Wholesale 3-Compartment Meal Boxes | PE-Coated Cardboard Supplier
Food-Grade Certified
Safe materials compliant with EU & FDA standards
Leak & Grease Resistant
No leaks, no mess, reliable for takeaway
Strong & Stackable
Durable structure, optimized for storage
Custom Branding
OEM & ODM supported for private label
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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 | Singapore hawker meal takeaway boxes, Thai rice-curry 3-section containers, Vietnamese cơm trưa (lunch rice) packaging, SEA food delivery platform standard meal boxes |
| Japan & South Korea | 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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