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 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 takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
