Notpla Kraft Clamshell Hot Dog Boxes – Seaweed Lined (Pack of 350)
Product Description
These kraft clamshell boxes from Notpla are designed specifically for hot dog service and similar handheld street food formats. Rather than using a conventional petrol-based coating to achieve moisture resistance,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 350
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 55(H) x 77(W)mm
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Product Description
These kraft clamshell boxes from Notpla are designed specifically for hot dog service and similar handheld street food formats. Rather than using a conventional petrol-based coating to achieve moisture resistance, Notpla lines their packaging with a natural seaweed compound. The result is a box that handles hot, wet, and greasy contents without softening or leaking, but which breaks down completely after use — no plastic residue, no specialist industrial composting required.
In a busy service environment, the clamshell format keeps food contained and reasonably warm during handover, which matters when there's a queue to move through. The construction is firm enough to prevent the box collapsing under the weight of a loaded hot dog and condiments, and the snap-close lid stays shut during transit without needing a separate sleeve or wrap.
From an operational standpoint, the main advantages are practical as much as environmental:
- Leakproof lining handles wet, greasy, and hot contents reliably
- Clamshell format keeps food secure without additional wrapping
- Fully compostable — no separation of liner from board required
- Kraft finish presents cleanly at point of sale
- Pack of 350 suits moderate to high-volume street food or event catering
There are no electrical or gas considerations here, but it's worth confirming your composting or waste disposal arrangements before committing. If your local collection stream doesn't accept food-soiled compostables, the environmental benefit is harder to realise — worth checking with your waste contractor.
These boxes are well suited to street food traders, festival and event caterers, and any takeaway operation looking to move away from plastic-coated packaging without compromising on performance. For very high-volume sites running through significantly more than 350 units per service, it's worth looking at larger case quantities to reduce handling and reorder frequency.
If you're unsure whether these are the right fit for your setup or want to discuss quantities, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Natural seaweed lining provides leakproof barrier for wet and greasy contents
- Snap-close clamshell lid keeps contents secure without additional wrapping
- Fully compostable construction breaks down without leaving plastic residue
- Kraft board construction resists softening under hot food service conditions
- Pack of 350 units supplied ready for moderate to high-volume service
Operational Benefits
- Handles hot and greasy fillings without box failure during busy service
- Reduces single-use plastic waste without compromising on packaging performance
- Speeds up service by eliminating the need for secondary wrapping or sleeves
- Compostable format supports sustainability credentials at point of sale
- Bulk pack quantity reduces reorder frequency for regular street food operators
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 350
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 55(H) x 77(W)mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The clamshell format and dimensions are optimised for hot dog service, but they can work for similar handheld items of comparable size. If you're serving something significantly larger or wider, it's worth checking the dimensions carefully before ordering in volume.
- Notpla's seaweed-based lining is designed to break down without specialist industrial composting, unlike many certified compostable packaging products that require high-temperature processing. That said, it's always worth confirming with your local waste contractor how food-soiled compostable packaging is handled in your area.
- The seaweed lining is specifically designed to resist moisture and grease, so standard condiments and wet toppings shouldn't cause the box to soften or leak during normal service handling. Extended soaking over a prolonged period isn't the intended use case, but for typical hot dog service the performance is reliable.