Carry-Out Packaging Built for Food Businesses
Custom kraft take out boxes are a practical, branded packaging solution for restaurants, food trucks, catering services, bakeries, and meal kit companies. The natural look of kraft paper signals freshness and sustainability, while the structural strength of paperboard keeps food secure during transport. At Teal Packaging, we produce custom kraft take out boxes with a 2-week turnaround, a minimum order of 50 units, and Free shipping is included on every Teal order, with delivery details confirmed during quoting.
Our manufacturing partners produce food-safe paperboard packaging that meets the demands of real-world food service environments. Custom printing ensures every box your customer receives is a branding moment, turning a basic carry-out container into a marketing asset that gets seen well beyond the point of purchase.
For complementary packaging across your food program, explore our custom food boxes range and our custom kraft boxes for additional kraft-based options suited to specialty food products.
Materials and GSM Specifications
Take-out packaging has to handle heat, moisture, and the mechanical stress of being carried.
Our custom kraft take out box material options are selected for food service performance:
- 250 GSM Kraft Board: A lighter option suited to dry goods, baked goods, and items that do not produce significant moisture. Works well for pastry boxes, cookie packaging, and dry snack containers.
- 300 GSM Kraft Board: The standard for food take-out applications. Provides reliable rigidity for most meal portions and maintains its structure in typical carry-out conditions when a food-safe liner is used.
- 350 GSM Kraft Board: Recommended for heavier meal portions, multi-compartment boxes, or situations where the box must hold its shape through extended transit times.
- 400 GSM Kraft Board: A heavy-duty option for premium catering presentations, large meal boxes, and branded food boxes used in high-end delivery programs.
For food contact applications, boxes can be supplied with a food-safe PE liner or grease-resistant coating applied inside the box. All outer materials are FSC-certified, and soy-based inks are used on all exterior print surfaces.
Customization Options
Your kraft take-out packaging is a mobile advertisement for your food brand. Every customization option is designed to help your boxes stand out:
- Printing: Full-colour CMYK printing on the exterior surfaces. Logo, brand messaging, social handles, and QR codes can all be incorporated into the layout.
- Finishes: Matte or uncoated kraft finishes for a natural, food-friendly look. Gloss lamination is available for dry-goods boxes where moisture contact is not a concern.
- Custom Shapes: Tuck-top, snap-lock base, auto-lock base, gable-top, and Chinese takeout-style configurations are all available depending on food type and service style.
- Handles: Integrated die-cut handles or attached ribbon and rope handles for larger meal boxes and catering containers.
- Interior Printing: Brand messages, thank-you notes, or reuse/recycle instructions printed inside the lid or base for a premium unboxing experience.
- Compartments: Divider inserts to separate components of a meal within a single box, reducing the need for multiple smaller containers.
Free design support is included with every order.
Our team will prepare your dieline and proof before any production begins.
Available Sizes
Standard size options cover the most common food service portions, and custom dimensions can be produced for specialty formats:
- 4 x 4 x 2.5 inches - single-serve portion, suitable for sides, small salads, and snack portions
- 6 x 6 x 3 inches - standard single-meal box for entrees, sandwiches, and burger-style servings
- 8 x 6 x 3 inches - larger entree format for fuller portions, noodle dishes, and mixed plates
- 9 x 6 x 3 inches - a generous single-serve or generous two-serve format for main courses
- 10 x 8 x 4 inches - family-style or large catering format for shared dishes and party portions
- 12 x 10 x 4 inches - large catering or meal kit box suitable for multi-component food programs
If your food offering requires a unique footprint, such as a box designed around a specific plate shape or a multi-tier format, our team will engineer a custom dieline to your specifications.
Sustainability Commitment
Food packaging generates significant volume waste. Teal Packaging is committed to helping food businesses reduce that impact without sacrificing the practicality their operations depend on. All custom kraft take out boxes we produce are made from FSC-certified paper options with soy-based inks on all exterior surfaces.
For dry-goods and baked goods applications where no food-safe liner is required, the boxes are available with recyclable options by specification and compostable through standard paper recycling and composting streams. For boxes with PE-lined interiors, disposal guidelines should follow local food-contact packaging recycling protocols.
Switching from plastic clamshells or polystyrene containers to kraft paperboard take-out packaging is a measurable step toward reducing your food service operation's environmental footprint. Your customers notice, and kraft packaging is increasingly associated with quality and care in the food sector.
See also our custom retail boxes and custom display boxes for branded packaging that complements your food service presentation in retail and counter settings.
How to Order
Ordering custom kraft take out boxes from Teal Packaging follows a clear four-step process:
- Step 1 - Request a Quote: Submit your box dimensions, required configuration, quantity, and design requirements via our website quote form. We will respond within one business day.
- Step 2 - Proof Approval: Our design team will prepare a structural dieline and colour artwork proof for your review. Revisions are included until you are satisfied with the result.
- Step 3 - Order Confirmation: Approve the proof and confirm payment to schedule your production run.
- Step 4 - Production and Shipping: Orders are completed within 2 weeks and shipped at no cost to US, Canadian, UK, and Australian addresses.
The minimum order quantity is 50 units per design. For food businesses requiring regular replenishment, ask our team about ongoing supply programs and volume pricing.
