Abstract: A food receptacle which is constructed as an insulated receptacle having a heat-insulating inner container and an outer shell member encompassing and retaining the container. The shell member consists of an upper shell portion and a base portion supporting the inner container from below with an internal insert cladding the inner container, which, extending above the upper rim of the inner container so as to enclose the latter is connected with the shell portion, as well as with fastening means for a receptacle closure consisting of a cover portion and a sealing insert which seals the upper opening of the inner container covered by the initial insert.