Food Containers with Lids
These food containers with lids are heavy-duty plastic with a separate snap-on lid, built for takeaway, meal prep and storage. They go in the microwave with the lid loosened, in the freezer, and on the top rack of a dishwasher. Four sizes, 500ml to 1000ml.
- 4sizes, 500ml to 1 litre
- 19.2plowest price a container, inc VAT
- Freenext working day UK mainland delivery
From 19.2p a container
From 20.0p a container
From 21.2p a container
From 21.6p a containerNo containers match those filters.
How to choose food containers with lids
Four sizes of the same microwave-safe container. Pick by the portion.
Which capacity?
500ml: soup, sides and small portions.
Most takeaways stock two: 650ml for mains and 1000ml for family portions.
Lidded or hinged?
- Hot food and reheating
- Microwave safe, lid loosened
- Reusable, dishwasher safe, BPA free
- Fridge and freezer
- Cold food on display
- Lower price per box
- Not microwave safe
- Not for hot food
Rule of thumb: if the customer will reheat it, send it in a lidded container.
Which pack size?
- Home meal prep
- Test before a bulk order
- Highest price per box
- Takeaways and kitchens
- Price drops to about 16p
- Lids included in every pack
Every pack includes the same number of lids as containers.
Every container with lid compared
Capacity, what fits and the lowest price per container, inc VAT.
| Container | Capacity | Material | Microwave | Best for | From | Pack sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500ml Food Containers with Lids | 500ml | PP, separate lid | Yes, lid loosened | Soup, sides, small portions | 19.2p | 10 · 30 · 50 · 100 · 250 |
| 650ml Food Containers with Lids | 650ml | PP, separate lid | Yes, lid loosened | Curry, rice, meal prep | 20.0p | 10 · 30 · 50 · 100 · 250 |
| 750ml Food Containers with Lids | 750ml | PP, separate lid | Yes, lid loosened | Large mains, roasts | 21.2p | 10 · 30 · 50 · 100 · 250 |
| 1000ml Food Containers with Lids | 1000ml | PP, separate lid | Yes, lid loosened | Family portions, batch cooking | 21.6p | 10 · 30 · 50 · 100 · 250 |
Who buys our food containers with lids
Takeaways, meal-prep kitchens, caterers and home cooks order containers with lids.
Need containers with lids by the pallet?
Meal-prep businesses packing hundreds of meals a week can order containers on a trade pallet of 50 or more boxes. The 500ml container is 16.8p at wholesale including its lid, inc VAT. Wholesale starts at 50 full boxes, mixed across the range, with free pallet delivery in 2–3 working days.
Food Containers with Lids questions
Still unsure? Call 01234 867 727 or email info@askpackagingltd.com. We reply the same working day.
Are your food containers with lids microwave safe?
Yes, with the lid loosened or removed so steam can escape. Do not microwave with the lid sealed.
Are the containers leakproof?
The snap-on lid closes tightly, which makes these our best container for curry, soup and saucy food. Fill below the rim, press the lid down all the way round and carry them upright.
Can the containers be reused?
Yes. The containers are heavy-duty food-grade plastic and dishwasher safe on the top rack, so they can be washed and used many times.
Are these good meal prep containers?
Yes. They are plastic containers with lids made for meal prep, and they work as microwave food containers with the lid loosened. The 650ml and 750ml sizes are the usual portions.
What is the smallest pack I can buy?
Packs start at 10 containers with lids, so you can test a size before buying 250.
Are the containers BPA free?
Yes. The containers and lids are made from BPA-free, food-grade plastic, suitable for hot and cold food, the fridge and the freezer.
Buying food containers with lids: a short guide
Containers for meal-prep businesses
Meal-prep customers judge the container as much as the food. A rigid container with a tight lid keeps portions neat in the fridge. Put sauce at one end, away from rice, and leave a small gap below the lid so the seal closes flat.
How these differ from hinged containers
Hinged containers are clear PET for cold display food and are not microwave safe. These lidded containers are designed for hot food, reheating, freezing and reuse. If a meal is ever going in a microwave, choose these.