Description
This stainless steel food flask wears a cheerful mackerel tin label, a playful nod to vintage food packaging. The body is a bright, glossy red, printed with a blue and pink mackerel and the words 'In tomato & basil sauce' and 'Skinless & boneless fillets', just like an old tin of fish from the larder. A brushed stainless steel lid screws on top, and the inside is plain polished steel. It holds 450ml, stands 13.8cm tall and measures 9.3cm across, a compact size that slips easily into a work bag or lunch box.
We think it makes the midday break feel a little more fun. Fill it with hot soup, stew, porridge or pasta on a cold day, or with chilled salads, fruit and water in summer: it keeps contents hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours, so what you pack in the morning is still ready at lunchtime. It suits the office desk, a picnic rug, a long walk or a train journey. The tin label is a lovely talking point in the staff kitchen, and the vintage tin joke always raises a smile.
The flask body is stainless steel, and the lid pairs a stainless steel outer cap with a red plastic inner stopper and silicone parts. Wash it by hand in warm soapy water, as it is not dishwasher safe, and never put it in the microwave or the freezer. Keep milky drinks, juices and alcohol out of it, because they can build up pressure and cause the lid to fail. Warm the flask with a splash of hot water before adding hot food, or chill it with cold water first, to help the contents stay at temperature. Tuck it into a lunch bag with a spoon and a napkin, and it makes a practical, good-humoured gift for any day of the year.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Flask: stainless steel; lid: stainless steel, plastic (PP) & silicone |
| Length |
9.3cm |
| Width |
9.3cm |
| Height |
13.8cm |
| Weight |
0.322KG |
| Care |
Do not microwave or freeze. Not dishwasher safe. Dairy beverages, juices, and alcohol can cause pressure build up and lid failure. |
| Warnings |
Do not overfill; hot food and liquids can burn. |
Frequently Asked
How much does this food flask hold?
It holds 450ml, which is enough for a generous portion of soup, stew, porridge or pasta for one person at lunchtime.
How long does it keep food hot or cold?
It keeps contents hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours, so food packed in the morning is still ready by lunch.
Can it go in the dishwasher, microwave or freezer?
No. It is not dishwasher safe and should never be microwaved or frozen, so we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water.
Can I use it for drinks as well as food?
Yes, it can hold drinks or foods such as soup, but keep dairy drinks, juices and alcohol out of it, as they can build up pressure and cause the lid to fail.
How big is the flask?
It stands 13.8cm tall and measures 9.3cm across, a compact size that fits easily into a lunch bag, rucksack or work bag.
What is the flask made of?
The body is stainless steel, and the lid combines a stainless steel outer cap with polypropylene plastic and silicone parts inside.