2011 summer

8. (a) Suggest one type of packaging that could be used for each of the following take-away foods. Give two reasons for your choice of packaging. [6] Keeps food hot Does not react with the food Foil container with card lid. Or plastic container with plastic lid Clear plastic sandwich box OR Card container with cellophane wrap Light to carry Customer can see sandwich

2012 summer

Help: think about what happens to the trayed-up meals between being prepared and being eaten.

The packaging would have to be… leak-proof stackable able to withstand re-heating easy to open for the passenger the right size to fit onto the tray (any 2)

2015 winter

(c) Packaging can create a lot of waste. Discuss the factors the contract caterer needs to consider when choosing packaging materials for packed lunches. [5] Award 4-5 marks for an answer that shows clear understanding the requirements of packed lunch packaging with both examples and fairly detailed explanations given. Storage – bulky, taking up a lot of space Packaging must be light for ease of carrying/transportation Sealable to prevent leaks Insulating to keep hot food/cold food cold Packaging must prevent scalds to the hands Environmentally friendly/recyclable/made from recycled products Ability to have printing/labels stuck on the packaging See through for certain foods – encourage customer purchase Strong and hardwearing Able to portion control foods – e.g. hold a specific size roll/cake N.B. responses must relate to the contract caterer not the customer