12oz Black 1-Compartment Microwaveable Containers | Base Only | 640 Per Case (8x80) | Ireland

12oz Black 1-Compartment Microwaveable Containers | Base Only | 640 Per Case (8×80) | Free Ireland Delivery

Product: 12oz Black 1-Compartment Microwaveable Container (base only)
SKU: CTC12
Format: Base only — clear PP anti-fog lids sold separately (fits 12oz and 16oz 1-comp bases)
Material: Polypropylene (PP) — food-grade certified
Temperature range: -20°C to +120°C — microwave, freezer and fridge safe
Colour: Black base
Case Quantity: 640 bases (8×80) — lids not included

The 12oz black 1-compartment microwaveable container (SKU CTC12) is a compact black PP food container base rated from -20°C to +120°C — suitable for hot and cold food, microwave reheating and freezer storage. Use the 12oz for smaller single portions, sides and snacks where the 16oz (SKU CTC16) is too large. Lids sold separately. 640 bases per case.

⚠️ Lids are NOT included. Clear PP anti-fog lids fit both 12oz and 16oz 1-comp bases — call +353 (0)1 4433964 to order alongside bases.

🚚 FREE delivery across Ireland — order before 1pm for same-day dispatch from our Dublin 12 warehouse.

Facts

• SKU: CTC12
• Capacity: 12oz (approx. 355ml)
• Compartments: 1
• Material: Polypropylene (PP) — food-grade certified
• Colour: Black base
• Temperature range: -20°C to +120°C
• Microwave safe: Yes
• Freezer safe: Yes
• Reusable & recyclable: Yes — PP plastic
• Lid: NOT included — clear PP anti-fog lid sold separately; fits 12oz and 16oz 1-comp bases
• Case quantity: 640 bases (8×80) — no lids
• Price per base: €0.096 ex. VAT

Function

• Compact single portion – 355ml fits a side dish, snack, small curry or pasta portion cleanly; nothing rattling around in an oversized container
• Freezer to microwave – PP rated -20°C to +120°C; prep, freeze and reheat in the same base without transfer
• Leak-resistant when lidded – Pairs with clear PP anti-fog lid (sold separately) for a secure seal in delivery bags and transit
• Stackable – 8 sleeves of 80; bases nest cleanly for back-of-house storage without toppling

12oz vs 16oz vs 34oz — Which Size to Choose

Use Cases

• Takeaways & restaurants — sides, starters and smaller hot portions where a full 16oz container would look half-empty; rice, slaw, dips, small curries
• Meal prep & food subscription — side dishes and snack portions in weekly boxes; pairs with a 16oz or 34oz main in the same delivery
• Cafés & delis — hot and cold side portions for eat-in and takeaway; soup accompaniments, salad sides, small hot dishes
• Dark kitchens & delivery-only operations — consistent small-format container for sides and add-ons across every order

Institutional & care home catering — useful for side dish portions where a smaller container is specified. BPA-free PP meets food-contact compliance requirements for healthcare settings. Call +353 (0)1 4433964 for volume pricing.

Technical Specifications

Black Microwaveable Container Range

• 12oz Black 1-Compartment – small single portion – lids sold separately (current product)
• 16oz Black 1-Compartment – standard single portion – lids sold separately
• 34oz Black 1-Compartment – large single portion
• 34oz Black 2-Compartment – main + 1 side – lids sold separately
• 34oz Black 3-Compartment – main + 2 sides

See the full Microwavable Containers range.

Irish owned, Dublin 12 based, VAT-registered supplier — serving Irish food businesses since 2007. Call +353 (0)1 4433964 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) for bulk pricing or pallet quotes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are lids included?

No — bases only. The compatible lid is a clear PP anti-fog lid that fits both the 12oz and 16oz 1-compartment black bases. Call +353 (0)1 4433964 to order lids alongside bases.

When should I choose the 12oz over the 16oz?

Use the 12oz for sides, snacks and smaller portions where the 16oz would look half-empty. Use the 16oz for a standard single main portion — curry, pasta, rice bowl.

Are these BPA-free?

Yes — food-grade polypropylene (PP), BPA-free, EU food contact material compliant.

What is the temperature range?

-20°C to +120°C. Suitable for freezer storage, fridge, and microwave reheating. Not suitable for conventional oven use.

Are these suitable for oily and fatty foods?

Yes — PP is resistant to fatty and oily foods including curry, stew and sauces.

When can I expect delivery within Ireland?

Order before 1pm — same-day dispatch from Dublin 12, next-day delivery nationwide. Free delivery across Ireland and Northern Ireland.