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Food prep containers that can go in the freezer, oven and microwave?

15 replies

Peonyperfection · 19/02/2026 12:13

I’m after suggestions for meal prep containers that are available to buy online.
I’m especially interested in options that are practical, durable, and easy to clean, as I’m hoping to make some meals for my parents.

If you can recommend specific online products or brands — ideally with links — I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks

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PandorasSockBox · 19/02/2026 13:31

Many years ago I got some lovely pyrex contains in quite thin glass with, sadly, plastic lids. They could go in the microwave, oven, fridge, freezer and (most importantly) dishwasher. A couple got broken, but, and we are talking around 20 years ago now, the remaining ones are still going strong.
I also have some Amazon Basics that are similar, but much thicker glass.

OhQuelleSurprise · 19/02/2026 13:34

I also have some lovely thin glass Pyrex containers (with plastic lids), but when I tried to add to them recently, I could only find thick Pyrex ones. They’re fine, but just a bit heavy.

InfoSecInTheCity · 19/02/2026 13:45

Supermarket glass Tupperware works brilliantly, I have some from Tesco and some from Asda, same sizes and they can use each others lids and stack nearly even though bought from different shops. I freeze meals and then just straight from freezer to oven.

cheekaa · 19/02/2026 13:52

I have not purchased them yet but IKEA may have some. Not sure about the quality as have only seen them online.

Snowcold · 19/02/2026 13:53

The IKEA 365 glass ones are brilliant. Lots of different sizes and types of lids too.

www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/ikea-365-food-container-with-lid-rectangular-glass-plastic-s89269071/

Shittyyear2025 · 19/02/2026 14:15

I have a stack of the IKEA 365 ones, an older range than they have now and sadly don't have lids, but different sizes for different portions/meals. Not sure about putting them straight from freezer to oven though, leave them to defrost then bang in to reheat?

What about a batch lady thing op? My mum was a very traditional English foods only woman, but we use lots of her recipes that go straight in the oven on a tray, uses recyclable silicone bags (but disposable freezer friendly ones work fine too)

Peonyperfection · 19/02/2026 18:00

Drat! I was hoping to avoid glass but I think it may be the only option.

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Happytaytos · 19/02/2026 18:03

I was going to suggest IKEA and pyrex.

Nothing else does all 3 that I've found. Microwave is the killer. Foil trays can go in the oven and freezer but they lose their shape when hot. Glass is structurally better despite the obvious issues with glass!

Bukrahfilmishmish · 19/02/2026 18:15

Ikea has stainless steel freezer to oven dishes, as well as the glass ones. Obviously, they aren’t microwave safe though. Would a mix of stainless steel freezer to oven dishes and plastic freezer to microwave dishes work for you, if you don’t want glass? Glass is the only suitable material for all 3.

Paperwhite209 · 19/02/2026 18:30

Peonyperfection · 19/02/2026 18:00

Drat! I was hoping to avoid glass but I think it may be the only option.

I bought the Ikea 365 glass ones just after Christmas having seen them recommended on here.

They are weighty but an absolute game changer - I will definitely be getting more!

Barrenfieldoffucks · 19/02/2026 18:31

I use IKEA stainless steel. Most stainless can be microwaved as long as it doesn't touch the sides

Barrenfieldoffucks · 19/02/2026 18:32

These, in different sizes.

Check out this IKEA 365+ from IKEA

Here's a little more information:

Food container with lid, large rectangular/stainless steel plastic, 3 l

applink.ikea.com/tY8M9r9M4w--69563115--gb--en

InfoSecInTheCity · 19/02/2026 19:50

Barrenfieldoffucks · 19/02/2026 18:31

I use IKEA stainless steel. Most stainless can be microwaved as long as it doesn't touch the sides

I noticed this in the booklet that came with our microwave a couple of weeks ago, still a bit wary of trying it though it’s always been very definitive that we were told ‘NO METAL IN THE MICROWAVE’ so the change of messaging hasn’t settled in yet.

Barrenfieldoffucks · 19/02/2026 20:12

Yeah, I stood back and winced a little the first couple of times, but it's been fine.

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