a food item delivery apparatus is disclosed , that includes a delivery container , as well as one or more removable shelves stackable within the delivery container , such that each of the one or more removable shelves is configured to be inserted and removed from the delivery container using a finger - gripping mechanism . the one or more removable shelves are configured to be inserted and removed from the delivery container while the food item is resting thereon . at least one shelf is supported by one or more variable - sized support members attached thereto , the one or more support members being perpendicular to a top surface of the shelf , and resting on a bottom of the delivery container or a top surface of another shelf directly underneath the shelf . the delivery container and the shelves may be coated with insulating material to promote heat circulation and to avoid sticking .