Custom Hands Free Boxes are folding-carton food boxes built for one-handed eating, made for vendors, caterers, and food trucks serving on the move. They are produced from paperboard and printed in full color to your design.
The carton holds the meal in one hand so customers can walk, browse, or stand in line while they eat. That open-top, easy-grip format suits crowds and events where seating is scarce, and a custom print turns the box into a moving billboard at festivals and game-day stands. Spec it for fries, loaded snacks, street food, or a full handheld meal.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, print inside and outside
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss/deboss
- FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Festival, fair, and stadium concession service
- Food-truck handheld meals and loaded snacks
- Catered events with standing guests
- Street-food and walk-and-eat menu items
Printing & Finishing
Upgrade with matte or gloss lamination for a durable surface, add spot UV to make a logo pop, or finish with foil and emboss for a premium feel. You can print the inside of the carton too, so the design shows as the box opens. FSC-certified paper is available on request.
Why Order from Teal
Teal manufactures in the US and prints Custom Hands Free Boxes in full-color CMYK. The MOQ is 50 units, with free design help and free US shipping included. Standard production is 7 business days, with a 5-day rush when timing is tight. An FSC-certified paper option is available, and a free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order. Quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The MOQ is 50 units. Only specialty rigid packaging starts at 100.
How long is production? Standard production is 7 business days, with a 5-day rush 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 Hands Free Boxes
Ordering custom hands free 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
