Kraft Deli Bowls Buying Guide

Kraft deli bowls are a versatile takeaway container for salads, poke, rice and noodle dishes, pasta and hot meals. This guide explains round versus rectangular bowls, which size to choose, brown or black, and which lid to use for hot or cold food.

Round or rectangular deli bowls?

Round deli bowls suit bowl food: salads, poke, ramen, rice bowls and anything mixed or stirred. Rectangular deli bowls suit main-and-side meals and layered dishes, pack neatly side by side in delivery bags, and stack well on a counter. Both are made from kraft paperboard and come in natural brown or black.

Round kraft deli bowl sizes

• 500ml: sides, small salads and snack portions. Brown (150mm) or black.
• 750ml: regular salads, poke and rice bowls. Brown (165mm) or black.
• 1000ml: large salads, noodles and main meals. Brown (185mm) or black.
• 1300ml: extra large and sharing bowls. Brown.

Rectangular kraft deli bowl sizes

• 500ml (17oz): brown or black.
• 650ml (22oz): brown or black.
• 750ml (25oz): brown or black.
• 1000ml (34oz): brown or black.

Which lid do I need: hot or cold?

Lids are sold separately. Choose by what goes in the bowl:

• Clear PP lids for hot food: round, for 500–1000ml bowls, round, for the 1300ml bowl, and rectangular, for all sizes.
• Clear PET lids for cold food: crystal clear for salads and chilled displays. Round, for 500–1000ml and rectangular, for all sizes.
• Vented kraft paper lids for the rectangular bowls: one lid fits all rectangular sizes, a paper option that lets steam escape from hot food.

Use PP lids for hot food and PET lids for cold food only. PET isn’t designed for heat.

One round lid covers the 500ml, 750ml and 1000ml bowls, and one rectangular lid covers every rectangular size, so a few lid lines cover the whole range.

Brown or black deli bowls?

Both perform the same. Brown kraft gives a natural, fresh look that suits salad bars and healthy menus. Black gives a bold, premium look that makes colourful food stand out, popular with poke, Asian and street food brands.

Quick buying checklist

• Choose round or rectangular, then brown or black.
• Pick sizes: 750ml and 1000ml cover most meals, with 500ml for sides.
• Add the right lid: PP for hot food, PET for cold, or vented kraft for rectangular bowls.
• Add cutlery and sauce pots for dressings.

Deli bowl FAQs

Are lids included? No, bowls and lids are sold separately so you can choose hot or cold lids.

Can I use them for hot food? Yes, with the clear PP lids or vented kraft lids. Use PET lids for cold food only.

Can they be recycled? They’re kraft paperboard with a lining, so they need a collection that accepts lined paper food packaging. Check your local waste guidance, or use the Recycle Now locator.

How fast is delivery? Orders placed by 12pm are dispatched for next-day UK delivery (T&Cs apply), with free delivery on orders over £150 ex VAT.

Ready to order? Browse round kraft deli bowls and rectangular kraft deli bowls, or call or WhatsApp our team for help choosing.