The Custom Meal Box is a custom-printed paperboard carton for meal-prep services, delivery kitchens, and grocery deli counters packing complete portioned meals. Built from folding-carton board and printed in full color, it keeps each meal organized and on-brand.
A flat-folding design ships and stores compact, then pops open for quick filling on a busy prep line, so labor stays low even at volume. Printing the inside panels lets you add heating notes or ingredient callouts where customers will actually see them. Use it for subscription meal-prep portions, prepared grab-and-go dishes, and bundled lunch programs.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Closure: straight-tuck or auto-bottom
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- FSC-certified paper option available
Best Used For
- Subscription and weekly meal-prep portions
- Prepared grab-and-go deli meals
- Corporate and event boxed lunches
- Grocery and market prepared-food lines
Printing & Finishing
Add matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, lift the logo with spot UV or foil, deboss a mark into the panel, or print the interior so instructions and branding show the moment the box opens.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum, free design help, and free US shipping. Print in full-color CMYK on an FSC-certified paper option, choose 7-business-day standard production or 5-day rush, and request a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) that we credit to your first order. We reply to every quote within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The minimum is 50 units. Only specialty rigid packaging requires 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production runs 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
Is it recyclable? The paperboard is recyclable, with an FSC-certified paper option available.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Custom Meal Box
Ordering custom meal box 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
