8 x 8 x 2.5-Inch Compostable Bagasse Lunch Boxes – Pack of 200

Wholesale 8 x 8 x 2.5-Inch Compostable Square Bagasse Takeaway Lunch Boxes

In stock. Package curries, rice dishes, noodles, burgers, salads and complete takeaway meals in these practical 8-inch square bagasse lunch boxes. Manufactured by Vegware, the VB08-SR clamshell is made from reclaimed moulded plant fibre and provides a strong alternative to conventional foam and plastic takeaway containers.

The spacious square format provides room for an individual main meal with accompanying sides. Its integrated hinged lid closes over the food to help protect meals during counter service, collection and takeaway delivery without requiring a separate lid.

Each box has nominal dimensions of approximately 8 x 8 x 2.5 inches. The manufacturer’s detailed measurements are approximately 215 x 195 x 65mm.

The breathable moulded-fibre construction allows some steam to escape instead of remaining completely trapped around the food. This can help reduce condensation and maintain the texture of chips, fried food, pastries and other freshly prepared meals.

Supplied in a wholesale case of 200 Vegware bagasse lunch boxes, packed as four sleeves of 50. They are suitable for restaurants, takeaways, street-food businesses, caterers, meal-preparation companies and hospitality venues.

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

Product Specifications

Key Features and Benefits

• Generous square format: suitable for full meals, main dishes and accompanying sides
• Vegware VB08-SR: source-reduced moulded-fibre lunch box for professional foodservice
• Integrated hinged lid: removes the need to purchase or match a separate lid
• Single open compartment: provides flexible space for different meal arrangements
• Suitable for hot and cold food: ideal for takeaway, delivery, chilled meals and catering
• Breathable construction: allows some steam to escape and helps reduce trapped condensation
• Grease and moisture resistant: suitable for many oily, wet and moderately saucy dishes
• Rigid moulded fibre: provides greater stability than many lightweight paper cartons
• Plastic-free format: an alternative to conventional foam and plastic meal boxes
• Compostable material: suitable for processing under appropriate composting conditions
• Stackable design: unused boxes nest together for practical commercial storage
• Wholesale pack of 200: suitable for busy takeaways, caterers and hospitality businesses

Suitable for Complete Takeaway Meals

The square base offers a versatile open area for arranging full meal portions. It provides enough space for a main dish with rice, chips, vegetables, salad or another accompaniment.

Suitable food applications include:

• Curries with rice
• Chicken with chips or salad
• Pasta and noodle dishes
• Burgers with side portions
• Rice and grain-based meals
• Grilled meat and vegetables
• Kebab meat with rice or salad
• Fried chicken and chips
• Street-food meals
• Breakfast portions
• Cold salads and prepared meals
• Meal-preparation portions
• Workplace and event catering

Breathable Packaging for Hot Food

Moulded plant fibre is naturally breathable. This means some steam can escape instead of remaining completely trapped inside the closed container.

This characteristic can help reduce condensation around freshly cooked food such as:

• Chips and potato wedges
• Fried chicken
• Onion rings
• Spring rolls
• Pastries and baked food
• Grilled dishes
• Other fried street food

Food texture will also depend on the packing temperature, how quickly the lid is closed and the length of the delivery journey. Allow excessive steam to escape briefly before fully closing very hot meals.

Strong Integrated Clamshell Design

The lid and base are formed as one connected container. This all-in-one format makes the boxes quick to fill during busy service and avoids problems caused by mismatched lids and bases.

The hinged clamshell design helps:

• Speed up takeaway meal preparation
• Reduce the number of separate packaging components required
• Protect food during handling and collection
• Support compact nested storage
• Simplify stock management

Check that the front closure is correctly engaged before placing the container inside a carrier or delivery bag. Avoid overfilling, as excessive food may prevent the lid from closing properly.

Suitable for Hot and Cold Food

These Vegware moulded-fibre boxes are suitable for freshly cooked hot meals as well as cold and chilled food.

Hot-food applications include curries, rice, noodles, grilled dishes, burgers, fried food and chips. Cold-food applications include salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, chilled pasta and prepared meal portions.

Keep filled boxes upright during storage and transportation, particularly when the contents include sauces, grease or moist ingredients.

Leak-Resistant for Normal Foodservice Use

The moulded-fibre construction provides useful resistance to grease, oil and moisture. This makes the box suitable for many wet, oily and moderately saucy meals during normal takeaway service.

The container is leak-resistant rather than completely leakproof. It should not be used for drinks, soups or large quantities of free-flowing liquid.

Where a meal includes runny sauce, gravy or dressing, consider placing it in a separate suitable sauce pot.

What Does Source-Reduced Mean?

The VB08-SR is Vegware’s source-reduced version of its square moulded-fibre lunch box. It has been designed to provide practical foodservice performance while using a more material-efficient construction.

The rigid shape remains suitable for takeaway meals, street food, salads and fried dishes while helping businesses select packaging designed with material use in mind.

Made from Reclaimed Plant Fibre

The box is manufactured from reclaimed natural moulded fibres. These may include fibres obtained from sugarcane, bamboo or wood-pulp sources.

Sugarcane bagasse is the fibrous material remaining after juice has been extracted from sugarcane. It can be moulded into foodservice packaging such as lunch boxes, plates, bowls and trays.

This plant-fibre construction provides an alternative to conventional expanded-polystyrene foam and plastic takeaway containers.

Composting and Responsible Disposal

The moulded-fibre box is designed for composting under suitable conditions. Actual disposal options depend on food contamination and the collection and processing facilities available locally.

Check the guidance provided by your local authority or commercial waste contractor. Do not automatically place compostable food packaging in conventional paper recycling or garden-waste collections unless the relevant provider confirms that it is accepted.

Compare Related Bagasse Meal Boxes

Choose the container that best suits the portion size and meal layout:

• 9-Inch Bagasse Clamshell Meal Boxes – Pack of 200 – a larger single-compartment option for generous meals and combination portions
• 9-Inch 3-Compartment Bagasse Meal Boxes – Pack of 200 – helps keep a main dish and two side portions separated

Browse the complete selection of Bagasse & Pulp Food Containers to compare additional sizes, shapes and compartment options.

Suitable for Professional Food Businesses

These Vegware lunch boxes are suitable for:

• Takeaway restaurants
• Street-food businesses
• Food trucks and market stalls
• Chicken and burger shops
• Kebab and grill restaurants
• Cafés and delicatessens
• Meal-preparation businesses
• Catering companies
• Workplace canteens
• School and university catering
• Hotels and hospitality venues
• Festival and event foodservice

Storage and Handling Guidance

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

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

Avoid overfilling the base and keep packed containers upright during storage and delivery.

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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