Sustainable Food Packaging: Shop by Food Type
Finding the perfect eco-friendly food container shouldn't be a challenge. Whether you’re serving a piping hot burger, a crisp garden salad, or artisanal gelato, your packaging should be as high-quality as your ingredients. At The Pure Option, we’ve curated our collection by food type to help you find the exact fit for your menu—all while staying 100% plant-based and planet-positive.
Performance-Driven, Plant-Based Materials
We believe in a circular economy, not "dead dinosaurs." Our packaging is crafted from renewable resources that perform under pressure:
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Sugarcane Bagasse: Naturally grease-resistant and breathable, perfect for hot takeaway meals like fish and chips or burgers.
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Corn-Based PLA: Crystal-clear and sturdy, our PLA offers a sustainable alternative for cold deli pots, salads, and iced drinks.
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Certified Paperboard: Sustainably sourced and certified, our cardboard solutions are the gold standard for compostable pizza boxes and sandwich wedges.
The Zero-Waste Solution for Every Menu
| Food Type | Best Packaging Solution | Key Material |
| Hot Takeaway | Hinged Clamshells & Meal Trays | Sugarcane Bagasse |
| Chilled Deli | Clear Salad Bowls & Deli Pots | Plant-Based PLA |
| Street Food | Food Boxes & Trays | Kraft Paper / Cardboard & Sugarcane Bagasse |
| Bakery & Cakes | Greaseproof Boxes | Compostable Paperboard |
Why Choose The Pure Option?
Traditional petroleum-based plastics are an "un-natural" solution to a modern problem. Our products are certified compostable and biodegradable, designed to break down into nutrient-rich soil rather than lingering in landfills for centuries. Many of our items are also designed for easy recycling, giving you and your customers total peace of mind.
From wholesale catering supplies to small-batch bakery needs, shop our range today and make a measurable difference with every order.
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Box of 500 trays & Lids
Ideal for foods with a sauce or side
L158 x W245 x H63mm
455ml (16oz)
£99.04
£89.95
Box of 500 trays & Lids
Ideal for foods with a sauce or side
L158 x W245 x H63mm
455ml (16oz)
Packs of 50 boxes
L255 x W125 x H62mm
Sold at less than cost to clear
£24.95
£11.60
Packs of 50 boxes
L255 x W125 x H62mm
Sold at less than cost to clear
Box of 250 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
157.5 mm (6.2 inch)
(6.2 inch)
£62.88
£59.95
Box of 250 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
157.5 mm (6.2 inch)
(6.2 inch)
Packs of 50 trays
Ideal for standard hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H35mm
341ml (12oz)
£9.49
£7.75
Packs of 50 trays
Ideal for standard hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H35mm
341ml (12oz)
Packs of 50 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
157.5 mm (6.2 inch)
(6.2 inch)
£16.00
£14.95
Packs of 50 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
157.5 mm (6.2 inch)
(6.2 inch)
Item in Stock
N210 Bulk Standard Sugarcane Biodegradable Compostable Food Trays 12oz x 600
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Box of 600 trays
Ideal for standard hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H35mm
341ml (12oz)
£68.51
£56.95
Box of 600 trays
Ideal for standard hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H35mm
341ml (12oz)
Box of 250 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
158mm (6.2 inch)
£72.34
£69.95
Box of 250 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
158mm (6.2 inch)
Packs of 50 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
158mm
(6.2 inch)
£18.47
£15.95
Packs of 50 sets
Ideal for hot & cold foods
158mm
(6.2 inch)
Item in Stock
N210 Bulk Medium Sugarcane Biodegradable Compostable Food Trays 16oz x 600
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Box of 600 trays
Ideal for medium hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H45mm
455ml (16oz)
£80.89
£66.95
Box of 600 trays
Ideal for medium hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H45mm
455ml (16oz)
Packs of 100 to 1000 spoons
Ideal for hot and cold foods
L165mm (6.5 inch)
£4.74
£4.49
Packs of 100 to 1000 spoons
Ideal for hot and cold foods
L165mm (6.5 inch)
Item in Stock
N210 Large Sugarcane Biodegradable Compostable Disposable Food Trays 22oz x 50
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Packs of 50 trays
Ideal for large hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H60mm
650ml (22oz)
£12.31
£9.95
Packs of 50 trays
Ideal for large hot & cold foods
L190 x W130 x H60mm
650ml (22oz)
Box of 100 boxes
Sold at almost cost to clear
L244 x W122 x H102 mm
(9.6 x 4.8 x 4")
£54.99
£25.20
Box of 100 boxes
Sold at almost cost to clear
L244 x W122 x H102 mm
(9.6 x 4.8 x 4")
Last Chance, When They Are Gone, They Are Gone
Sold at cost to clear
341ml (12oz)
Packs of 50 lids
Fits our N96 Cold & Dessert Cups
Choose with or without straw holes
Packs of 100 spades
Ideal for desserts
102mm
Sold at cost
Packs of 25 bowls
Ideal for hot & cold foods
165mm (6 inch)
Sold at cost
Pack of 250 trays
Ideal for small portions & snacks
L101 x W68 x H27mm
Sold at cost to clear
Packs of 50 sleeves
Ideal for wraps & crepes
L235 x W94 x D90 mm
Sold at cost to clear
Packs of 25 plates
Ideal for hot & cold foods
165mm (6 inch)
Sold at cost
Item in Stock
N62 Sugarcane Small Compostable Hot & Cold Sample Portion Pot Cups 1oz x 50
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Packs of 50 pots
Sold at almost cost to clear
28.4ml (1oz)
Packs of 25 plates
Ideal for hot & cold foods
165mm (6 inch)
Sold at cost
Item in Stock
N62 Bulk Sugarcane Small Compostable Hot & Cold Sample Portion Pot Cups 1oz x 50
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Pack of 50 pots
Sold at almost cost to clear
28.4ml (1oz)
Item in Stock
Bamboo & Sugarcane Oven-Safe Mealboxes | 100% Compostable Takeaway Containers
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Choose from 50 to 300 boxes
Three sizes to choose from
Ideal for microwaves & ovens
Roll of 1000 labels
Removable
45 mm (1.8 inch)
Sold at cost to clear
Packs of 100 pots
Reduced to almost cost to clear
28.4ml (1oz)
Packs of 10 boxes
L220 xW95mm
Sold at cost
Sold at cost to clear
341ml (12oz)
Packs of 25 plates
Ideal for hot & cold foods
175mm (7 inch)
Sold at cost
Item in Stock
N79 CPLA White Disposable Biodegradable Compostable Hot Cup Lids 79mm x 50
0 review(s)
Packs of 50 to 1000 lids
Sold at almost cost to clear
(Fits N79 Hot Cups)
Item in Stock
S1 Small Sugarcane Biodegradable Compostable Disposable Round Plates 6" x 125
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Packs of 125 plates
Ideal for small hot & cold foods
156 mm (6 inch)
Packs of 10 to 100 bags & crayons
(190x80mm)
Packs of 10 to 100 bags & crayons
(190x80mm)
Pack of 50 to 1000 lids
Fits N79 Hot Cups
(Typically 6 to 8oz)
Pack of 250 trays
Most convenient option
L108 x W76 x H29 mm
(L4.25 x W3 x H1.1 inch)
Pack of 500 sheets
Sold at cost to clear
L400 x W300mm
(16 x 12")
Pack of 250 trays
Most convenient option
L108 x W76 x H29 mm
(L4.25 x W3 x H1.1 inch)
Item in Stock
N4 XL Biodegradable Compostable Hinged Dessert Deli Salad Container 32oz x 50
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Packs of 50 containers
Most convenient option
L185 x W160 x H65mm
(L7.3 x W6.3 x H2.6 inch)
Item in Stock
N76 Bulk Sugarcane Large Compostable Hot & Cold Sample Portion Pot Cups 4oz x 1500
0 review(s)
Box of 1500 pots
Sold at almost cost to clear
114ml (4oz)
Item in Stock
NatureFlex™ Clear Gusseted Heat Seal Bags – 100% Plastic-Free & Home Compostable
0 review(s)
Packs of 100 to 1000 bags
5 sizes available
Heat Sealable & Plastic Free
Made in Green Britain
Sold at cost to clear
341ml (12oz)
Item in Stock
N79 Standard Double Wall Biodegradable Compostable Disposable Hot Cups 8oz x 25
0 review(s)
Packs of 25 cups
Sold at almost cost to clear
227ml (8oz)
Use with N79 lid
Item in Stock
N5 XXL Biodegradable Compostable Hinged Dessert Deli Salad Container 48oz x 50
0 review(s)
Box of 200 containers
Most convenient option
L200 x W160 x H75mm
(L7.9 x W6.3 x H2.9 inch)
Item in Stock
N3 Large StrEAT Biodegradable Compostable Food Container Boxes 1880ml x 50
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Packs of 50 boxes
L215 x W150 x H65 mm
Sold at almost cost to clear
Packs of 50 to 1000 lids
Sold at almost cost to clear
(Typically 12 to 20oz)
Pack of 10 boxes
Ideal for smaller bakery items
L203 x W203 x H76 mm
Sold at cost to clear
Box of 1000 trays
Cheapest price per tray
L108 x W76 x H29 mm
(L4.25 x W3 x H1.1 inch)
Box of 1000 containers
Ideal for standard deli & desserts
Choose from 4 sizes
Pack of 50 containers
Ideal for standard deli & desserts
Choose from 4 sizes
Pack of 50 to 1000 lids
Fits N89 Hot Cups
(Typically 12 to 20oz)
Packs of 50 spoons
Ideal for hot drinks and foods
116mm
Sold at cost
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