Kraft Bowls and Pulp Bowls for Salads, Poke and Hot Food
The DiscountTillRolls.ie TeamFor salads and poke, a 750ml or 900ml kraft bowl with a clear PET lid is the go to choice. Go up to 1300ml for big grain bowls and sharing salads. For hot food like noodles, stews and rice bowls, moulded pulp or bagasse bowls are sturdier and handle heat and steam better.
Bowl food has taken over lunch menus, and the right bowl makes a €12 poke bowl look worth €12.
In this guide
Kraft, pulp or bagasse?
| Bowl | Strengths | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Kraft paper with PE lining | Light, neat, clear lids available | Salads, poke, cold bowls |
| Moulded pulp | Thick and rigid, natural look | Hot bowls, noodles, grain bowls |
| Bagasse | Handles heat and grease well | Soups, stews, curries |
A popular size for poke and lunchtime salads.
Which size bowl?
- 750ml: a standard poke or salad. 750ml kraft bowl, or the 750ml shallow pulp bowl for a wider, flatter look.
- 770ml to 900ml: generous lunch bowls. 900ml kraft bowl or 770cc oval pulp bowl.
- 1000ml (32oz): hearty hot bowls. 1000cc pulp bowl or 32oz wide rim bagasse bowl.
- 1300ml: big grain bowls and sharing salads. 1300ml kraft bowl.
Rigid 32oz bowls for noodles, stews and rice.
Lids
- PET lids for 750ml kraft bowls
- PET lids for 900ml and 1300ml kraft bowls
- PET lid for the 770cc oval pulp bowl
- Dome lid for the 32oz wide rim bowl
Clear lids let customers see the bowl before they open it. For hot food, crack the lid for a moment first so condensation doesn't drip back in.
Tips
- Pack sauces separately in portion pots.
- Use one bowl size, two portion sizes. Fewer SKUs, easier stock control.
- Add a wooden fork. See our cutlery guide.
Frequently asked questions
What size bowl for a poke bowl?
750ml to 900ml suits most poke bowls.
Are kraft bowls good for hot food?
They are fine for warm food, but for very hot or wet dishes pulp or bagasse bowls are sturdier.
Do the bowls come with lids?
Lids are sold separately so you can choose whether you need them.
What is the difference between pulp and bagasse?
Both are moulded plant fibre. Bagasse is made from sugarcane fibre, while pulp bowls can use other plant fibres.
Bowls that make the food look good.
Kraft, pulp and bagasse bowls with lids, dispatched from Dublin 12.
Shop bowls →Free delivery across Ireland. Order before 1pm for same-day dispatch. Call 01 443 3964 for pallet pricing.