a compartmentalized plastic food package includes a container and sealed cover which have a plurality of individually sealed chambers for distinct foodstuffs . the container includes a top flange or surface which extends about the individual chambers onto which the removable cover is secured by an adhesive or heat sealing . the top flange includes a peripheral shoulder and lip which cooperates with the rear or bottom edge of certain of the chambers to facilitate substantially upright self - display of the container and contents . the sidewalls of the chambers are tapered and include notched or stepped spacers such that the containers may be controllably nested , the spacers preventing overly tight nesting and thus facilitating separation prior to filling and sealing . a plurality of distinct foodstuffs such as meat , cheese , crackers and cookies , for example , may be individually sealed in the chambers , thereby maintaining each foods flavor , aroma and desired moisture content .