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Original Style Prep & Store - Small

Transform your kitchen with our specially designed range for meal prepping & cooking.

dishwasher safe - top shelf

dishwasher safe - top shelf

oven safe - base only

oven safe - base only

leakproof

leakproof

304 grade stainless steel

304 grade stainless steel

borosilicate glass

borosilicate glass

microwave safe - base only

microwave safe - base only

Available in three versatile sizes, these steel & glass containers are perfect for meal prep, batch cooking, storing leftovers or eating lunch on-the-go.

The small Prep & Store has a capacity of 1 litre and features a durable microwave safe steel base paired with a toughened glass lid, giving you a clear view of your food. The push down tab creates an airtight vacuum seal, keeping your lunch where you want it, & your food fresher for longer. Press the lid on and then push the tab down to create the seal. To take the lid off, pull the tab up first to release the vacuum seal.

Important: The vacuum seal only works when food is at room temperature or cooler. Hot food releases steam and moisture, which prevents the vacuum from forming. Let food cool before sealing to ensure it is fully leakproof.

details

  • 304 grade stainless steel - strong durable and microwave safe
  • Durable borosilicate glass and food-grade silicone seal
  • 100% leakproof with valved vacuum seal
  • Easy to clean & dishwasher safe - comes up sparkling every time
  • Oven& microwave safe ( base only)
  • Freezer safe
  • 100% plastic free - no toxins and chemicals

specification


Capacity
Length Width Height Weight  
Small 1 litre 164mm 120mm 65mm 316g
Medium 1.8 litre 190mm 145mm 85mm 560g
Large
2.4 litre 225mm 180mm 75mm 625g

Prep & Store FAQs

We have all been taught that metal cannot go in the microwave but this type of steel, combined with the smooth and rounded shape of the steel boxes, means they will not cause sparking and are safe to use in the microwave. They have been tested rigorously and no microwaves were harmed in the process! *Please note : only the base of this product is microwave safe.

Do not use in older 915 Mhz Microwaves

We advise washing all parts with warm soapy water before you use them for the first time.


Any major dents or deep scratches could make it unsuitable for the microwave, get in touch if you’re not sure.


Do not place any cutlery or foil with the boxes in the microwave, as these will cause sparking.


Avoid contact with any metal surface when microwaving, including a metal plate, metal racks or the microwave wall, this can cause sparking or burn marks on the box.


Use microwaves up to and including 1000W.


The box will be hot when you remove it from the microwave so use oven gloves or a tea towel to protect your hands.

No, the lid is not microwave safe. Use a plate or a reusable stretchy silicone cover to stop splashes & spills. Don’t use foil as this could cause sparking.

Yes, the silicone tab make a vacuum seal which means they are 100% airtight and leakproof. To create the vacuum seal, press the lid down firmly with the silicone tab open and then press the tab down. To release the seal, simply pull the tab up and remove the lid. Watch the video demo for more info!

Important: The vacuum seal only works when food is at room temperature or cooler. Hot food releases steam and moisture, which prevents the vacuum from forming. Let food cool before sealing to ensure it is fully leakproof.

Press the lid on and then push all four corners down to create the seal. To take the lid off, pull the tab up first to release the vacuum seal.

Important: The vacuum seal only works when food is at room temperature or cooler. Hot food releases steam and moisture, which prevents the vacuum from forming. Let food cool before sealing to ensure it is fully leakproof.

Yes, the Prep & Store boxes are safe to use in the dishwasher on the top rack They are safe for the freezer, & the bases are oven-safe. When freezing, take care not to over fill, particularly if meal prepping liquid as it will expand when frozen. 

All our stainless steel products come with a 15 year warranty. Glass and silicone isn’t covered, but we sell spare silicone lids for Seal & Go Range, spare silicone bases for the Lunch Bowls and tabs for the Bowls & Prep & Store Range. 


Fruit salad in an Elephant Box small prep and store container on a yellow background

Customers praised this metal storage container as "airtight" and "sturdy" with an "excellent" seal. Ideal for fridge, freezer, batch cooking, and picnics. Microwave and dishwasher safe, though metal takes longer to heat. Customers appreciate replacing plastic containers. Some desire smaller size options.

  • 5 stars: 63 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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David C.
A very useful buy

Excellent storage and great for the freezer.

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Anonymous
I love the original design

So useful, and so airtight. Used every day, in the fridge, freezer, and picnics! Just ideal.

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Jingjie C.
metal takes longer in the microwave

love the design, but for any prospective buyers please note that it takes a lot longer to microwave food in a metal container than in a glass one! twice as long for me

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Bibilee
Orange
Great for cheese storage

Great size to pull all the cheese in the fridge.

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Jane

Fantastic

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Jane

Brilliant

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Sue C.
Grey
Just what I was looking for

Just what I was looking for 👍

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Heather R.
Sturdy container

I bought these storage tins as my son's love of Kimchi has tainted my plastic boxes. Here's hoping they contain the aroma! My son uses the lunchbox I bought him every day , and also loves the drink container, so I'm sure these will be equally as good.

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Vic M.
Grey
Anti-cheese device

I bought this to keep smelly cheese safely contained, without causing smells in the fridge. This works perfectly, with the sealer tag creating an airtight environment for the offending dairy products. This is a good size and has many other food uses.

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Anne C.
Quality items

Quality items, that look good and work well. I have used these containers every day since I received them and have now recycled my horrible collection of manky plastic pots.
The service I received was also brilliant when I raised a query with the team, who were really helpful - all good.

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Anonymous
Grey
A beautiful box!

Really well made and a great size. The glass lid doesn't make it feel heavy.very happyto invest in these quality items that should last a long time.

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Andrew M.
Excellent quality

Excellent quality.Quite expensive but a good long term investment. i’m trying to gradually ditch plastic containers

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Mark
Excellent quality with a comforting feeling you are helping the planet and your kids!

Excellent quality product which delivers exactly what I? Need for family batch cooking. The seal is superb, and the size just right for a couple of meal portions. It’s a great bonus that the container can be used directly for reheating.

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James B.
Set of 3 Food Containers

High quality food containers that I use to help prep my food for the week.

A
Anonymous
Grey
I really like it

I really like it, but through no fault of its own, my arthritic hands struggle a bit to open it when ive released the suction.

A
Anonymous
A worthwhile investment

The quality of these products is fantastic - a worthwhile investment that means you can get rid of the plastic ones for good.

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Kate C.
Horrified by the Netflix documentary on the health impact of plastics

Horrified by the Netflix documentary on the health impact of plastics, researched and picked these as an alternative for all our freezer storage. They have worked well being a good size to fit in the drawers, and the right size to keep frozen fruit from the summer. Our request would be to have some half the size as well to hold smaller portions.

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Ray
Smart little boxes

Smart little boxes.

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Kathryn
Really nice sized boxes and great they can go in the oven

Really nice sized boxes and great they can go in the oven.

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Rachael A.
Very pleased

I've been wanting these for ages so I took the plunge and couldn't be happier with them. Well made and microwaveable too which has been really useful for heating up leftovers

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Cindy H.
I love this size box

I love this size box. I have five of them now and use them daily.

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Joanna O.
Love the Look

Looks durable.

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Anonymous
Grey
Great product

Very pleased with these food storage boxes, thanks!

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Sandra C.
Perfect for a spot of leftovers for lunch!

A perfect size to take lunch in. Air and water-tight. I plucked up courage to put it in the microwave! Worked a treat. Then no leaks in my bag afterwards. Also fits and stacks with other similar boxes in the freezer so very versatile.

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Hayet T.
Best set for a great value.

Best food storage boxes you can own.keeps food fresh for longer. A bonus that it is microwave and dishwasher safe. Bt lightweight to take on picnic.

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Hayet T.
Best food storage boxes you can own

Best food storage boxes you can own.keeps food fresh for longer. A bonus that it is microwave and dishwasher safe. Bt lightweight to take on picnics.

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David C.
Excellent boxes

Excellent storage for the freezer and our home made muesli!

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R.M.

Perfect size for me for batch cooking and great design.

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Benjamin C.
Life

Life changing

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Deirdre D.
Delivered in good time and excellently packaged

Delivered in good time and excellently packaged, everything about Elephant Box led me to expect a quality product and I wasn’t disappointed. We’re trying hard to get away from plastic and move to metal and glass for food storage. The versatility of these food containers is impressive. You can do almost anything with them and they look good too.

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Lesley C.
Great boxes

Great boxes 🙂

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Antonio M.
A welcome newstorage product

At last durable alternative to plastic boxes!HOWEVER ordered before BLACK FRIDAY so lost out on discount!