Sturdy, Branded Paper Food Trays for Every Serving Need
Paper food trays are a staple of quick-service dining, and custom printed versions turn a basic serving vessel into a branding opportunity. Whether you run a food truck, a stadium concession stand, or a catering company, these trays carry your logo, colors, and messaging right to the customer's hands. Teal Packaging produces them with full-color CMYK printing so your artwork looks sharp on every single tray.
Unlike plain kraft trays from a wholesale club, custom printed trays signal professionalism. Customers notice. They photograph their food. Your brand travels further than the table it sits on.
Design and Customization Options
Every tray is printed to your specifications. You choose the dimensions, the shape, and the wall height to match your menu items. Common configurations include shallow trays for nachos and fries, deeper trays for loaded bowls, and compartmented trays for combo meals.
- Full-color printing on exterior and interior surfaces
- Matte lamination, spot UV, or foil stamping for a premium finish
- Custom die-cut shapes to fit your specific portions
- Grease-resistant coatings that keep the tray intact under saucy, oily foods
- Free design support if you need help preparing print-ready artwork
If you have a logo and rough idea but no final file, our design team will prepare it at no extra charge. Request a free quote and upload what you have.
Food-Safe, Eco-Friendly Materials
These trays are manufactured from food-grade paperboard sourced from FSC-certified mills. The stock is sturdy enough to hold a loaded portion without buckling, yet available with recyclable options by specification and compostable in commercial facilities. Soy-based inks replace petroleum-based alternatives, keeping the entire product aligned with sustainable sourcing.
For items with higher grease or moisture content, we apply a water-based coating that maintains structural integrity without adding a plastic film. The result is a tray that performs under real kitchen conditions and breaks down responsibly after use.
Who Uses Custom Printed Food Trays
The versatility of paper trays makes them useful across nearly every segment of food service.
- Food trucks and pop-up kitchens use them to serve tacos, sliders, and loaded fries with branded presentation
- Sports venues and movie theaters package nachos, hot dogs, and snack combos in trays that reinforce sponsor branding
- Catering companies use compartmented trays for boxed meals at corporate events and weddings
- Bakeries and dessert shops serve pastries, churros, and doughnut holes in trays that double as a display
- School cafeterias and hospital dining programs use them for portion-controlled, compostable serving
If your business hands food directly to a customer, a printed tray is one of the most cost-effective branded touchpoints you can add.
Why Order from Teal Packaging
Most packaging suppliers require thousands of units before they will even quote a custom job. Teal Packaging has low minimum order quantities, which means a new food truck owner can order the same quality as a national chain. free shipping are confirmed during quoting, and production typically completes within 14 days of artwork approval.
You also get direct access to a real support team. No chatbots, no ticket queues. If you have questions about paper weight, coating options, or tray dimensions, contact our team and get a real answer the same day.
From a single test run to a recurring monthly order, the process stays simple: submit your design, approve the proof, and receive trays ready to serve.
How to Order Custom Paper Food Trays
Ordering custom paper food trays 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
