Bulk 5-Compartment Catering Trays | Factory Direct Meal Packaging

With over 15 years of direct supply experience to airline catering facilities, event management companies, wedding and banquet caterers, and mass-feeding operations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, we have calibrated compartment proportions, divider wall heights, and overall tray dimensions to align with the specific requirements of catering tray systems, airline galley equipment, banquet staging protocols, and conveyor-line assembly workflows.
Model Material Size (cm) Packaging (pcs/ctn) Case Size (cm) Inner Packing
3-Compartment Lunch Box 337g Kraft Paper 30 × 18.5 × 5.5 200 50.5 × 45.5 × 46 50 pcs/bag
2-Compartment 2000ml 337g Kraft Paper 21.2 × 16 × 6.2 200 55.5 × 34 × 47 50 pcs/bag
2-Compartment 1400ml 337g Kraft Paper 17.2 × 13.8 × 6.5 300 59.5 × 39.5 × 46 50 pcs/bag
2-Compartment 1080ml 337g Kraft Paper 17 × 13.5 × 4.8 300 50.5 × 36 × 44.5 50 pcs/bag
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Overview

Engineered in our Shandong production facility to serve the most demanding segment of the multi-compartment market — high-volume catering operations where 500 to 50,000+ individually portioned complete meals must be assembled, sealed, stored, transported, and served within compressed operational windows — our 5-compartment catering trays provide the maximum component separation available in a single-container format, enabling caterers to present a complete multi-course meal experience within one structurally unified PE-coated white cardboard tray. The five-section layout accommodates the full architecture of a catered meal: main protein, starch or grain, vegetable side, secondary side or appetizer, and dessert or fruit — eliminating the multiple separate containers, additional lids, and complex assembly sequences that inflate labor cost and slow production-line throughput in high-volume catering environments. With over 15 years of direct supply experience to airline catering facilities, event management companies, wedding and banquet caterers, and mass-feeding operations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, we have calibrated compartment proportions, divider wall heights, and overall tray dimensions to align with the specific requirements of catering tray systems, airline galley equipment, banquet staging protocols, and conveyor-line assembly workflows.

Product Specifications

ModelMaterialSize (cm)Packaging (pcs/ctn)Case Size (cm)Inner Packing
3-Compartment Lunch Box337g Kraft Paper30 × 18.5 × 5.520050.5 × 45.5 × 4650 pcs/bag
2-Compartment 2000ml337g Kraft Paper21.2 × 16 × 6.220055.5 × 34 × 4750 pcs/bag
2-Compartment 1400ml337g Kraft Paper17.2 × 13.8 × 6.530059.5 × 39.5 × 4650 pcs/bag
2-Compartment 1080ml337g Kraft Paper17 × 13.5 × 4.830050.5 × 36 × 44.550 pcs/bag
ParameterDetails
MaterialThickened food-grade virgin white cardboard (400gsm for catering-grade structural performance) with food-grade PE interior coating on all surfaces including all four divider walls
Available SizesStandard Catering (1500ml total), Large Catering (1800ml total), Banquet (2000ml total) — 5-section layout with one dominant main compartment and four satellite sections
Capacity RangeMain compartment: 450–700ml; four satellite compartments: 150–325ml each, proportioned for appetizer, sides, and dessert
Wall Thickness0.55–0.70mm (400gsm cardboard + PE coating); all divider walls formed at full tray height for complete inter-compartment isolation
Coating TypeFood-grade PE interior coating across all five compartments, all four divider walls, and the rim — continuous barrier providing grease resistance, moisture protection, and microwave compatibility on every food-contact surface
Temperature Resistance-20°C to 120°C — compatible with advance preparation, refrigerated holding, ambient staging, and microwave reheating of individual compartments
Color / Print OptionsInterior: white PE-coated (standard), enhancing food presentation contrast; Exterior: white base with optional custom printing for catering brand identity, event branding, or airline livery
Shelf Life24 months in dry, ventilated storage
CertificationsEU EC 1935/2004, US FDA 21 CFR, Japan Food Sanitation Act, Korea MFDS, FSC, SGS tested

Key Features & Benefits

FeatureBenefit for B2B Buyers
Five compartments deliver a complete multi-course meal in one containerEliminates the need for separate containers for appetizer, main course, starch, vegetable, and dessert — reducing packaging SKU count, simplifying assembly-line workflow, cutting per-meal packaging cost, and decreasing total waste volume per meal served at scale
400gsm heavy-gauge cardboard withstands loaded catering weightThe thickened construction supports the combined weight of five distinct food components — potentially 600–900g of mixed hot, cold, wet, and dry items — without base sag, tray flex, or structural failure during staging, transport, and table-service distribution
Full-height PE-coated dividers isolate all five componentsEach of the five sections functions as an independently sealed compartment, preventing the sauce, gravy, dressing, and moisture cross-contamination that ruins multi-component catering meals — sweet dessert stays dry, crispy items stay crunchy, dressed salad stays contained
Proportioned compartment layout matches catering meal architectureThe one-large-plus-four-satellite layout reflects standard catering meal composition: a generous main protein section, adequate starch and vegetable compartments, and appropriately scaled appetizer and dessert sections — eliminating the oversized-dessert or cramped-entrée compromises of equal-division formats
Stackable tray-format design for high-volume stagingThe flat tray profile with uniform rim height enables stable vertical stacking during advance preparation staging, refrigerated holding, and distribution-line loading — critical for airline catering trolley packing and event catering heat-cart assembly
PE coating enables selective microwave reheatingEnd users or service staff can microwave the entire tray to reheat hot components while cold items (salad, dessert) remain at ambient temperature if desired — or the tray can be reheated uniformly, with the PE coating maintaining food-safe integrity throughout

Application Scenarios

ScenarioDescriptionRecommended Size
Airline in-flight meal serviceFlight catering companies assembling economy and business class meal trays — main entrée, rice or bread, vegetable medley, appetizer salad, and dessert — in containers dimensioned to fit standard ATLAS and KSSU galley cart tray slots, assembled on high-speed conveyor lines processing thousands of trays per flight cycleStandard Catering (1500ml) for economy class; Large Catering (1800ml) for premium economy
Wedding and banquet cateringBanquet caterers packaging 200–2,000+ individual guest meals with multi-course plated presentations — protein entrée, starch, vegetable, appetizer, dessert — in trays that maintain course-separated presentation quality through kitchen staging, transport to venue, and table-service distributionLarge Catering (1800ml) standard; Banquet (2000ml) for premium events
Music festival and outdoor event mass feedingEvent catering companies serving 5,000–50,000+ attendees at multi-day music festivals, sporting events, and outdoor exhibitions — requiring rapid high-volume assembly, durable tray construction that withstands standing and walking consumption, and compartment isolation for diverse menu itemsStandard Catering (1500ml) for festival standard; Large Catering (1800ml) for VIP hospitality
Military and emergency relief meal packagingDefense contractors and humanitarian relief organizations packaging complete nutritional meals — protein, carbohydrate, vegetable, fruit, and supplementary component — in durable, stackable, microwave-compatible trays that withstand field conditions and simplified distribution logisticsStandard Catering (1500ml) for standard field ration tray
Corporate conference and seminar meal packagingConference venue caterers packaging individual boxed lunch programs for 100–5,000+ delegates — a complete conference lunch with entrée, side, salad, roll, and dessert in one branded tray that distributes quickly during tight lunch-break windows and minimizes post-event cleanupLarge Catering (1800ml) for full conference lunch

Target B2B Customers by Market

Target MarketCustomer TypeKey Application Areas / Products
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Netherlands)Airline catering companies (Gate Gourmet, DO & CO, LSG Europe), event management and festival catering firms, conference venue operators, rail dining service providersEuropean airline economy meal trays, UK festival mass-catering containers, German conference center lunch packaging, Dutch rail dining service trays
Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)Airline catering (SATS, Thai Airways Catering, Vietnam Airlines Catering), large-scale wedding and banquet operators, corporate event management companies, military catering contractorsASEAN airline in-flight meal trays, SEA wedding banquet packaging, Singapore corporate event catering trays, regional military meal packaging
Japan & South KoreaJapanese airline catering (ANA Catering, JAL Royal Catering), Korean airline and railway meal operators, Japanese matsuri (festival) catering, Korean military ration packaging suppliersJapanese airline 5-section meal trays, Korean KTX railway dining packaging, festival and event multi-course catering, Korean military contractor meal trays
Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)Airline catering (Emirates Flight Catering, Saudi Airlines Catering, Alpha Catering), Hajj and Umrah mass-feeding operators, large-scale event management companiesGulf airline multi-course meal trays, Hajj pilgrim mass-feeding packaging, Saudi national day and event catering trays, Dubai convention center conference meal packaging
North America (USA, Canada)Airline catering (Flying Food Group, LSG Sky Chefs), large-scale event catering companies, hospital and institutional food service contractors, military dining facility suppliersNorth American airline meal trays, US large-event boxed lunch packaging, Canadian hospital multi-component meal trays, military dining facility contractors

Customization & OEM Options

Customization TypeOptions AvailableLead Time
Logo PrintingFlexographic 6-color or offset on tray exterior and matching lid; airline livery integration, event branding, catering company identity, corporate event co-branding15–20 days
Custom SizesCustom total tray dimensions for specific airline galley standards (ATLAS, KSSU), modified compartment proportions for specific catering menus, adjusted depth per compartment for sauce-heavy vs. dry-item sections20–25 days (includes mold development)
Material Upgrade450gsm ultra-heavy cardboard for maximum structural performance under loaded 5-compartment weight; double-side PE for extended holding times; aluminum-foil laminate option for oven-compatible reheating in airline galley ovens15–25 days
Surface FinishMatte white for airline economy class, gloss varnish for premium event presentation, water-resistant overcoat for outdoor festival use, metallic accent for VIP and business class catering, textured finish for improved tray handling grip15–22 days
Packaging DesignCatering-specific consultation: airline tray-slot dimensional verification, conveyor-line assembly flow optimization, compartment proportion modeling for specific menu programming, stacking compression analysis for trolley and heat-cart packing, event brand co-design5–10 days (design phase)

Why Global B2B Buyers Choose Fude Packaging

Fude Packaging applies 15+ years of multi-compartment food container manufacturing expertise to our 5-compartment catering tray line, understanding that forming five structurally sound, PE-coated, full-height dividers within a single container tray requires fundamentally more precise tooling, higher forming pressure calibration, and tighter PE coating application control than simpler 2- or 3-compartment formats — because each additional divider increases the risk of wall thinning at junction points, PE coating discontinuity at divider-base junctions, and structural inconsistency across the five sections. Our ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system includes compartment-specific testing for each of the five sections, verifying divider wall height uniformity, PE coating continuity at all eight divider-wall-to-base junctions, and loaded-weight structural integrity under simulated catering tray stacking conditions. All 5-compartment trays carry independently SGS-verified compliance across EU EC 1935/2004, US FDA 21 CFR, Japan Food Sanitation Act, and Korea MFDS standards with FSC-certified materials, and our 500+ million-piece annual capacity handles the surge-production schedules that airline catering, mass-event operations, and Hajj feeding programs demand, coordinated by our 24/7 multilingual (English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic) dedicated account managers experienced in time-critical international logistics.

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