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Colpac Compostable Kraft Food Trays Medium 148mm (Pack of 500)

SKU: CK936

£49.09(£58.91 inc VAT)

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These Colpac medium kraft food trays are open-top paperboard trays designed for single-use food service. Made from recycled kraft board, they are suited to both hot and cold foods and carry certification for commercial composting, breaking down in under 16 weeks when sent to an industrial composting facility.

In a busy service environment — market stalls, food festivals, canteen counters, or casual dining operations — these trays handle everyday use reliably. The sturdy recycled board holds its form under the weight of loaded dishes and does not soften rapidly when used with hot foods, making them a practical choice for operators serving items like chips, noodles, or grilled proteins alongside salads and cold sides.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are straightforward:

  • Compostable at commercial composting sites, helping reduce landfill waste and associated costs
  • Suitable for both hot and cold food service without needing separate tray types
  • Natural kraft finish presents well for street food and casual dining concepts
  • Supplied in a pack of 500, reducing reorder frequency during busy periods
  • No coating or treatment required — straightforward disposal or composting pathway

It is worth noting that commercial composting requires access to an industrial composting facility. Home composting is unlikely to achieve the same breakdown rate, and the environmental benefit depends on having a suitable waste collection or disposal route in place. Operators without access to commercial composting may find the sustainability benefit limited.

These trays are well suited to street food vendors, event caterers, school canteens, and any operation looking for a presentable, practical disposable tray with a credible composting end-of-life. They are a medium-format tray; for larger portion sizes or tray-based meal deals, a larger format may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure which tray size suits your portion sizes or service style, the team is happy to help you work that out before you commit to a pack quantity.

Frequently asked questions

Are these trays genuinely compostable, and what does that require in practice?

These trays are certified for commercial composting and will break down in under 16 weeks under industrial composting conditions. That requires access to a commercial composting facility or a waste collection service that accepts compostable packaging — home composting is unlikely to achieve the same result. Operators should confirm their waste disposal route before relying on the composting benefit.

Will these trays hold up under hot food without going soft?

The recycled kraft board is sturdy enough for typical hot food service — chips, grilled items, hot snacks — without softening rapidly during a normal service period. They are not designed for very wet or heavily sauced dishes over extended holding times, so for those applications a lined or lidded container may be more appropriate.

Is the medium size right for a standard street food or canteen portion?

At 139mm wide by 148mm deep, the medium tray suits a standard single-portion serving — a portion of chips, a small salad, or a snack-sized hot dish. If your portions run larger or you are serving a meal with multiple components, a larger tray format is worth considering to avoid overfilling.
Colpac Compostable Kraft Food Trays Medium 148mm (Pack of 500)

£49.09(£58.91 inc VAT)

£49.09(£58.91 inc VAT)

These Colpac medium kraft food trays are open-top paperboard trays designed for single-use food service. Made from recycled kraft board, they are suited to both hot and cold foods and carry certification for commercial composting, breaking down in under 16 weeks when sent to an industrial composting facility.

In a busy service environment — market stalls, food festivals, canteen counters, or casual dining operations — these trays handle everyday use reliably. The sturdy recycled board holds its form under the weight of loaded dishes and does not soften rapidly when used with hot foods, making them a practical choice for operators serving items like chips, noodles, or grilled proteins alongside salads and cold sides.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are straightforward:

  • Compostable at commercial composting sites, helping reduce landfill waste and associated costs
  • Suitable for both hot and cold food service without needing separate tray types
  • Natural kraft finish presents well for street food and casual dining concepts
  • Supplied in a pack of 500, reducing reorder frequency during busy periods
  • No coating or treatment required — straightforward disposal or composting pathway

It is worth noting that commercial composting requires access to an industrial composting facility. Home composting is unlikely to achieve the same breakdown rate, and the environmental benefit depends on having a suitable waste collection or disposal route in place. Operators without access to commercial composting may find the sustainability benefit limited.

These trays are well suited to street food vendors, event caterers, school canteens, and any operation looking for a presentable, practical disposable tray with a credible composting end-of-life. They are a medium-format tray; for larger portion sizes or tray-based meal deals, a larger format may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure which tray size suits your portion sizes or service style, the team is happy to help you work that out before you commit to a pack quantity.