Good takeaway packaging should make service easier, hold the portion comfortably and present food neatly. When the tray is too small, food feels crowded. When it’s unnecessarily large, presentation suffers and packaging stock becomes harder to manage.
PSC Trading’s Eco-Friendly Cardboard Food Trays – Durable, Sustainable & Perfect for Takeout provide Australian cafés, caterers, bakeries, food trucks and takeaway operators with six practical formats. From compact snack portions to larger shared servings and hot dogs, each size is designed for a different food-service need.
The range also comes in bulk cartons, helping commercial teams keep suitable takeaway trays ready during busy service periods.
Why Cardboard Food Trays Work for Takeaway Service
Open cardboard trays are a simple choice for foods that need to be served quickly and eaten soon after preparation. They give customers easy access to the food while allowing staff to portion, garnish and hand over orders without complicated packaging.
They can be considered for serving:
- Hot dogs and similar menu items
- Chips, wedges and finger food
- Pastries and baked goods
- Sausage rolls and savoury snacks
- Burgers or sandwiches where suitable
- Market-stall samples
- Festival and event food
- Café sides and light meals
- Catered snacks and individual portions
Suitability will depend on the food, serving temperature, holding time and any sauces or moisture involved. Businesses should test the selected tray with their actual menu before purchasing larger quantities.
Six Sizes for Different Menu Formats
The PSC Trading range includes six cardboard food tray options. Choosing by internal serving space—not simply by the words “small” or “large”—will help you find the most practical fit.
| Tray | Dimensions | Carton quantity | Potential use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small CT1 | 130 × 91 × 50 mm | 500 trays | Snacks, pastries and smaller portions |
| Size CT2 | 178 × 178 × 45 mm | 250 trays | Square servings, light meals and shared snacks |
| Medium CT3 | 180 × 91 × 45 mm | 250 trays | Sausage rolls, sides and narrow food portions |
| Large CT4 | 255 × 152 × 45 mm | 250 trays | Larger takeaway meals and generous servings |
| X Large CT5 | 252 × 179 × 58 mm | 250 trays | Substantial portions and multi-item meals |
| Hot Dog CT6 | 210 × 70 × 37 mm | 600 trays | Hot dogs and other long, narrow menu items |
The suggested uses are a starting point. Portion size, food shape and preparation style will determine which tray performs best for your business.
Small CT1: Compact Without Wasting Space
At 130 × 91 × 50 mm, the Small CT1 suits businesses serving compact portions. Its deeper 50 mm profile may help contain smaller snacks more neatly than a very shallow serving surface.
Supplied in cartons of 500, it can be a practical everyday option for high-volume counters, events and takeaway businesses that regularly sell smaller menu items.
CT2 and Medium CT3: Two Different Mid-Size Shapes
Although CT2 and CT3 sit within the middle of the range, their shapes serve different purposes.
The CT2 measures 178 × 178 × 45 mm, giving it a square footprint. This can work well when food needs more width or when several smaller items are served together.
The Medium CT3 measures 180 × 91 × 45 mm. Its narrower rectangular shape may be better suited to elongated items or single portions that don’t require the width of a square tray.
Both options come in cartons of 250.
Large CT4 and X Large CT5: Room for Bigger Orders
For more substantial takeaway servings, PSC Trading offers two larger formats.
The Large CT4 measures 255 × 152 × 45 mm, providing a long, wide serving area without the additional depth of the X Large option.
The X Large CT5 measures 252 × 179 × 58 mm, giving businesses more width and depth for larger portions or meals containing several components.
Both are supplied in cartons of 250, making them suitable for restaurants, caterers and mobile food operators that need larger paper-based food trays in commercial quantities.
Hot Dog CT6: Designed for Long Menu Items
Generic trays can leave a hot dog sliding around or sitting in too much unused space. The Hot Dog CT6 measures 210 × 70 × 37 mm, providing a long, narrow format that better matches the product it is intended to hold.
With 600 trays per carton, CT6 is well suited to stadium kiosks, food trucks, markets, festivals, school events and other venues serving hot dogs in volume.
It may also suit similarly shaped menu items, provided the dimensions and material are appropriate for the food being served.
How to Select the Best Cardboard Tray
Before ordering, compare the tray dimensions with the actual food portions used in your kitchen. Testing a sample serving can reveal whether there is enough room for garnishes, sauces or multiple components.
Consider:
- The length and width of the finished portion
- The depth required to contain the food
- Whether the item is served immediately or held briefly
- How the tray will be carried by staff and customers
- Whether an additional bag, wrap or outer package is required
- How many trays the business uses during a normal service period
- Available storage space for bulk cartons
The best tray is not always the largest. A close fit usually creates a cleaner presentation and can make stock management more consistent.
A Paper-Based Presentation for Australian Food Service
Cardboard trays offer a natural kraft appearance that works well with casual takeaway, café, bakery and market-style branding. The neutral finish keeps the focus on the food and can suit businesses looking for a straightforward paper-based serving format.
Disposal and recycling requirements can vary depending on local facilities, food residue and any coatings applied to the packaging. Businesses should follow local waste-management guidance rather than making unsupported recycling or compostability claims to customers.
Shop Cardboard Food Trays in Australia
Whether you need a small tray for pastries, a larger format for takeaway meals or a dedicated hot dog tray, PSC Trading offers practical options for different food-service requirements.
Explore the range of eco-friendly cardboard food trays in Australia and choose the size and carton quantity that best fits your menu, service volume and available storage.
Shop food packaging and hospitality supplies online with PSC Trading Australia.
