Custom Clamshell Takeout Containers are hinged paperboard boxes for restaurants, cafes, and catering operations that need one branded container to handle a full range of to-go orders. They are made from folding-carton paperboard and printed in full color, turning routine takeout into a visible extension of your brand.
One container style covers entrees, sides, and combo plates, so you order and stock a single branded SKU instead of a shelf of mismatched boxes - simpler for your team and more consistent for the customer. The hinged lid closes flat for tidy stacking on the line and in the delivery bag, and printing both faces lets a menu QR code or repeat-order prompt ride along on every order.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Structure: hinged clamshell lid and base
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss or deboss
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Full-service and quick-service restaurant takeout
- Cafes, delis, and salad concepts
- Catering and meal-prep services
- Delivery-first menus across multiple dishes
Printing & Finishing
Print Custom Clamshell Takeout Containers in full-color CMYK on the lid, base, or both. Upgrades suited to high-volume to-go service include matte or gloss lamination for a crisp printed face, spot UV to draw the eye to a logo, foil for a metallic accent, and emboss or deboss for a tactile brand mark.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer, so your takeout containers are produced and shipped in the US with free US shipping. The minimum order is 50 units (100+ only for specialty rigid styles), and you get free design help, full-color CMYK printing, and an FSC-certified paper option. Choose 7-business-day standard production or a 5-day rush. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and we reply to quote requests within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? Custom Clamshell Takeout Containers start at 50 units; only specialty rigid styles require 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production is 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 toward your first order.
Are they recyclable? The paperboard is recyclable and offered with an FSC-certified paper option.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Custom Clamshell Takeout Containers
Ordering custom clamshell takeout containers 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
