Disposable Bento Boxes are custom-printed paperboard food boxes built for cafes, meal-prep brands, and grab-and-go counters that want a branded multi-compartment serve. Made from SBS or kraft folding-carton stock, they fold flat for storage and pop up fast at the prep station.
A compartmented layout keeps rice, protein, and sides separated so the meal arrives looking the way your kitchen plated it, and full-color print turns every lunch order into a moving billboard. Caterers use them for fixed-menu boxed lunches that travel cleanly from kitchen to desk.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss/deboss
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Cafe and deli grab-and-go lunch programs
- Catered boxed meals and corporate lunch drops
- Meal-prep and subscription food brands
- Sushi, poke, and rice-bowl service
Printing & Finishing
Start with full-color CMYK across the lid, then add matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination for the in-hand feel. Spot UV, foil, and emboss/deboss give your logo extra lift on the panel that faces the customer.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum, free design help, and free US shipping. Choose rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, print in full-color CMYK, and add an FSC-certified paper option. Order a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order), and every quote gets a 4-business-hour reply.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with 100+ only on specialty rigid styles.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes, a sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Bento Tray Supply at Restaurant Volume
A disposable bento setup pairs a divided pulp or board tray with a printed sleeve or lid. Compartment layout is the real decision: three, four, and five well trays portion differently, and the lid must clear the tallest item without crushing the rest.
| Units | Bento program sizing help |
|---|---|
| 50 | Menu pilot for one location or a weekend pop up. |
| 500 | A steady lunch service burns through this in a short cycle. |
| 1,000 | Sleeve graphics variants by menu line come in affordably. |
| 5,000 | Tray tooling alternatives get compared on real quotes. |
| 10,000+ | Meal delivery platform volume, from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
For production planning, in-house eligible bento work occupies roughly a 7 business day slot; specialty imported tooling extends timelines toward 12 weeks, none of it guaranteed. Teal pays the shipping bill on every US bound order. Get a quote by describing compartment layout, tray depth, lid style, artwork, and count.
How to Order Disposable Bento Boxes
Ordering custom disposable bento 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
