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The starter and side foil in the Purewrap range

The No.2 is the starter-and-side workhorse in the Purewrap foil-container range. Indian and Bangladeshi takeaways use it to bag-out naan bread, samosas, spring rolls, onion bhajis and smaller curry sides where a no.1 foil container looks stingy and a No.6 main over-allocates portion and cost. Kitchens running mixed banquet menus typically pair one No.2 per starter alongside the No.6 or No.9 main, which is why it leaves the shelf in the same weekly cadence as the mains.

The Purewrap foil-and-wrap own-label range

This No.2 container sits in the Purewrap own-label range alongside Purewrap catering foil (75m x 300mm), kitchen foil, cling film and baking paper — the full foil-and-wrap line under one own-brand. Operators standardising on Purewrap for foil rolls can now standardise on the same brand for takeaway containers: consistent food-safe aluminium quality, consistent trade pricing, one supplier across the category. The 1000-pack case is Purewrap's high-volume format for Indian, Bangladeshi and Chinese takeaways getting through starter foils by the pallet across a service week.

Specifications

  • Format: No.2 aluminium foil container (starter and side size)
  • Material: Food-grade aluminium foil
  • Pack quantity: 1000 containers per case (125 per pack, 8 packs per case)
  • Case dimensions: 49.5 x 32 x 31 cm
  • Brand: Purewrap
  • Oven-safe: Yes — aluminium construction is heat-resistant for direct oven service and reheat
  • Microwave-safe: No — aluminium is not microwave-safe
  • Recyclable: Yes — aluminium is fully recyclable through UK metals streams
  • Food-contact safe: UK and EU Regulation 1935/2004
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place

Frequently asked questions

Is the No.2 the right size for naan, samosas and starters?

Yes — the No.2 is sized for starters and small curry sides: naan, samosa, spring roll, onion bhaji or a small curry side portion. Larger single-portion mains fit the No.6 foil container; family-share and catering trays step up to the No.9 and No.12.

Can the No.2 foil container go in the oven?

Yes — aluminium is heat-resistant and the container is suitable for oven use and reheat. Do not microwave — aluminium is not microwave-safe.

Which lid pairs with the No.2 container?

Two options: the No.2 foil-lined lid — oven-safe by laminate, best for oven-to-table starter reheat — or the plain No.2 paperboard lid (non-oven-safe, remove before oven use).

What's the connection to the Purewrap foil rolls range?

Same own-label brand. Purewrap's foil rolls (kitchen, catering, foodservice) and the foil-container range now sit under one own-brand for operators standardising the foil-and-wrap category across a single supplier.

Wholesale buyers can register a trade account for tiered pricing on full-case and pallet orders across the Purewrap range.