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I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit :
3.94 out of 5 based on 55 reviews.

Why you’ll love the new Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit …

For the Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit Product Review we asked mums to try this Spanish Style Salad that combines parsley, fetta and red onion, with a delicious pasta that’s coated in a rich tomato basil dressing.

All ingredients are packaged separately within the larger salad container for freshness and crunch.  So all you have to do is mix them together just before serving.

Here’s an awesome 10 minute, 1 pan dinner idea using the Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit

How easy is that?  No needing to buy (and prepare) all the separate ingredients!  Just tip into a bowl, mix and serve.

We think these Woolworths Salad Kits are a brilliant idea for those times when you’re asked to bring a salad along to a BBQ or party … or even a picnic!  And they are absolutely an inspired choice for busy weeknight dinners when you only have minutes to put dinner together.

Woolworths Salad Kits

Shop the range of Woolworths Salad Kits online or in store* at Woolies.

Read Reviews for other Woolworths Salad Kits.

* The Salad Kits available will vary for each Woolworths store.


Published 9th December 2019


  • Experiment

    Okay so I experimented with the woolies Spanish style pasta today. I loved the experiment. I added chopped mushroom and leggos pasta sauce and mixed the salad kit… Oh yum the combination was amazing. I love to experiment with the woolies salad and they turn so good. The quality of ingredients is really fresh. Love it.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Tastes great!

    Tastes great, easy to prepare!

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Love love love

    We absolutely loved this Spanish style salad kit. It was a great side to our easy barbecue dinner. I got 2 and used the other as a main for lunch the next day and it was wonderful. Definitely give it a try. Don’t hesitate they always sell out super duper fast at our local woolworths

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Perfect for picnics

    This made a delicious and easy part of our picnic meal with the family. The dressing was lovely, and was a filling and fresh salad. Would definitely get this again!

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Perfect combo and time saving!

    We chose Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit as a side dish and they loved it. Everything was so easy to throw together in the container, my 12 year old enjoyed making it. There was just the right amount for our large family of 9. There was the right amount of chorizo, making it not too spicy for the kids to eat. I liked that the basil was pre shredded and not too overpowering, a good balance when mixed with the pasta.
    Overall, I was extremely impressed with the quality and the ability to mix the salads in the container they came in anywhere. Great value for money and generous serving sizes. My kids were actually excited to have salads again. everything was in the right proportions, that there wasn’t too much of something and we were able to remove things we didn’t want or like. Extremely convenient.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Great size

    I live and my own i had this as aside for lunch and tea . Very convenient having a mix of pasta and salad,.Cant wait to try them all.. I thought they would be in the fruit and vegetables section with the other salads i had to ask a worker where they were , more signs would be good

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish Style Pasta Delight

    I decided to try the Spanish Style Pasta Salad from Woolworths because it basically contains everything I love. Pasta, Fetta cheese, red onions and parsley. I wasn’t sure how much I’d enjoy the pasta sauce but I was very pleasantly surprised. The rich tomato basil dressing was kind of tangy and it had great tomato flavour. Loaded with goodness and flavour packed indeed! I didn’t mix the ingredients together initially because I first wanted to taste the pasta on its own. When I mixed them altogether, it even tasted better. Yum! Call me lazy (if you must), but I love the convenience of having all the ingredients for a great salad in one kit. I served the salad with chicken and my whole family were impressed. They reckon I’m a pretty good chef (tee hee). I cannot wait to impress them with the rest of the Woolworths Deli Salad Kits in the range!

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • So delicious!

    I didn’t get chosen for this review but I couldn’t go past this Spanish style pasta salad when I saw it reduced in Woolworths. We ended up having it with some inghams, extra lean turkey burgers and it was absolutely delicious! The pasta salad could definitely be eaten on its own as it has so much flavour. There definitely isn’t enough for 4 people but feeds at least 2 well. I like that some of the ingredients are packaged separately to the pasta salad to keep it extra fresh. I would highly recommend this Spanish style pasta salad, as it is bursting with different flavours! This is the second flavour, I have tried, in the new pasta salad range in Woolworths and can ultimately say that both of them were incredibly delicious and worth the splurge!

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient healthy option

    The Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad kit is such a versatile salad which can be used as an accompaniment to chicken or barbeque meat or just on its own for a quick lunch. I really enjoy a nice salad but I’m often the only one wanting one so these kits are so convenient for me. I also enjoy trying new mixes because bland salads can be boring so this Spanish pasta salad was really appreciated. The tomato basil dressing was rich and delicous.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Very nice

    My family simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolworths. All their salads are so fresh and easy to prepare. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads are reasonably priced and the quality is awesome. They are quite famous, grab them quickly. I love the parsley addition to it. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff like feta and spinach and ofcourse parsley. Recommend trying.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient

    I tried this for the first time on the weekend and i was surprised. I quiet liked it. It was convenient, easy and tasted nice. I liked that i could serve it from the bowl it come in, instead of having to dirty another dish. I would have liked a bit more of the flavoring. It was yum.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Experiment

    Okay so I experimented with the woolies Spanish style pasta today. I loved the experiment. I added chopped mushroom and leggos pasta sauce and mixed the salad kit… Oh yum the combination was amazing. I love to experiment with the woolies salad and they turn so good. The quality of ingredients is really fresh. Love it.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient healthy option

    The Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad kit is such a versatile salad which can be used as an accompaniment to chicken or barbeque meat or just on its own for a quick lunch. I really enjoy a nice salad but I’m often the only one wanting one so these kits are so convenient for me. I also enjoy trying new mixes because bland salads can be boring so this Spanish pasta salad was really appreciated. The tomato basil dressing was rich and delicous.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spicey Spanish!

    This was so good. I just love how all the ingredients, every thing you will need, is packed in the one container. All items are individually wrapped too, to maintain quality and freshness. The rich tomato basil dressing is to die for, they should bottle that, they would make a fortune. Everything is chopped up. All you need to do is empty all ingredients in to a bowl and mix to combine. To save washing up, I mixed it all together in the container I bought it in. Fabulous side dish at a BBQ or for a quick dinner. Just add meat and chips. Everyone from Nan down to grandson loved it, clean plates all round. Well done Woolworths a product I will happily buy again and again

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Nice

    The woolies salad kits are nice and very convenient when you are in a hurry or just not game for making dinner or lunch. We have tried the Spanish style pasta kit a few times now. My hubby really likes the taste. It’s not adequate for him as a full meal but yes as a side. The ingredients are always fresh and they are reasonably priced. I recommend this to all mums who need a break sometimes.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Very nice

    My family simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolworths. All their salads are so fresh and easy to prepare. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads are reasonably priced and the quality is awesome. They are quite famous, grab them quickly. I love the parsley addition to it. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff like feta and spinach and ofcourse parsley. Recommend trying.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • great size

    I bought this salad from Woolworths when it was on sale. I think the size of this salad is perfect for a side for a bbq or dinner. Three out of the five of us liked the pasta salad while two were not as keen on the sauce flavouring. I think these salads are convenient, easy to carry on the go and generally pretty healthy.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Tastes great!

    Tastes great, easy to prepare!

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Tub of convenience

    This salad was delicious and so simple to create. You could add as much or as little of the extras that you want.

    I loved that you could also use the container as the serving bowl. And is resealable.

    The salad was very generous and went well as a side dish. The rocket was a little soggy but I added extra spinach leaves to bulk it out.
    I have bought this and a few others since!

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient

    Loved the top tray bc u could remove it and tip the top ingredients into the pack and pretty much just mix it all inside the pack meaning no dishes. Also u could close the lid on leftovers. I love that there is variety and the convenience and size of packs. Price was a bit high though for amount in pack.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • tasty but expensive

    I enjoyed this salad but my elderly mother thought it a bit spicy.
    I was able to get about 3 serves out of it as side dish or for lunch.
    The ingredients were of good quality and the sauce tasty.
    However I would not buy it regularly as I found the cost rather expensive.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Too rich in tomato sauce and barely any chorizo

    Shared this with my daughter as a side dish -which was fine for two people
    Pasta sauce as too overbearing and could hardly find any chorizo so therefore somewhat disporting

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish style pasta salad kit

    Spanish style pasta salad kit was delicious the whole family loved it

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish style pasta disappointing

    I have tried many of the Woolworths Deli salads. I enjoyed the other salads that I tried. I did not enjoy this one. I did not like the flavours in the tomato based pasta. I picked out the cherry tomatoes and feta to eat, but threw away the rest of the salad. My children, who ate the creamy chicken pasta, would not eat this one.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Love love love

    We absolutely loved this Spanish style salad kit. It was a great side to our easy barbecue dinner. I got 2 and used the other as a main for lunch the next day and it was wonderful. Definitely give it a try. Don’t hesitate they always sell out super duper fast at our local woolworths

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Perfect for picnics

    This made a delicious and easy part of our picnic meal with the family. The dressing was lovely, and was a filling and fresh salad. Would definitely get this again!

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Full of flavour, convenient and healthy!!

    Very yummy, used it at Christmas as a side dish and everyone commented on it and asked if I made it and wanted the recipe haha! It has great chorizo and tomato flavour throughout. Every bite was very delicious and I’m going to continue to try al the other flavours.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish style let down

    Overall I found the Spanish style pasta salad to be a let down. The herbs were overpowering and took away from the idea of the salad. overall none of the family wanted to even try the salad after the first person. I do look forward to trying other salads within this range.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Review: Spanish Style Pasta Salad

    Dragging my kids through holiday madness to the local Woolworths was exhausting, especially after I tried to buy my kit online with my weekly shop. I was disappointed as the full range was not available. I finally selected the Spanish Style Pasta Salad and headed home. The clear packaging was appealing and as I opened the kit was pleasantly surprised that everything looked fresh. I combined the bits and pieces and replaced the lid to shake the salad. I felt like a Kardashian- fat ass and all! I was excited as it was one less meal I had to think about for that day. I sat down in anticipation and was unfortunately disappointed. The sauce was very strong and not pleasantly so. I had forgotten it was meant to have chorizo until about half way through when I found a tiny rogue square of a suspicious meat. I had to recheck the packaging to see what it was. I wasn’t able to finish the salad as it just was not enjoyable. I would definitely try another salad but would not purchase this one again, especially not for $9.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish salad review

    The salad kit was very convenient and made a colourful display when plated up. All the ingredients were fresh and the pasta was cooked perfectly with plenty of sauce but unfortunately I didn’t enjoy the flavour of the salad and I thought it was very expensive . The salad kit was supposedly to serve 4 people but I found it was a perfect serving for 2 people.

    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions

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The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.

Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!

Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.

The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case.
The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case. Image: The Somewhere Co.

Lunch Box Comparison Table

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)

The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.

MontiiCoB.BoxFrank Green Lunch ContainerYumboxSky Gazer Bentgo ModernThe Somewhere Co. MiniEcoCocoonBright Star KidsStuck On YouCountry Road ElysiaOmieBox
StyleBagBentoBoxBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBento
Colour variationsYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
MaterialFabric & aluminium liningPP & siliconeStainless steel & siliconeABS, tritan & siliconeFabric & PEVA liningBPA-free plasticRPET & aluminium foil liningStainless steel & siliconeFabric & insulation liningBPA-free plastic100% cotton canvas & insulation liningStainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price$42.95$27.95$79.95$49.95$34.99$39.95$38$84.95$39.95$54.95$59.95$89.95
Loved for itsRoomy size & machine washable designCustom divider3-in-1 designPortion-controlled sectionsUnique designsRemovable sandwich dividerShoulder strapDishwasher-safe partsPersonalisationLeak-proof silicone sealInternal name labelStorage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)

How to choose the best lunch box for school

When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.

  • Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
  • Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
  • Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
  • Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
  • Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
  • The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.

12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia

Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.

Any included reviews come via the Mouths of Mums Facebook Page.

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags, $42.95

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags.

These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.

Pros:

  • Interior name label
  • Fabulous large size fits everything!
  • Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling

“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)

“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs” (Sarah)

Where to buy it: MontiiCo, Lime Tree Kids


b.box 2L Kids’ Lunch Box, $27.95

B.box 2L kids bento lunch boxes.

Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.

Pros:

  • Leak-proof silicone seal
  • Comes with a gel cooler pack
  • The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich

“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!” (Kerrie)

“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too” (Tash)

“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.” (Kendal)

“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.” (Mums On A Budget)

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Woolworths, b.box


Frank Green Lunch Container, $79.95

Frank Green coloured lunch containers.

Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.

Pros:

  • Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
  • Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
  • Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)

Where to buy it: Frank Green


Yumbox Kids’ Compartment Lunch Boxes, from $49.95 

Yumbox Kids Bento Box shown in pink and purple options.

With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.

Pros:

  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
  • Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch

Where to buy it: Biome, Yumbox


Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bag, from $34.99

Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bags.

If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!

Pros:

  • Water-resistant
  • PEVA internal lining
  • Side pocket for a water bottle

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Sky Gazer


Bentgo Modern Bento Boxes, $39.95

Bentgo Modern Lunch Boxes.

After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.

Pros:

  • Kid-friendly latch
  • Antibacterial silicone seal
  • Includes four large compartments

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Amazon


The Somewhere Co Mini Lunch Case, $38

The Somewhere Co. Mini Lunch Bags.

Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.

Pros:

  • Roomy and stylish
  • Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
  • Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum

Where to buy it: The Somewhere Co.


EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Bento Lunch Box, $84.95

EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Lunch Box with a bagel and fresh food inside.

Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.

Pros:

  • Dishwasher-safe
  • Every compartment is leak-proof
  • Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)

Where to buy it: Biome, EcoCocoon


Bright Star Kids Personalised Lunch Bags, $39.95

Bright Star Kids insulated lunch bags in a row.

Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.

Pros:

  • Machine-washable
  • Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
  • With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!

Where to buy it: Bright Star Kids


Stuck On You Large Personalised Bento Lunch Box, $54.95

Stuck On You Large Kids' Bento Boxes.

With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!

Pros:

  • BPA and phthalate-free
  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Separates into three parts for easy cleaning

Where to buy it: Stuck On You


Country Road Elysia Lunch Pack, $59.95

Country Road Elysia Lunch Packs in pink and green.

Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.

Pros:

  • Easy-carry handle
  • Internal name label
  • Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Country Road


OmieBox Hot/Cold Bento Lunch Box V2, $89.95

Omiebox hot and cold kids' lunch boxes in pink and blue styles.

Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the  280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!

Pros:

  • Keeps food hot for up to 6 hours
  • Fabulous for ‘nude food’ lunches
  • Awesome carry handle for younger kids

Where to buy it: Biome, Woolworths


What to put in kids’ lunch boxes

Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:

  • Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
  • Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
  • Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
  • Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
  • Almond-meal slice with raspberries or blueberries – or both!
  • Vegetarian sausage rolls – these freeze well and make a great meat-free lunch when cold.

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  • Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.

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  • Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.

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  • Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.

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  • I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.

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  • So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.

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  • There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.

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  • There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain

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  • This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.

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  • Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.

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  • This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes

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  • This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones

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  • Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.

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  • These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.

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  • I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.

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  • My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags

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  • Love our bento b.boxes. So easy to pack. I do however worry that they’re made of plastic, not metal….

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  • My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.

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  • Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.

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  • I absolutely love the bb box quite sturdy. It took many lunch box to find one that would last. Before this lunch box we had a stuck on you. I found the stuck on you lunch box didn’t last when the hinge’s snapped they wouldn’t get back to me (only had for a short time and my youngest couldn’t open it so it wasn’t dropped. Just opened it after the 8th time and snapped). The bb box has lasted the last year and a half and still going strong

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  • What a great help for busy Mommas like us. From the style to comfort and convenience, this article really put the best for our kids. Not to mention the added info about safety on what these lunchboxes were made of! I am also impressed about the organisation function of each, it seems small but woooh could put so much…thanks for sharing this article

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