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Colpac Compostable Open-Ended Kraft Food Trays 250mm (Pack of 500)

SKU: CK937

£69.71(£83.65 inc VAT)

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These Colpac open-ended food trays are a straightforward paperboard serving solution designed for handheld street food and grab-and-go items. The open-ended format allows longer products — hot dogs, baguettes, paninis, corn dogs — to be seated securely in the tray and passed to customers quickly, without the need for additional wrapping or bags.

In practice, these trays are well suited to fast-paced counter service where speed of handoff matters. Staff can load and serve in a single motion, which keeps queues moving during peak periods. The natural kraft finish gives a clean, unfussy presentation that sits comfortably alongside artisan or street food branding without requiring additional packaging.

  • Open-ended design suits long or irregularly shaped food items
  • Kraft board construction handles light moisture from sauces and condiments
  • Natural finish suits street food, market stalls, and casual dining formats
  • Compostable at industrial composting facilities in under 16 weeks
  • Pack of 500 suits regular volume without frequent reordering

On the environmental side, these trays are made from recycled kraft paperboard and are certified compostable under industrial composting conditions. That means they can be separated from general waste and sent to an appropriate facility rather than to landfill — a consideration for operators working toward waste reduction commitments or subject to landfill tax. It is worth noting that home composting is not applicable here; industrial composting infrastructure is required for the compostability claim to hold.

These trays are a practical fit for street food traders, festival and event caterers, pub food counters, school canteens, and any operation serving handheld food at volume. If your menu items are shorter or more varied in shape, a closed-lid container or a different tray format may serve better — it is worth considering what you are serving before committing to a case quantity.

If you are unsure which packaging format suits your service style or volume, the team is happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Are these trays suitable for hot or saucy food items?

The kraft paperboard construction handles light moisture reasonably well for short serving periods, making it practical for items like sauced hot dogs or dressed baguettes. They are not designed for prolonged contact with heavy liquids or very wet fillings — for those applications a tray with a grease-resistant lining would be more appropriate.

What composting infrastructure is needed to compost these trays?

These trays are certified compostable under industrial composting conditions, which means they require a managed industrial composting facility operating at appropriate temperatures and conditions. They are not suitable for home composting bins. Operators should confirm their waste contractor can accept industrially compostable packaging before making compostability claims to customers.

How well do these trays suit a high-volume event or festival environment?

The pack of 500 and the simple open-ended format make these a practical choice for event and festival catering where fast throughput is a priority. For very large-scale operations running multiple service points, it is worth planning stock levels carefully to avoid running short mid-event — higher-volume case quantities may be available depending on your requirements.
Colpac Compostable Open-Ended Kraft Food Trays 250mm (Pack of 500)

£69.71(£83.65 inc VAT)

£69.71(£83.65 inc VAT)

These Colpac open-ended food trays are a straightforward paperboard serving solution designed for handheld street food and grab-and-go items. The open-ended format allows longer products — hot dogs, baguettes, paninis, corn dogs — to be seated securely in the tray and passed to customers quickly, without the need for additional wrapping or bags.

In practice, these trays are well suited to fast-paced counter service where speed of handoff matters. Staff can load and serve in a single motion, which keeps queues moving during peak periods. The natural kraft finish gives a clean, unfussy presentation that sits comfortably alongside artisan or street food branding without requiring additional packaging.

  • Open-ended design suits long or irregularly shaped food items
  • Kraft board construction handles light moisture from sauces and condiments
  • Natural finish suits street food, market stalls, and casual dining formats
  • Compostable at industrial composting facilities in under 16 weeks
  • Pack of 500 suits regular volume without frequent reordering

On the environmental side, these trays are made from recycled kraft paperboard and are certified compostable under industrial composting conditions. That means they can be separated from general waste and sent to an appropriate facility rather than to landfill — a consideration for operators working toward waste reduction commitments or subject to landfill tax. It is worth noting that home composting is not applicable here; industrial composting infrastructure is required for the compostability claim to hold.

These trays are a practical fit for street food traders, festival and event caterers, pub food counters, school canteens, and any operation serving handheld food at volume. If your menu items are shorter or more varied in shape, a closed-lid container or a different tray format may serve better — it is worth considering what you are serving before committing to a case quantity.

If you are unsure which packaging format suits your service style or volume, the team is happy to talk it through.