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Overall star Rating
I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again
Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket :
4.58 out of 5 based on 93 reviews.

Summer entertaining is easy with Woolies … especially if you’d rather be out and about enjoying Summer than stuck in the kitchen!

Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket, comes to you already slow cooked for 10 hours, so all you need to do is to pop it into the oven for 25 minutes (per 500g), pour over the Bourbon flavoured BBQ sauce and then serve. It’s even quicker if you really get into Summer and use the barbecue!

Serve with one of Woolworths delicious Salad Kits and dinner has never been easier! Your friends and family will think you’ve been slaving for hours and will  love this tasty addition to the dinner table.

Leftovers (if there are any) are brilliant on sandwiches, wraps or in a toasted sandwich! And with no artificial colours or flavours, you can be sure you are serving your family beautiful quality meat.

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Look for Wood Smoked Beef Brisket in the fresh meat section at Woolworths or when you shop Online.


Published 11th January 2018


  • Great product

    Have brought this several times and everytime it has been delicious ????

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket

    This piece of Wood Smoked Beef Brisket was melt in your mouth beautiful. The tenderness and the flavour was so delicious. The 10 hours of slow cooking turned a ordinary piece of meat into something I would buy again. I served it with roast vegetables with the Bourbon BBQ Sauce drizzled over the meat. There was enough meat left over for my husbands lunch. He heated the shredded meat and sauce and put it on a roll, and asked when I was going to buy it again? I certainly would recommend it to family and friends and buy it again myself.
    Helen Jensen

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • High Quality. Mouthwatering, had the WOW factor with the kids!

    Beautiful Piece of meat. Teamed it with some creamy mash and veggies. The kids demolished their plates with no talking at all, the food was their only focus! My oldest asked for more and also had some in his wrap the next day for school lunch. My youngest finished his plate and usually he is a picky eater. The bourbon sauce was strong but delicious. The boys have asked for me to buy this again and I agree with them!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Woolworths Wood Smoked Brisket

    Will definitely be buying the Woolworths wood smoked brisket again! Had never tried it before and as a family of 7 we all enjoyed it. We enjoyed it with some lovely roasted vegetables. Can’t wait to see the look on my families faces when I cook it again on the weekend. My mouth is watering just at the thought of having it again.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Mouth Watering + very tender = PERFECT!! Yummy !!

    Absolutely devoured this meal, it came out of the oven tender, with fantastic flavour, enough for 4 people, AMAZING we loved this Beef Brisket, was our first time trying this delicious meat. Will buy again! It was incredible makes a great meal alone on a bun with fresh salad, all brought at my local Woolworths- thank you for this opportunity to try and review we love to provide our honest feedback ( Mouth of Mums) loving it !!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • One of the best beef product

    This has just got to be one of the best beef product you can buy. Absolutely delicious; tender and tasty. So easy to prepare too. I have bought this product multiple times now and often prepare it for family get togethers. Everybody has commented on how delicious and tender the beef is.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Absolutely delicious

    The smoked beef brisket was so delicious. The meat just melted in your mouth. You could tell it had been slow cooked for 10hrs and the best part it only took me 45 minutes!! My family pounced on their plates so quickly I didn’t even have a chance to take a photo ????.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • We loved the Woolworths Wood Smoked Brisket!!!

    From the moment I opened the packet, the smell was amazing and it only got better. Super simple and easy to prepare. As a working, time poor Mum of three children, I found this a bonus. I have one child who has sensory issues with food, especially meat. This is the first time he has eaten meat without complaint, even to the point of asking for seconds. I can’t tell you how much of a win it is having all three children happily eating the one dish. The meat was so soft and succulent and I also thought the bourbon sauce was a wonderful addition. This is a product I am most definitely looking forward to buying again!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Wow, so quick, easy and delicious :-)

    I couldn’t believe how easy it was, just take it out of the bag, place it in a tray and put it in the oven. opened up a bag of the Mexican salad and Ta da dinner done.
    The beef had such a beautiful smokey aroma which just melted in you mouth.The beef just pulled apart with ease and was so easy to eat.
    This was definitely a hubby pleaser and will definitely be on the shopping list again.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Wood Smoked Beef Brisket - fine dining for the whole family

    The Woolies Wood Smoked Beef Brisket was such an easy heat and eat meal packed full of flavour! Even the kids loved the Bourbon flavoured BBQ sauce. The brisket was so tender that my 2 and 3 year olds made easy working of chewing it up and asking for more. Teamed with a salad (and some chips) we had an easy, tasty meal with minimal effort.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Great product

    Have brought this several times and everytime it has been delicious ????

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • A tasty addition to our dinner roster

    My husband loves American barbequed meats and had been looking for a decent, easy to prepare at home beef brisket. The smoky flavour and tenderness were a nice surprise though we are generally satisfied with Woolworths branded products. We’ve bought it twice in the last 3 weeks to satisfy our winter cravings. This brisket goes down well in a brioche burger with coleslaw or on a plate with potato salad.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Just lush

    This beef is so tender and so tasty. I wish I knew how they get it to be so good. It’s fantastic with one of Woolworths packet salads for a super quick, healthy, tasty family meal. We had it all served in a wrap. Was so delicious! Leftovers went into wraps for lunch boxes the next day. We really got our money’s worth

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Gotta risk it for the brisket

    Loved the wood smoked brisket from woolies, thanks to mouths of mums.
    I have to say it was a family winner dinner. I have a super fussy eater 6 year old who actually asked for seconds of the brisket. So juicy and full of flavour, what more could you ask for.
    Definitely will be buying it again.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Brisket Pie!

    We’ve had brisket with salad, brisket on bread, brisket on its own… and now we have tried brisket pie! Best pie ever! Cooked the beef brisket in the oven, and used the smoky bourbon barbecue sauce with some stock and thickened it up to make a sauce, and placed it into puff pastry to make parcels! Amazing! Served with some mash potato and peas on to and drizzled with some more sauce! Beef brisket truly is a beef that can be used in so many different ways and different recipes to create a multitude of meals that satisfy even the fussiest of eaters!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Beef brisket mm yum!

    Would 100% recommend trying tastes amazing easy to cook, so much so my family has now had it 4 times since first tryint. Nom Nom!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • So tasty and easy to prepare

    I ordered this online when I was trying to buy the Mexican Salad mix to review as the salad was not available online. Glad I did, had it for dinner tonight with mixed roasted herbed Veggies. So tender and tasty, hubbie went back for seconds. Not cheap at $21 per kilo, but when you look at the price of beef overall, not that bad. The only thing that marred the dish was the chunks of fat, some fat is necessary for flavour, but it could have been trimmed just a tad more as the bits of fat were big enough to be unpleasant. I do prefer to cook from scratch, but working two jobs plus looking after the poultry and livestock, sometimes I am rather time poor so if I can find something delicious that can be built into a great meal without lots of prep time, always willing to give it a try, and I’m glad I did try this one. Will definitely be buying this again, a winner with the whole family.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Wood Smoked Beef Brisket

    I love the wood smoked beef brisket so did the whole family and it just fell apart as your cutting it yummo
    Although my partner put Worcestershire sauce on his lol
    I would definatly recommend it for a easy go to meal ????

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Easy to prepare and delicious!

    We love Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket and buy often. It’s easy to prepare, easy to shred, and very tasty. We always enjoy to make lebanese wrap. Shredded beef brisket, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, cheese, and sauce with lebanese bread. It’s so delicious and highly recommend!!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Pull apart perfection. Recommend. Five finger-licking stars

    Easy quick and a mouth melting moment. Busy mums this is your knight in Smokey sauce.
    It was so simple and such a crowd pleaser. Packed with flavour and so juicy it would have been impossible for even the most novice cooks to turn this smokn baby boy dry.
    Put the cook books away and stop pulling out your hair this one was a pleaser at the dinner table for everyone.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Woolworths smoked beef brisket

    I don’t usually buy these prepared meals. I’m glad I bought this one. It was easy to prepare, cook and serve. It basically fell apart and melted in your mouth. It was great tasting and went down well with the kids. The plates were almost licked clean. Best of all we had leftover meat, which didn’t disappoint on a Woolworths white breadroll for lunch the following day. I will certainly be buying this again. Thankyou Woolworths.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • So tender

    I was a bit hesitant to try something pre packaged and probably never would unless given the opportunity from MoM. Do yourself a favour and try the Wood Smoked Brisket. The flavour is amazing, the meat is so tender it falls apart and not fatty. Plus when cooking it the meat didn’t shrink down at all so plenty of leftovers for lunches the next day. I have already brought it again as it was such a hit in our house.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • The BEST Smoked Beef I've had.

    I was delighted with the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket, it was so beautifully tender and tasty, the sauce was extremely delish, not too strong for me and my family, it was just right. I’m definately going to stock up on the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket in future as we never thought that it would taste so wonderful.I give it 10 Stars.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Deliciously smoky goodness

    Easy to prepare, mouth watering, would definitely buy again and recommend to friends

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket

    This piece of Wood Smoked Beef Brisket was melt in your mouth beautiful. The tenderness and the flavour was so delicious. The 10 hours of slow cooking turned a ordinary piece of meat into something I would buy again. I served it with roast vegetables with the Bourbon BBQ Sauce drizzled over the meat. There was enough meat left over for my husbands lunch. He heated the shredded meat and sauce and put it on a roll, and asked when I was going to buy it again? I certainly would recommend it to family and friends and buy it again myself.
    Helen Jensen

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • A Very Enjoyable Family Meal

    The Beef Briskett was enjoyed by our entire family of 6 both young and old. It was so easy to prepare, the meat was juicy and tender, tasted delicious and everyone kept asking for more. We ate it with a fresh salad with mayonnaise. The sauce was lovely too though some of the family preferred not to have it as the meat was delicious on its own. The only negative is the price and size of the briskett. If it was a bit less dearer and a bigger portion it would be perfect.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • High Quality. Mouthwatering, had the WOW factor with the kids!

    Beautiful Piece of meat. Teamed it with some creamy mash and veggies. The kids demolished their plates with no talking at all, the food was their only focus! My oldest asked for more and also had some in his wrap the next day for school lunch. My youngest finished his plate and usually he is a picky eater. The bourbon sauce was strong but delicious. The boys have asked for me to buy this again and I agree with them!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Woolworths Wood Smoked Brisket

    Will definitely be buying the Woolworths wood smoked brisket again! Had never tried it before and as a family of 7 we all enjoyed it. We enjoyed it with some lovely roasted vegetables. Can’t wait to see the look on my families faces when I cook it again on the weekend. My mouth is watering just at the thought of having it again.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • A-maz-ing ! If you haven't tried it go try it

    Beef brisket was easy and quite quick to prepare, it was like melt in your mouth amazing, we have now actually purchased it 3 times in the last 2 weeks!

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again


  • Yum

    My family and I really enjoyed the brisket. It was enjoyed by all four members of the family. It was so tender and melt in the mouth and filled the kitchen with delicious smells that my mouth was watering whilst waiting for it to heat through. I will definitely be buying the brisket again as even my fussy husband enjoyed the meal.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Smoked Beef Brisket
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is great quality and tastes delicious
    The Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket is easy and quick to prepare
    I would buy the Woolworths Wood Smoked Beef Brisket again

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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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Do your kids hate sandwiches? Check out these 10 sandwich alternatives that dial up the YUM! 

  • I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.

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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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