Packaging
Ice Cream Containers in Christchurch
Tubs that stay sealed in the freezer, hold their shape on the counter, and don't leak on the walk to the car.
We supply ice cream containers to hospitality operators across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Scoop shops, dessert bars, suburban dairies, food trucks — if you're scooping and serving, we've got the tub for it.
Currently 9 Christchurch businesses order from us in this range. Stock moves fast in summer. Order before 4pm on a business day and we dispatch the same day on stocked lines.
Sizes and materials we stock
Our ice cream containers run from 4oz cups up to 1L tubs. Common sizes: 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, 500ml, and 1L. Good fit for single scoops, doubles, sundaes, and take-home retail portions.
Materials in the range:
- Paper — the everyday workhorse. Grease-resistant, printable, compostable where accepted.
- PP (polypropylene) — clear or white, proper freezer-safe, handles temperature swings without going brittle.
- Bagasse — sugarcane fibre. Holds up to cold, breaks down after use.
One current stocked line: RF2677 — White Paper Ice Cream Cup 5oz, carton of 1000. Solid for single-serve countertop service.
What Christchurch operators are actually running
The CBD revival has brought more dessert-focused operators into the centre city. Suburban strips — Riccarton, Papanui, Sydenham — still do strong volume in scoop and soft-serve. The common thread: containers that stack neatly, lids that actually stay on, and sizes that match real portion sizes rather than someone's theoretical menu.
Freezer-safe PP tubs suit retail take-home. Paper cups work for countertop single-serve. If you're running a dessert bar with multiple formats, it's worth having two or three skus rather than forcing one container to do everything badly.
Lids, stacking, and storage
All containers in this range come with leak-resistant lids. That matters when a customer is carrying a tub home, or when you're stacking filled cups in a display fridge.
Stackable design means you're not playing Jenga in the dry store. A carton of 1000 5oz cups doesn't need a lot of room — they nest flat and stay that way.
Custom print for your brand
Plain white works fine. Branded print works better — especially if you're selling take-home tubs through a retailer or building recognition in a competitive strip.
We offer branded print on paper ice cream cups and tubs. Minimum order quantities apply. Get in touch before you order if custom print is what you're after — lead times differ from stocked plain lines.
Frequently asked
What sizes do you stock for ice cream containers in Christchurch?+
We stock sizes from 4oz through to 1L. The RF2677 White Paper Ice Cream Cup is a 5oz cup sold in cartons of 1000. Other sizes are available in the range — check the full catalogue or get in touch.
Are these containers actually freezer-safe?+
PP (polypropylene) containers are freezer-safe and handle temperature changes without cracking. Paper cups are fine for countertop and short-term cold hold but aren't designed for long-term freezer storage. Check the material spec for each sku before you order.
Can I get containers printed with my logo?+
Yes. Custom print is available on paper cups and tubs. Minimum quantities apply and lead times are longer than stocked plain lines. Contact us before placing a custom print order.
Do you deliver to Christchurch?+
Yes. Orders placed before 4pm on a NZ business day are dispatched same day on stocked lines. Delivery timeframes to Christchurch depend on courier services from our warehouse.
Are any of the containers compostable or eco-friendly?+
Bagasse (sugarcane fibre) containers break down in commercial composting conditions. Paper cups are compostable where facilities accept lined paper. PP is recyclable but not compostable. Check what your local Christchurch facility accepts before making claims to customers.
What's the minimum order quantity?+
The RF2677 White Paper Ice Cream Cup 5oz comes in a carton of 1000. MOQs vary by product. Check individual product listings or contact us if you need a smaller quantity to start.
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Same-day dispatch
Order before 4pm. Out the door same day.
Full range, customer-specific pricing, stocked in NZ.