Food-Grade Plastic Crates for Storage & Transportation

Caterbox offers an extensive range of food‑grade plastic crates and storage boxes to support every step of your large‑scale food operations. Designed to protect your dry ingredients and raw produce, these containers help ensure safety compliance and simplify operations. 

Our industry‑specific collection features space‑saving designs such as nesting containers, collapsible crates and robust Euro‑stacking crates. These catering products are available in different sizes and are German-engineered for secure transport and storage.  

Pack, protect and store ingredients confidently in our heavy-duty food storage containers. Orders over £499 qualify for fast and free UK delivery. 

Key Considerations for Buying Commercial Plastic Food Containers  

Running a food business means getting the basics right, including selecting the right storage containers. Whether running a bustling bakery, a catering service or a commercial kitchen, the containers you choose affect everything from food safety to how efficiently your team can work.   

Here are essential considerations for food storage, and how our plastic storage containers help you meet them. 

Food Safe Materials 

A key feature of any container that comes into contact with food is that it should be food-grade certified. Our containers are purpose-made from materials like High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) that won't leach chemicals into your ingredients. 

Whether storing fresh pasta at a restaurant or keeping sandwich fillings fresh at a deli, you can trust that our plastic containers meet international food safety standards.

Getting the Airflow Right

Different foods need different storage conditions. Your prep kitchen might need airtight containers to keep yesterday's chopped onions fresh, while your fruit and vegetable delivery may need ventilated crates to prevent condensation and spoilage. Fresh produce suppliers know that proper airflow can add days to shelf life, which translates directly to reduced waste and better margins.

Space Optimisation

Commercial kitchens often lack sufficient storage space. Our Euro-standard containers (600x400mm) are the ideal solution to this problem. These containers easily stack on top of each other and fit standard racking systems, making them ideal for everything from walk-in fridges to delivery van loading. 

A busy gastropub prepping for weekend service or a school catering team preparing hundreds of meals can maximise limited space with stackable designs in various depths. We offer a broad range from shallow 100mm containers for delicate raw produce to deep 420mm boxes for bulk ingredients.

Easy Cleaning & Hygiene Compliance  

In food service, if a container is not easily cleaned, it becomes a hygiene risk. Our plastic food storage containers have smooth surfaces and rounded corners. These key features make them much easier to sanitise than those with ridges or sharp angles, where bacteria can hide. 

This is especially important for businesses like bakeries, sandwich shops or juice bars where containers are washed multiple times daily. Look for designs that can withstand commercial dishwashers without degrading and dry quickly to keep your operations moving. 

Our Range of Plastic Food Storage Containers

Explore our huge range of plastic containers and crates purpose-designed for the food industry.

Ventilated Plastic Food Crates

Ventilation is essential for keeping food fresh. Ventilated plastic containers help reduce heat and moisture build-up, two significant causes of spoilage during storage and transport. Our food storage crates have perforated holes on their sides and bases for maximum airflow.

German-made from food-grade polyethylene, Euro crates are ideal for food production, handling and distribution. These storage crates support freshness, hygiene and operational efficiency at every stage.

We supply folding and rigid plastic crate options. Foldable plastic crates provide the same durability and airflow benefits as the rigid model, with the added benefit of collapsing flat when not in use.

• Material: HDPE (food-grade)
• External dimensions: 600 × 400 mm
• Depth:
  • Rigid crates - 100 mm to 420 mm
  • Foldable crates - 170 mm and 230 mm
• Handle Style: Hand holes

Food Storage Containers With Lids

Browse our broad range of easy-stack, food-grade plastic containers with lids.

Plastic Euro Stacking Containers

Our Euro containers are available in several styles, including hinge-lid boxes, hinged-lid container cases with carry handles, and plastic boxes with either optional place-on or hinged lids. The Euro stacking collection includes models between five and 80 litres, suitable for a wide range of food handling and storage tasks.

These food storage boxes comply with European-standard dimensions of 600 × 400 mm. This enables any two containers with the same footprint to stack securely, regardless of height. We also stock half‑Euro stacking boxes (300 × 400 mm) and quarter‑Euro (200 × 300 mm) models, each German-engineered for

Universal Containers

Made in Austria from a special clear polypropylene, our universal plastic boxes are great for storing non-perishable food items long term for easy stock taking. These containers are simple to store during down times with their nest stacking capabilities, perfect for kitchens, pantries and food preparation areas where space and visibility matter.

The bins’ clear material makes it easy to identify contents at a glance. The durable construction ensures they can withstand frequent handling and cleaning.

• Material: Special polypropylene (food grade)
• Capacity: 32 litres (approximately)
• External Dimensions: L400 × W400 × H315mm
• Style: Nest stacking, click lock lid

Attached-Lid Food Grade Containers

These attached lid plastic boxes have the footprint of a half-Euro container, with nest stacking capabilities when empty. Nest stacking is ideal for return logistics following an event or for storage during the off-season at a resort restaurant.

• External dimensions: L400 × W300 × H350mm
• Material: High-Density Polypropylene (HD-PP) (food grade)
• Capacity: 33 litres
• Style: Hinged lid, nest stacking

Correx Food Grade Storage Boxes

Our lightweight Correx containers are ideal for cafes, bars and small restaurants looking for a hygienic and space-efficient storage solution. These totes come in various depths and are stackable across the range. They’re strong, easy to clean and built for daily use in fast-paced environments.

• External Dimensions: L520 × W360
• Depth: 143 mm–330 mm
• Material: 4mm Correx (food-grade)
• Style: Twin-wall polypropylene (corrugated plastic)

Upgrade your food prep operations with boxes that provide easy access! We offer a large stock, allowing you to find the perfect storage boxes for your business’s food storage needs.

Caterbox: UK’s Top Stackable Food Storage Container Supplier

Since 1989, Caterbox has set out to meet the niche requirements of the food industry with our food-grade plastic containers. We also supply our heavy-duty storage containers to diverse sectors ranging from agriculture, engineering and medical to logistics and hospitality.

Custom Branding

We offer an in-house storage box branding service that boosts the functionality of your containers. Labelling or branding your plastic storage boxes allows for enhanced brand visibility and simplified stock-taking.

Ordering & Delivery

We know food service moves fast, so we ensure your packaging and storage solutions get to you quickly, keeping your kitchen operations running without interruption. If you need your plastic crates and food-grade containers fast, be sure to place your order before noon for same-day dispatch on working days.

Delivery details:

• We offer free delivery across the UK mainland on orders over £499 (excluding VAT)
• We deliver nationwide, including Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands
• International shipping is available to France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands
• Larger orders usually go out on pallets and may take 2–3 working days to arrive

Please note that we maintain a stock of most items year-round; however, some products may temporarily sell out during peak seasons.

Returns: We offer easy returns within 30 days. Our return policy excludes branded or custom-made storage containers and products.

Don’t compromise on the safety of your food; invest in food-grade plastic crates that provide reliable and safe storage solutions. Contact our friendly team for more information.