QXS3 Smooth Wall Foil Container
QXS3 is a 220 x 149mm medium smooth wall aluminum foil container with 1200ml capacity for restaurant mains, prepared meals, deli trays, airline food service, and premium takeaway projects. Buyers often compare it with regular QX1 220 x 160mm / 1100ml when they need a smoother presentation tray, or with QXS4 248 x 185mm / 3600ml and QXS5 331 x 225mm / 3650ml when the portion size moves from single main to family or sharing format. Confirm lid or film route, stacking, and sample fit before bulk ordering.
TOP OUT: 220 x 149mm
BOTTOM: 186 x 117mm
HEIGHT: 43mm
VOLUME: 1200ml
Indicative starting price: from USD 0.052 per piece. Final quote depends on size, thickness, order quantity, lid type, printing and packing requirements.
Description
Medium Smooth Wall Aluminum Foil Container
This medium smooth wall container page helps B2B buyers compare size, material, lid fit, MOQ, custom options, and export packing before requesting a quote from Qixin.
medium smooth wall container specifications for wholesale buyers
220×149mm · 1,200ml capacity · Standard format for takeout mains and meal delivery
Standard takeout main — wider than airline format, compact enough for single-serve delivery
At 220×149mm with 43mm depth and 1,200ml capacity, the QXS3 is the standard medium smooth wall container for restaurant takeout and meal delivery operations. It is 36mm wider than the QXS2 airline format and 400ml larger, making it the natural step up for a full entrée portion — pasta, stir-fry, curry, rice bowl — served to one or two people. The 43mm depth handles sauced dishes without spill risk and gives enough volume for a generous single-serve main. Oven safe to 220°C; freezer safe to −20°C.
Standard entrée volume
1,200ml fits most single-serve mains
Sauce-safe depth
43mm retains curry and sauced dishes
Smooth wall finish
Full-surface print up to 9 colors
Delivery bag compatible
220mm fits standard courier hot bags
Where this medium smooth wall container works best
The QXS3 sits between the QXS2 airline format (184×126mm, 800ml) and the QXS1 deep single-serve (184×127mm, 1,000ml) — but with a meaningfully wider 220mm footprint that provides more base area for spreading food like rice, noodles, and mixed grain bowls. At 1,200ml it is the most common volume for full restaurant entrée portions on delivery platforms. For a full overview of the smooth wall range, see our smooth wall container wholesale guide.
Takeout Rice & Noodle Dishes
Fried rice, pad thai, lo mein, and grain bowls are among the highest-volume takeout categories globally — and the QXS3’s 220mm base width provides adequate spread area for these dishes without stacking, which preserves texture and heat distribution on delivery. The 43mm depth retains sauce at the base without overflow during transport. At 1,200ml, one QXS3 covers a standard single-serve restaurant portion with room for a garnish. See our food delivery container guide.
Curry & Sauced Mains
Indian, Thai, and Middle Eastern curry dishes require a container that retains cooking liquid at delivery temperature without leaking under lid seal pressure. The QXS3’s 43mm depth provides a 10–15mm liquid buffer below the recommended fill line of 1,000ml, reducing spill risk during last-mile delivery. The aluminum construction maintains temperature longer than plastic equivalents. Compatible with heat-seal film lids for liquid-tight closure. See our reliable performance container guide.
Meal Kit & Subscription Delivery
Meal kit services use the QXS3 format for pre-portioned components — marinated proteins, measured grain bases, and sauce portions — where the 220×149mm footprint stacks efficiently in insulated delivery boxes without wasted space. One QXS3 per protein component per person is the standard kit configuration for 2-portion boxes. The smooth wall construction provides full-surface print area for ingredient labels, allergen declarations, and cooking instructions. Read our meal prep container guide.
Catering Buffet Side Dishes
For catering operations, the QXS3 serves as the standard side dish and accompaniment format — roasted vegetables, rice pilaf, couscous salad, and dips — where individual containers per side item keep service clean and quantities controlled. Multiple QXS3 units fit side by side in standard chafing dish inserts. At 1,200ml per unit, two containers cover side servings for a 10–12 person table. Read our catering container guide.
Commercial Bakery Single Portions
The QXS3’s 220×149mm footprint and 43mm depth suit individual-portion baked goods at the larger end of single-serve: brownie slabs, individual crumbles, frangipane tarts, and savory pastry portions. The smooth wall surface releases baked goods cleanly without the tearing caused by ridged walls. The wider base also distributes oven heat more evenly across the bottom of the product than narrow formats. See our commercial bakery container guide.
Premium Brand Takeout Packaging
High-frequency takeout operations — daily lunch services, restaurant chains, ghost kitchens — accumulate the most brand impressions per container investment at the QXS3 format. Each medium smooth wall container delivered is a direct brand touchpoint: the customer handles it, opens it, and eats from it. The 220mm wide smooth surface supports full horizontal brand layouts with logo, cuisine identity, and QR codes for repeat-order links. At order volumes typical of restaurant chains, this format produces the highest per-unit brand visibility return across the smooth wall range. Up to 9-color Pantone printing available. See our custom container design guide and foil printing solutions.
Size comparison for medium smooth wall container buyers
Not sure if this is the right size? Here is how the QXS3 sits within our full smooth wall container range. The shaded row is this product. For a full overview, see our aluminum container sizes guide. For model-level dimensions and capacity checks, use the foil container size selector.
| Model | Dimensions | Height | Volume | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QXS1 | 184×127mm | 55mm | 1,000ml | Single-serve deep main, compact delivery format |
| QXS2 | 184×126mm | 42mm | 800ml | Shallow single-serve, airline tray format |
| QXS3 ◀ You are here | 220×149mm | 43mm | 1,200ml | Standard takeout main, rice bowls, curry, 1–2 people |
| QXS4 | 248×185mm | 73mm | 3,600ml | Deepest format — stews, braises, layered pasta, 5–6 people |
| QXS5 | 331×225mm | 57mm | 3,650ml | Wide shallow batch — tray bakes, buffet, 4–6 people |
| QXS6 | 369×270mm | 55mm | 4,700ml | Largest volume, banquet and institutional catering, 6–8 people |
| QXS7 | 340×188mm | 44mm | 2,300ml | Elongated format — bread, baguettes, side-by-side plating |
| QXS8 | 378×188mm | 44mm | 2,700ml | Widest format, heavy duty bulk prep, 4–6 people |
Wholesale medium smooth wall container orders
MOQ
From 20,000 units per order
Lead time
2–3 months from order confirmation
Custom print
Up to 9 colors on smooth wall surface, Pantone matched
Certifications
FDA · ISO 9001 · Kosher · SGS · GMP
Medium Smooth Wall Container questions
What foods work best in this medium smooth wall container?
Best for rice dishes, noodles, curry, stir-fry, pasta, and grain bowls at a standard single-serve entrée portion. The 220mm wide base spreads food evenly, and the 43mm depth retains sauce. For compact individual portions, use QXS1 or QXS2. For family-size batch cooking, use QXS4 or larger.
What is the difference between QXS3 and QXS1?
QXS3 (220×149mm, 43mm, 1,200ml) is wider and shallower with more base area for spreading food. QXS1 (184×127mm, 55mm, 1,000ml) is narrower and deeper — better for dishes that need height containment. QXS3 is the larger volume choice for a full entrée; QXS1 suits compact single-serve formats.
Can I bake in this medium aluminum container?
Yes, oven safe to 220°C (428°F). Remove lids before baking. The wider base distributes oven heat evenly across the bottom of the food. Do not use in microwave.
How much food goes in the 1,200ml container?
Fill to 1,000ml (83%) for solid foods like rice and noodles. Fill to 900ml (75%) for sauced dishes. Leave at least 10mm from the top to prevent overflow during transit.
What lids fit the 220×149mm container?
220×149mm film lids for heat-seal closure on liquid-heavy dishes. Aluminum lids for hot-hold and oven use. Film lids are recommended for delivery operations where leak resistance is the priority.
Is this medium smooth wall container safe for acidic foods?
Yes, FDA approved food-grade aluminum is safe for hot and acidic foods including tomato-based curries and sauces during cooking and delivery. Avoid storing acidic dishes in the container for more than 48 hours after cooking.
Material comparison for medium smooth wall container sourcing
At the same 220×149mm takeout main format, here is how aluminum foil compares to common alternatives for delivery and meal prep. For a full safety analysis, see our aluminum vs plastic food safety guide.
| Feature | Aluminum Foil | Plastic (PP) | Paper / Kraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven safe | ✅ Up to 220°C | ❌ Not suitable | ❌ Not suitable |
| Leak resistant | ✅ Solid walls | ✅ Solid walls | ⚠️ Soaks through without liner |
| Heat retention | ✅ Excellent | ⚠️ Moderate | ❌ Poor |
| Custom print | ✅ Up to 9 colors | ✅ Label or mold | ✅ Full print |
| Handles sauced dishes | ✅ Solid base | ✅ Solid base | ⚠️ Liner required for liquids |
| Recyclable | ✅ 100% aluminum | ⚠️ Varies by type | ✅ If uncoated |
| Certifications | FDA / SGS / Kosher / GMP | FDA (varies) | FDA (varies by coating) |
Part of our smooth wall foil container series. Compatible with 220×149mm film lids and aluminum lids. Read our wholesale supplier guide or learn more at FDA Food Safety Guidelines.
