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Colpac Compostable Kraft Food Trays Large 220mm (Pack of 250)

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£34.35(£41.22 inc VAT)

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These Colpac large kraft food trays are a practical disposable serving option for hot and cold food-to-go operations. Made from paperboard, they are designed as a compostable alternative to plastic or polystyrene trays, and are certified for composting at commercial composting facilities typically within 16 weeks.

In a busy service environment — market stalls, festival catering, café counters, canteen grab-and-go sections — the trays hold their form reasonably well under the weight of hot food. The paperboard construction provides enough rigidity for most street food and snack portions, though operators serving very wet or saucy dishes should be aware that prolonged contact with liquid will soften the tray over time, as is common with paperboard products of this type.

The practical advantages for day-to-day service include:

  • Compostable construction supports waste reduction commitments at commercial composting sites
  • Kraft finish presents a clean, unfussy appearance suitable for most food-to-go concepts
  • Supplied in a pack of 250, suited to moderate to high-volume service without frequent restocking
  • Lightweight and stackable, keeping counter or storage space tidy during service

These trays require no special storage conditions beyond keeping them dry and away from direct moisture prior to use. They are not suitable for use in ovens or microwave reheating. For operations with very high daily covers, it is worth considering whether a larger pack format would reduce restocking frequency.

These trays are well suited to cafés, street food traders, events caterers, and workplace canteens looking to move away from single-use plastic packaging without a significant cost increase. They are a straightforward choice for lower-moisture food items served immediately.

If you are unsure whether this size or format is the right fit for your service style, we are happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Are these trays suitable for hot food service, such as chips or roasted vegetables?

Yes, these trays are suitable for serving hot, relatively dry food items such as chips, roasted vegetables, or similar street food portions. However, like all paperboard products, prolonged contact with wet or saucy food will cause the tray to soften, so they are less well suited to very liquid-heavy dishes served over an extended period.

Do these trays compost in a standard garden compost bin?

These trays are certified for composting at commercial composting facilities, where the controlled conditions of temperature and humidity allow breakdown typically within 16 weeks. Home garden compost bins do not usually reach the temperatures required, so commercial composting collection is the recommended disposal route.

How many trays would a busy street food or events caterer typically get through in a day?

This depends heavily on service volume and portion style, but a busy single-trader setup might use anywhere from 80 to 200 trays in a full day's service. A pack of 250 will comfortably cover a single busy day for most operators, though high-volume sites may want to keep two or three packs in reserve to avoid running short mid-service.
Colpac Compostable Kraft Food Trays Large 220mm (Pack of 250)

£34.35(£41.22 inc VAT)

£34.35(£41.22 inc VAT)

These Colpac large kraft food trays are a practical disposable serving option for hot and cold food-to-go operations. Made from paperboard, they are designed as a compostable alternative to plastic or polystyrene trays, and are certified for composting at commercial composting facilities typically within 16 weeks.

In a busy service environment — market stalls, festival catering, café counters, canteen grab-and-go sections — the trays hold their form reasonably well under the weight of hot food. The paperboard construction provides enough rigidity for most street food and snack portions, though operators serving very wet or saucy dishes should be aware that prolonged contact with liquid will soften the tray over time, as is common with paperboard products of this type.

The practical advantages for day-to-day service include:

  • Compostable construction supports waste reduction commitments at commercial composting sites
  • Kraft finish presents a clean, unfussy appearance suitable for most food-to-go concepts
  • Supplied in a pack of 250, suited to moderate to high-volume service without frequent restocking
  • Lightweight and stackable, keeping counter or storage space tidy during service

These trays require no special storage conditions beyond keeping them dry and away from direct moisture prior to use. They are not suitable for use in ovens or microwave reheating. For operations with very high daily covers, it is worth considering whether a larger pack format would reduce restocking frequency.

These trays are well suited to cafés, street food traders, events caterers, and workplace canteens looking to move away from single-use plastic packaging without a significant cost increase. They are a straightforward choice for lower-moisture food items served immediately.

If you are unsure whether this size or format is the right fit for your service style, we are happy to talk it through.