PE-coated 3-compartment meal boxes designed for portioned takeaway meals, catering services, and food delivery applications. As a professional food packaging manufacturer, we offer OEM custom printing, private label solutions, and bulk wholesale supply for restaurant chains, food service brands, and global distributors.
Wholesale 3-compartment meal boxes in food-grade PE-coated white cardboard. Microwave safe, grease resistant, multi-size. Get factory direct pricing now!
Overview
Manufactured on our dedicated multi-compartment forming lines within our 10,000+ sqm ISO 9001:2015-certified Shandong facility, our 3-compartment meal boxes represent the highest-volume configuration in our divided food container range — the three-section layout mirrors the universal meal structure of one main dish, one side, and one starch or grain that defines complete meal packaging across virtually every cuisine and food service format worldwide. Built from thickened food-grade white cardboard with continuous PE interior coating across all three compartments and the dividing walls between them, these containers deliver the grease resistance, structural rigidity, and microwave reheating compatibility that restaurant chains, takeaway operators, and food delivery platforms require for everyday complete meal packaging at scale. After 15+ years of supplying 3-compartment boxes to rice-and-dish restaurants across Asia, meal delivery services in Europe, and QSR chains in the Middle East and North America, we have refined the divider wall height, compartment proportion ratios, and PE coating weight to solve the persistent challenge that defines divided meal packaging — preventing sauces, gravies, and liquid-rich dishes from migrating between compartments during the tilt, vibration, and temperature changes of delivery transit.
Product Specifications
Parameter
Details
Material
Thickened food-grade virgin white cardboard (350gsm standard / 400gsm premium option) with food-grade PE interior coating on all surfaces including compartment dividers
Available Sizes
Small (750ml total), Medium (900ml total), Large (1100ml total), Extra-Large (1300ml total) — compartment ratio typically 1 large : 2 equal smaller sections
Capacity Range
Main compartment: 350–650ml depending on total size; two side compartments: 150–325ml each
Wall Thickness
0.50–0.65mm (cardboard + PE coating); divider walls matching exterior wall thickness for consistent structural performance
Coating Type
Food-grade polyethylene (PE) interior coating — continuous coverage on base, sidewalls, divider walls, and rim; provides grease barrier, moisture resistance, and microwave compatibility
Temperature Resistance
-20°C to 120°C — suitable for freezer storage, refrigerated display, ambient service, and microwave reheating (recommended max 3 minutes at medium power)
Color / Print Options
Interior: white PE-coated finish (standard); Exterior: white base with custom full-color printing available (flexographic 6-color / offset); kraft exterior option available
Shelf Life
24 months in dry, ventilated storage conditions
Certifications
EU EC 1935/2004, US FDA 21 CFR, Japan Food Sanitation Act, Korea MFDS, FSC, SGS tested
Key Features & Benefits
Feature
Benefit for B2B Buyers
Three compartments in optimized 1-large-plus-2-small ratio
Mirrors the natural meal composition across all major cuisines — rice or grain in the large section, protein in one smaller section, vegetables or side dish in the other — eliminating the need for multiple separate containers per meal and reducing packaging cost, assembly time, and order complexity
Full-height divider walls with continuous PE coating
Dividers extend to the full container rim height and receive the same PE coating as exterior walls, creating genuinely isolated compartments that prevent sauce migration, flavor cross-contamination, and liquid transfer between sections even during the angled handling and vibration of delivery transit
Microwave-safe PE coating rated to 120°C
End consumers can reheat the entire meal directly in the container without transferring to a separate dish — reducing the friction that delays meal consumption, eliminating consumer complaints about cold delivered food, and enhancing the end-user experience that drives repeat ordering for delivery restaurants
Thickened 350–400gsm white cardboard construction
The heavy-gauge cardboard resists the softening, warping, and structural failure that thinner containers suffer when holding hot, moist, or oil-rich foods — maintaining shape integrity from kitchen packing through delivery transit to consumer table, preserving both food presentation and brand perception
Clean white interior and exterior surface
The bright white PE-coated interior enhances food color contrast and visual appetite appeal, while the smooth white exterior provides an optimal print-ready surface for high-fidelity brand graphics, menu photography, and nutritional information that reproduces with superior color accuracy compared to kraft substrates
Compatible lid system (sold separately or as set)
Pairs with our flat or dome PE-coated cardboard lids and clear PET lids for a complete sealed meal presentation, enabling buyers to select the closure system that matches their service format — flat for stacking efficiency, dome for generous portioning, clear for food visibility
Application Scenarios
Scenario
Description
Recommended Size
Asian restaurant takeaway and delivery
Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese restaurants packaging complete rice-based meals — main protein dish, steamed rice, and a vegetable side — for counter pickup, platform delivery, and phone-order dispatch where compartment separation preserves the distinct flavors that define each dish
Medium (900ml) for standard servings; Large (1100ml) for generous portions
Western fast-casual complete meal packaging
Fast-casual chains packaging balanced meals with protein, starch, and vegetable components — grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, salmon with rice and salad — for takeaway and delivery where compartment separation prevents sauce-on-starch mixing during transit
Large (1100ml) standard; Extra-Large (1300ml) for hearty portions
Food delivery platform standard meal container
Restaurants optimizing packaging for Deliveroo, UberEats, GrabFood, Talabat, and DoorDash delivery operations where a standardized 3-compartment format simplifies kitchen packing, reduces order assembly errors, and provides consistent meal presentation across the entire menu regardless of specific dish combination
Medium (900ml) for standardized delivery
Office lunch catering and corporate meal programs
Corporate catering companies packaging individual daily lunch portions for office delivery — each employee receiving a complete balanced meal with entrée, grain, and vegetable in one container that stacks efficiently in delivery crates and heats quickly in office microwaves
Large (1100ml) for corporate standard meal
Hospital and institutional patient meal service
Hospital food service operations packaging individual patient meals with controlled nutritional components — a protein entrée, a carbohydrate portion, and a vegetable serving — in clearly separated compartments that simplify dietary compliance verification and portion-size monitoring by nursing staff
Medium (900ml) for controlled portions; Large (1100ml) for standard patient meal
Target B2B Customers by Market
Target Market
Customer Type
Key Application Areas / Products
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Netherlands)
Food delivery platform restaurant suppliers, fast-casual chain procurement, corporate catering companies, university dining service contractors
Deliveroo and UberEats partner restaurant meal packaging, German Mittagstisch (lunch table) takeaway containers, Dutch corporate lunch delivery boxes, UK university campus meal containers
Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)
Rice-based restaurant chains, hawker center takeaway suppliers, GrabFood and Foodpanda ecosystem packaging distributors, office lunch delivery operators
Konbini bento supplement suppliers, Korean baekban (set meal) restaurant chains, Japanese shokudo (cafeteria) operators, Korean delivery platform (Baemin, Coupang Eats) packaging suppliers
Japanese 3-section meal set containers, Korean home-style set meal packaging, konbini supplementary hot meal boxes, Korean delivery platform standard meal containers
Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
Arabic restaurant chain procurement, cloud kitchen operators, corporate canteen service companies, hotel staff cafeteria suppliers
Arabic mixed grill and rice meal containers, Dubai cloud kitchen standard meal boxes, Saudi corporate dining packaging, Gulf hotel employee meal service containers
North America (USA, Canada)
Fast-casual chain procurement, meal delivery service packaging, hospital food service contractors, corporate cafeteria management companies
North American fast-casual takeaway containers, US hospital patient meal packaging, Canadian corporate catering meal boxes, meal delivery platform restaurant packaging
Customization & OEM Options
Customization Type
Options Available
Lead Time
Logo Printing
Flexographic 6-color or offset on exterior lid and base surfaces; brand identity, menu photography, nutritional panels, QR codes for reorder platforms
15–20 days
Custom Sizes
Modified total capacity, adjusted compartment proportions (e.g., 50:25:25 or 40:30:30 ratio), custom dimensions for specific menu portioning standards or tray-fit requirements
20–25 days (includes mold development)
Material Upgrade
400gsm premium cardboard for enhanced rigidity; double-side PE for maximum moisture protection; kraft exterior for eco-aesthetic positioning; PLA bio-coating for compostable programs
15–25 days
Surface Finish
Matte white for clean modern aesthetic, gloss varnish for vibrant color printing, water-based overcoat for enhanced moisture resistance, embossed brand pattern for premium tactile identity
15–20 days
Packaging Design
Full-service consultation: compartment ratio optimization for specific cuisines, lid compatibility engineering, stacking-height analysis, 3D photorealistic mockups, brand identity system across multiple sizes
5–8 days (design phase)
Why Global B2B Buyers Choose Fude Packaging
Fude Packaging has dedicated 15+ years to mastering the specific manufacturing challenges of multi-compartment food containers — understanding that the divider walls that separate compartments must be formed at precise heights, uniform thickness, and with continuous PE coating coverage to genuinely prevent liquid migration, and that any inconsistency in divider formation across a production run creates containers that look divided but fail to actually isolate food components during real-world delivery transit. Our ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system includes compartment-specific leak testing, divider wall height verification, and PE coating continuity inspection at both the base surface and divider wall junction points, ensuring consistent functional isolation performance across millions of units. Every container carries independently SGS-verified compliance across EU EC 1935/2004, US FDA 21 CFR, Japan Food Sanitation Act, and Korea MFDS food-contact standards, with FSC-certified paper materials, and our 500+ million-piece annual capacity supports the high-volume, consistent-schedule supply that restaurant chains and delivery platforms require, managed by 24/7 multilingual (English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic) dedicated account managers experienced in containerized international logistics.
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Yes. All our products are made from food-grade materials and comply with EU EC 1935/2004 and FDA food contact standards, ensuring safe use for all types of food packaging applications.
Yes. We support full OEM and ODM services, including logo printing, packaging design, material selection, and product sizing to help you build your own brand.
We offer flexible MOQ options to support different business scales, from small trial orders to large wholesale shipments, helping you start with lower risk.
Yes. We can provide free or low-cost samples for quality evaluation before bulk production, allowing you to confirm product specifications and performance.
Yes. Our products are designed with advanced coating and structural reinforcement to ensure excellent leak resistance and oil-proof performance, suitable for hot and greasy foods.
Our packaging is widely used in coffee shops, fast food restaurants, takeaway services, catering businesses, and retail food packaging such as beverages, salads, and snacks.
Production time depends on order quantity and customization requirements. We maintain efficient manufacturing processes to ensure stable lead times and reliable global delivery.
Yes. We offer recyclable and biodegradable packaging options that align with global sustainability trends and help reduce environmental impact.
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From production to delivery, we provide reliable services to simplify sourcing, ensure consistency, and support your market growth.
OEM & Private Label Manufacturing
We provide stable OEM production for distributors and brand owners, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply for your branded packaging products.
Custom logo printing
Flexible size & material options
Consistent batch quality
Packaging Selection
We assist in selecting suitable packaging solutions based on your application and market needs.
Artwork Support
We provide basic artwork guidance to ensure accurate and production-ready branding results.
Sampling Support
Samples are available for evaluation to help you confirm quality before bulk orders.
Delivery Support
We coordinate production and shipment to support stable and timely delivery.
Packaging Development & Customization
We support product development based on your market needs, helping you create functional and competitive packaging solutions.
Structure & size customization
Material and coating options
Application-based design support
Customization Options for Food Packaging
We customize every detail — from material to branding — to help you build a competitive packaging solution for your local market.
Strengthen your brand presence and create strong visual recognition in competitive retail and foodservice markets. We offer flexible printing solutions that help you turn packaging into a powerful branding tool.
Available options:
Logo
Color
Pattern
Artwork
QR code
Printing position
Size & Structural
We provide precise customization in size and structure to ensure optimal performance for different food types, portion sizes, and delivery scenarios. Our engineering team can also support structural optimization to improve usability and reduce leakage or deformation risks.
Available options:
Capacity
Shape
Diameter
Structure
Lid type
Compartment
Material & Sustainability
We offer a wide range of food-grade materials to meet different market standards, environmental regulations, and cost targets. All materials are designed for safe food contact and stable performance under hot, cold, oily, or moist conditions.
Available options:
Material
Coating
Thickness
Oil resistance
Eco option (PLA / FSC / recyclable)
Surface & Packaging
Enhance product value and shelf appeal with premium finishing techniques and flexible packaging formats designed for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce distribution channels.
Available options:
Finish
Printing effect
Hot stamping
Embossing
Packaging type
Label / barcode
3 Steps to Your Custom Food Packaging
We support brands, wholesalers, and distributors with a clear and efficient customization workflow—from initial request to final delivery.
Before we begin, please share your basic requirements so we can provide accurate recommendations.
Product type
Packaging size / capacity
Printing or branding requirements
1
Requirement Review & Configuration
We evaluate your needs and configure the most suitable packaging solution based on product type, usage, and technical requirements.
2
Design & Sample Confirmation
Our team prepares production-ready artwork and confirms all technical details before proceeding to mass production.
3
Production & Delivery
After confirmation, we proceed with controlled production and coordinate global shipping according to your schedule.
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