OEM Factory 135oz/4000ml 12.6"x12.6" Gold Foil Container for Bulk Stew & Large Party Tray

A restaurant owner in Texas told me he was tired of transferring his smoked brisket from the smoker to a plastic tray to a foil wrapper. Too many steps. He wanted to serve it in the same tray it cooked in. This 12.6 inch square gold tray, 60mm deep, holds a whole brisket flat. The 4000ml capacity leaves room for the juices. He smokes the brisket directly on the tray (aluminum handles smoker temperatures just fine), then covers with a foil lid and delivers. The gold color makes the bark look even darker. His customers post photos.

The square shape fits in a standard oven or smoker. Round trays of the same volume would be too wide. A catering company that does “backyard BBQ” kits uses these for pulled pork, baked beans, and coleslaw – three separate trays that stack perfectly in a hot bag. The 60mm depth is shallow enough that the beans don’t get lost, deep enough that the pork stays moist.

For sealing, you have options. A heat seal film lid (requires a sealer machine) creates a leakproof, tamper evident closure – ideal for liquid heavy stews or delivery over long distances. Alternatively, a standard foil lid (non sealing) can be placed on top; it won’t lock but works for hot holding or short trips. A plastic snap on lid is also available for cold storage or when visibility matters. This tray’s rim is designed for heat seal equipment, not manual folding.

A meal prep business that specializes in “family freezer meals” uses these for their shepherd’s pie. They layer meat, veggies, and mashed potatoes, then freeze. The 60mm depth gives enough height for a thick potato crust. Customers bake from frozen at 180°C for 50 minutes. The gold tray goes straight into the oven. No thawing, no transfer.