Bagasse Clamshell Chip Box 7 x 5 x 3" – 500 Pack

Compostable Takeaway Chip Boxes for Fish & Chips, Sides & Street Food

Serve chips, sides and smaller takeaway meals in practical plant-fibre packaging with these 7 x 5 x 3" Bagasse Clamshell Chip Boxes.

Made from bagasse – a fibre derived from sugarcane processing – these moulded food boxes provide a practical alternative to conventional foam or plastic takeaway containers.

The compact 7 x 5 x 3" format is particularly useful for chips, loaded fries, sides and smaller food-to-go portions, while the hinged clamshell design makes orders quick and easy to pack during busy service.

Supplied in a bulk 500 pack, they're ideal for fish & chip shops, takeaways, cafés, street-food businesses, food trucks and caterers.

Ideal for Chips & Smaller Takeaway Portions

This compact clamshell is particularly well suited to food businesses looking for a practical container for smaller portions.

Use them for:

• Chips & fries
• Loaded fries
• Small fish & chip portions
• Chicken strips & nuggets
• Onion rings
• Halloumi fries
• Potato wedges
• Fried sides
• Street food
• Burgers & smaller meals
• Hot snacks
• Cold takeaway food

For businesses offering several portion sizes, the 7 x 5" format can also provide a useful smaller alternative to larger takeaway clamshells.

What Is Bagasse?

Bagasse is the fibrous material left after juice is extracted from sugarcane.

Rather than relying on conventional plastic or foam for the container, this plant fibre can be moulded into strong foodservice packaging such as plates, bowls and takeaway clamshells.

This gives bagasse packaging its distinctive natural appearance and rigid moulded construction.

Compostable Takeaway Packaging

These bagasse boxes are sold as compostable packaging.

The existing product specification states that they can decompose in approximately 16 weeks under commercial composting conditions.

It's important to understand that compostable doesn't automatically mean home compostable.

Actual disposal options depend on the commercial waste collection and composting facilities available in your area, so businesses should check with their waste contractor before making disposal claims to customers.

Suitable for Hot & Cold Food

Bagasse is a useful material for takeaway businesses because these containers can accommodate both hot and cold foods.

Their rigid construction helps the box maintain its shape during normal foodservice use, making them a versatile choice for businesses with varied menus.

They're particularly useful for freshly prepared foods such as chips and other fried sides.

Hinged Clamshell Design

The lid and base are joined together, giving staff a straightforward one-piece takeaway box.

That means there are no separate lids to locate during service.

Simply:

1. Open the box
2. Add the food
3. Close the hinged lid
4. Hand over or pack the order

For high-volume takeaways, reducing the number of separate packaging components around the service area can help simplify packing during busy periods.

Product Information

• Product: Bagasse Clamshell Chip Box
• Size: 7 x 5 x 3"
• Material: Bagasse / sugarcane fibre
• Quantity: 500 boxes
• Style: Hinged clamshell
• SKU: BAGCHIP
• Suitable for hot & cold foods
• Compact size for chips, sides and smaller portions
• Rigid moulded construction
• Commercially compostable as specified
• One-piece lid and base
• Designed for takeaway and food-to-go service

Ideal For

• Fish & chip shops
• Takeaways
• Street-food vendors
• Food trucks
• Cafés
• Burger shops
• Chicken shops
• Kebab shops
• Event caterers
• Festivals
• Markets
• Delivery kitchens
• Hospitality businesses

Bagasse vs Cardboard Chip Boxes – Which Should You Choose?

Both formats can work well, but they offer a different style of packaging.

Bagasse Clamshell

A moulded bagasse clamshell provides a rigid one-piece container with an integrated hinged lid.

It's particularly useful where staff need to pack food quickly without matching a separate lid.

Cardboard Food Box

Cardboard and kraft takeaway boxes can offer a different presentation and are available in a huge range of shapes and capacities.

Some businesses also prefer cardboard boxes where branding or printed packaging is an important part of the customer experience.

The right choice depends on your menu, portion size, service speed, presentation requirements and waste collection arrangements.

What Size Chip Box Do I Need?

Don't choose a takeaway box purely from its external dimensions.

Think about your actual serving portion.

A box that's too large can make a perfectly reasonable portion look small, while overfilling a box can make the lid difficult to close and may affect food presentation.

The 7 x 5 x 3" size is particularly useful for chips, sides and smaller takeaway portions.

For larger meals or combination dishes, consider moving to a larger clamshell rather than overfilling the container.

Love Tiki Expert Tip

Before changing your takeaway packaging, test the box using your actual menu and serving portion.

Fill it exactly as your team would during service, close the lid and leave it packed for roughly the length of your typical collection or delivery journey.

Then check:

• Does your normal portion fit comfortably?
• Does the lid close easily?
• Does the food still present well?
• Is the box easy for staff to pack quickly?
• Does it stack conveniently at your service station?
• Is it suitable after the expected journey time?

A simple real-world test is much more useful than choosing packaging from dimensions alone.

Suitable for Takeaway & Delivery

The hinged lid and rigid moulded structure make these boxes useful for takeaway, collection and suitable delivery orders.

For delivery, the complete order should still be packed carefully to minimise movement.

With fried foods in particular, remember that heat and steam continue to build after the box is closed. Journey time, food temperature and recipe can therefore affect the condition of the food when it reaches the customer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size are these bagasse chip boxes?

Each box measures approximately 7 x 5 x 3 inches.

How many boxes are supplied?

They are supplied in a bulk pack of 500.

What are the boxes made from?

They are made from bagasse, a plant fibre derived from sugarcane processing.

Are they suitable for chips?

Yes. Their compact size makes them particularly useful for chips, fries, wedges and other takeaway side portions.

Can I use them for hot food?

Yes. The product is specified as suitable for hot and cold food.

Are the boxes leakproof?

We would describe them as leak-resistant rather than fully leakproof. They're suitable for many normal takeaway foods and lightly sauced items, but very liquid-heavy dishes may require a different container.

Are they compostable?

The product is specified as compostable, with approximately 16 weeks stated under commercial composting conditions. Availability of suitable composting facilities varies, so check with your local commercial waste provider.

Can I put them in my home compost bin?

Don't assume commercial-compostable packaging is automatically suitable for home composting. Composting conditions and certification requirements differ.

Are they suitable for burgers?

They can be suitable for smaller burgers and similar food items where the dimensions work for your portion. We recommend testing your actual product before ordering in volume.

Are they suitable for delivery?

Yes, they can be used for appropriate takeaway and delivery foods. As with any delivery packaging, the food, journey time and way the complete order is packed will affect performance.

Practical Packaging for Busy Takeaway Service

For fish & chip shops, street-food businesses, cafés and takeaways looking for a compact plant-fibre food box, these 7 x 5 x 3" Bagasse Clamshell Chip Boxes offer a practical solution.

With a rigid moulded construction, integrated hinged lid and 500-box bulk case, they're designed to make smaller takeaway portions straightforward to pack and serve.

Pair them with greaseproof paper, wooden takeaway cutlery, napkins, sauce pots and takeaway bags to complete your food-to-go packaging setup.

Need more ideas? Check out our complete range of food boxes here.