Eco Takeaway Packaging Australia: Handheld & Grab-and-Go

For handheld and grab-and-go food in Australia, the eco takeaway packaging that fits most menus comes down to six packs: cardboard burger holders (small and large), a sugarcane hamburger clamshell, a cardboard and PLA sandwich wedge, a cardboard cone and a corrugated snack box. Match the pack to how the food is eaten, in the hand, on the move or at a table, and the choice gets simple.

Key takeaways

• Burgers eaten straight away suit the Serving Container – Burger Holder Small (Carton of 1000) or Serving Container – Burger Holder Large (Carton of 1000), both cardboard, at $0.09 each and $0.09 each.
• Burgers that travel need a closed pack such as the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400), made from sugarcane at $0.16 each.
• Chips and loose snacks go in the Serving Container – Cardboard Cone Large (Carton of 500) or the corrugated Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Snack Box Large Plain (Carton of 200).
• Everything is sold by the carton, with the carton price and price per item shown on each product page, and there is no minimum order.

What counts as eco takeaway packaging for handheld food?

For handheld food, eco takeaway packaging usually means packs made from fibre-based materials such as cardboard, corrugated board or sugarcane rather than foam. Sugarcane packs are moulded from sugarcane fibre, while cardboard and corrugated packs are made from paper board.

The shape matters as much as the material. A burger eaten at the counter needs a holder that wraps the base, a burger carried home needs a closed clamshell, and a sandwich on a display shelf needs a wedge that shows the cut face. Choosing the right shape means you buy one pack per job instead of overpacking every order.

If you want the wider range of containers, bowls and boxes, browse the full takeaway containers category.

Which burger pack should I use: holder or clamshell?

Use a burger holder when the burger is eaten soon after it is handed over, and a clamshell when it needs to be carried, stacked or delivered. A holder is an open sleeve that gives customers something to grip; a clamshell closes fully around the food.

The cardboard holders come in a small and a large size for different burger builds:

• Serving Container – Burger Holder Small (Carton of 1000): cardboard, brown, 60x105x58mm, $87.13 per carton, $0.09 each. Suits sliders and standard single patties.
• Serving Container – Burger Holder Large (Carton of 1000): cardboard, brown, 70x110x60mm, $91.21 per carton, $0.09 each. Suits taller burgers with more fillings.

For takeaway and delivery, the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400) is made from unbleached sugarcane in a natural colour, measures 152x152x80mm and costs $62.45 per carton, or $0.16 each. If you serve burgers with a side in the same box, the larger 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell (Carton of 200) measures 229x152x75mm at $37.40 per carton, or $0.19 each.

Which pack suits grab-and-go sandwiches?

For cut sandwiches sold from a fridge or counter, a sandwich wedge is a common grab-and-go shape. The Takeaway Container – Sandwich Wedge (Carton of 500) is made from cardboard + PLA, coloured brown + clear, and measures 122x72x122mm.

It (see the product page for the current price). The triangular shape matches a diagonally cut sandwich, so the pack fits the food without wasted space, and the clear part lets customers see the filling before they buy.

How should I pack chips, snacks and finger food?

Pack chips and loose finger food in a cone for eating on the spot, or in a snack box when the food needs a lid or a flat base. Cones are held in one hand while walking; boxes sit flat on a table or in a bag.

• Serving Container – Cardboard Cone Large (Carton of 500): cardboard, brown, 256x190mm, $69.11 per carton, $0.14 each. Suits chips, churros and other walk-and-eat snacks at markets and events.
• Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Snack Box Large Plain (Carton of 200): corrugated, brown, 205x106x76mm, $40.66 per carton, $0.20 each. Suits nuggets, wings, wedges or a burger and chips together.

For a bigger handheld meal, such as a wrap with sides, the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Dinner Box Plain (Carton of 150) is corrugated, brown, 178x160x80mm, at $51.15 per carton, or $0.34 each.

How do the handheld packs compare?

The table below lists every handheld and grab-and-go pack in this guide, using the carton prices and per-item prices shown on each product page.

The burger holders, sandwich wedge, cone, snack box and dinner box can all be custom printed with your logo; the sugarcane clamshells are sold plain. See custom print for how logo printing works.

Which one should I buy?

Pick by venue and by how your customers eat:

• Burger bar or pub with dine-in and counter service: the Serving Container – Burger Holder Large (Carton of 1000) for loaded burgers, and the Serving Container – Burger Holder Small (Carton of 1000) for sliders or kids' burgers.
• Takeaway shop doing delivery: the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400) for burgers on their own, and the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Snack Box Large Plain (Carton of 200) when the burger travels with chips.
• Café or deli with a grab-and-go fridge: the Takeaway Container – Sandwich Wedge (Carton of 500) for cut sandwiches.
• Food truck or market stall: the Serving Container – Cardboard Cone Large (Carton of 500) for chips and snacks eaten on foot.
• Caterer packing handheld meals: the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Dinner Box Plain (Carton of 150) for a full meal in one box.

If you are also choosing containers for bowls and mains, read our guides to takeaway containers in bulk and small takeaway containers.

How does ordering work?

There is no minimum order, so you can order a single carton to try a pack before switching your whole menu. 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 and 4–6 business days regional. 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 what you need, use quick order or browse the takeaway containers range.

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