2.5lb Medium Kraft Food Tray (500 Trays | 2x250) | Ireland

2.5lb Kraft Greenspirit Food Tray – 133×82×48mm | 500 Per Case (2×250) | Free Ireland Delivery

Quick Summary: 2.5lb · 133×82×48mm · corrugated kraft paperboard · water-based grease-resistant coating · 500 per case (2×250) · 6.8c per tray · compostable · free delivery across Ireland

The 2.5lb is the tray for operators who know their 2lb is wrong but haven't switched yet. The 2lb is the default — the size most Irish chippers and takeaways order without thinking. The 2.5lb is the decision: the operator who looked at a loaded 2lb tray with food spilling over the edge and thought that's not right. At 133×82×48mm it sits precisely between the 2lb and the 3lb — the right format when the 2lb is consistently overloaded and the 3lb is consistently more tray than the portion requires. Corrugated kraft paperboard, water-based grease-resistant coating, no plastic lining, compostable. 500 per case.

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

Key Features

• 2.5lb capacity — 133×82×48mm – Precisely between the 2lb and 3lb; the right format when the 2lb is consistently overloaded and the 3lb is more tray than the portion requires
• 6.8c per tray — 500 per case (2×250) – 1.4c more per tray than the 2lb; 0.8c less than the 3lb. Note: 500 per case vs 1000 for the three smaller formats
• Corrugated kraft paperboard – Stronger than single-wall trays; handles generous food loads without buckling during service and delivery
• Water-based grease-resistant coating – Keeps oils, sauces, and moisture from soaking through during service; no plastic lining, fully compostable
• Compostable in commercial composting facilities – No plastic lining, no contamination of the composting stream; the direct replacement for polystyrene meal trays
• Food-grade certified – Safe for direct food contact across hot and cold applications
• Natural kraft finish – Clean, honest brown kraft look that suits chippers, street food, delis, and eco-conscious food brands
• Flat storage, stackable – Stores flat and stacks neatly; saves prep space in tight kitchens and service environments

Who Uses These Trays

• Chippers & fish and chip shops – The primary user; extra-large portions and loaded chipper trays where the 2lb is consistently overloaded
• Takeaways & fast food outlets – Generous mains and loaded dishes that need the extra space without going to a full family-size format
• Burger joints & chicken shops – Loaded burgers, wings, and sides served together in a single tray
• Street food vendors & food trucks – Hearty portions at markets, festivals, and outdoor events where the corrugated construction handles heavy loads
• Delis & sandwich bars – Hot lunch mains and generous deli plates for eat-in and takeaway service
• Catering companies & event caterers – Individual hot meal portions at events, functions, and outdoor catering where sustainability requirements apply
• Sports ground & stadium kiosks – High-volume service of generous portions where speed and structural strength matter
• Hotel & canteen kitchens – Staff meals and buffet-style individual portions where a practical, compostable format is required
• Eco-conscious food brands – Operations replacing polystyrene meal trays to meet EU single-use plastics regulations or event sustainability requirements

Technical Specifications

When the 2lb Is Wrong

A 2lb tray that's overloaded doesn't just look wrong — it performs wrong. Food spills over the edge during service. The tray can't be lidded or covered cleanly. The customer picks it up and the portion shifts. None of that happens when the tray is the right size for the food. The 2.5lb gives a generous chipper portion, a loaded street food tray, or an extra-large main the space to sit properly — food fills the tray without overflowing, the tray handles the weight without buckling, and the portion looks like it was packed deliberately.

Dublin and Cork chippers and fish and chip shops use the 2.5lb for extra-large portions and loaded chipper trays where the 2lb is consistently overloaded. Galway and Limerick takeaways, burger joints, and street food vendors use it for loaded dishes and generous mains where the food needs the extra space. Food trucks and outdoor catering operations in Belfast and Derry use it for hearty street food portions at markets and events where the corrugated construction handles heavy food loads in outdoor service conditions. Catering companies and food businesses across Sligo, Donegal, and Cavan use it for generous individual hot meal portions at events and functions.

At 6.8c per tray — 1.4c more than the 2lb — the 2.5lb is the right format for any portion that consistently overloads the standard size. The cost of the right tray is less than the cost of the wrong one.

Greenspirit Kraft Food Tray Size Guide

The 2.5lb sits between the 2lb and the 3lb. For the full range:

• 1/2lb Kraft Food Tray – 1000/case (4×250) – samples, pastries & small snacks – 3.9c per tray
• 1lb Kraft Food Tray – 1000/case (4×250) – chips, sides & lighter portions – 4.6c per tray
• 2lb Kraft Food Tray – 1000/case (4×250) – chipper mains & standard takeaway portions – 5.4c per tray
• 2.5lb Kraft Food Tray (133×82×48mm) – 500/case (2×250) – generous portions & loaded trays – 6.8c per tray (current product)
• 3lb Kraft Food Tray – 500/case (2×250) – family portions & sharing trays – 7.6c per tray

Irish owned, Dublin 12 based, VAT-registered supplier — serving Irish food businesses since 2007. Over 10,000 customers across Ireland. Trade accounts available. Call +353 (0)1 4433964 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) for bulk pricing or any questions.