Soup Bowl Packaging and Lids for Brisbane Winter Menus

If you run a Brisbane café or kitchen and want your soup to travel as well as it eats this winter, the containers to start with for a soup, ramen or stew menu are the PLA-coated paper noodle boxes in 8oz, 16oz, 26oz and 32oz sizes, priced from $0.16 to $0.37 each by the carton. For bowls with separate lids, the PET dome lid, raised PET lid and sugarcane lid covered below are priced from $0.11 to $0.20 per lid.

Key takeaways

• The 8oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 1000) is the smallest noodle box, at $0.12 each.
• The 16oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) at $0.19 each suits a standard single serve.
• The 26oz and 32oz noodle boxes ($0.30 and $0.37 each) cover larger ramen and stew portions.
• The 12oz PET Takeaway Container – Dome Lid for 12oz/16oz/24oz Bowl (Carton of 500) is $0.09 per lid and fits three bowl sizes.
• Everything is sold by the carton, with no minimum order, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item.

What packaging works for soup, ramen and stews?

For noodle-based dishes such as ramen, pho and laksa, the PLA-coated paper noodle boxes are the closest match in this range, since they are made as noodle containers. For thicker stews, curries and casseroles, the larger noodle boxes or a bowl paired with one of the lids below give you a portion-sized container with a cover.

All four noodle boxes are brown, made from paper with a PLA coating, and come in 8oz, 16oz, 26oz and 32oz. That spread lets you run a small, regular and large size across one winter menu without changing the look of your packaging. The brown paper body gives a kraft look that sits well with a café or street-food brand.

If you plan to sell thin, brothy soups for delivery, ask us about the exact fit and closure of the container you are looking at before ordering in volume, as the product names here do not describe a sealed soup bowl.

Which bowl size should I use for each winter dish?

Match the size to the portion: 8oz for a side or entrée cup, 16oz for a standard single serve, and 26oz or 32oz for a main-meal ramen or stew. Many menus only need a small and a large size rather than all four.

• 8oz – the 8oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 1000) for a soup-of-the-day side with a sandwich or toastie, or a kids' serve.
• 16oz – the 16oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) for a regular soup or a lunch-sized stew.
• 26oz – the 26oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) for ramen, pho or a noodle soup with toppings.
• 32oz – the 32oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) for a large main or a share-size portion.

Which lids are available for soup bowls?

Four lids in the range suit bowls and takeaway containers: a PET dome lid, a raised PET lid, a sugarcane lid and a 185mm PLA-coated paper lid. The dome lid is the lowest-priced at $0.11 each.

• 12oz PET Takeaway Container – Dome Lid for 12oz/16oz/24oz Bowl (Carton of 500) – clear PET, fits 12oz, 16oz and 24oz bowls, so one lid carton can cover several bowl sizes.
• 16oz PET Takeaway Container – Raised Lid for Salad Bowl 16oz–32oz (Carton of 300) – clear PET with a raised profile, for salad bowls from 16oz to 32oz. Useful when a winter bowl has toppings that sit above the rim.
• 23oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Lid for 23oz/30oz (Carton of 400) – white sugarcane lid for 23oz and 30oz containers, for venues that want a fibre lid rather than plastic.
• 185mm PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lid Fits KSB42 KSB42E (Carton of 300) – a brown PLA-coated paper lid, 185mm, made to fit KSB42 and KSB42E bowls.

Always check the lid's listed fit against the bowl you are buying. Each lid name states which bowl sizes or models it fits.

How much does soup bowl packaging cost per bowl?

Per-item prices in this range run from $0.11 for the PET dome lid to $0.37 for the 32oz noodle box, with the 185mm coated lid (see the product page for the current price). The table below sets out the carton quantity, carton price and price per item for each option.

When costing a dish, add the bowl's price per item to the lid's price per item, and check the cost calculator for your own menu numbers.

Which one should I buy?

Choose by venue and dish rather than by material alone. These pairings cover the most common winter menus.

• Café with a soup of the day: the 16oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) as the regular serve, with the 8oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 1000) as a side cup alongside a toastie.
• Ramen, pho or laksa shop: the 26oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) for standard bowls and the 32oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) for large or extra-topping orders.
• Caterers running stews and curries in bowls: the 12oz PET Takeaway Container – Dome Lid for 12oz/16oz/24oz Bowl (Carton of 500), because one lid covers three bowl sizes and keeps lid stock simple.
• Venues favouring fibre packaging: the 23oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Lid for 23oz/30oz (Carton of 400) on matching 23oz or 30oz containers.
• Loaded winter bowls with toppings: the 16oz PET Takeaway Container – Raised Lid for Salad Bowl 16oz–32oz (Carton of 300), so garnishes are not pressed flat.

For the rest of the range, including rectangular containers and their lids, browse the full takeaway containers category. If you are stocking up for the whole season, our guide to buying takeaway containers in bulk covers carton planning, and the disposable plastic bowls guide covers plastic bowls.

Can I get soup bowls printed with my logo?

Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products, but the bowls and lids listed above are not marked for custom print. See the custom print page for the items that can be branded, or contact us to ask about options for your menu.

How do I order soup packaging for a Brisbane winter menu?

There is no minimum order, so you can buy a single carton of each size to trial before winter service starts. Delivery is a flat fee set by your postcode, and free once an order passes a set amount; checkout shows the exact cost, and today's rates are on the shipping page. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities, including Brisbane, and 4–6 business days to regional areas.

All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). When you know your sizes, use quick order to add several cartons at once.

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