🍳 Foil Containers

Aluminum Foil Containers & Catering Trays for BC Businesses

True Earth Packaging supplies heavy-duty aluminum foil containers to caterers, restaurants, and food businesses across British Columbia. From small 4×5" portion trays to full-size 20×12" catering pans — 16 SKUs including matching lids, wholesale pricing, delivered to the Lower Mainland and beyond.

The Practical Choice for Heat, Transport, and Service

Aluminum foil containers have been the standard in professional catering for decades for good reason — they go from oven to transport to service without switching vessels, they seal tightly with a lid, and they keep food at temperature longer than plastic or paper alternatives.

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Oven, Grill & Chafing Dish Safe

Aluminum handles oven temperatures without warping. The same tray that goes into the oven at the commissary kitchen can go directly into a chafing dish at the venue — no transfer, no mess, no lost heat.

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Rigid Enough to Transport

Heavy-gauge aluminum holds its shape under the weight of full portions. A tray of lasagna or roasted vegetables arrives at the event looking the same as it left the kitchen — no buckled corners or spilled contents.

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Matching Lids for Every Tray

We carry matching foil lids for every tray size we stock. A proper seal keeps heat in and contamination out during transport — essential for food safety compliance at catered events.

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Cost-Effective at Catering Volume

Full-size catering pans in cases of 50, smaller trays in cases of 200–500. Per-tray cost is low enough to treat them as disposable — no washing, no logistics for returns, no labour overhead after an event.

What We Carry — 16 Foil Container SKUs

Rectangular Trays

4 SKUs — portion to family size

Versatile rectangular trays for individual portions, family meals, and restaurant takeout. Great for lasagna, moussaka, roasted dishes, and baked items.

  • Small — 4×5 inchCase/500
  • Medium — 5×8 inchCase/500
  • Large — 6×9 inchCase/250
  • XL — 8×12 inchCase/200

Round Trays

3 SKUs — 7 to 9 inch

Round foil trays for pies, tarts, quiches, round cakes, and rice dishes. The standard format for individual portion pies and catering desserts.

  • 7 inch RoundCase/500
  • 8 inch RoundCase/500
  • 9 inch RoundCase/250
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Full & Half Size Catering Pans

6 SKUs — shallow, medium, deep

Standard hotel pan footprint in aluminum — the format used in chafing dishes at every professional catered event. Full-size fits a standard chafing dish frame; half-size allows two dishes side by side.

  • Full Size Shallow (20×12")Case/50
  • Full Size Medium (20×12")Case/50
  • Full Size Deep (20×12")Case/50
  • Half Size Shallow (12×10")Case/100
  • Half Size Medium (12×10")Case/100
  • Half Size Deep (12×10")Case/100
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Matching Lids

3 SKUs — one for each tray type

Foil lids that crimp securely onto every tray size we carry. A proper seal is essential for transport — keeps heat in, prevents spills, and meets food safety requirements for covered food transport.

  • Rectangular Lid — fits 5×8"Case/500
  • Round Lid — fits 7–8"Case/500
  • Full Size Catering Pan LidCase/50

How BC Food Businesses Use Foil Containers

🍱 Catered Events & Buffets

Full and half-size pans in chafing dishes — the standard setup for corporate lunches, weddings, and large events. Serve directly from the pan, no plating required.

Catering packaging →

🍕 Restaurant Takeout & Delivery

Medium rectangular trays for individual takeout portions — lasagna, moussaka, rice dishes, and roasted meats. The lid seals tightly for delivery without spilling.

Restaurant packaging →

🥧 Bakery & Meal Prep

Round trays for pies, quiches, and tarts. Rectangular trays for meal prep businesses selling portioned meals — oven-to-fridge-to-customer in one container.

🏪 Deli & Grocery Hot Foods

Small and medium trays for hot food counters — single portions of ready meals, side dishes, and hot snacks. Lids keep food warm under heat lamps.

Deli packaging →

Ordering Foil Containers in the Lower Mainland

We deliver throughout the Lower Mainland — Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby, Langley, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and more. We also serve Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, Vernon, and Vancouver Island.

Caterers typically order foil containers alongside cutlery kits, kraft bags, and napkins in a single delivery. No minimum order — order the sizes and quantities you need for upcoming events.

Request a quote with the tray sizes and quantities you need, and we'll confirm pricing and a delivery timeline within one business day.

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Foil Containers — Common Questions

Can foil containers go in a commercial oven?

Yes. Aluminum is oven-safe at standard cooking temperatures. Our heavy-gauge trays hold their shape and do not warp under normal oven heat. They can also be used under a broiler or in a chafing dish. Do not use foil containers in a microwave — aluminum reflects microwaves and can cause arcing.

Do the full-size pans fit standard chafing dish frames?

Yes. Our full-size catering pans (20×12") are designed to fit standard catering chafing dish frames — the same footprint used across the industry. The half-size pans (12×10") fit half-size chafing dish frames and allow two side-dishes to sit in one full-size frame.

Are foil containers recyclable in BC?

Clean aluminum foil containers are recyclable in BC's blue box program. Contaminated containers with food residue may not be accepted — scrape or rinse before recycling. Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, making it a more sustainable single-use option than most plastics.

What is "heavy gauge" aluminum and why does it matter for catering?

Gauge refers to the thickness of the aluminum. Heavier gauge trays are more rigid — they hold their shape when full and don't buckle when lifted from one end. For catering, where trays may be fully loaded with food and carried a distance, heavier gauge is essential. Our trays are commercial-grade, not the thin consumer foil trays found in grocery stores.

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Catering Packaging Guide

See the full range of packaging for BC caterers — foil trays, cutlery kits, kraft bags, napkins, and more — all sourced from one supplier.

Catering packaging →
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Takeout Containers

Kraft, PP, bagasse, and PET containers for restaurants offering takeout alongside catering. One order covers both service formats.

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Eco-Friendly Cutlery

Birchwood, cornstarch, and bamboo cutlery kits. Caterers typically pair foil trays with cutlery kits and napkins for complete event service.

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Ready to Order Foil Containers for Your BC Catering or Restaurant?

Request a quote and we'll confirm tray sizes, pricing, and delivery within one business day. Serving caterers, restaurants, delis, and food businesses across the Lower Mainland and BC.