I was thinking of buying a tiffin tin to use as my packed lunch box. Do they keep food warm like a vacuum flask? I could take my curries to work lol.

You can buy thermal ones like this one; www.veryasia.com/zoslmrbestlu.html, but not sure where you would find it in UK.

Mamta

I have a conical shaped one, so the bottom trays are bigger than the ones above. Its not a thermos kind, can't say I want my meal stewed 'til lunchtime!

Amazon look to carry tiffins, both the traditional steel kind and even insulated ones to keep your foot hot. And if you went looking via our Amazon Store you'll even be supporting the site :)

You are right Pete. I looked at them and thought that they were just wider thrmos flasks. One even has compartments for a selection of foods; http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002STGWBW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p60_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0F8FGP3QQ6PHZTJSEW8B&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294

Mamta is this a true Tiffen?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-steel-Tiffin-food-level/dp/B002SQH9AS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1277454038&sr=8-2

Looks like it Oddies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabbawallah

Looks like the dabba (tiffin) carriers' organisation puts our Royal Mail to shame!

Winton

Yes oddies, it is a Tiffin. I have one exactly like it, bought in India. It has been to many picnics in UK :-).

Thank you everyonne for all your help

I have an insulated one I bought in India and use it quite a lot. Use the non insulated ones as spice tins for the ones I use a lot - cumin, coriander, chilli etc.