Custom Gable Boxes are paperboard carry boxes with a built-in top handle, custom-printed for retailers, bakeries, and event teams who want a grab-and-go pack that doubles as a gift. The folded paperboard snaps into shape fast and carries a meal, a party favor, or a small product set without a separate bag.
The built-in handle means your customer walks out hands-free, and the wide front and side panels give you room for full-color branding that gets seen across a counter or a gift table. Bakeries use them for cookie and pastry assortments, while subscription and retail brands use them as ready-to-carry gift packs for product bundles.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard, 300-400gsm
- Style: one-piece gable box with built-in carry handle
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, emboss or deboss
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Bakery and dessert assortments for grab-and-go counters
- Retail gift packs and product bundles
- Party favors, wedding, and event giveaways
- Branded sample sets handed out at markets and pop-ups
Printing & Finishing
Start with full-color CMYK on every panel, then add finishes that fit the moment. Soft-touch lamination gives a premium hand-feel, spot UV makes a logo catch the light, and foil stamping or embossing adds a tactile detail for gift and holiday runs. Kraft stock keeps a natural, earthy look when that suits your brand.
Why Order Custom Gable Boxes from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging supplier with free design help and free US shipping. Standard MOQ is 50 units, full-color CMYK printing is standard, and FSC-certified paper is available on request. Choose standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs), and order a $50 sample kit that we credit to your first order. Every quote comes back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard MOQ is 50 units. Specialty rigid builds start at 100+, but gable boxes order at 50.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush option (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) when you need them sooner.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A $50 sample kit ships to you and the cost is credited to your first order.
Are they recyclable? Yes. The paperboard is recyclable, and an FSC-certified paper option is available.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Gable Carton Runs at Catering Scale
The die cut handle is the weak point on any gable, because all the load concentrates where the two panels lock. Heavier caliper and a wider handle web fix that far more effectively than a stronger board grade alone. A window patch on the front panel shows the contents, and a coated surface handles condensation from cold items better than plain board.
| Gables | Catering handle guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Handle load trials with a full box carried by hand. |
| 500 | One event season for a small caterer. |
| 1,000 | Two footprints sharing one handle die. |
| 5,000 | Window patching and print settle into the unit figure. |
| 10,000+ | Venue supply contracts from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two production lanes apply: gables converted domestically may be finished in about 7 business days, specialty imported window film can require about 12 weeks, the pair described as planning ranges, not guarantees. Order the sample kit for $50, which we credit on the opening production order. Send box footprint, height, filled weight, window preference, and event volume.
How to Order Custom Gable Boxes
Ordering custom gable 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
