The Top 5 Most Popular Takeaway Foods and the Perfect Packaging to Keep Them Fresh

by Delon Biton

Popular takeaway food packaging

Takeaway food is a staple of modern life. Whether you're too busy to cook, in need of a quick bite on-the-go, or just craving your favourite dish from your local restaurant, takeaway food is a convenient and tasty option. However, if you're a restaurant owner or manager, you know that getting your food to your customers in the best possible condition is crucial. That's where the perfect packaging comes in. 

In this blog post, we'll discuss the top 5 most popular takeaway foods in the UK and the perfect packaging to keep them fresh.

fish and chips packaging

1 - Fish and Chips 

Fish and chips are a British classic and a popular takeaway choice. To keep fish and chips fresh, it's important to use sturdy packaging that can prevent the food from getting soggy. The best packaging for fish and chips is a greaseproof paper or newspaper wrap, which absorbs excess oil and prevents the food from becoming greasy. It's also important to use a sturdy cardboard box to keep the food hot and to prevent spillage.

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Chinese takeaway food packaging

2 - Chinese 

Chinese takeout is a popular takeaway food that requires sturdy packaging to prevent spills and leaks. The best packaging for Chinese takeout is an aluminium food container with a secure lid. This helps to prevent spills and leaks and keeps the food fresh for longer. It's also important to include utensils and napkins with the food to make it easier for customers to enjoy.

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Indian takeaway food packaging

3 - Indian 

Indian curries are a staple of British cuisine, and many people enjoy them as a takeaway meal. To keep Indian curries fresh, it's important to use airtight packaging that can prevent any air from getting in and spoiling the food. The best packaging for Indian curries is an aluminium food container with a secure lid. Aluminium containers are perfect for saucy foods such as Chinese and Indian because they keep the food hot and prevent spillage. It's also a good idea to include the rice or naan bread in separate containers. 

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Pizza takeaway boxes

4 - Pizza

Pizza is one of the most popular takeaway foods in the world. To keep your pizza fresh and hot, the best packaging is a sturdy cardboard box with vents that allow steam to escape. This helps to prevent the pizza from becoming soggy and ensures that it stays fresh and hot for as long as possible.

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Thai takeaway food packaging

5 - Thai

Thai food has become increasingly popular as a takeaway option in the UK due to its diverse flavours and fresh ingredients. Thai food often contains a lot of sauce, and using a sturdy plastic container with a secure lid can prevent any leakage or spillage. It also helps to keep the food fresh and prevent any air from entering. Thai food also includes condiments such as chilli sauce, fish sauce, or lime wedges; we would suggest using separate containers for these that can allow customers to customise their food to their liking and enhance their overall experience.

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In conclusion, choosing the right packaging for different takeaway meals is important to keep them fresh, preserve their flavour and appearance, maintain hygiene standards, improve convenience and reinforce your branding. By selecting the most appropriate packaging, you can enhance the overall experience for your customers and ensure they keep coming back for more.


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