Hot Food Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons for restaurants, caterers, and delis that serve warm meals on the go. Built to order from folding-carton paperboard and printed in full color, they give every takeout order a finished, branded look.
A box that closes flat and folds fast keeps your line moving when tickets pile up, and a printed exterior carries your name from the kitchen to the customer's table. Full-color CMYK means your menu art and logo show up sharp on every panel. Reach for them when you plate fried entrees, roasted plates, or hot deli orders for pickup and delivery.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural 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
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Restaurants packing warm entrees for pickup and delivery
- Caterers staging plated meals for events
- Delis and counter-service spots running a lunch rush
- Food trucks wanting a branded carryout container
Printing & Finishing
Run your full-color CMYK artwork across the box, then choose matte lamination for a soft look or gloss for a bolder one. Spot UV draws the eye to a logo, while foil and emboss/deboss add a tactile detail. Inside printing gives you room for reheating notes or a brand message.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum order (100+ for specialty rigid styles). Every order includes free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing. Pick 5-day rush production or standard 7-business-day turnaround, add an FSC-certified paper option, and try a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with specialty rigid styles starting at 100+.
How long is production? Standard production takes 7 business days, and a 5-day rush is available when timing is tight.
Can I get a sample? Yes. The free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) gets credited back to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Hot Food Boxes
Ordering custom hot food 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
