Vegware Compostable Hot Food Pots 110ml 4oz (Pack of 1000)
Product Description
These 110ml (4oz) hot food pots from Vegware are made from a combination of plant-based PLA lining and sustainably sourced paperboard. They are designed to hold small portions of hot...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Capacity
- 110ml | 4oz
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 74.7
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Product Description
These 110ml (4oz) hot food pots from Vegware are made from a combination of plant-based PLA lining and sustainably sourced paperboard. They are designed to hold small portions of hot food — suitable for sauces, dips, sides, and snack portions — and are certified compostable when sent to an industrial composting facility.
In a busy food service environment, disposable portioning pots like these are a practical everyday item. The PLA lining provides adequate heat resistance for hot food service, and the paperboard construction holds its form well under normal handling during service. For high-volume operations running continuous service periods, having pots packaged in a case of 1000 reduces the frequency of restocking and keeps prep areas running without interruption.
The main operational advantages of choosing a compostable option over standard plastic-lined pots are:
- Diverts food packaging waste away from landfill when sent to an industrial composting facility
- Made from renewable, plant-based materials rather than fossil fuel-derived plastics
- Supports operators working towards sustainability commitments or environmental accreditation
- Certified compostable within 12 weeks under industrial composting conditions
It is worth noting that these pots require access to an industrial composting waste stream to realise their environmental benefit — they are not suitable for home composting bins. Operators should confirm that their waste contractor accepts certified compostable packaging before switching from conventional alternatives. If your current waste collection does not include an industrial composting stream, the composting benefit cannot be fully realised.
These pots are well suited to cafés, street food operations, contract caterers, and any site already managing a separated compostable waste stream. For operations requiring larger portion sizes, Vegware produce a range of pot sizes that may be a better fit depending on your menu.
If you are unsure whether these pots are the right fit for your waste setup or portioning requirements, the team is happy to help you think it through before you commit to a case quantity.
Key Features
- Plant-based PLA lining suitable for hot food portioning
- Sustainably sourced paperboard construction with 6g lightweight build
- Certified compostable within 12 weeks at industrial composting facilities
- 110ml capacity suited to sauces, dips, and small side portions
- Pack of 1000 supports continuous high-volume service without frequent restocking
Operational Benefits
- Reduces landfill waste when paired with an industrial composting waste stream
- Supports sustainability commitments without compromising practical food service use
- Consistent pot integrity during service reduces handling issues and spillage risk
- Bulk pack quantity lowers restocking frequency during busy service periods
- Plant-based materials offer a credible alternative to conventional plastic-lined pots
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 1000
- Capacity
- 110ml | 4oz
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 74.7
- Dimensions
- 49(H) x 74.7(Ø)mm
- Material
- PLA & Paper
- Weight
- 6g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — these pots are certified for industrial composting only, not home composting. To realise the environmental benefit, they need to be collected by a waste contractor who accepts certified compostable packaging and processes it through an industrial composting facility. It is worth confirming this with your waste provider before switching from conventional pots.
- The PLA lining is designed to handle hot food portioning as used in normal food service — sauces, sides, and similar items. PLA does have lower heat tolerance than some plastics, so prolonged exposure to very high temperatures is not recommended. For most standard hot food portioning applications they perform reliably in service.
- It depends on your daily covers and how frequently you use portioning pots during service. For lower-volume sites, a case of 1000 may represent several weeks of stock, which is worth factoring into storage space. If you are unsure about the right order quantity for your volume, it is worth getting in touch before ordering.