Tamper Evident 7.8oz/230ml 4.4" Square Gold Foil Container with Foil or Plastic Lid for Takeout Curry & Chilled Pudding

A 230ml square container that measures 4.4 inches on each side and stands 30mm tall. That’s a bit shallower than some, but that shallowness is exactly what makes it good for chilled desserts and semi thick curries. You don’t want a deep container for a dish that needs to set – like a panna cotta or a flan. The 30mm depth gives enough room for the dessert to hold its shape without being so deep that the top cracks when unmolding.

This model comes with two lid options: foil or plastic. The foil lid works with the crimpable rim – just fold the aluminum edge over it by hand. That gives you a secure closure for things like chicken tikka masala or a vegetable korma. The plastic lid snaps on, which is faster for high volume operations. It also creates a tighter seal for semi liquid foods, though neither is fully leakproof like a heat seal film. But many restaurants find the plastic lid sufficient for delivery within a short radius.

The gold color matters here. A square gold container with a clear plastic lid lets the food show through. Imagine a layered mango pudding with a berry coulis on top. Customers see it before they open it. That anticipation drives repeat orders. A dessert shop in Singapore uses these for their “golden triangle” – three flavors of pudding in three gold square containers, stacked in a box. The plastic lids keep everything in place during delivery, and the gold finish makes the set feel like a gift.

From a production standpoint, square containers are more efficient to pack and ship than round ones. They nest tightly with less wasted space between walls. The 1000 pieces per carton fit into a 46.5 x 26.5 x 23.5cm box – that’s about the size of a small suitcase. For a restaurant buying wholesale, that means more trays per pallet and lower freight costs per unit.

Why would you choose the foil lid over the plastic one? If you’re baking in the tray. The foil lid can go in the oven (though you’d typically remove it during baking and only use it for covering after). The plastic lid cannot. So if you’re selling a “bake at home” curry pot pie, you’d send the tray with a foil lid. The customer bakes uncovered, then uses the foil lid to cover leftovers. The plastic lid is better for cold items like salads, fruit cups, or chilled desserts.

The 230ml capacity is a common portion size for Indian takeout curries. It holds about one cup – exactly what a single person eats with rice or naan. A chain of fast casual Indian restaurants uses these for their “curry bowl” line. They fill with butter chicken or palak paneer, snap on a plastic lid, and stack them in a hot bag. The square shape fits perfectly next to a round rice bowl, maximizing bag space.

Recycling: both the tray and the foil lid are aluminum. The plastic lid is #1 PET or #5 PP depending on the supplier, which is recyclable in many areas but not all. Some eco conscious buyers prefer the foil lid to keep the package 100% aluminum. Others like the convenience of plastic. We offer both so you can decide based on your local recycling infrastructure.

If you’re testing a new takeout menu or upgrading your dessert packaging, this 4.4 inch square gold container is a safe bet. It’s small enough for portion control, square enough for efficient stacking, and gold enough to justify a higher price point.