The 227 × 178 × 50mm 3 cavity 1300ml  rectangular , high gloss black top seal PP tray offers a secure, professional, and cost-effective food packaging solution for ready meals and prepared food products. Designed to maintain a high-quality presentation while reducing packaging costs, this tray is ideal for food producers, caterers, and takeaway operations.

One of the key advantages of top-seal food trays is their lower unit cost compared to similar containers with rigid pre-formed lids. MenuPAK top-seal trays allow ready meals and chilled food products to be packaged in a retail-ready format that competes confidently with supermarket packaging.

Manufactured from food-grade polypropylene (PP), this tray has an operating temperature range of +2°C to +110°C. It is suitable for microwave reheating for limited periods but is not suitable for conventional ovens, making it ideal for reheatable ready meals and similar food applications.

Key Features:

• Tray size: 227mm × 178mm × 50mm

• Capacity: 1187ml

• Colour: High Gloss Black

• Material: Food-grade PP

• Top seal format for secure, leak-resistant packaging

• Microwave safe (limited use)

• ISO certified

• Cost-effective alternative to rigid-lid containers

Sealing Compatibility:

This tray can be sealed using:

• Sealing die: SD2217-1

• Manual heat-sealing machine: 3132

• Lidding film: #3912

• Automatic heat-sealing machines with compatible lidding film

Branding Options:

This product can be finished with self-adhesive labels for branding and product information. Please refer to the PRINT tab above for further details.

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Our 227 x 178mm Black Rectangular CPET Top Seal Trays are the ideal solution for family-sized ready meal packaging, combining durability, presentation, and cost efficiency. Designed for professional food producers, caterers, and meal prep businesses, these trays deliver a premium finish that rivals supermarket packaging.

Manufactured from high-quality CPET (Crystallised Polyethylene Terephthalate), these trays maintain their shape under extreme temperatures, making them suitable for oven cooking, microwave reheating, and freezer storage (down to -40°C). Whether you’re producing chilled ready meals or frozen dishes, these trays ensure reliable performance throughout the supply chain.

A key advantage of top seal trays is their lower unit cost compared to pre-formed lidded containers, helping you reduce packaging expenses without compromising on quality. The sleek black, high-gloss finish enhances product presentation, making your meals stand out on shelves or in delivery.

Part of our Standard OvenPAK range, these trays are also perfect for “cook-in-pack” applications and baking, giving your customers added convenience.

Key Features:

• Generous 1415-1500ml capacity – perfect for family-sized portions
• Suitable for oven, microwave, and freezer use
• Temperature resistant from -40°C to high oven heat
• Cost-effective top seal solution vs pre-lidded alternatives
• Premium black high-gloss finish for enhanced presentation
• Compatible with sealing dies, manual heat sealers, and lidding film
• Ideal for ready meals, meal prep, catering, and food manufacturing
• Fully recyclable and compliant with ISO & BRC food standards

For branding, these trays can be paired with printed lidding film, self-adhesive labels, or cardboard sleeves to create a professional retail-ready pack.

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The 630ml black rectangular 2-cavity CPET top seal tray (285ml / 345ml) offers a secure, cost-effective, and professional solution for packaging ovenable ready meals and multi-component food products. Designed to deliver a premium, high-gloss presentation, these trays are ideal for caterers, meal prep businesses, and foodservice operators looking to compete with supermarket-quality packaging.

A key advantage of top seal packaging is the lower unit cost compared to similar trays with rigid pre-formed lids. As part of the OvenPAK range, these trays are fully oven safe, making them suitable for ready meals as well as baking-off food products directly in the tray.

Manufactured from food-grade CPET, the trays retain their shape under extreme temperatures and are suitable for use in the microwave, conventional oven, and freezer, down to -40°C, ensuring flexibility throughout the supply chain.

All products are ISO and BRC certified, meeting recognised food safety standards, and are 100% recyclable.

Key Features:

• Total capacity: 630ml (2 cavities: 285ml / 345ml)

• Colour: Black

• Material: Food-grade CPET

• Top seal format for secure, leak-resistant packaging

• Oven, microwave & freezer safe (to -40°C)

• High-gloss finish for premium presentation

• ISO & BRC certified

• 100% recyclable

Sealing Compatibility:

This tray can be sealed using:

• Sealing die: SD1813-1

• Manual heat-sealing machine: 3132

• Lidding film: 3932

Branding Options:

This tray can be styled with self-adhesive labels and cardboard sleeves for branding and product information. Please refer to the PRINT tab above for more details.

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The 660ml black rectangular 2-cavity CPET top seal tray (330ml / 330ml) provides a secure, cost-effective, and professional solution for packaging ready meals and ovenable food products. Designed for a premium presentation, these trays are ideal for caterers, meal prep producers, and foodservice operators looking to package meals that rival supermarket standards.

One of the main benefits of top-seal trays is their lower unit cost compared to similar-sized trays with rigid pre-formed lids. As part of the OvenPAK range, these trays are oven safe, making them perfect not only for ready meals but also for baking-off food products directly in the tray.

Made from high-gloss, food-grade CPET, these trays maintain their shape under high or low temperatures. They are suitable for microwave, conventional oven, and freezer use, down to -40°C, offering maximum flexibility from production to storage and reheating.

All products are ISO and BRC certified and 100% recyclable, ensuring compliance with recognised food safety and sustainability standards.

Key Features:

• Total capacity: 660ml (2 cavities: 330ml / 330ml)

• Colour: Black

• Material: Food-grade CPET

• Top seal format for secure, leak-resistant packaging

• Oven, microwave & freezer safe (to -40°C)

• High-gloss finish for premium presentation

• ISO & BRC certified

• 100% recyclable

Sealing Compatibility:

This tray can be sealed using:

• Sealing die: SD1813-1

• Manual heat-sealing machine: 3132

• Lidding film: 3932

• Automatic heat-sealing machines with compatible lidding film

Branding Options:

This tray can be styled with self-adhesive labels and cardboard sleeves for branding and product information. Please refer to the PRINT tab above for further details.

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Our 525ml Rectangular Black PP Tray from the MenuPAK range offers a high-quality, cost-effective packaging solution ideal for food manufacturers, caterers, and ready-meal suppliers. Designed for performance and presentation, this tray delivers excellent sealing results and shelf appeal.

Made from food-grade polypropylene (PP), this tray is suitable for microwave reheating and ideal for both chilled and ambient food applications.

Key Features:

• Capacity: 525ml

• Dimensions: 171 x 127 x 37mm

• Material: Injection-moulded PP – strong, lightweight, and food-safe

• Colour: Gloss black finish for premium product presentation

• Temperature Range: 110°C–145°C (Microwave-safe; not suitable for conventional ovens)

• Applications: Perfect for ready meals, rice dishes, pasta, curries, and food-to-go

• Certifications: BRC and ISO certified for food packaging compliance

• Recyclability: 100% recyclable plastic

Sealing Compatibility:

This tray is fully compatible with:

• Sealing Die: SD1712-1

• Manual Heat-Sealing Machine: Ref #3132

• Lidding Film: Ref #3131F

• Automatic Sealing Equipment (optional for high-volume production)

Branding Options:

This tray can be enhanced with:

• Self-adhesive labels

• Printed cardboard sleeves
  Check the PRINT tab above or speak to our team for customisation support.

Use Case Benefits:

• Cost-effective alternative to containers with rigid lids

• Supports high-volume meal prep and retail-ready presentation

• Ideal for refrigerated and chilled meal distribution

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Our 1200ml Square Tamper Evident Containers provide a secure, professional, and cost-effective food packaging solution. Designed for strength, presentation, and product protection, these containers are ideal for manufacturers, caterers, and food retailers looking for reliable packaging with built-in tamper security.

All products are manufactured in accordance with ISO and BRC recognised food industry standards, ensuring consistent quality and food safety compliance.

Secure Tamper-Evident Design

The integrated tamper security tab ensures the lid cannot be removed without being visibly broken. This guarantees product integrity from packing to end consumer, giving both retailers and customers complete confidence.

Key security benefits:

• Leak-resistant design

• Secure snap-fit lid

• Tamper-evident break tab

• Freshness protection during transit

Practical & Functional

The 1200ml square format is both space-efficient and stackable. Lids are specifically designed to allow safe stacking without shifting or movement, making them ideal for storage, distribution, and retail display.

These containers are:

• Microwave safe

• Suitable for a wide variety of chilled and ambient foods

• Strong and durable for transport

• Available in freezer-grade material (minimum order quantities apply)

Branding & Customisation Options

Our 1200ml Square Tamper Evident Containers can be supplied:

• With high-quality IML (In-Mould Label) print

• Plain for use with self-adhesive labelling

Please refer to the Print section for further details on custom branding options.

If you require samples, freezer-grade specifications, or printed volume pricing, please contact our team for further information.

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Give your ready meals a professional printed finish without the cost or large minimum order quantity associated with bespoke printed film.

This high-quality, 35-micron lidding film has been developed for ready meals, takeaway dishes and food-to-go products. The attractive stock design features the message:

“Thank you for your order… Enjoy your meal!”

The design also includes a practical white panel that can be used to:

• Handwrite the meal name or product details
• Apply a self-adhesive product label
• Add your own branded label or logo

SystemPAK can also assist with self-adhesive labels and fully bespoke printed-film solutions.

Box Contents and Specification

• Quantity: Two rolls per box
• Roll dimensions: 140mm wide × 300 metres
• Total film: 600 metres per box
• Film thickness: 35 micron
• Seal type: Peelable
• Material: Coated polyester film
• Estimated impressions: Approximately 1,500 per roll
• Estimated cost: Less than 3p per impression
• Application: Chilled and frozen food packaging
• Stock: Available from UK stock

The number and cost of impressions are approximate and will depend on the dimensions of your tray, film advancement and machine settings.

Professional Printed Packaging Without a Large MOQ

This ready-printed stock film is an ideal choice for smaller food manufacturers, caterers, takeaways and meal-preparation businesses that want professional packaging without investing in a bespoke print run.

Benefits include:

• No bespoke printing or artwork setup costs
• No large printed-film minimum order
• Professional presentation
• Convenient peelable opening
• Tamper-evident closure
• Space for product information or branding
• Suitable for multiple tray materials
• Ideal for smaller or developing food businesses

Custom-printed lidding film is also available, subject to an approximate minimum order quantity of 150 rolls.

High-Performance Q-Top Universal 101 PET23

The film is manufactured using Q-Top Universal 101 PET23, a strong coated polyester film engineered primarily for pressed-board trays.

Its low-temperature melt coating, excellent slip properties and short sealing-window capability help provide a secure and reliable peelable seal when used with compatible trays and correctly configured sealing equipment.

Material Compatibility

The film can seal to various compatible materials, including:

• Pressed board
• APET
• CPET
• PVC
• PP
• PE and HDPE
• PS
• ABS
• Aluminium
• Coated and uncoated paper
• Unglazed pottery
• Glass

Compatibility and sealing performance can vary according to the tray coating, material composition, machine, pressure, temperature and dwell time. Testing is therefore essential before full production.

Recommended Sealing Guidelines

The following settings are provided as a starting point:

• Temperature: 180–200°C
• Dwell time: 1–5+ seconds, depending on the machine and tray
• Pressure: Approximately 5 bar

Settings may need to be adjusted to suit your tray material, sealing machine and production environment.

Important Heating Notice

This lidding film must be removed before placing the tray in an oven or microwave.

The film may be used to seal compatible ovenable or microwaveable trays, but the film itself is not intended to remain on the tray during heating.

Compatibility Notice

We strongly recommend testing the film with your trays and sealing equipment before placing a full order.

If you are using trays that were not supplied by SystemPAK, please contact us before ordering so we can review the application. We cannot accept responsibility for sealing performance when the film is used with untested trays or equipment outside our recommended range.

Quality and Compliance

The film is manufactured in line with recognised ISO and BRC food-industry standards. It contains 30% post-consumer recycled content and is suitable for use in chilled and frozen food-packaging applications.

Complete Your Packaging Setup

This printed lidding film is commonly purchased alongside:

• SystemPAK top-seal trays
• Pressed-board ready-meal trays
• Manual sealing dies
• Manual heat-sealing machines
• Semi-automatic and automatic tray-sealing machines
• Self-adhesive product labels

If you are unsure whether this film is suitable, please check the relevant tray listing or contact our team before ordering. We can help you identify the compatible film, tray, sealing die and machine.

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Our 325 x 265mm Rectangular Black Half Gastro Top Seal Trays are designed for high-performance bulk food packaging in the catering and foodservice industry. Manufactured from high-quality polypropylene (PP), these trays are available in multiple depths—40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 80mm, 100mm and 120mm, offering volume capacities from 2500ml to 7500ml.

Ideal for bulk meals, lasagnas, poultry, meat, fish, and ready meals, these trays provide a secure and cost-effective packaging solution while delivering a professional appearance suitable for both hot and cold food applications.

✅ Key Features:

• Size: 325 x 265mm (Half Gastro standard)

• Material: Durable Black PP (Polypropylene)

• Capacities: 2500ml to 7500ml (various depths available)

• Temperature Range: Microwave and freezer safe – up to +120°C and down to -19°C

• Top Seal Compatible: Use with heat-sealing machines, sealing dies, and lidding film

• Leak-Resistant & Tamper Evident when Sealed

💡 Cost-Efficient Top-Seal Design

Our top-seal trays eliminate the need for rigid lids, helping you reduce packaging costs while improving security and shelf life. GastroPAK trays are perfect for large-scale food production and distribution in catering, hospitality, and ready meal sectors.

🎨 Customisation Available:

This tray is also available in Clear and White variants (see separate listings), as well as in custom colours (MOQ and lead times apply). Enhance your branding with self-adhesive label options—see the PRINT tab for details.

🛡 Food Grade Certified:

All SystemPAK containers are certified by ISO and BRC recognised food safety standards, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.

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The 325 × 265mm black 4-cavity half gastro top-seal PP tray is a versatile and cost-effective packaging solution for the catering and foodservice industry. With an overall capacity of approximately 2500–2950ml, this tray is ideal for bulk food packaging, portion separation, and professional food presentation.

Part of our multi-cavity half gastro tray range, these trays are available in 2 to 7 cavity formats, allowing multiple food items to be packed separately in one tray. This makes them perfect for snacks, crudités, mixed platters, ready meals, and catering applications.

Manufactured from food-grade polypropylene (PP), these trays are microwave and freezer safe down to -19°C, making them suitable for chilled storage, freezing, reheating, and transport.

Key Features:

• Tray size: 325 × 265mm (Half Gastro)

• Capacity: Approx. 2950ml overall

• Colour: Black

• Cavities: 4 long compartments

• Material: Food-grade PP

• Microwave & freezer safe (to -19°C)

• ISO & BRC certified

• Recyclable

Sealing & Accessories:

This tray is compatible with top-seal lidding film, manual heat-sealing machines, and dedicated sealing dies.
A clear thermoformed lid is available as an optional extra for added protection and re-storage (search #3124).

Packaging Information:

• 100 trays per box

• 16 boxes per pallet

Branding Options:

These trays can be finished with self-adhesive labels for branding and product information. Please refer to the PRINT tab above for more details.

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Our 230x145mm Ribbed Rectangular Top Seal PP Trays are a smart and cost-effective solution for fresh meat and protein packaging, combining practical design with a clean, retail-ready appearance.

Available in 50mm and 60mm depths, these trays feature a specially engineered ribbed (lineated) base that helps collect excess liquid or blood directly within the tray. This innovative design can eliminate the need for soak pads, reducing packaging costs while improving presentation and efficiency.

Manufactured from durable polypropylene (PP), these trays provide excellent strength and reliability for high-volume packing environments. The clear format enhances product visibility, making them ideal for retail display.

A key advantage of top seal trays is their lower unit cost compared to pre-formed lidded containers, helping businesses reduce packaging spend without sacrificing quality. Top seal packaging also offers flexibility, enabling fast, secure sealing using automated systems for improved production efficiency.

Key Features:

• 230x145mm rectangular format – ideal for meat and protein products
• Available in 50mm and 60mm depths
• Ribbed (lineated) base – captures excess liquid without soak pads
• Durable and lightweight PP construction
• Cost-effective top seal solution vs rigid lid packaging
• Excellent product visibility for retail display
• Compatible with 2314-1 sealing die, 3132 heat-sealing machine, and 3131 lidding film
• Available in alternative colours (minimum order quantities apply)
• Fully recyclable and compliant with ISO & BRC standards

These trays can be finished with self-adhesive labels or printed film to create a strong, professional retail-ready pack.

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