Three Compartments, Endless Food Service Possibilities

As customer demand for balanced meals, meal-prep solutions, and organised food presentation continues to grow, food businesses need packaging that keeps ingredients separated without compromising convenience. The Somoplast [818] 1000cc 3-Compartment Black Microwaveable Container Base is specifically designed to provide efficient portion control, professional presentation, and reliable performance for modern food service operations.

Featuring three separate compartments within a generous 1000cc capacity, this durable container allows businesses to package complete meals while preventing ingredients from mixing during storage and transport. Its sturdy, crack-resistant construction helps ensure meals arrive in excellent condition, while the premium black finish enhances the visual appeal of both hot and cold dishes.

At Fresh Pack Solutions, we supply these versatile containers to takeaway restaurants, meal-prep providers, caterers, schools, healthcare facilities, and food delivery businesses seeking practical packaging solutions for compartmentalised meals.

Versatile Culinary Applications

The Somoplast [818] 1000cc 3-Compartment Container is ideal for a variety of food service applications:

• Meal Prep & Fitness Meals: Perfect for separating proteins, carbohydrates, and vegetables, helping customers maintain portion-controlled meal plans.

• Rice & Curry Combinations: Allows curries, rice, and side dishes to remain separated, preserving texture and presentation until consumption.

• Kebab & Grill Boxes: Ideal for serving grilled meats, chips, salads, and sauces in a single organised container.

• School & Workplace Lunches: Provides convenient separation for complete meals, reducing the risk of ingredients mixing during transportation.

• Corporate Catering: Suitable for individually packed lunches that require professional presentation and efficient distribution.

• Healthcare & Care Facility Meals: Supports portion management and meal organisation while maintaining food quality during delivery and service.

Technical Specifications

Thermal Performance & Delivery Logistics

• Compartment Integrity: The three-section design helps maintain separation between meal components, preserving flavour, texture, and presentation during transport.

• Microwave-Ready Convenience: Customers can conveniently reheat complete meals without transferring food to another container.

• Freezer-Safe Flexibility: Suitable for chilled and frozen food storage, making it ideal for meal-prep services and batch-cooking operations.

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built to withstand the rigours of commercial food service, delivery handling, and high-volume packaging environments.

• Stacking & Storage Efficiency: The durable structure allows secure stacking in kitchens, cold storage facilities, and delivery operations.

Recommended Pairings for Your Service

• Balanced Meal Programmes: To create a leak-resistant, transport-ready seal, pair this base with the matching Somoplast [818] Clear Microwavable Lid. This precise pairing forms a secure, stackable system that keeps multi-component meals fresh, visually distinct, and ready for retail display or courier delivery.

• Fitness & Subscription Meal Services: The three-compartment design is ideal for businesses offering calorie-counted meal plans, gym meals, and weekly food subscriptions. If your menu expands to require single-compartment or alternative sizes, explore our full variety of commercial plastic food containers to maintain backend operational uniformity.

• Multi-Component Takeaway Dishes: Perfect for restaurants serving meals with separate sides, helping preserve food quality and improve customer satisfaction. For operators looking to balance plastic options with an organic, eco-friendly aesthetic for dry side dishes or bakery additions, check out our selection of premium kraft containers.

• Educational & Institutional Catering: An excellent option for schools, colleges, hospitals, and workplace catering services that require organised meal presentation and quick, hassle-free portioning.

• Premium Presentation for Delivery Platforms: The compartmentalised layout creates an attractive food presentation that photographs beautifully for online ordering platforms and social media marketing materials, elevating your brand's digital presence.

• Operational Efficiency in Commercial Kitchens: Allows assembly line staff to portion proteins, carbs, and sides into a single container quickly and consistently, drastically accelerating preparation speeds during peak rush hours.

Applicable Temperature Range

Temperature Range: Suitable for temperatures from -20°C to +120°C. Manufactured from food-grade polypropylene (PP), this container is designed for freezer storage, hot food service, and microwave reheating. The durable material provides excellent resistance to temperature changes while maintaining food safety and container integrity.

Heat Retention During Delivery

Heat Retention: The sturdy PP construction and 3-compartment design help maintain food temperature while keeping meal components separated during transport. Under normal delivery conditions, hot meals generally remain warm for approximately 30–60 minutes, depending on food type, portion size, ambient temperature, and delivery duration. For enhanced heat retention, insulated delivery bags are recommended.

Key Features

• Freezer Safe

• Microwaveable

• Three-compartment design for meal separation

• Food-grade PP (Polypropylene) material

• Temperature Range: -20°C to +120°C

• Capacity: 34oz / 1000cc

• Suitable for hot and cold food applications

• Helps maintain food warmth for approximately 30–60 minutes during delivery

• Ideal for takeaway meals, meal prep, catering, and food delivery services

• Durable, lightweight, and recyclable where facilities exist

Whether you're packaging meal-prep plans, corporate lunches, takeaway grill boxes, school meals, or complete ready-to-eat dishes, the Somoplast [818] 1000cc 3-Compartment Black Microwaveable Container Base delivers the organisation, durability, and convenience required for today's food service industry.

UK Mainland Deliveries
Delivery is free on orders over £100 (excluding VAT).
For orders below this amount, a standard non-refundable delivery fee of £7.99 applies within the UK mainland. Extra charges may apply for remote locations.

Delivery Times
Orders placed before 12:00 am (subject to stock availability) are usually delivered within 1–2 working days (Monday to Friday) via DPD.

Large or bulk orders that exceed standard courier limits will be delivered on a pallet within 2–3 working days, between 9:00 am and 5:00pm. Timed deliveries may be available for an additional charge, depending on availability.

Please note that delays outside our control may occasionally occur, which could extend delivery times by 1–2 working days. We are not liable for any loss of business due to delayed or failed deliveries and do not offer compensation in such cases. We recommend placing orders in advance, especially for events or special occasions.

European Deliveries
We offer low-cost shipping across Europe. Place your order online, and a member of our sales team will contact you to confirm delivery options and costs.

International Deliveries
Orders can be collected directly from our warehouse. Alternatively, we can provide FOB (Free On Board) rates for container shipments.

Returns
Returns are accepted for resaleable goods in their original condition, provided this is agreed in writing beforehand. A 20% handling and restocking fee will apply unless the items were faulty on delivery.

You must inform us within 14 working days of receiving your order if you wish to return any items. Collection charges will also apply.

For more details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions and Shipping fee information.

UK mainland orders:

All orders placed before 12:00 am on Monday-Friday will be collected by DPD on the same day and delivered to the customers within 1-2 working days.

All orders placed on the Weekend and Bank Holidays, the orders will be collected on the next working day by DPD, then delivered within 1-2 working days

Deliveries to the Highlands, Islands, and Northern Ireland may take 2–3 working days.

Delivery Charges

• UK Mainland (Orders over £100): Free
• UK Mainland (Orders under £100): £7.99
• UK Offshore Islands (Orders over £100): £18.99
• UK Offshore Islands (Orders under £100): £26.99
• Scottish Highlands (Orders over £100): £17.99
• Scottish Highlands (Orders under £100): £25.99
• Northern Ireland (Orders over £150): £17.99
• Northern Ireland (Orders under £150): £26.99

Contact UsIf you have any questions regarding shipping, feel free to contact our support team at:

📧 info@freshpacksolutions.co.uk

📞 020 3411 2378