Sugarcane Compartment Trays and Lids

What Is a Bagasse Compartment Tray?

A bagasse compartment tray is moulded from sugarcane fibre, the pulp left after the juice is extracted. The fibre is pressed into shape under heat to form a firm tray with raised dividers. Bagasse handles hot, oily and saucy food well and does not go soggy as quickly as thin paper.

What Are Sugarcane Compartment Trays Used For?

• Takeaway Combination Meals: Indian, Thai and Chinese restaurants pack curry, rice and sides in one tray.
• Meal Prep: Meal prep companies portion protein, carbs and vegetables in separate sections.
• Canteens, Hospitals and Aged Care: A deep 5-compartment tray without a lid works like a disposable cafeteria tray for dine-in meals.

Which Compartment Layout Do You Need?

The Disposable King range includes:

• 9-inch square takeaway trays with no compartments, 3 compartments or 4 compartments, 200 per carton
• Rectangular trays with 2, 3 and 4 compartments
• Deep 5-compartment trays, 400 per carton
• A deep 5-compartment meal tray without lid, 200 per carton

Match the layout to your menu: two sections for curry and rice, three or four for combo meals, five for full canteen meals.

Sugarcane Lids or PET Lids?

Lids are sold separately.

• Sugarcane lids keep the package plant-based and suit very hot food, since they let a little steam escape.
• Clear PET lids let customers see the meal, which helps in display fridges. PET suits cold or warm food rather than very hot meals.

Make sure each lid is made for the specific tray.

Packing Tips

Put curries in the largest compartment and drier items like rice or salad in the smaller ones. Fill to just below the dividers so food does not spill over when the lid goes on. Keep trays flat in delivery bags, and serve within a reasonable time, as plant fibre softens slowly with long contact with liquid. A sticker across the lid and tray shows the meal has not been opened.

Microwave Use

Many bagasse trays suit short reheating. Remove PET lids before microwaving and check individual product details.

Why Plant-Based Trays?

Foam food containers are banned in Victoria, and sugarcane is a direct replacement for foam compartment trays. Bagasse turns a farming by-product into useful packaging, and customers increasingly notice and appreciate plant-based materials.

Compartment Trays for Events and Functions

Compartment trays make it easy to serve a full meal at events, conferences and school functions. Guests can carry a main, side and dessert on one tray without needing extra plates. Plan the menu so each dish fits a specific compartment, and pre-fill trays just before service to keep food fresh. For buffets, a lidless deep 5-compartment tray works well as a disposable plate that holds everything in place. Cleanup is simpler too, since there are no plates to wash, and sugarcane trays suit events aiming to avoid plastic. Pre-planned trays also make portion sizes consistent across hundreds of guests.

Buying Bulk Sugarcane Compartment Trays from Disposable King

Bulk sugarcane compartment tray orders keep costs down for kitchens packing meals daily, and bulk bagasse compartment tray cartons keep you stocked through busy periods. Wholesale sugarcane compartment tray pricing suits restaurants and institutions. You can buy sugarcane compartment tray products from Disposable King, delivered within Melbourne only, with free delivery on orders over $150 (ex GST) within 35 km of the CBD.