Item of Food Packaging

Abstract

An item of food packaging is disclosed. The item of packaging comprises two opposing side panels and an inner chamber for holding food and is adapted such that when in use the side panels may be folded away from each other so as to form a tray.

1 . An item of food packaging comprising two opposing side panels and an inner chamber for holding food, wherein the item of packaging is adapted such that when in use the side panels may be folded away from each other so as to form a tray. 
     
     
         2 . The item of food packaging of  claim 1  wherein the packaging is adapted such that when folding the side panels the inner chamber may simultaneously be ripped or folded open so as to provide access to its contents. 
     
     
         3 . The item of food packaging of  claim 1  or  2  wherein the inner chamber is formed in the item of packaging such that when folding the side panels the inner chamber is simultaneously ripped or folded open. 
     
     
         4 . The item of food packaging of any preceding claim wherein the inner chamber is formed in the item of packaging such that when folding the side panels the inner chamber may be simultaneously ripped open along lines of weakness. 
     
     
         5 . The item of food packaging of any preceding claim wherein the item of packaging comprises a base located between the opposing side panels. 
     
     
         6 . The item of food packaging of  claim 5  partly defined by two opposing walls, each wall being located between the side panels. 
     
     
         7 . The item of food packaging of  claim 6  wherein at least one wall comprises at least one line of weakness. 
     
     
         8 . The item of food packaging of  claim 6  or  7  wherein at least wall comprises a line of weakness that runs substantially perpendicularly to the base. 
     
     
         9 . The item of food packaging of any preceding claim wherein the inner chamber is defined by a bag positioned between the two side panels. 
     
     
         10 . The item of food packaging of  claim 9  wherein the bag is attached to at least one side panels. 
     
     
         11 . The item of food packaging of  claim 9  or  10  wherein the bag comprises four walls and a base. 
     
     
         12 . The item of food packaging of any of  claims 9  to  11  wherein opposing walls of the bag are attached to the side panels. 
     
     
         13 . The item of food packaging of  claim 12  wherein opposing walls of the bag are attached to the side panels by means of adhesive. 
     
     
         14 . The item of food packaging of any preceding claim adapted such that when in use and folded into a tray configuration the inner chamber forms a lip around at least part of the tray. 
     
     
         15 . The item of food packaging of any preceding claim wherein the side panels are substantially rigid. 
     
     
         16 . The item of food packaging of any preceding claim comprising a comestible product in the inner chamber. 
     
     
         17 . A method of serving food comprising the step of providing an item of food packaging as described above. 
     
     
         18 . An item of food packaging substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.