.

Eligible UK mainland orders placed before 15:00 can qualify for next working day delivery, excluding weekends and bank holidays.

Free UK mainland delivery is available on qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT, subject to delivery terms and postcode restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Microwave Food Containers