Vinod stainless steel tiffins and lunch boxes are food-grade steel meal carriers built to take home-cooked Indian food — dal, sabzi, roti, rice and chutney — to office, school and travel without leaks and without flavours mixing. The range spans four families — insulated Deluxe Hot Tiffins that keep meals warm for hours, classic Bombay Tiffins, multi-compartment Tiffin Carriers, and compact to-go Lunch Boxes — in 2 to 5 compartments and 7 to 12 inch sizes, so there is a format for every meal, every age and every bag.

The Vinod tiffin range, explained

Deluxe Hot Tiffin (insulated, heavy — 3, 4 & 5 compartments) — best for office

The Deluxe Hot Tiffin is our premium, heavy-build insulated range and the best choice for an office lunch you eat warm without a microwave. Double-wall insulation keeps dal, sabzi and rice warm for hours at your desk, while the leak-proof, rust-free, dishwasher-safe body stands up to daily use. Choose 3 compartments for a standard roti-sabzi-dal lunch, 4 for an extra portion of rice or salad, and 5 when you want to carry a full thali with a sweet and pickle kept separate.

Bombay Tiffin (3 & 4 compartments, 9–11 inch) — the classic office tiffin

The Bombay Tiffin is the traditional stacked stainless steel dabba, made in highest-grade steel with a mirror finish. It is leak-resistant, tough and easy to clean, and its tall stacked containers hold generous portions — ideal for a hearty office lunch. It comes in 3 or 4 compartments across 9, 10 and 11 inch sizes, so you can step up for bigger appetites or an extra dish.

Tiffin Carrier (2, 3 & 4 compartments, 7–9 inch) — office and school

The Tiffin Carrier — also sold as the Lunch Tiffin and Meal Carrier — is the everyday workhorse of the range. Secure side clip locks hold the lid firmly so gravies stay put in the bag, and it comes in cheerful blue, green and pink, in small and large, and in 2 to 4 compartments (7 to 9 inch). Many carriers pair with our Mega Hot Bag, an insulated carry pouch that keeps the meal warm on the commute — so you get warmth without the weight of a double-wall tiffin. It suits both office adults and school-going children.

Lunch Box / To-Go Tiffin (2 & 3 compartments) — school and office

The Lunch Box, or to-go tiffin, is the compact, modern format for school and lighter office meals. Several models use an airtight, silicone-sealed lid over a food-grade steel tray that resists leaks even better than clip lids, while insulated Hot Tiffin versions keep food warm for long hours. Lightweight builds make them easy for children to carry. Choose 2 compartments for a simple roti-sabzi or sandwich-and-fruit lunch, and 3 when you want to add rice or a snack.

For journeys and family outings, the range also includes Travelling Sets — large 4-compartment, 25-piece stainless steel sets in 10, 11 and 12 inch, mirror finish and dishwasher safe.

Choosing by number of compartments

• 2-compartment tiffins — the simplest format: one box for roti or rice and one for a single sabzi, or a sandwich-and-fruit combo for kids. Found in the Tiffin Carrier (7–9 inch) and compact Lunch Box ranges. Best for children and light eaters.
• 3-compartment tiffins — the most popular choice: roti + sabzi + dal or rice, a complete Indian lunch. Available across almost every range, including the Deluxe Hot Tiffin, Bombay Tiffin (9–11 inch), Tiffin Carrier, Mega Hot Bag carriers and silicone-sealed Lunch Boxes. The office go-to.
• 4-compartment tiffins — for bigger appetites or an extra dish: roti + sabzi + dal + rice or salad. Found in the Deluxe Hot Tiffin, Bombay Tiffin, Tiffin Carrier, Hot Tiffin and the 25-piece Travelling Set.
• 5-compartment tiffins — the full-thali format, with mains plus a sweet and a pickle kept separate. Available in the Deluxe Hot Tiffin range — ideal for a hearty office lunch or when you like variety.

Compartment-wise availability

How to choose the right tiffin

Beyond compartments, pick your tiffin by three things. By where you eat: if you have no microwave, choose a Deluxe Hot Tiffin or a carrier with the Mega Hot Bag; if you eat soon after packing or have a microwave, a lighter Bombay Tiffin or Tiffin Carrier is simpler. By size: the inch figure is the container diameter — 7 inch is compact for children and light eaters, 8 to 9 inch suits most adults, and 10 to 11 inch is for large appetites or shared portions. By user: children do best with a light 2–3 compartment lunch box or small carrier, office-goers with a 3–4 compartment hot or Bombay tiffin, and travellers with a Travelling Set.

Why stainless steel over plastic

Food-grade stainless steel is the healthier, more hygienic way to carry warm food. Unlike plastic, steel does not absorb oil, turmeric stains or the smell of a strong tadka, does not leach into hot or acidic food, and will not scratch into grooves that trap bacteria. It is rust-free with normal care, tough enough to survive daily drops in a school bag, and it keeps your food tasting like food — not like the box. The mirror finish also wipes clean in seconds.

Insulated and leak-proof by design

Two things make a tiffin usable day after day: it has to stay warm, and it must not leak. Our insulated formats — the Deluxe Hot Tiffin's double wall, the Hot Tiffin containers and the Mega Hot Bag — trap heat to keep dal and sabzi warm for hours, so you can carry a hot lunch from morning to midday without reheating. For leak resistance, the range uses secure side clip locks and, on newer lunch boxes, airtight silicone-sealed lids, so wet gravies, sambhar and chutney stay in their compartment and out of your bag.

Care and maintenance

Most of the range is easy to maintain, and several models — the Deluxe Hot Tiffin and the Travelling Sets — are dishwasher safe. Wash with mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge; the steel will not hold stains or smells. On models with a silicone seal, remove and rinse the ring occasionally so it stays fresh and keeps its airtight fit, and dry before refitting. Dry the tiffin before stacking to preserve the mirror finish. With basic care, a Vinod steel tiffin lasts for years — which is why steel tiffins are handed down, not thrown away.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Hot Tiffin, a Tiffin Carrier and a Lunch Box?
A Hot Tiffin (like the Deluxe Hot Tiffin) is insulated to keep food warm for hours and is best for office. A Tiffin Carrier is the everyday stacked steel dabba with clip locks, for office or school, and can pair with an insulated Mega Hot Bag. A Lunch Box, or to-go tiffin, is compact with 2–3 compartments and often an airtight silicone-sealed lid, ideal for school and lighter meals.

Which tiffin comes in 5 compartments?
The Deluxe Hot Tiffin range offers a 5-compartment insulated model — the full-thali format that keeps mains, sweet and pickle separate and warm.

Do you have a 3-compartment insulated hot tiffin?
Yes. Both the Deluxe Hot Tiffin and the Hot Tiffin ranges include 3-compartment insulated models that keep food warm for hours.

What is the best compartment count for an office lunch?
Three compartments is the most popular office choice (roti + sabzi + dal or rice). Choose four if you want an extra dish like rice or salad, and five for a full thali.

How many compartments do I need?
2 compartments suit roti + sabzi or a sandwich and fruit; 3 add dal or rice; 4 give room for rice plus salad; and 5 carry a full thali with a sweet and pickle kept separate.

How long does an insulated tiffin keep food warm?
The Deluxe Hot Tiffin and Hot Tiffin ranges use insulation to keep food warm for several hours — enough to carry a hot lunch from morning to midday without a microwave. Actual time depends on how hot the food is packed and the outside temperature.

Are Vinod tiffins leak-proof for gravy and dal?
The carriers use secure side clip locks and the newer lunch boxes use airtight silicone-sealed lids, so wet items like dal, sambhar and chutney stay contained. For very thin liquids, the silicone-sealed lunch boxes give the tightest seal.

What is the Mega Hot Bag?
The Mega Hot Bag is an insulated carry pouch that comes with several Lunch Carrier models. It wraps the steel tiffin to help keep the meal warm on the commute, giving you warmth without the weight of a double-walled hot tiffin.

Which tiffin is best for office, and which for school?
For office, a 3–4 compartment Deluxe Hot Tiffin, Bombay Tiffin or a carrier with a Mega Hot Bag works well. For school, a light 2–3 compartment lunch box or small carrier is easier for children to handle.

Is the steel food-grade and safe for hot food?
Yes — the tiffins use food-grade, rust-free stainless steel that does not leach into hot or acidic food, absorb odours or stain, making it a safe, hygienic choice for daily meals.

Are Vinod tiffins dishwasher safe?
Several models, including the Deluxe Hot Tiffin and the Travelling Sets, are dishwasher safe. All are easy to hand-wash; check the product page to confirm dishwasher suitability for a specific model.

Can I put a stainless steel tiffin in the microwave?
No — stainless steel is not microwave safe. To reheat, move the food to a microwave-safe dish, or choose an insulated Hot Tiffin so your meal stays warm without reheating.

What do the inch sizes mean?
The inch figure is the container's diameter. 7 inch is compact (children, light eaters), 8–9 inch suits most adults, and 10–11 inch holds larger or shared portions.

How do I care for the silicone-sealed lids?
Occasionally remove and rinse the silicone ring so it stays hygienic and keeps its airtight fit, and dry it before refitting. The steel body only needs a wash with mild dishwashing liquid.