Abstract: Inserts for an insulating container having a generally cylindrical inside wall defining an insulated space for holding comestibles. Each insert includes a dish-like receptacle having a closed end and an open end, the open end including an annular rim and the closed end including a generally flat central portion and a perimetral, downwardly and outwardly opening groove. A lid is provided for closing the open end of each receptacle, each lid including a generally flat recessed central portion for receiving the central portion of the closed end of the next superjacent receptacle in a stack of such receptacles. Each lid also includes an annular sealing rim extending perimetrally about the central portion. Each sealing rim has a generally inverted U-shaped cross section for sealingly engaging the annular rim of a respective receptacle.