Bagasse Meal Boxes Ireland: Sizes, Compartments & Wholesale Buying Guide
Bagasse meal boxes are the compostable workhorse for Irish takeaways that need a rigid, oil-tolerant tray without polystyrene. Made from sugarcane fibre, they suit hot curries, salads, set meals and burger counters — provided you match size and compartment count to the dish.
This guide covers the Bagasse Meal Box wholesale stock PrintNPack holds in Ireland — sizes from the 6×4" lunch box up to the 9×9" meal box, when to pick 1-, 2- or 3-compartment trays, how case packs work, and delivery from Ashbourne to Dublin, Cork, Galway and nationwide.
Why Irish kitchens buy plain bagasse meal boxes
Plain bagasse is warehouse stock: order by the case, no artwork proof, no print lead time. That matters when a café in Dublin or a multi-site group in Cork needs trays for next week's menu, not a branded campaign. Compostable fibre also sits cleanly beside other eco lines such as Greenspirit cups and lids and wooden cutlery.
Many operators mix formats: bagasse for wet or saucy meals, kraft biobox for lighter portions, and corrugated fish & chip trays for fry work. Buy bagasse where the fibre earns its keep — not as a one-size-fits-all substitute for every box on the shelf.
Bagasse meal box sizes and compartments at a glance
PrintNPack lists eight plain bagasse meal box lines. Use the table to match footprint and compartment layout to your menu, then confirm live case tiers on the product pages.
| Size / format | Case pack | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 9×9" meal box | 2 × 100 per case | Full takeaway meals, salad boxes and large portions |
| 8×8" HP4 (1-comp) | 5 × 50 per case | Standard hot meals and tray-bake style takeaway |
| 8×8" HP4 3-comp | 5 × 50 per case | Set meals with three separated sides or proteins |
| 9×6×2" 1000ml 1-comp | 5 × 50 per case | Curries, pasta, rice bowls and saucy mains |
| 9×6×2" 1000ml 2-comp | 5 × 50 per case | Protein plus side kept apart in one lid-ready tray |
| 7" small rectangle | 12 × 50 per case | Smaller meals, kids portions and lighter lunch offers |
| 6×4" small lunch box | 20 × 50 per case | Sandwiches, wraps and compact café lunch packs |
| 6" burger box 15×15cm | 8 × 50 per case | Burgers, stacked sandwiches and snack boxes |
Choosing 1-compartment vs 2- or 3-compartment
Compartment count is a plating decision. A 1-compartment 9×6×2" 1000ml tray suits mixed bowls and dishes that travel better stirred together. The matching 2-compartment 1000ml tray keeps a main and a side separate under one lid footprint — useful for curry and rice or chicken and salad.
The 8×8" HP4 3-compartment box is the set-meal workhorse: three wells for protein, starch and veg without stacking cups inside a single tray. If the kitchen plates everything into one mixed portion, stick with the single-well 8×8" HP4 or the larger 9×9" and save the 3-comp for fixed meal deals.
Lunch and burger formats are different jobs again: the 6×4" lunch box and 7" rectangle handle compact café offers, while the 6" 15×15cm bagasse burger box covers stacked sandwiches. For a full burger packaging overview — including printed options — see the burger boxes Ireland guide and eco bagasse burger boxes.
Plain wholesale vs branded packaging
These bagasse meal boxes are plain wholesale — white or natural fibre with no logo print. That keeps MOQ at a case, restocking fast for Galway night service or Ashbourne collection. Branding usually sits on the bag, napkin or sticker rather than on every tray.
If you need a printed face on high-visibility burger packaging, use the dedicated bagasse burger product pages. For everyday meal trays, plain cases plus a branded SOS grab bag or greaseproof sheet is the usual Irish mix.
Case packs, MOQ and how pricing works
Bagasse meal boxes are sold by the case with four-tier volume pricing — more cases lower the price per case. There is no custom-print MOQ on these plain lines. Packs range from 2 × 100 on the 9×9" up to 20 × 50 on the 6×4" lunch box; most HP4 and 1000ml lines pack 5 × 50.
Always check the live tier table on each product in the Bagasse Meal Box category — we do not reprint one-off unit rates here because case tiering is how wholesale buyers save money. A single-site takeaway often starts on 1–3 cases; multi-site groups consolidate into higher tiers.
What to order alongside bagasse meal boxes
- Wooden cutlery — 160mm knives and forks for meal boxes, chip forks for fry counters
- Biobox containers for kraft alternatives on lighter or dry portions
- Foil containers when the kitchen still needs oven-to-door aluminium trays
- SOS grab bags so closed meal trays travel cleanly to the customer
Pairing meal boxes with cutlery and bags on one Ashbourne dispatch keeps Dublin and nationwide kitchens stocked before Friday peaks.
Delivery across Ireland from Ashbourne
PrintNPack is based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath — convenient for Dublin and Meath collections, with nationwide dispatch for Cork, Galway, Limerick and every other county. Plain bagasse orders move quickly because they are warehouse stock, not made-to-print jobs.
UK or Europe shipping is only confirmed case-by-case on request; this guide focuses on Irish wholesale delivery, which is the core service for these lines.
How to order bagasse meal boxes in Ireland
- List menu formats — full meals, set meals, lunch packs and burgers
- Match each to size and compartment count using the table above
- Add cutlery, biobox or grab bags if the same delivery can cover them
- Order by the case on Bagasse Meal Box — watch the volume tiers
- Take nationwide delivery or collect from Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Ready to restock bagasse meal boxes?
9×9, 8×8 HP4, 1/2/3-compartment and lunch sizes with tiered case pricing — delivered across Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy bagasse meal boxes wholesale in Ireland?
PrintNPack stocks plain compostable bagasse meal boxes by the case under Bagasse Meal Box — with tiered wholesale pricing from Ashbourne to Dublin, Cork, Galway and nationwide.
What bagasse meal box sizes are available?
Lines include 9×9" (2×100), 8×8" HP4 single and 3-comp (5×50), 9×6×2" 1000ml 1-comp and 2-comp (5×50), 7" rectangle (12×50), 6×4" lunch box (20×50) and 6" burger box 15×15cm (8×50).
When should I choose 1-compartment vs 2 or 3-compartment?
1-comp for mixed meals and bowls; 2-comp 9×6×2" for protein plus side; 8×8" 3-comp HP4 for set meals with three separated portions.
Are bagasse meal boxes plain wholesale or custom printed?
These lines are plain wholesale stock — no artwork proof and no custom-print minimum. Order by the case with four-tier volume pricing.
Do you deliver bagasse meal boxes to Dublin, Cork and Galway?
Yes. We deliver bagasse meal boxes to Dublin, Cork, Galway and all Irish counties, with collection available from Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
