100 empty food cans with lids by 100% Chef

Pack of 100 empty preserving tins with ring-pull lids from 100% Chef, made from aluminium in line with food-safety regulations. Each tin measures Ø6.5 cm, 3 cm tall and holds 100 ml, with the lid (around ø8 cm before sealing) supplied separately. They are the classic creative-cooking trick for presenting a portion as though it were a tinned preserve: your guest "opens their tin" at the table and the surprise is guaranteed.

What these tins are used for in the kitchen

They are a presentation format designed for restaurants, caterers and events: appetisers and tapas served as mock preserves, tastings, welcome snacks or tasting-menu courses that go for the surprise effect. They also work beautifully at buffets and celebrations at home: a creamy soup, a tartare, a Russian salad or a dessert served in a tin turns a simple dish into an original, playful presentation.

The inside carries a protective coating that is unaffected by vinegars and acidic sauces, so the tins take escabeche marinades, vinaigrettes and acidic preparations without the aluminium being affected.

How to seal and serve them

• Fill the tin with your cold or room-temperature preparation.
• Fit the ring-pull lid and close it with a 100% Chef round manual can sealer: the rim is sealed leak-tight.
• Serve the tin sealed: your guest pulls the ring exactly as they would on a shop-bought preserve.

Important: the seal is leak-tight but not fully airtight, and these tins are not a food-preservation system. Genuine preserving involves processes such as pasteurisation or sterilisation; what we have here is a format for presentation and immediate service, which is exactly what it is designed for.

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Frequently asked questions

How many tins does the pack include?

100 aluminium tins with their 100 ring-pull lids, supplied separately so you can fill and seal them at the moment of service.

How are the tins sealed?

With a manual roller can sealer: you rest the lid on the filled tin and the machine seals the rim in a matter of seconds. The seal is leak-tight and the tin is then opened by pulling the ring, just like a shop-bought preserve.

Will they keep food for weeks?

No. The seal is leak-tight but not airtight, and genuine preserving calls for processes such as pasteurisation or sterilisation. These are presentation tins for immediate service or same-day preparations kept chilled.

Do they take escabeche marinades, vinaigrettes or acidic sauces?

Yes. The inside carries a protective coating that is unaffected by vinegars and acidic sauces, designed precisely for that kind of preparation.

Which dishes work best in this format?

Cold or room-temperature preparations served straight away: tartares, Russian salads, creamy soups, pâtés, pickles, jams or small desserts. It is a format widely used for event canapés and tasting menus.

You will find the sealer and more creative plating ideas in our preparation and decoration section and in the full 100% Chef catalogue.