Custom Catering Boxes are paperboard food boxes built for caterers, restaurants, and event teams who pack meals to travel, and every box is custom-printed with your brand. They hold sandwiches, salads, and full meal portions on the move.
A sturdy paperboard build keeps each box flat-packed for storage and quick to fold when an order rush hits, so your prep line keeps moving. Full-color printing turns a plain carrier into a branded touchpoint that guests notice at the table. Caterers use them for boxed lunches at corporate events, where a clean printed lid sets the tone before anyone lifts it.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Construction: auto-bottom or tuck-end fold
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Boxed lunches for corporate and conference catering
- Meal-prep and subscription food delivery
- Wedding and event takeaway portions
- Restaurant family meal bundles
Printing & Finishing
Add matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination for a finished feel, spot UV to lift your logo, or a window cutout so guests see the meal inside. Foil and emboss are available when you want the lid to carry more weight.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer with a standard MOQ of 50 units. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing on every run. Choose 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, add an FSC-certified paper option, and order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) that is credited to your first order. Quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard MOQ is 50 units, with 100+ reserved for specialty rigid styles.
How long is production? Standard production runs 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Custom Catering Boxes
Ordering custom catering 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
