Reusable menu box and lid

Which reusable meal container is right for your menu?

When selecting a reusable meal box for restaurants or takeout, capacity isn’t the only factor to consider. The compartment layout, in particular, should be suited to the dishes you serve. The circ product line offers a choice of undivided, 2-compartment, and 3-compartment meal boxes, allowing you to accommodate different meal concepts with the same product family.

Undivided meal boxes for dishes without fixed compartments

A single-compartment reusable meal box provides the entire interior space for a single dish. This design is suitable, for example, for pasta, rice dishes, casseroles, salads, or other main courses that do not require fixed compartments.

The continuous interior space also offers flexibility for varying portion sizes and different dishes.

2-compartment reusable meal boxes for main courses and side dishes

In a 2-compartment meal box, the interior is divided into two sections of different sizes. The circ models feature a larger compartment holding 660 ml and a smaller compartment holding 330 ml.

This allows, for example, the main course and side dish to be portioned separately within the same box. The fixed division can be particularly helpful for standardized meal offerings in cafeterias, dining halls, catering, and takeout establishments.

3-compartment meal boxes for multiple food components

If a meal is to be composed of three separate components, a 3-compartment reusable meal box is ideal. The compartment sizes—440 ml, 275 ml, and 165 ml—are differently sized and allow for graduated portioning.

For example, a larger main course and two smaller side dishes can be served in a single container without having to use multiple individual packages.

Reusable meal boxes made of polypropylene

The circ meal boxes are made of polypropylene (PP) and are designed for repeated use. After use, suitable models can be cleaned and reintroduced into the facility’s reusable container system.

Depending on the variant, the meal boxes are available in colors such as cream white, slate gray, avocado green, and garnet red. Transparent lids complement the containers and allow you to see the packaged food.

Should you order a meal box with a lid or the components separately?

On this category page, you’ll find both reusable meal boxes with matching lids as well as boxes and lids sold as separate items. This is particularly helpful if you already have containers from a circ system and need to add or replace individual components.

When ordering, please check the specific model and compartment layout to ensure the box and lid are compatible.

Reusable Containers in Food Service Operations

Reusable containers work particularly well when distribution, return, cleaning, and re-deployment are coordinated. The number of meal boxes required therefore depends, among other things, on the daily distribution volume, the return rate, and the cleaning schedule of the respective establishment.

Restaurants and takeout establishments may require a different inventory than cafeterias, student dining halls, or catering services with predictable distribution volumes. Multiple colors or compartment configurations can also be used to more easily distinguish between different meal types during operations.

Usefully Complement the circ Reusable Product Line

If you’d like to use other reusable solutions in addition to meal boxes, you’ll find an overview of other product groups in the system under “circ Reusable Tableware.”

For bowls and other food offerings, circ reusable meal bowls and matching lids are also available. For soups, stews, and similar dishes, you’ll find suitable solutions among the circ reusable containers with lids.

Complete meal offerings can also be supplemented with reusable cutlery. You can find the entire product range in the circ Nette Reusable section.

Frequently Asked Questions About Reusable Meal Boxes

What compartment configurations are available for the circ reusable meal boxes?

The meal boxes are available in undivided, 2-compartment, and 3-compartment versions. Which variant is suitable depends on whether the individual components of a dish need to be kept separate from one another.

What material are the circ meal boxes made of?

The meal boxes are made of polypropylene (PP) and are designed for repeated use.

When is a 2-compartment meal box a good choice?

A two-compartment box is ideal when two components of a meal need to be served separately, such as a larger main dish and a smaller side dish.

What is a 3-compartment meal box suitable for?

Three compartments allow for the separate serving of a main component and two smaller components within the same box.

Can I reorder lids separately?

Yes. In this category, in addition to complete sets, matching lids and meal boxes are also offered as separate items. Be sure to select the version that matches the specific box type.