Cardboard Food Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons for restaurants, takeout counters, and grocery brands that need a sturdy, branded way to hand food to customers. Built from folding carton paperboard and printed to your artwork, they carry your logo from the kitchen to the table.
A clean tuck-end design means staff fold and fill in seconds during a dinner rush, and printed branding turns every order into a takeaway impression. Use them for burgers and sandwiches, pastry counters, deli sides, or a mixed snack box at a food hall stall.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft folding carton paperboard
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Box style: reverse-tuck-end, straight-tuck, or auto-bottom
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Burgers, sandwiches, and wraps at quick-service counters
- Bakery and pastry boxes for cafes
- Deli sides and prepared grocery meals
- Snack and sampler boxes at food halls and events
Printing & Finishing
Choose matte or gloss lamination for a wipe-friendly surface, or velvet soft-touch lamination for a softer feel. Add spot UV to make a logo catch the light, foil for accents, or a PET window cutout so customers see what is inside.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer. Order from 50 units with free design help and free US shipping, choose 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, print full-color CMYK, and add an FSC-certified paper option. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and you get a quote within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Only specialty rigid boxes start at 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) ships to you and is credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Cardboard Food Boxes
Ordering custom cardboard food boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
