The Best Large Food Jars: Food thermoses bigger than 20-ounce plus super-size varieties
If you prefer a warm packed lunch to cold sandwiches then these huge food jar thermoses are just what you need. Not only do they have a big food storage capacity, but they also have a wide mouth for easy access to the food and a vacuum insulated wall to keep food warm for up to 12 hours or more.
While there are plenty of small food jars at 10 oz or 16 oz which would be enough for small children, what about large food jars for big people. Here in this article we explore some of the best large food thermoses, enough to pack a hot meal for two in some cases.
Why Use a Large Food Jar Thermos
Having access to hot and delicious meals throughout the day is a luxury that can greatly improve your overall well-being. One indispensable tool that can make this possible is the large food jar thermos.
1. Generous Capacity
The primary advantage of a large food jar thermos is, of course, its ample capacity. These thermoses are designed to hold substantial portions of food, making them ideal for those with hearty appetites or those who need to pack meals for an entire day. This generous size ensures you have enough sustenance to keep you fueled and focused, especially during long workdays or outdoor adventures.
2. Versatility in Meal Options
Large food jar thermoses are versatile and can accommodate a variety of meals, from soups and stews to pasta dishes and chili. This versatility allows you to enjoy a diverse range of foods, keeping your meals interesting and satisfying. Whether you prefer a warm, comforting soup or a hearty pasta dish, a large food jar thermos can keep your favorite meals at the perfect temperature for hours.
3. Extended Temperature Retention
One of the key features of quality large food jar thermoses is their exceptional temperature retention capabilities. These thermoses are designed with advanced insulation technologies that keep food hot for extended periods. This means you can prepare your meals in the morning and still enjoy them piping hot at lunchtime, without the need for reheating. This feature is not only convenient but also helps you save time and energy.
4. Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly
Investing in a large food jar thermos can be a cost-effective choice in the long run. Instead of relying on takeout or purchasing meals daily, you can prepare larger batches of your favorite dishes at home and carry them with you. This not only saves money but also reduces waste associated with disposable containers and packaging from store-bought meals. By choosing a large food jar thermos, you contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle.
5. Healthier Eating Habits
Packing your meals in a large food jar thermos allows you to have greater control over your diet. You can choose nutritious, homemade recipes and avoid the temptation of unhealthy fast food options. This promotes healthier eating habits, ensuring that you consume a balanced and well-prepared diet throughout the day.
Top 10 Best Large Food Jar Thermoses Bigger than 20-ounce
Here are some of the large food jar made from food grade stainless steel with heat insulated body. They are suitable to keep hot food warm and cold dessert cool for up to 24 hours depending on make. Direct links to Amazon below:
- Thermos Stainless Steel King 24 Ounce Food Jar – 24 oz
- Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar – 25 oz
- Stanley Classic Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 24 oz
- Energify Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 24 oz
- Stanley Legendary 24 Ounce Food Jar – 24 oz
- DaCool Hot Food Jar Stainless Steel Vacuum Thermos – 24 oz
- Stanley Adventure Food Jar – 24 oz
- MAXSO Soup Thermos 24oz
- Hydrapeak Insulated Food Jar 25oz
- Stanley Master Stainless Steel Insulated Food Jar – 24 oz
Super-size Food Jars
- Hydro Flask Insulated Food Jar 28oz
- Hydrapeak 32oz
- Stanley Legendary Classic Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 1.0qt, 32 oz
- Thermos Stainless King 47 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 47 oz
- Stanley Adventure Stay Hot Camp Crock – 3qt, 96 oz BIGGEST
Now to take a closer look at each of these big food jars.
1. Thermos Stainless Steel King 24 Ounce Food Jar – 24 oz
- Capacity: the bigger 24 ounce version of the King Flask from Thermos.
- Keep food hot for up to 14 hours and cold for up to 24 hours
- Durable stainless steel interior and exterior, cool to touch even with hot liquid inside. Sweat-proof exterior with cold content.
- Wide cup doubles as bowl
2. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar – 25 oz
- Capacity: 25 ounce
- Durable stainless steel interior and exterior. Electro-polished SlickSteel finish interior resists corrosion and repels stains
- Wide mouth, big opening 2 3/4-inch for easy scooping. Tight fitted lid with gasket seals.
- Cover with dimples makes it grippier and easier to open but does not double as soup bowl
- Available in a variety of colours: stainless steel, aqua blue, shiny pink, cream or dark brown
3. Stanley Classic Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 24 oz
- Capacity: 24 ounce
- Keep food hot for up to 15 hours and cold for up to 18 hours
- Durable 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior, cool to touch even with hot liquid inside. Sweat-proof exterior with cold content.
- Wide cup doubles as bowl
- Available in Classic Hammerstone Green (shown above) or Matt Black
4. Energify Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 24 oz
- Capacity: 17 oz or 24 oz
- Leak-proof design with vacuum seal.
- Jar made from 18/8 rust-proof stainless steel inside and outside, dish washer safe.
- Lid is made from BPA free plastic and doubles as food bowl
- Double wall vacuum insulation provides maximum retention of heat or cold.
5. Stanley Legendary 24 Ounce Food Jar – 24 oz
- Capacity: 24 ounce (similar to classic but in blue)
- Keep food hot for up to 15 hours and cold for up to 18 hours
- Durable 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior, cool to touch even with hot liquid inside. Sweat-proof exterior with cold content.
- Wide cup doubles as bowl
- Available in Nightfall Blue
6. DaCool Hot Food Jar Stainless Steel Vacuum Thermos – 24 oz
The DaCool Food Jar comes with two part lid. The actual cover it self that comes with an air releases button and room to store the foldable spoon. While the outer cover acts as a food bowl or cup.
- Capacity: 24 ounce
- Keep hot and cold food for up to 12 hours
- 304 stainless steel , FDA approved, vacuum insulation
- Wide mouth 3-inch for easy access to food, foldable stainless steel spoon
- Available in black, shown above and cyan blue.
7. Stanley Adventure Food Jar – 24 oz
- Capacity: 24 ounce (similar to classic but in blue)
- Keep food hot for up to 15 hours and cold for up to 18 hours
- Durable 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior, cool to touch even with hot liquid inside. Sweat-proof exterior with cold content.
- Wide cup doubles as bowl, wide opening for easy access to food and cleaning
- Available in Polar White
8. MAXSO Soup Thermos 24oz
Two big advantages for the MAXSO Soup Thermos is its wide mouth (4.5-inch) and inner tier insert with its own lid. On top of that, the plastic lid has a butterfly fold up handle and compartment for a foldable spoon. To keep hot food warm and cold food cold for longer, preheat with hot water or precool in the fridge for 10-20 minutes.
9. Hydrapeak Vacuum Thermos Food Jar 25oz
This is the medium option with the bigger 32oz also making the list below. Like its bigger sibling, the Hydrapeak 25oz will keep hot food warm for 10 hours and cold food chill for 16 hours. It is made from high grade 18/8 stainless steel and is finished in durable powder coating and is available in a variety of colours.
10. Stanley Master Stainless Steel Insulated Food Jar 24oz
The Master series stainless steel vacuum food from Stanley is advertised as unbreakable. Instead of a foldable handle like those found on bigger Classic Legendary models, it has a fixed rigid handle.
- Capacity: 24 ounce
- Made from 1.0 mm 18/8 stainless steel, BPA-free, QuadVac™ Insulation with Leakproof design
- Vacuum insulated lid doubles as cup with all parts dishwasher safe
- Steel-lined stopper
- Robust steel handle
Super Size Vacuum Food Jar Thermoses
Upping the game to a whole new level are these super size insulated food jar at nearly 1 quartz or 32 ounces, 1 quartz and bigger.
11. Hydro Flask Insulated Food Jar 28oz
The Hydro Flask food jar is available in four sizes with this being the biggest. It starts with 8oz, 12oz, 20oz to 28oz. With its TempShield double-wall vacuum insulation made from 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel, it will keep hot food warm and cold food cold for longer. The easy open soft grip lid is leakproof when closed and all materials are BPA-free and is dishwasher safe.
14. Hydrapeak Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Thermos Food Jar 32oz
This is the biggest food jar from Hydrapeak. Two other sizes are available at 18oz and 25oz. This 32oz stainless steel food jar with its double walle vacuum insulation will keep hot food warm for up to 10 hours and cold food cold for up to 16hours. It has a wide opening for easy access to food. The lid seal is designed to be spill and leak proof and comes with a built-in handle that can be tucked away when not in use.
12. Stanley Legendary Classic Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 1.0qt, 32 oz
This big vacuum insulated food jar that holds up to 1 quartz or 32 ounce of food is available in three colours Hammertone Green as shown, Nightfall Blue or Matte Black. It also comes with a folding handle, a BPA-free plastic inner lid and a BPA-free plastic lined stainless steel outer lid that doubles as a food bowl.
- Capacity: 1 Quartz or 32 ounces
- Made from 18/8 stainless steel and BPA-free plastics
- Double-wall vacuum insulation with Leakproof design
- Insulated lid with outer cover that doubles as cup or bowl
- All parts dishwasher safe
- Folding handle
13. Thermos Stainless King 47 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Food Jar – 47 oz
Here is an interesting entry from Thermos. From their Thermos Stainless King range comes this huge food flask with 47 ounces capacity. The big boss vacuum insulated food jar is available in two colours, matte black or stainless steel. It also comes with two inner containers that you can use to store two types of food. But we would only recommend using these plastic containers for cold food.
- Capacity: 47 ounce
- Includes two inner containers
- Durable stainless-steel interior and exterior
- Cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold
- Wide mouth is easy to fill, eat from and clean
- Rugged and heavy duty stainless steel carry handle
15. Stanley Adventure Stay Hot Camp Crock – 3qt, 96 oz BIGGEST
The biggest food jar in our line-up is this Stanley vacuum insulated container. More of a pot or crock as it is called, the food jar can keep hot food warm for up to 12 hours and cold food cool for up to 16 hours. It has an insulated lid that latches down tightly to prevent spills. This lid when open can be held by a hook while you serve. Obviously being a big pot it has a super large wide open mouth. Plus, a big handle on the lid makes it easy to carry and move.
- Capacity: 96 ounces
- Vacuum insulated, keeps food hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 16 hours
- Wide mouth for easy serving and cleaning
- Leak proof, insulated lid latches down tightly to prevent spills
- Hook holds lid while serving
- Made from 18/8 stainless steel won’t rust and is naturally BPA-free
