Vegware Compostable Bagasse Chip Trays 175mm (Pack of 500)
Product Description
These Vegware chip trays are made from bagasse — the fibrous material left over after sugarcane is processed for juice. Rather than going to waste, that material is formed into...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 500
- Bpa free
- BPA free
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 32(H) x 130(W) x 175(D)mm
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Product Description
These Vegware chip trays are made from bagasse — the fibrous material left over after sugarcane is processed for juice. Rather than going to waste, that material is formed into a sturdy, practical tray suitable for chips, snacks, and similar served foods. They are a straightforward like-for-like replacement for conventional polystyrene trays in most takeaway and catering contexts.
In a busy service environment, the trays hold their shape well under hot food and are safe for use in both microwave and freezer applications, which gives operators some flexibility around food preparation and holding. The bagasse construction resists grease reasonably well and performs consistently across a service period without becoming soggy quickly — a common concern with lighter paper alternatives.
- Made from recycled sugarcane fibre — a renewable by-product material
- Suitable for hot and cold foods, including direct microwave use
- Compostable at commercial composting facilities, reducing landfill waste
- A straightforward swap from polystyrene with no change to serving workflow
- Supplied in a pack of 500, practical for high-turnover service operations
From an installation and storage perspective, these are a simple consumable. At 14g per tray they are lightweight, and the pack size suits most dry storage areas without difficulty. The key practical consideration is end-of-use disposal: composting these trays requires access to a commercial composting facility, as they are not suitable for home composting bins. Operators should confirm their waste contractor can accept commercially compostable packaging before committing to these at scale.
These trays are well suited to fish and chip shops, street food traders, festival caterers, school canteens, and any operation looking to move away from single-use plastics or polystyrene as part of a wider sustainability policy. For operators with very high daily volumes, it is worth considering whether a larger pack format might reduce storage handling frequency.
If you are reviewing your disposables range more broadly or have questions about compostable packaging suitability for your specific operation, the team is happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Made from recycled sugarcane bagasse, a renewable by-product material
- Safe for direct microwave use and suitable for freezer storage
- Compostable at commercial composting facilities after use
- Grease-resistant construction holds form throughout a service period
- Supplied in a pack of 500 for consistent high-volume catering use
Operational Benefits
- Reduces single-use plastic waste without disrupting existing serving workflows
- Microwave compatibility supports flexible food preparation and reheating routines
- Compostable disposal helps operators divert packaging waste from landfill
- Consistent tray performance reduces customer complaints during busy service
- Pack-of-500 format keeps restocking frequency manageable in fast-turnover operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 500
- Bpa free
- BPA free
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 32(H) x 130(W) x 175(D)mm
- Freezer safe
- No
- Material
- Bagasse
- Microwave safe
- No
- Weight
- 14g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- These trays are certified compostable, but they require a commercial composting facility — they are not suitable for home composting. Before switching to these at scale, it is worth confirming with your waste contractor that they accept commercially compostable bagasse packaging, as not all collection services do.
- In practical terms, bagasse trays perform similarly to polystyrene for hot chip service — they are rigid enough to hold their shape and resist grease reasonably well during a normal service period. They do not have the same insulating properties as polystyrene, so food may cool marginally faster, which is worth bearing in mind for longer holding situations.
- For a high-volume fish and chip shop or busy street food trader, 500 trays can turn over quickly during a peak service week. If your operation runs at significant volume, it may be more practical to order in greater quantities to reduce handling and restocking frequency — the team can advise on what makes sense for your throughput.