Choosing the right food packaging can depend on size, material, temperature, food type, presentation and how the order will be transported.
Our practical food packaging guides help restaurants, takeaways, cafés, bakeries, caterers, food trucks and other foodservice businesses compare packaging formats before ordering.
Use the guides below to compare container sizes, cup and bottle capacities, packaging materials, compatible lids, cake packaging, takeaway bags, disposable gloves, tableware and other catering supplies.
Takeaway Food Container Guides
Microwave Food Container Guide
Compare microwave food containers from approximately 250ml to 1500ml, including round, rectangular, square and oval formats for takeaway, meal prep and catering.
Cardboard Takeaway Food Container Guide
Compare kraft and cardboard meal boxes, round bowls, rectangular containers, noodle boxes and compatible lids for hot and cold takeaway food.
Bagasse & Pulp Food Container Guide
Learn about bagasse and moulded-pulp packaging, including clamshell boxes, bowls, compartment trays, plates and catering containers.
Aluminium Foil Container Guide
Compare common aluminium foil tray sizes, shapes and applications for takeaway, catering, food preparation and oven use where suitable.
Clear Plastic Food Container Guide
Compare clear PET and rPET containers for salads, fruit, nuts, desserts, bakery products, deli food and chilled retail display.
Shop our complete takeaway hot and cold food packaging range.
Cups, Drinks & Beverage Packaging Guides
Paper Cup Guide
Compare common paper cup sizes, single-wall, double-wall and ripple cups, plus compatible lids for coffee, tea and takeaway drinks.
Clear Plastic Cups & Juice Bottles Guide
Compare clear PET cups from 250ml to 660ml with juice bottles from 250ml to 1 litre, including flat lids, domed lids and bottle caps.
Browse our full cups and lids range.
Pizza & Takeaway Delivery Guides
Pizza Box Size Guide
Compare 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14-inch pizza boxes and learn how to choose a suitable size for takeaway and delivery.
Takeaway Food Bag Guide
Compare kraft paper carriers, SOS bags, twisted-handle bags, plastic carriers, clear food-safe bags, film-fronted bags and other food bag formats.
Bakery & Patisserie Guides
Bakery & Patisserie Packaging Guide
Choose cake cards, cake drums, cardboard cake boxes, wedding cake boxes, clear cake and patisserie containers, baking parchment and silicone oven paper.
Explore our bakery packaging range.
Tableware & Catering Guides
Disposable Napkin Guide
Compare 24x24cm, 33x33cm and 40x40cm napkins, including 1-ply, 2-ply and 3-ply options with 4-fold and 8-fold formats.
Disposable Plates & Catering Platter Guide
Compare paper and bagasse plates, compartment plates, plastic catering trays, pulp platters and compatible clear domed lids.
Shop napkins and cutlery or browse disposable plates and catering platters.
Cleaning & Hygiene Guides
Disposable Glove Guide
Compare nitrile, vinyl, latex and polythene disposable gloves for food handling, catering, cleaning and workplace hygiene.
Browse our disposable gloves or explore all cleaning and hygiene supplies.
How Our Food Packaging Guides Help
Packaging products that look similar can have important differences in material, dimensions, capacity, lid compatibility and intended use. Our guides bring this information together so you can compare the main options before ordering.
Individual product specifications should always be checked before use, particularly for microwave, oven, freezer, hot-fill or direct food-contact applications.
For more products, browse the full Smart Food Packaging range.