A paperboard servingware container is provided. This paperboard servingware container may include a bottom panel; a curved transition portion located at the periphery of the bottom of panel. An upwardly extending wall extends from the curved transition portion opposite the bottom panel. An angled peripheral transition located adjacent the upward extending wall opposite the curved transition portion. A ledge portion that extends from the angled peripheral transition opposite the upward extending wall and away from the upward extending wall. A folded over flange portion that is bent downwardly with respect to the ledge portion.