Ice Cream Tubs Wholesale UK 

The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Takeaway Ice Cream Tubs 

For dessert shops, ice cream parlours, cafés, and takeaway businesses, the right packaging is essential. Ice cream tubs not only keep frozen desserts fresh but also make takeaway orders easier for customers while helping your brand look professional.

If you’re searching for wholesale takeaway ice cream, or reliable ice cream packaging for desserts, this guide will help you understand the different sizes available and how to choose the right tubs for your business.

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Why Ice Cream Tubs Are Essential for Dessert Businesses

High quality takeaway ice cream tubs are designed to maintain the temperature and texture of frozen desserts while providing a convenient container for serving and transport.

Using the right ice cream packaging offers several benefits:

•    Helps maintain the freshness and consistency of ice cream and gelato

•    Prevents leaks and freezer burn

•    Provides hygienic packaging for takeaway and delivery orders

•    Creates a professional presentation for your brand

•    Allows businesses to offer multiple portion sizes

For businesses offering takeaway desserts, investing in reliable ice cream tubs can make a significant difference in product quality and customer experience.

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Ice Cream Tub Sizes Available

When choosing takeaway ice cream tubs, it’s important to offer a variety of sizes so customers can choose portions that suit their needs.

Common ice cream tub sizes include:

90ml – 120ml One Scoop Ice Cream Tubs

Ideal for small servings, children's portions, dessert samples, or tasters at events.

120ml – 250ml Two Scoop Ice Cream Tubs

These are among the most popular takeaway ice cream tubs in the UK, perfect for individual dessert servings in cafés, dessert shops, and food stalls.

250ml – 500ml Three Scoop Ice Cream Tubs

A great option for customers who want a slightly larger portion or something to share.

500ml+ Ice Cream Tubs

Larger tubs are perfect for large portions of takeaway desserts or customers ordering multiple scoops to enjoy at home.

Having several sizes available helps businesses increase average order value while giving customers flexibility.

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Where Can I Buy  Large Ice Cream Tubs Online?

At Ashwood, we stock a wide variety of ice cream tubs, from as little as 90ml all the way up to 1.18 litre, allowing us to supply dessert businesses with all their ice cream tubs from one trusted supplier.

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What Are the Best Takeaway Ice Cream Tubs for Dessert Shops?

Selecting the best takeaway ice cream tubs UK dessert shops use depends on portion size and customer demand.

For most dessert shops and takeaway businesses, 150ml to 250ml ice cream tubs are the most popular because they provide the perfect single serving size. Larger 500ml to 1.18L ice cream tubs are ideal for sharing portions or family desserts.

Offering both options allows businesses to serve individual customers as well as larger takeaway orders.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Ice Cream Packaging

When purchasing wholesale ice cream tubs, there are several factors to consider:

Choose the Right Material

Durable tubs designed for frozen desserts prevent cracking in freezers and maintain product quality. We offer ice cream tubs in different materials, and these materials determine whether they tubs are biodegradable, compostable or recyclable. However, all our ice cream tubs are designed for premium quality.

Ensure Secure Lids

Tight fitting lids help protect ice cream during transport and delivery, especially for takeaway orders. At Ashwood, we stock a variety of different style of lids suitable for specific ice cream cups. Further details can be found within product descriptions. 

Consider Portion Control

Different ice cream tub sizes allow staff to serve consistent portions and manage costs.

Add Branding

Many businesses add branded stickers or labels to plain tubs to turn their ice cream packaging into a marketing opportunity, but we offer a complete custom print branding service, with the option of handling the process from start to finish. Simply contact us for more information

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Why Businesses Buy Ice Cream Tubs Wholesale

Buying ice cream tubs in wholesale offers several advantages:

•    Lower packaging costs per unit

•    Reliable stock availability during busy periods

•    Consistent packaging for your brand

•    Easier inventory management for dessert shops

For high volume businesses, sourcing takeaway ice cream tubs in bulk is the most cost effective option.

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Buy Takeaway Ice Cream Tubs Online

Whether you run an ice cream parlour, dessert takeaway, café, or event catering business, choosing the right ice cream tubs wholesale supplier ensures your desserts are packaged safely and professionally.

At Ashwood, we provide takeaway ice cream tubs in the UK ranging from 90ml to 1.18L, suitable for everything from single scoops to large family desserts.

Explore our range of ice cream tubs wholesale and find the right packaging solution for your dessert business.