Custom Food Boxes
Food-safe cartons and takeout boxes with grease-resistant coatings and direct-contact approved inks.
- Food-grade board
- Grease-resistant and window options
- Bakery, takeout and retail formats
In short
Custom food boxes are printed paperboard or corrugated boxes for bakery, takeout and retail food, with food-grade board and grease-resistant options. Box Sense makes them from 10 boxes, with production in 8–12 business days after proof approval. Shipping is free to any address in the USA.
About our custom food boxes
Food packaging has two jobs: keep the food safe and in good condition, and make your brand memorable when the box is opened at home, at a desk or at a party. We make printed food boxes for bakeries, restaurants, caterers, meal-kit companies and packaged food brands.
Tell us what goes inside (dry, oily, moist, hot or frozen) and how it is sold, and we specify the board, coating and structure to suit. Every box is printed with your branding and available from 10 units.
Food boxes we make
Choosing the board
| Board | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Food-grade SBS paperboard | Bakery, confectionery and dry retail food | Clean white surface for bright print |
| Kraft paperboard | Takeout, bakery and natural brands | Organic look; strong and grease tolerant with a barrier |
| E-flute corrugated | Pizza, catering and delivery | Insulates and stacks well |
| Board with grease-resistant barrier | Oily, buttery or fried food | Stops oil from showing through the print |
What affects the price of custom food boxes
Every box is made to order, so each order is quoted individually. These are the things that move the price most, in order:
- Food-contact barrier. A grease-resistant barrier or liner for oily and moist foods adds to the board cost.
- Board. Corrugated pizza and catering boxes cost more than paperboard bakery cartons.
- Windows. A window adds a film and a gluing step.
- Quantity. The unit price falls sharply as quantity rises, so reorders of a fixed size are the most economical.
- Print and finish. Full color and coatings cost more than one-color print on kraft.
Send your size, quantity and artwork through the quick quote form for a firm price within 24 hours.
Food safety and coatings
For direct contact with food, the board, inks and coatings on the food-contact side need to be suitable for that use. For dry foods such as cookies or tea, standard food-grade board usually works. For oily, moist or hot foods we add a grease-resistant barrier or recommend a liner or glassine sheet.
Ask for grease resistance without added PFAS: several US states now ban intentionally added PFAS in food packaging. Tell us your market and we will confirm the board and coating specification with your quote.
Features food brands ask for
- Clear windows in PET or compostable PLA film
- Carry handles, inserts and dividers for multi-packs
- Vents for hot food and steam release
- Space for ingredients, allergens and nutrition panels on retail cartons
How ordering works
- Send your specs. Product size, quantity and artwork (or just a logo). A packaging specialist replies with a firm quote within 24 hours.
- Approve the proof. We send a dieline and a 3D proof so you can see the box before it is made.
- Production. 8–12 business days in our own facility, or 5 days on rush.
- Delivery. Boxes ship flat to you anywhere in the USA, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Are your food boxes safe for direct food contact?+
We specify food-grade board and food-contact-suitable coatings for boxes that touch food. Tell us exactly what the box will hold, including whether it is oily, moist or hot, and we will confirm the specification with your quote.
Can you make grease-resistant boxes?+
Yes. We add a grease-resistant barrier for oily and buttery foods, and can recommend options without added PFAS.
Can food boxes have a window?+
Yes, in PET or compostable PLA film, cut to any shape.
What is the minimum order for custom food boxes?+
10 boxes, which suits bakeries, pop-ups and new food brands testing a design.
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Let's build your custom food boxes.
Tell us what you are packing. You will have a quote, a free dieline and a sample plan within 24 hours.