Perfect for dishes ranging from piping-hot curries and pasta to full roast dinners and festive party trays, our robust foil trays and lids ensure safe, professional, and eco-aware food presentation.

Why Choose Foil Containers?

• Excellent heat retention: Foil’s natural thermal properties keep food hot longer and support reheating directly—ideal for delivery, mobile catering, or buffet-style service.
• Durable, grease-resistant: Thick aluminium walls resist bending, punctures, and grease, keeping meals intact even during transit.
• Microwave-friendly: Most designs are safe for quick reheats (check lid material), so customers can enjoy meals straight from takeaway into the oven or microwave.

Versatile Sizes & Shapes

From single‑serving individual containers to large catering trays, our foil ranges cover diverse plate-ups:

• Small trays (approx. 500–800 ml) – great for single-portion curries, sides, or desserts.

• Medium trays (1–1.5 L) – perfect for lasagne, roast dinners, or family-sized mains.

• Large trays (2 L and above) – ideal for celebrations, party catering, or buffet setups.

Each option includes matching snap‑on lids (clear plastic or foil domes) to ensure secure stacking, easy transportation, and spill-proof delivery. 

Convenience & Efficiency

• Flat-packed for storage: Our containers arrive flat to save space in busy kitchens and catering vans.
• Secure fit lids: Snug lid fit prevents leaks, maintains freshness, and facilitates easy, safe stacking.
• Easy assembly: Just fold edges, snap the lid, and they’re ready for packing—no heat-sealing equipment needed.

Eco-Conscious & Recyclable

Aluminium foil is infinitely recyclable, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic or non-recyclable food trays. For environmentally aware businesses, our foil containers align with UK and EU recycling targets—make sure lids go in the correct plastic recycling stream.

Ideal For:

• Takeaways & Delivery Kitchens: Ramp up orders without sacrificing food quality.
• Catering & Events: Serve full meals elegantly, with convenient reheating at events or at-home setups.
• Festivals & Outdoor Dining: Offer customers hot food packaged for mobility, without compromising convenience.
• Home Meal Delivery Services: Deliver restaurant-quality ready meals with premium packaging built for transit and reheating.

FAQs at a Glance

• Can I recycle foil trays?
  Absolutely—foil is recyclable provided it’s clean and free of food waste. 

• Are lids microwave-safe?
  The board lids we sell alongside our aluminium foil takeaway containers are generally not considered to be microwave safe. Transfer any food from the aluminium container into a microwave safe vessel before reheating. 

• Do you supply bulk catering trays?
  Yes—our large 2 L+ trays are perfect for large-scale caterers and event services.

Shop Foil Food Containers & Lids Online at Stephensons

Browse our full range of foil trays, containers, and lids—available in multiple sizes to suit any catering or takeaway need. We offer fast UK delivery, trade pricing, and expert help so you can choose the perfect packaging for your operation.

If you have any queries about our takeaway food packaging, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can call us on 0161 483 6256 or email sales@stephensons.com.