How to Choose Food Packaging for Takeaway Businesses

Choosing the right food packaging helps takeaway businesses protect food quality, improve presentation and meet customer expectations. From paper food trays to takeaway containers with lids, the best option depends on the food, serving conditions and your sustainability goals.

Match the packaging to the food

Hot, saucy and high-moisture foods need packaging that resists leaks and keeps its shape. Paper trays work well for chips, snacks and street-food portions, while containers with secure lids are useful for meals, salads and food prepared for delivery.

Consider compostable and recyclable options

Many foodservice businesses now offer compostable, recyclable or recycled-content packaging alongside traditional plastic options. Many of our Bagasse products, such as hinged food boxes and bagasse food trays, are now certified home compostable, whilst our rPET and PP plastic ranges are often widely recyclable by curbside collection. Choose a format that suits your operation while supporting a more responsible packaging strategy. Always check that the disposal route available to your customers matches the product specification.

Choose practical pack sizes

Buying by case can help busy cafés, restaurants and caterers maintain reliable stock. Check the capacity, dimensions, lid fit and case quantity before ordering. Standardising a few popular sizes can also simplify storage and service.

Build a dependable packaging range

A dependable range usually includes food containers with lids, paper trays, soup containers, cups, cutlery and portion pots. Packaging Food2Go supplies food and takeaway packaging for foodservice businesses across the UK, with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100.

Explore the range of takeaway packaging and eco-friendly EnviroWare options to find formats suited to your menu and service style.