New Zealand's Favourite Stainless Steel Lunchboxes
Chosen by thousands of Kiwi families for their quality, safety, and durability.
Our Most Popular Picks for Kiwi Families
Handpicked for their quality, safety, and durability.
Fed Up With Leaky, Broken Lunchboxes?
You're not alone. Every school morning shouldn't start with frustration
You're not alone. Here's why thousands of Kiwi parents are making the switch.
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Leaky lunch boxes ruin school bags, books and lunches.
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Cheap plastic cracks, stains and needs replacing again and again.
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Packing healthy lunches shouldn't feel frustrating every morning
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Leakproof. Plastic-free. Built to last for years.
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The Healthier Choice for Your Family: Why Kiwi Mums Choose Stainless Steel
Discover why thousands of Kiwi families are switching to stainless steel over plastic.
No Harmful Chemicals
Unlike plastic, our 304 food-grade stainless steel contains zero toxins. No BPA, no phthalates, no microplastics — nothing that can leach into your child's food. Just pure, safe stainless steel.
Naturally Antibacterial
Stainless steel is naturally non-porous, which means bacteria have nowhere to hide. It won't absorb odours, stains, or harmful germs — keeping your child's lunch fresh and safe every day.
Safer for Growing Bodies
By switching to stainless steel, you're protecting your family from the harmful effects of plastic — hormone disruptors, toxic chemicals, and environmental pollutants. It's the safer, smarter choice for your children's health.
Peace of mind for parents. Safe meals for kids. That's the Meals in Steel promise.
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Find the perfect product for your family's needs.
Stainless Steel vs. Plastic: What's Safer for Your Family?
Meals in Steel
Plastic
After 3 months of daily use
Meals in Steel
Looks and works like new. No cracks. No stains. No smells.
Plastic
Scratched, stained from food, and starts to smell. Clasps feel loose.
When your child drops it
Meals in Steel
Survives the drop. No cracks. No leaks. Just keep going.
Plastic
Cracks or splits. Lunch spills everywhere. You're buying a replacement.
Durability
Meals in Steel
Built to Last a Decade
Plastic
Change every 3 to 6 months
When you clean it
Meals in Steel
Dishwasher safe. No bacteria. No lingering odours. Just clean and fresh.
Plastic
Dishwasher warps it. Hand-washing leaves stubborn stains and smells.
Environmental Impact
Meals in Steel
100% recyclable. No plastic waste. Zero-Waste Hero.
Plastic
Ends up in landfill. Takes 100+ years to decompose.
At the end of its life
Meals in Steel
Still usable or fully recycled. No waste.
Plastic
Broken, stained, smelly. In the bin. Replaced again.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stainless Steel Lunchboxes
Yes, they feature a premium silicone seal that's been tested for real daily use.
Most Kiwi parents choose between 1000ml and 1500ml depending on appetite.
Absolutely. 304 food-grade stainless steel is BPA-free, non-toxic, and naturally antibacterial.
All our lunchboxes are dishwasher safe. The silicone seals can be removed for thorough cleaning.
Yes, our lunchboxes are designed to be lightweight and travel-ready.
All our lunchboxes come with a 3-year warranty. We build them to last.
Join 10,000+ Kiwi Families Making a Difference
Together, we're keeping plastic out of landfills, one lunchbox at a time.
10,000+ Families
Trusted since 2016
100% Plastic-Free
Sustainable lunch solutions
Years of Trust
Kiwi-made, Kiwi-owned
At Meals in Steel, we're on a mission to reduce single-use waste in New Zealand. Every lunchbox sold replaces hundreds of plastic bags and containers — keeping our beautiful country clean for future generations.
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Let customers speak for us
We love our jumbo kids stainless steel bento box for our daughter’s lunch. Such great quality!
Easy to order. Just a couple of clicks and done. Website clear and easy to navigate.
Arrived in only a couple of days from ordering!
Bought for my 2 yr old granddaughter . Very strong so won’t break or get brittle like other plastic ones. She loves the different compartments. Mum loves that you can put wet next to dry as all areas are sealed separately.
Will be getting one for the next granddaughter when she starts playcentre!
Partner has one of these. String and sturdy. Does the trick for camping so I had to get one!!
Great customer service as well
Very pleased with the insulated jar. Easy handle & good size.
Fantastic, Seals well and no plastic. Don't know about the ins and out of silicon but figure it's better than plastic.
Fantastic, Seals well and no plastic. Don't know about the ins and out of silicon but figure it's better than plastic.
Fantastic, Seals well and no plastic. Don't know about the ins and out of silicon but figure it's better than plastic.
Fantastic, Seals well and no plastic. Don't know about the ins and out of silicon but figure it's better than plastic.
Fantastic, Seals well and no plastic. Don't know about the ins and out of silicon but figure it's better than plastic.
Fantastic, Seals well and no plastic. Don't know about the ins and out of silicon but figure it's better than plastic.
These lids are great, just what you'd expect, they also work on the eco tanka bottles as well
really nice! awesome size
Easy to deal with. High quality items. Quick delivery and they respond quickly to emails.