View the full range of disposable soup cups available at Packaging Environmental, alongside a full range of accompanying soup pot lids available in a variety of sizes and colours.
Our microwaveable soup pots are available in a range of sustainable materials including bagasse, paper with a PLA bioplastic lining, and paper with a PE plastic lining.
Bespoke branding for our paper soup pots is also available at Packaging Environmental, providing the ability to create a unique and recognizable identity for your business. Alternatively you can view our branded case studies for additional information.
We understand the significance of building a strong brand presence, and customised soup takeaway containers offer an excellent opportunity to showcase your business and leave a lasting impression on your customers.
To request free samples of our products please submit a sample request form and we'll send you samples within a working few days.
Soup Containers FAQs
We offer two types of Soup Containers:
· Shallow Soup Containers: These containers are designed for takeaway soups, noodles, stews, or even ice cream. The shallow design makes them convenient for easy consumption.
· Tall Soup Containers: Ideal for larger servings, these containers are perfect for hearty portions of soup, noodles, or stew.
Our soup containers are made from a range of sustainable materials, including:
· Paper with PE Plastic Lining
· Paper with PLA Bioplastic Lining
· Bagasse
For more information on how to dispose of our packaging please click here.
Bagasse fibre (home & industrial compostable) PLA‑lined paper (EN 13432 industrial‑compostable) PE‑lined paper (widely recyclable after rinsing). All options are PFAS‑free.
Yes, all our Soup Containers are leakproof, ensuring that your soups and other liquid-based foods stay securely contained.
Polypropylene lids are accepted by 90 %+ UK councils once rinsed.
Yes – paper/PLA lids for 8–24 oz tubs and clear PLA lids for 8 oz pots; both break down in 12 weeks at a commercial composter.
Absolutely! All our Soup Containers are fridge safe, allowing you to store leftovers or pre-prepared soups for later use.
Yes, our Soup Containers are freezer safe, making them suitable for storing soups or other frozen foods for an extended period.All materials remain crack‑free at –18 °C – leave 5 % head‑space for expansion.
Indeed! All our Soup Containers are microwave safe, allowing you to conveniently reheat your food directly in the containers. PE‑ and PLA‑lined paper pots, plus bagasse bowls, handle 800 W microwaving up to 100 °C; always loosen the lid first.
No, our Soup Containers are not oven safe. We recommend transferring the food to an oven-safe dish for baking or heating in the oven.
6oz (180ml), 8 oz (240 ml), 12 oz (360 ml), 24 oz (700 ml) and 32 oz (950 ml) squat tubs; all fit either a 90 mm or 115 mm lid.
12 oz and 24 oz PLA pots carry printed 250 ml / 500 ml lines for barista accuracy.
Our Soup Containers and lids can be purchased separately, as not all customers require lids. We supply both recyclable and compostable soup pot lids.
Yes, our Soup Containers can be branded or customised with your logo (minimum print quantities apply). If you're interested in a branded or custom product, please contact us via phone at +44(0)20 3006 2432, Whatsapp or email info@packagingenvironmental.co.uk.
Certainly! Sticker branding is a cost-effective solution for branding Soup Containers, especially if you don't meet the minimum order quantity for direct printing. The minimum order quantity for producing stickers is only 1000 pieces. For pricing and lead time information, please contact us.
If you would like to test out our products before you place an order, please submit a sample request form, or contact us by phone at +44(0)20 3006 2432, Whatsapp or email info@packagingenvironmental.co.uk. We'll be happy to send you samples within a few days.
Bagasse / PLA‑paper: food‑waste caddy → industrial compost. PE‑paper & PP lids: rinse → mixed paper or plastics recycling.
Our soup containers are all widely recyclable.
No – PE weight < 10 % of pack, so PPT doesn’t apply; rPET lids exceed 30 % recycled content.
The ban targets PS & PVC; fibre and PP/PET packs remain permitted.
Yes – fibre pots sit in the lowest fee band, mixed‑material in mid. Switching to bagasse or rPET lids can cut costs from 2025.
When a product is labelled as biodegradable, it means it will naturally break down over time. To be labelled as compostable, a product must break down within six months in a industrial composting facility.











