What Fits in a 10kg Styrofoam Box?
Your 6kg box keeps filling up, but a big bulk box feels like too much. So what fits in a 10kg Styrofoam box, and is it the right step up? In short, the 10kg is the medium size, and for many caterers, dairy sellers and growing vendors, it’s exactly right. Here’s what it holds, who it suits, and how to pack it.
What is a 10kg styrofoam box?
It’s a white, food-grade EPS (thermocol) box with a lid. It carries around 10kg of product and holds about 13 litres inside. For reference, the inside measures 34 × 24 × 16 cm, while the outside measures 40 × 30 × 23 cm, with 25mm walls. See the full details of our 10kg styrofoam box.
What fits in a 10kg styrofoam box?
Because it’s deeper than the smaller sizes, the 10kg box takes stacked containers and bottles comfortably:
- Catering food: covered trays and containers of rice, stew, salads or desserts for an event.
- Dairy: packets of milk, yoghurt and cheese for a full delivery round.
- Fish and meat: a medium restaurant order or a vendor’s busier days.
- Drinks: soda, water and juice bottles on ice for a party or outing.
- Frozen food: ice cream, frozen chicken or frozen vegetables on a short delivery.
- Groceries: chilled orders for several homes on one trip.
As always, your load plus ice should fill the box.
Who is the 10kg box for?
In general, it suits businesses that have outgrown small boxes but don’t move bulk. For example, caterers, hotels, dairy sellers, supermarket suppliers and event organisers all use it. In addition, families planning a big outing often choose it for drinks and food.
Why the 10kg size works well
First, it carries almost twice what a 6kg holds. Second, one person can still lift it when full. As a result, you make fewer trips without needing a second person to carry. Better still, styrofoam insulates both ways, so the same box keeps hot food warm and cold food cold.
How to pack a 10kg box
For cold food and drinks:
- First, chill everything before packing.
- Next, lay ice or ice packs on the bottom.
- Then stand containers or bottles upright, close together.
- Finally, add ice on top, fill the gaps and close the lid.
For hot food:
- First, pack food straight from the kitchen while it’s hot.
- Then fill gaps with clean towels so the heat stays in.
- Finally, close the lid quickly and open it only when serving.
For more catering ideas, read our guide to styrofoam boxes for catering.
When to go bigger or smaller
- Usually half full? In that case, a full 6kg box stays colder. See our 6kg vs 10kg comparison.
- Regularly overflowing? Then step up to the 20kg styrofoam box. For help deciding, read 10kg vs 20kg: which to choose.
Where to buy a 10kg styrofoam box
You’ll find Bioflex Insulation Limited in Industrial Area, Nairobi, open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm. We also deliver across Kenya and East Africa, whether you need one box or a bulk order.
[WhatsApp us for a quote: 0722664867
Frequently asked questions
1. How many litres is a 10kg styrofoam box?
Our 10kg box holds about 13 litres inside.
2. Can a 10kg box keep food warm?
Yes. Styrofoam insulates both ways, so it keeps hot food warm as well as cold food cold.
3. Can one person carry a full 10kg box?
Yes. One person can carry it comfortably when full.
4. Is the 10kg box food-grade?
Yes. We make it from food-grade EPS, so it’s safe for cooked food, dairy, drinks and fresh produce.
