Food Storage Containers Overview

Every type of foodservice establishment needs a way to store ingredients and prepared foods. Restaurant Equipment World carries a wide collection of food storage containers to keep your food fresh. Food storage containers can help you cut down on waste by making sure all your foods are stored properly. They offer many purposes from storing ingredients, spices, or even as a tip jar. With so many options to choose from finding the best one for you can be tricky. Read the guide below for a further in-depth review of each product category to find what fits your needs.

1. High Temp Food Pans: These containers can withstand temperatures from extremely cold temperatures to extremely hot temperatures. This makes them perfect for storing foods in refrigerators and freezers. These high temp food pans are available in a collection of sizes and depths to help you find the right fit for you. They are ideal for high-temperature food wells, steamtables, and holding ovens at a buffet or catering events. Most of these food pans are stackable making them efficient.

2. Pan Lids: These are a great addition to your high-temperature food pans. These lids can withstand temperatures from extremely cold temperatures to extremely hot temperatures. This makes them perfect for storing foods in refrigerators and freezers. They are perfect for maintaining temperature by keeping the contents inside the pan hot or cold. They also help protect the food inside from airborne contaminates for getting on your food. They are a great deal of help for caterers because food often needs to be transported offsite. Some of the high temp pan lids are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

3. Plastic Food Pans: These plastic food pans are an excellent choice for caterers as they can help you transport food from one location to another. You will be able to prep foods like salsa or gravy for your dining hall or restaurant to be served the next day. Plastic foods pans can also help you keep food fresh and organized during storage. They are available in a collection of sizes, and depths to choose from. You can use these food pans with hot or cold products. These food storage containers are great for storing wet or dry kitchen ingredients such as flour, grain, pre-made sauces, soups, and beans. Pairing a food pan with a lid will allow you to safely store the contents inside from airborne contaminates. Some of the plastic food pans are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

4. Cold Crocks, Pans, and Lids: These are a great addition to your cold crocks. Lids will help you prevent bacteria from making contact with the food inside. They are durable, built to last and they can withstand the daily-use in restaurants, buffets, and cafeterias. They feature a clear lid that allows for quick identification of what is inside this will save you the time and effort from opening the lid to just check its contents. Some of the cold crock lids are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

5. Food Storage Boxes and Lids: Having the proper food storage boxes and lids will fill your needs by allowing you to keep food and ingredients fresher for longer. They are perfect for holding large quantities of ingredients or prepped meals. We offer food storage boxes in various capacities so you can find the best fit for your small or large business. You will be able to use these containers at your restaurant, catering business or deli to hold food in storage in refrigerators or delis. We offer a collection of colors to choose from this will help you keep items in separate boxes. This is especially helpful by keeping things color-coordinated this can help prevent cross-contamination. Some of the food storage boxes and lids are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

6. Round Food Containers and Lids: Round food storage containers in a restaurant, bakery, concession stand, or food kiosk are essential because they help you to safely keep leftovers fresh and uncontaminated. Some of the food containers can withstand extreme cold and hot temperatures this makes them great for storing freshly cooked foods that are still hot. This is a helpful piece of catering equipment because you can cook the food and then have a proper container to put it in for traveling to an event.

We offer many lids that are easy to put on and remove. Lids are great for preventing spills and contamination. Many of the food containers come with measurement lines printed on their surface. This is very helpful because employees will be able to see how much of a product is left without having to use a measuring cup. The rounded edges of the container help minimize waste because there are no corners for food to get stuck to. Some of the round food containers and lids are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

7. Square Food Containers and Lids: Square food storage containers in a restaurant, bakery, concession stand, or food kiosk are essential. They help you safely keep leftovers fresh and uncontaminated. Some of the food containers can withstand extreme cold and hot temperatures this makes them great for storing freshly cooked foods that are still hot. This is a helpful piece of catering equipment because you can cook the food and then have a proper container to put it in for traveling to an event.

We offer many lids that are easy to put on and remove. Lids are great for preventing spills and contamination. Many of the food containers come with measurement lines printed on their surface. This is very helpful because employees will be able to see how much of a product if left without having to use a measuring cup. Some of the square food containers and lids are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

8. Food Storage Containers with Refrigerant: Because these containers feature a refrigerant gel inside you will be able to eliminate the inconvenience and mess of ice, as well as reduce the potential of bacteria. You will be able to maintain cold temperatures for around 8 hours or even up to 12 with a lid. Because of their gel-coated inside, they can maintain cold temperatures longer than most other similar products. This makes for a great piece of catering equipment because of how long you can keep food and beverages chilled. These even work great for sporting events, or buffets by offering an easy to access grab and go for your customers. Many of these products are dishwasher safe and are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

9. Food Pan Holders: Because these containers feature a refrigerant gel inside you will be able to eliminate the inconvenience and mess of ice, as well as reduce the potential of bacteria. You will be able to maintain cold temperatures for around 8 hours or even up to 12 with a lid. Because of their gel-coated inside, they can maintain cold temperatures longer than most other similar products. This makes for a great piece of catering equipment because of how long you can keep food and beverages chilled. These even work great for sporting events, or buffets by offering an easy to access grab and go for your customers. Many of these products are dishwasher safe and are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

10. China Food Pans: These China food pans can be used in chafers or steam tables and offer many uses such as to present lasagna, meat entrees, vegetables, and casseroles. They are also great for salad bars to display toppings like chilled fruit, and other cold foods. These pans offer excellent heat retention to keep food at optimum temperature through service. Due to these pans having a classy construction, they make an excellent addition to a catering business, five-star hotel or upscale white-tablecloth restaurant. These food pans are even dishwasher safe, boiler proof, shock resistant, and microwave safe. They are built to last and will hold up to many years of use in your commercial kitchen. You can create stunning presentations by using these china food pans to serve hot or cold meals.

11. Plastic Containers: We offer plastic containers in a variety of colors, this is a great feature to help remember what food goes in each container. This is also beneficial to help prevent cross-contamination of food. They offer a thick wall for a long-lasting product, a wide base to help prevent the container from tipping over and a wide top for easy access to the contents inside.

12. Ingredient Bins: Ingredient bins are an excellent way to keep your kitchen organized. They can help you keep dry goods away from water, grease, and other liquids. Overall, they lower the risk of contamination by being a safe place to store ingredients with a lid. With fewer ingredients being contaminated this will lower your cost of supplies. They feature clear lids allowing you to easily identify the contents without opening the container. Overall, they are the best solution for keeping bulk items such as flour, sugar, rice and other dry ingredients fresh.

We offer storage bins of all different capacities and shapes so you can find the best option for holding your ingredients. We carry bins with and without wheels so you can find what fits with your kitchen setup. Wheels will allow cooks and other employee's to move containers from under prep tables to on top of countertops for easy access. Many of our ingredient bins are NSF listed this will ensure they are dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and can prohibit the growth of bacteria.

13. Storage Jars and Ingredient Canisters: Food storage jars and ingredient canister are an attractive, durable, and affordable way to store anything from flour, sugar, salt, rice, or even candy. They're offered in an assortment of materials, sizes, colors, and shapes to match the décor of your kitchen or dining room. Some of the canisters feature a tight seal this will help you keep ingredients and herbs fresh. However, other jars provide a more decorative feel. This is helpful when you need an attractive eye-catching way to boost sales. Keep some storage jars next to your salad bar for a convenient way to keep vegetables, fruit, cheese, and dressing nearby for your customers. Alternatively, you can even keep a storage jar in the front of house to be used as a tip jar. We offer storage jars and ingredient canisters in a variety of materials from glass, plastic, and stainless steel so you can find what works best for you.

14. Glass Jar Lids: These jar lids fit jars with different capacities, top diameters, and heights so you can find the perfect fit for your needs. You will be able to find a decorative glass jar lid for your Mason jar, milk bottle, or storage jar. These lids will help you keep the inside of your jar clean by sealing it with a lid this can prevent airborne contaminates for getting in. Not only will these lids help you keep your jars clean but they can also help you keep the contents inside fresh.

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Sean Karpowicz

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