7x5x2.5-Inch Compostable Sugarcane Bagasse Clamshell Boxes - 500 Pack

Wholesale 7 x 5 x 2.5-Inch Compostable Bagasse Clamshell Takeaway Boxes

In stock. Package snacks, side dishes, desserts and smaller takeaway meals in these practical 7 x 5 x 2.5-inch bagasse clamshell boxes. Made from moulded plant fibre, they provide a strong, plastic-free alternative to conventional foam and plastic takeaway containers.

The compact rectangular format is ideal for food portions that do not require a full-size meal box. It provides useful space for burgers, chips, sandwiches, pastries, salads, side dishes and lighter takeaway meals while remaining economical to store and transport.

Each container has an integrated hinged lid, removing the need to purchase separate lids. The clamshell design opens widely for efficient filling and closes over the food to help protect it during collection, takeaway and delivery.

The moulded bagasse construction is suitable for hot and cold food, including many moist, oily and moderately saucy dishes. Its breathable plant-fibre design can also help reduce trapped condensation compared with non-breathable foam packaging.

Supplied in a wholesale case of 500 compostable bagasse clamshell boxes, these containers are suitable for cafés, takeaways, street-food traders, food trucks, caterers, bakeries and event foodservice businesses.

Explore more sizes and formats in our Bagasse & Pulp Food Packaging range.

Product Specifications

Key Features and Benefits

• Compact 7 x 5-inch format: ideal for smaller meals, snacks, side dishes and desserts
• Useful 2.5-inch depth: provides space for filled sandwiches, burgers and generous side portions
• Integrated hinged lid: no separate lid needs to be purchased or matched to the base
• Convenient clamshell closure: helps protect food during customer collection and delivery
• Single open compartment: provides uninterrupted space for mixed food portions
• Suitable for hot and cold food: useful across takeaway, catering and food-to-go service
• Grease and moisture resistant: suitable for many oily, wet and moderately saucy dishes
• Breathable moulded fibre: helps reduce trapped steam and condensation around hot food
• Plastic-free construction: an alternative to conventional plastic and foam clamshells
• Compostable material: designed to break down under suitable composting conditions
• Stackable design: unused boxes nest together for efficient commercial storage
• Wholesale pack of 500: suitable for busy foodservice businesses and events

Ideal for Smaller Takeaway Portions

The compact dimensions make these clamshell boxes particularly suitable for businesses that need something larger than a snack tray but smaller than a full-size lunch box.

Suitable food applications include:

• Standard burgers and cheeseburgers
• Chicken burgers
• Filled sandwiches and rolls
• Small wraps and folded flatbreads
• Chips, wedges and side portions
• Chicken strips and nuggets
• Street-food snacks
• Salads and cold side dishes
• Cake slices and pastries
• Desserts and sweet treats
• Children’s meal portions
• Breakfast rolls and hot sandwiches
• Small rice or noodle portions
• Event and buffet food

Suitable for Hot and Cold Food

These moulded-fibre clamshell boxes are suitable for freshly prepared hot food as well as cold and chilled items. They can be used for burgers, chips, fried food, pastries, sandwiches, salads and desserts.

When packing very hot food, allow excessive steam to escape briefly before fully closing the lid. This may help reduce condensation and maintain the texture of fried or baked food during delivery.

Keep filled containers upright, especially when the food contains sauces, grease or moisture.

Grease-Resistant and Leak-Resistant Construction

The moulded plant-fibre construction provides useful resistance to grease, oil and moisture during normal takeaway service. This makes the boxes suitable for foods such as burgers, fried snacks, chips, pastries and moderately saucy dishes.

These containers are leak-resistant rather than completely leakproof. They should not be used for soups, drinks or large quantities of free-flowing liquid.

Where a meal includes runny sauces or dressings, use a separate suitable sauce pot and keep the box level during handling and transportation.

Integrated Hinged Clamshell Lid

The lid and base are manufactured as one connected container. Staff can open the clamshell for quick filling and close it without searching for a separate matching lid.

The hinged design is particularly helpful during busy takeaway and catering service because it:

• Reduces the number of separate packaging components required
• Speeds up food preparation and packing
• Helps avoid mismatched lids and bases
• Protects food during handling and collection
• Supports compact storage before use

Check that the front closure is correctly engaged before placing the container inside a delivery or carrier bag.

Breathable Packaging for Hot Food

Moulded fibre is naturally more breathable than many sealed plastic or foam packaging materials. This can allow some steam to escape instead of remaining completely trapped inside the box.

This characteristic makes bagasse clamshells particularly useful for chips, fried snacks, pastries and other foods where excessive condensation may affect texture.

The result will still depend on the food temperature, travel time and how quickly the lid is closed after cooking.

What Is Bagasse?

Bagasse is the fibrous material remaining after juice has been extracted from sugarcane. These fibres can be combined with other reclaimed natural plant fibres and moulded into strong foodservice packaging.

The material is commonly used to manufacture:

• Clamshell takeaway boxes
• Burger containers
• Meal trays
• Disposable plates
• Food bowls
• Compartment containers

Using moulded plant fibre provides an alternative to conventional expanded-polystyrene foam and single-use plastic takeaway packaging.

Compostable Takeaway Packaging

These clamshell boxes are made from compostable moulded fibre. Their ability to break down depends on suitable composting conditions, the food residue present and the facilities available through local or commercial waste services.

Check the guidance provided by your local authority or waste contractor before disposal. Compostable packaging should not automatically be placed in ordinary paper recycling unless the collection provider confirms that it is accepted.

Suitable for Professional Food Businesses

These compact bagasse takeaway boxes are suitable for:

• Burger restaurants
• Fast-food takeaways
• Cafés and coffee shops
• Bakeries and patisseries
• Delicatessens
• Street-food traders
• Food trucks and market stalls
• Catering companies
• Festival and event foodservice
• Workplace canteens
• School and university catering
• Sports and leisure venues
• Hotels and hospitality businesses

Choosing the Correct Bagasse Box Size

The 7 x 5 x 2.5-inch container is intended for snacks, sides and smaller takeaway meals. Consider a larger format when packing full main courses or multiple side portions.

• 6-Inch Bagasse Burger Boxes – Pack of 500 – suitable for standard burgers, sandwiches and compact meal portions
• 9-Inch Bagasse Clamshell Meal Boxes – suitable for complete main meals and generous portions
• 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Bagasse Lunch Boxes – useful for fish and chips, meal deals and larger takeaway portions
• 12 x 6-Inch Bagasse Clamshell Containers – suitable for long food portions and larger meals

Browse the complete collection of Bagasse & Pulp Food Containers to compare available sizes and formats.

Storage and Handling Guidance

Store unused boxes in their original packaging in a clean, dry place. Keep them away from moisture, direct heat, prolonged sunlight and strong odours.

Keep the outer case closed until the containers are required to help protect them from dust and accidental contamination.

Avoid overfilling the base because excessive food may prevent the lid from closing correctly. Keep filled boxes upright during storage and transportation.

Free Next Working Day UK Mainland Delivery

Order before the daily 15:00 cut-off for next working day UK Mainland delivery. Free next working day delivery is available on qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT.

Weekends, bank holidays, remote locations and delivery restrictions are excluded. Saturday delivery is available as a paid service.

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