Thermal boxes - keep warm even on winter days

Just as we do our best to cool off a bit during the summer, when it comes to the winter period, a hot meal is something that everyone is sure to enjoy. Whether we are eating at work, out on the town, being on the road or at home, we want the dish to be not only fresh and tasty, but also at the right temperature. Is there any way to take care of this? Of course there is! A thermal box is a product that will make our lives significantly easier. Just as at home it will certainly come in handy, so in a catering company or restaurant it is even a necessity. What should you follow when buying a thermal box? We have prepared some practical buying tips.

Why is a thermal lunchbox a must have in the catering business?

Anyone who runs a catering establishment is well aware of how much responsibility this job entails. Everything must be properly planned, so that the food is fresh and tasty, the premises clean, and the service process itself at the highest level - observing all health and safety rules. How can we take care of customers when offering take-out food?

There is something you need to know - the uncontrolled cooling of food (when transported "hot") below +60 ºC or the increase of its temperature (when transported "cold") above the +6 ºC level promotes the growth of dangerous bacteria. That's why it's so important for a company to be stocked with thermal boxes.

Safety is the key - which thermal box will be the best?

The market is overflowing with a variety of products, so that, although they have the same purpose, they can differ significantly from each other. Thermal boxes that catch the eye with their colorful design, most often also have plastics such as plastic in their composition. While the option may seem tempting because of its interesting appearance, its effect on our health should crucially influence our decision-making process. It has not been known for a long time that plastic is a material that negatively affects the nature around us - countless amounts of waste that poison the soil, air, plants and animals. What you may not know, however, is that it is also the wrong solution for you. Rising temperatures very often promote the production of harmful substances by plastic, which can also endanger humans.

Fortunately, as the public's awareness of eco-friendly measures increases, more and more thoughtful and conscious decisions are being made. One of them, for example, are eco-friendly thermal boxes. How many here have thought it impossible for a thermal lunchbox to be made of paper? Certainly many. On the other hand, you need to know that this is a great alternative to plastic, which is completely safe, as well as durable. It passes its practical test with an A-plus!

What size eco thermal food box to choose?

What is key to achieving satisfaction with your purchase is, first of all, a product that hits the mark in terms of size. After all, it won't work if it's too small, and its too large size won't be beneficial either. Since we have already explained that eco-friendly solutions are a much better choice, this is where we will focus our attention. A natural thermal food box should be of such a size that the food transported in it will not move and touch the closure. Otherwise, our treats may not only look unsightly, but there is also a risk that they will end up outside the box.

Organic thermal lunchbox vs. types of dishes - what is the relationship?

Choose a natural thermal lunchbox dedicated to a particular type of dishes - what exactly does this mean? The box must be suitable for a particular dish, after all, we'll choose a different one for carrying pizza, another for a burger, and yet another for packing a dinner dish. To make your search a little easier, we've put together some suggestions from SlowPack.

Eco thermal lunch box with lid, measuring 19.5 cm x 13 cm x 6 cm 

The ideal solution to ensure that your packed lunch reaches its destination safely, and importantly, its taste will not be affected. Thanks to the thick corrugated cardboard and small chambers with air, the box is characterized by high thermal insulation.

Natural thermal lunchbox for a burger measuring 13 x 12.5 x 9 cm 

Eco-friendly thermal lunchbox for burger having an integrated lid makes it easy to organize the transportation of multiple dishes at the same time. Resistance to grease and moisture are among the key advantages for this type of product, which, given the catering industry, is certainly worth highlighting. If you need something a tad bigger, a good choice might be - a natural thermal lunchbox 22,5 x 17 x 8,5 cm.

Organic thermal box for a slice of pizza 18 x 23 x 3 cm 

Is there anyone here who does not like to eat pizza from time to time? There is a high probability that there is not. Undoubtedly, the most delicious is when it is still warm, so in order to take care of this, it is worth reaching for an eco-friendly thermal box designed to pack a piece of pizza. This way you can take this little bit of pleasure with you to work, on a picnic or set aside for another lover of Italian specialties.

Biodegradable hot dog thermal box measures 23.2 x 9 x 6.3 cm 

Hot dog is a dish that enjoys a considerable number of fans. It works well not only during travel, by being able to quickly satisfy hunger, but also during outings in the city or home movie screenings. And this time, the greatest pleasure of the food is when it is consumed warm. An oblong eco thermal box will allow us to aesthetically pack a hot dog to take away, and will also significantly increase the safety of its transport, thanks to the integrated lid. 

Eco thermal box - does the material matter?

What material should an eco thermal box be made of in order for it to really work? Here again we must refer to the aspect of safety and health. Eco thermal lunchboxes do not pose any danger to either humans or the surrounding nature - something that cannot be said about those made of plastic. On the other hand, are paper eco-friendly packages resistant enough to transport food in them? The unanimous answer is "yes." The secret lies in the thickness of the cardboard used, as well as whether care was taken with insulating qualities when they were made . A perfect example is the biodegradable thermal boxes from our SlowPack store, the interior of which has been enriched with C-PLA (cornmeal-based plastic), a material that provides additional protection against leakage. Importantly, the material used is extremely resistant and copes well in temperatures as low as -20°C to 100°C.

That's all the valuable tips we've prepared for you. If you want to explore the topic of other ecological solutions, be sure to check out our blog -  SlowPackecological wholesaler.