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Commercial Perforated Plastic Transport Crate | Storage Box with Attached Lid | 600x400x320mm | Vogue DX996
£21.18
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£25.42/ inc vat
- Strong Interlocking Lid
- Durable Plastic Construction
- Food-Safe Material
- Perforated for Ventilation
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Product Overview
Here we have the workhorse of the catering world: the Vogue Commercial Perforated Plastic Transport Crate. It’s a brilliantly simple, tough-as-nails solution for shifting, storing, and organising just about anything in a busy kitchen. If you're currently wrestling with flimsy cardboard boxes or mismatched containers, this is the upgrade your back-of-house has been crying out for. It's designed specifically for professionals who need reliability day in, day out.
This isn't just any old box. It's a proper piece of kit for caterers, event companies, farm shops, and commercial kitchens that need to move ingredients, produce, or equipment safely and efficiently. The clever perforated design keeps air flowing to protect fresh goods, while the attached interlocking lid means you'll never be hunting for a matching top again. It's the kind of practical, no-fuss equipment that just makes the daily grind that little bit easier.
Built from food-safe, durable plastic, this stackable plastic storage crate for catering is designed to be knocked about, stacked high, and cleaned in a flash. Whether you're loading a van for an event, organising your dry store, or bringing in fresh produce from a supplier, the Vogue DX996 crate offers a secure, ventilated, and incredibly practical way to keep your operation moving smoothly.
Key Features and Benefits
- Strong Interlocking Lid: Keeps contents secure and stops you losing lids.
- Durable Plastic Construction: Built to withstand the bumps of a professional kitchen.
- Food-Safe Material: Safely transport ingredients without worry of contamination.
- Perforated for Ventilation: Allows air to circulate, keeping produce fresh and crisp.
- Stackable Design: Saves crucial floor space in your van or stockroom.
- 20kg Max Capacity: Easily handles heavy loads of potatoes, produce, or equipment.
- Easy-Wipe-Clean Surface: Spend less time cleaning and more time on service.
- Perforated Base: Allows for easy drainage after washing vegetables or cleaning.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Vogue
- SKU: DX996
- Dimensions: 320(H) x 600(W) x 400(D) mm
- Weight: 3.75kg
- Capacity: 20kg
- Colour: Black
- Material: Food-Grade Plastic
- Features: Attached Lid, Stackable, Perforated Walls & Base
Expert Review and Insights
The Vogue crate is one of those unglamorous but utterly essential bits of kit. It’s robust, the attached lid is a godsend during a busy setup, and the perforations make it ideal for transporting anything that needs to breathe, from baked goods to fresh veg. It’s a simple, effective tool that solves a very common problem in catering logistics.
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- Pro: The interlocking lids and stackability are rock-solid, even when fully loaded.
- Con: The perforations mean it’s not suitable for fine grains, flour, or liquids.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Cotswold Event Co., based in Cirencester, was struggling with damaged goods and inefficient van packing using a mix of old cardboard and brittle plastic boxes. They needed a standardised, durable solution for their mobile catering operations.
"We were losing money on bruised produce and spending far too long playing Tetris in the van before every event. These Vogue crates are uniform, they stack perfectly, and the attached lids mean we're never caught short. They've genuinely streamlined our entire load-in process."
Samuel Jones – Operations Manager
By switching to the Vogue plastic transport storage crate with lid, the company cut its produce spoilage during transit by 75% and reduced vehicle loading times by an average of 20 minutes per event.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Give the crate a good wash with warm, soapy water before its first use.
- Familiarise yourself with the interlocking lid – it's designed to snap shut securely.
- Check the crate for any damage that may have occurred in transit before loading.
- Apply labels or stickers to the designated areas if you plan on colour-coding or organising your stock.
Keeping It Going
- Clean regularly to maintain food hygiene standards, especially between different food types.
- Avoid exceeding the 20kg maximum weight capacity to prevent stress damage.
- When stacking, ensure the crates are sitting squarely on top of one another for maximum stability.
- Store away from direct, prolonged sunlight to maintain the integrity of the plastic over many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are these crates certified as food-safe?
A: Yes, they are made from food-grade plastic, making them perfectly safe for storing and transporting ingredients and prepared food.
Q: Can I stack these crates when they are full?
A: Absolutely. They are designed to be stacked securely even when loaded to their 20kg capacity, thanks to the strong construction and interlocking lid design.
Q: What is the purpose of the holes (perforations)?
A: The perforations provide ventilation, which is ideal for keeping fresh produce like vegetables, fruit, and bread from getting soggy by allowing air to circulate.
Q: Can I store liquids or fine powders like flour in this crate?
A: No, due to the perforations in the base and sides, this ventilated plastic food storage crate is not suitable for liquids or fine powders which would leak out.
Q: How heavy is an empty crate?
A: An empty crate weighs 3.75kg, making it sturdy yet manageable to handle.
Q: Is the lid removable?
A: No, the lid is attached via a hinge. This is a key feature designed to prevent the lids from being lost or mismatched.
Q: How do you recommend cleaning these crates?
A: They are very easy to clean. Simply use warm, soapy water and a brush, or a commercial kitchen cleaner. The perforations also allow for quick drainage and drying.
Q: Can these be used in a freezer or walk-in freezer?
A: While the plastic is durable, standard commercial plastic crates can become brittle at very low freezing temperatures. They are best suited for ambient and refrigerated (chiller) environments.
The Vogue Standard: Built for the Daily Grind of Catering
When you choose a Vogue product, you're investing in more than just an item; you're buying into a reputation for practical, no-nonsense durability. This plastic transport storage crate with lid is a perfect example. It's not designed with flashy gimmicks, but with a deep understanding of what a professional kitchen actually needs: reliability. The true value emerges over months and years of use – fewer replacements due to breakages, less food waste from poor storage, and faster, more organised logistics. It’s the kind of equipment that quietly pays for itself by preventing the small, daily frustrations that slow a business down. For caterers, event managers, and chefs, that peace of mind and operational consistency is the real benefit that Vogue delivers, crate after crate.
Explore more from VogueWhy Perforations Are Your Fresh Produce's Best Friend
Ever opened a sealed box of fresh bread rolls or salad greens to find them a bit... sweaty? That’s condensation, and it's the enemy of crisp and fresh. The perforations on this catering storage crate with attached lid act like a breathing system for your ingredients. They allow air to circulate freely around the contents, whisking away excess moisture and heat. Think of it like cracking a window open for your food. This simple design feature prevents vegetables from wilting, stops bread crusts from going soft, and is brilliant for helping washed items drain and dry quickly. It’s a small detail that makes a huge difference to the quality of your stock.
Who Should Buy This?
Mobile Caterers & Event Planners
Perfect for securely transporting everything from fresh salads to equipment, ensuring items arrive safe and ventilated.
Restaurant & Hotel Kitchens
An ideal solution for organising dry stores, walk-in chillers, and moving bulk ingredients from delivery to prep.
Farm Shops & Greengrocers
The ventilated design keeps vegetables and fruit fresher for longer, from the field to the shop floor.
Bakeries & Patisseries
Excellent for storing and moving baked goods like bread rolls, allowing steam and heat to escape post-baking.
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