Takeaway Containers Wholesale Adelaide: Choose by Dish

For takeaway containers wholesale in Adelaide, match the container to the dish first (sugarcane tubs for curries and rice, clear RPET deli containers for salads and sides, PLA-coated paper lunch boxes for fried food and mixed meals), then buy by the carton. 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.

Key takeaways

• Choose by dish: wet and saucy food, cold and visible food, and dry or fried food each suit a different container type.
• Every product is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and the price per item.
• No minimum order.
• Delivery time is 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional.
• Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products.

What should an Adelaide restaurant or café look for in a takeaway container?

Start with the dish, the portion and how the customer will see it. A container that suits a lamb curry is not the one you want for a poke bowl or a serve of chips, so most kitchens end up stocking two or three types rather than one.

The questions worth asking for every line on your menu:

• Is it wet, cold or dry? Saucy dishes need a tub that closes securely (check what each product page lists for lids); dry food can go in a paper lunch box.
• Does the customer need to see it? For salads, desserts and display-fridge items, a clear container or a box with a clear panel lets customers see the food.
• What is the portion? Size the container to the serve so food isn't rattling around or overfilled.
• What does it cost per item? Compare per-item prices, not just the carton price, because carton quantities differ between products.
• Do you want your logo on it? Check whether the product is listed as available for custom print.

Which containers suit curries, rice and noodle dishes?

Sugarcane tubs suit saucy mains, rice and noodles. Two sizes cover a standard and a large serve. Check each product page for whether a lid is included or sold separately.

The 23oz Takeaway Container – 700ml (Carton of 400) is white sugarcane at $74.51 per carton, which works out to $0.19 each. For bigger serves or shared mains, the 30oz Takeaway Container – 900ml (Carton of 400) is also white sugarcane, at $88.65 per carton or $0.22 each.

If you prefer a rectangular shape for rice-and-protein combos, the PLA Takeaway Container – White Coated Rectangular 750ml (Carton of 300) is paper with PLA coating, 172x120x57mm, at $88.96 per carton ($0.30 each). The 1000ml version is 172x120x75mm at $94.18 per carton ($0.31 each).

Which containers work for salads, sides and cold food?

Clear RPET deli containers suit cold dishes where presentation matters, such as salads, cut fruit, dips and desserts. Because they are clear, staff and customers can see what is inside without opening the container.

The 8oz Takeaway Container – RPET Deli (Carton of 500) is $66.06 per carton, or $0.13 each, and suits sides and smaller serves. The 12oz Takeaway Container – RPET Deli (Carton of 500) is $70.73 per carton, or $0.14 each, for larger salads. Both are listed as available for custom print. For smaller cold portions, see our guide to small takeaway containers.

What about fried food, burgers and sandwiches?

Paper lunch boxes suit dry and fried food, while sandwich wedges suit cafés packing sandwiches for a display fridge or grab-and-go counter. The lunch boxes are brown paper with a PLA coating and come in several sizes.

The PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Small (Carton of 200) is 110x90x64mm at $56.81 per carton ($0.28 each), a good size for chips or snacks. The PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Medium (Carton of 200) is 152x120x64mm at $83.55 per carton ($0.42 each). For full meals, the PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Extra Large (Carton of 200) is 197x140x90mm at $116.64 per carton ($0.58 each).

For sandwiches, the Takeaway Container – Sandwich Wedge (Carton of 500) is cardboard with PLA, brown and clear, 122x72x122mm, at $95.23 per carton or $0.19 each.

How do the main options compare on price per item?

The table below lists carton quantity, carton price and price per item for the containers covered in this guide. Carton quantities differ between products, so the per-item price is the fairer comparison.

Which one should I buy?

Buy for your top-selling dishes first, then add a second container type for the rest of the menu. As a starting point:

• Indian, Thai or Asian restaurant: the 23oz Takeaway Container – 700ml (Carton of 400) for standard mains and the 30oz Takeaway Container – 900ml (Carton of 400) for larger serves and rice.
• Salad bar or health-food café: the 12oz Takeaway Container – RPET Deli (Carton of 500) for salads, with the 8oz Takeaway Container – RPET Deli (Carton of 500) for sides and dressings.
• Café with a grab-and-go fridge: the Takeaway Container – Sandwich Wedge (Carton of 500) for sandwiches and the PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Medium (Carton of 200) for hot lunches.
• Fish and chip shop or burger bar: the PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Small (Carton of 200) for chips and the PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Extra Large (Carton of 200) for meal packs.

If you want your logo on lunch boxes, deli containers or sandwich wedges, custom printing is available on selected products; see custom print. For stocking up across the whole menu, our guide to buying takeaway containers in bulk covers planning carton orders.

How does ordering and delivery to Adelaide work?

There is no minimum order, so you can buy a single carton to test a container before committing. Delivery time is 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online.

Returns: damaged or faulty items replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). Browse the full range of takeaway containers, or use quick order if you already know the products you need.

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