Boxed Christmas lunches printed so each dietary version can be told apart on a closed, stacked box. Compartments where hot and cold share the same meal. Orders start from 100 units.

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Somewhere in a stack of two hundred identical printed boxes are the four vegetarian ones. Service starts shortly. Nobody wants to open boxes to find them, and the person holding the tongs has never seen this order before.

Finding the four vegetarian ones

That is the problem a catered Christmas lunch actually presents, and it is solved at artwork stage or not at all.

A box that looks beautiful and identical to every other box is harder to serve than a plain one with a clear mark on the lid. The artwork layout can reserve clear panels for the information the product is required to display. On a boxed event lunch that panel earns its place twice over: it carries what the meal has to declare, and it is what somebody reads at arm’s length across a trestle table while a queue waits.

Size the marker for that second job. A block of colour or a single printed word will carry across a table; a small mark tucked into a busy festive design will not. The usual reason this goes wrong is that artwork gets approved zoomed in, where everything is legible.

There is a second decision behind it. Printing the variant fixes it at production; leaving that area clear takes a label applied on the day. Menus change late and headcounts change later, so print where the menu is settled and leave the panel clear where it is not.

Orders start from 100 units. Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. UK delivery is free. There are no setup fees.

Food-contact material suitability is confirmed for the specific material before production. Confirming that the words on that panel are accurate and complete is a separate job from printing them, and Kids Party Food Boxes sets out where that responsibility sits.

When this is not the right box

Worth settling early, because two neighbouring jobs look similar and are not.

If the food is shared out at the table instead of portioned in advance, a platter or grazing format does that job, and Custom Food Boxes covers the range. If several different foods sit loose in one box and each needs its own label, that is Party Food Boxes, which works through labelling compartment by compartment. And if the live question is how far the festive artwork should go, that is Custom Printed Food Boxes’ subject and not this page’s.

One whole meal, not a share of one

A sandwich lunch is flat and stacks without thinking about it. A Christmas lunch rarely is. Something warm and deep, something dry that has to stay dry, and something sweet that must not be sat on.

Internal height gets set by the tallest item in the box and the footprint by the widest, so a box chosen on volume alone can be correct on paper and wrong on the table. Work from the actual plated meal, not from a litre figure.

An insert is die-cut to the measurements of what goes in it. Its job is holding each item where it was put. That earns its cost when something loose or dressed would otherwise travel across the box on the way to a venue. Where a meal is a single dish at a single height, there is nothing for a divider to hold apart, and a plain box at the right internal depth serves better.

Structure follows the handover. A tuck-top carton stacks densely and travels well in bulk. A gable or carry format is easier to pass to someone one at a time and easier to hold while finding a seat. Where the boxes are handed over decides this, and a rendering will not.

The hours between packing and eating

Boxes for a midday event are usually packed in the morning, which is a longer wait than most food packaging is asked to manage.

Two things happen in that gap. Warm food gives off moisture inside a closed box, and nothing in a packaging specification stops that happening. It is a reason to shorten the wait or vent the food before it goes in, and it is worth saying plainly because no board and no insert is going to manage it for you. Separately, the boxes are stacked, so whatever sits at the bottom carries everything above it, with board weight and structure changing how much that matters.

Heat is something to plan around, since no board on this page is doing anything about it. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. The full timeline to your door is confirmed with the quote rather than published, so ask for it against the event date while the artwork is still moving.

Then the event ends and every box becomes waste inside an hour, in one building, into whatever bins the venue happens to run. An unlaminated paperboard construction may be easier to process through suitable paper-recycling streams than a heavily laminated alternative. Final recyclability depends on the full material and finishing specification and the facilities available locally. Where a venue or a client sets its own waste requirement, that belongs in the specification at the start, not in an apology afterwards.

Box StyleAll Custom Packaging
DimensionAll Custom Sizes & Shapes
Quantities100-unit minimum order
Paper StockKraft, corrugated, rigid board, cardstock
PrintingCMYK, Pantone, digital and offset
FinishingGloss, matte, spot UV, embossing, foiling
ShippingFree delivery options
✦ Finishing Options

Finishing & Material Options

Choose from premium coating, board, printing and finishing options for your insert boxes.

Varnish

Varnish

A transparent finishing layer available in gloss, satin, or matte effects. It enhances the printed surface and adds an extra layer of visual appeal and light protection.

Spot UV

Spot UV

A UV-cured coating applied to specific areas of the design to create gloss or matte contrast and draw attention to important details.

Soft Touch Coating

Soft Touch Coating

A smooth, velvety coating that creates a soft tactile feel and gives packaging a refined luxury look. It improves the unboxing experience and supports a high-end product presentation.

Silk Lamination

Silk Lamination

A soft, smooth lamination with a refined satin-like finish. It gives packaging a premium feel while keeping the surface elegant, subtle, and easy to handle.

Spot Gloss UV

Spot Gloss UV

A high-gloss UV coating applied only to selected design areas to create sharp contrast, highlight logos, and add a premium visual effect without coating the whole surface.

Aqueous Coating

Aqueous Coating

A clear, fast-drying water-based coating that adds a smooth protective layer while maintaining a clean and professional surface finish. It is a practical choice for everyday printed packaging.

Anti-Scratch

Anti-Scratch

A durable protective film that helps reduce visible scratches, scuffs, fingerprints, and daily handling marks. It keeps packaging looking clean, polished, and premium for longer.

White Kraft Paper

White Kraft Paper

A bleached kraft paperboard made from a mix of virgin and recycled pulp, offering a clean white surface for crisp and polished packaging designs.

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft

A natural kraft paperboard without coating, made from virgin and recycled pulp. It provides a raw, organic appearance with sturdy packaging strength.

SBS C2S Paper

SBS C2S Paper

A premium bleached paperboard coated on both sides, designed for excellent print quality, die-cutting, and professional packaging results.

SBS C1S Paper

SBS C1S Paper

A high-quality bleached paperboard coated on one side. It provides a clean printable face with a premium packaging feel.

Printing Paper

Printing Paper

A smooth printable paper stock that supports high-resolution graphics, clean text, and rich color output for refined packaging presentation.

Natural Brown Kraft Paper

Natural Brown Kraft Paper

A natural kraft paperboard made from strong virgin and recycled pulp. It provides an organic, earthy look for sustainable and simple packaging.

Metallic Paper

Metallic Paper

A specialty paperboard with a laminated metallic surface available in gold, silver, and other premium finishes for luxury visual impact.

Holographic Paper

Holographic Paper

A specialty paperboard with a laminated holographic surface that creates a reflective, rainbow-like appearance for eye-catching product packaging.

Fully Recycled CCNB Paper

Fully Recycled CCNB Paper

A recycled duplex paperboard with a white printable surface. It is ideal for economical packaging that still requires clean graphics and brand presentation.

Clay-Coated Kraft Back

Clay-Coated Kraft Back

A kraft board with a smooth clay-coated white face for quality printing and a natural kraft reverse side for a strong, authentic appearance.

Clay Natural Kraft

Clay Natural Kraft

A kraft paperboard with a clay-coated printable top surface and a natural unbleached kraft back. It balances clean branding with a rustic natural look.

CCNB Paper

CCNB Paper

A duplex paperboard made with recycled pulp and a coated white printable surface. It delivers smooth print results for affordable carton packaging.

Black Kraft Paper

Black Kraft Paper

A black-dyed kraft board with a natural paper texture and excellent strength. It creates a bold, premium look for luxury and specialty packaging.

Window Patching

Window Patching

A packaging technique where a die-cut opening is covered with a transparent film, allowing the product inside to remain visible while staying protected.

Registered Embossing

Registered Embossing

An embossing technique where the raised design is precisely aligned with printed artwork to improve detail, texture, and overall presentation.

Hot Foil Stamping

Hot Foil Stamping

A finishing process in which heat and pressure transfer metallic foil to the surface, creating a premium, shiny, and luxurious effect.

Combination Embossing

Combination Embossing

A premium finishing method that combines embossing with foil stamping to create a raised design with metallic color and strong visual impact.

Cold Foil Stamping

Cold Foil Stamping

A decorative process that transfers foil onto selected areas of the surface using UV-curable adhesive, creating a bright metallic effect with sharp detail.

Blind Embossing

Blind Embossing

A technique that raises a design from the surface without ink or foil, giving packaging a clean, elegant, and textured appearance.

Blind Debossing

Blind Debossing

A finishing technique that presses a design into the material to create a recessed impression without using ink or foil. It adds subtle depth and a refined tactile effect.

UV Printing

UV Printing

A fast-curing printing process that uses ultraviolet light to dry ink instantly, delivering sharp detail, vibrant colors, and a premium finish.

Screen Printing

Screen Printing

A durable printing method that uses a mesh screen and stencil to apply ink to surfaces. It is ideal for bold colors and high-impact packaging designs.

Offset Printing

Offset Printing

A traditional high-quality printing process that transfers designs from plates to a rubber blanket before printing, making it ideal for large-volume production.

Digital Printing

Digital Printing

A modern printing method that does not require printing plates, making it cost-effective and efficient for short runs, sample production, and small-batch quantities.

Triple Wall Flute

Triple Wall Flute

Built with three corrugated layers between four linerboard sheets, providing heavy-duty strength for large or industrial packaging needs.

Single Wall Flute

Single Wall Flute

A standard corrugated structure with one fluted medium and two linerboards, providing dependable strength for everyday packaging.

Single Flute

Single Flute

A corrugated sheet with one flute layer between two liners, offering lightweight strength for protective packaging.

F-Flute

F-Flute

An ultra-thin flute grade designed for lightweight packaging, small retail boxes, and high-quality printed presentation.

E-Flute

E-Flute

A slim flute grade with a flatter surface, ideal for detailed printing, display packaging, and premium retail boxes.

Double Wall Flute

Double Wall Flute

Made with two layers of corrugated medium between linerboard sheets, offering added strength and durability for heavier products.

C-Flute

C-Flute

A versatile corrugated flute that offers balanced compression strength, cushioning, and printability for many packaging applications.

B-Flute

B-Flute

A thinner flute grade with a smooth surface, making it suitable for high-quality printing, precise die-cutting, and neat retail packaging.

A-Flute

A-Flute

A thick corrugated flute profile that provides excellent cushioning, compression strength, and stacking support for protective packaging.

Oyster White Board

Oyster White Board

A coated linerboard with an off-white surface, suitable for high-quality printing and a refined packaging appearance.

Natural Kraft Board

Natural Kraft Board

An unbleached kraft linerboard made from recycled paper pulp, offering a natural look with strong durability for eco-conscious packaging.

Kemi White Board

Kemi White Board

A coated semi-gloss linerboard with a smooth white surface, ideal for sharp printing, premium presentation, and retail-ready packaging.

Bleached White Board

Bleached White Board

A fully bleached corrugated board with a bright white surface, designed to produce clean, vibrant, and high-quality printed packaging.

UV Ink

UV Ink

A UV-cured ink that dries instantly under ultraviolet light and creates crisp, high-quality print results on a wide range of packaging materials.

Soy Ink

Soy Ink

A plant-based ink made with soybean oil, offering rich color output and a more sustainable printing option for carton packaging.

Pantone

Pantone

A standardized color-matching system used to achieve consistent, accurate brand colors across packaging, labels, and printed materials.

CMYK

CMYK

A full-color printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create vibrant images, gradients, and detailed packaging artwork.

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Product FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about ordering, artwork, production, materials and delivery.

Should the variant marker go on the lid or the side?

The lid, if the boxes are stacked and picked from the top, which is the usual case. The side if they are lined up in rows on a table. Both, if the same run gets used for a sit-down service and a grab-and-go table.

Can the boxes be printed on kraft or recycled board?

Yes, and both take print well. A brown or recycled stock changes how a festive palette reads, and a deep red behaves differently on it than on white. Pantone references and CMYK values can be used to manage colour consistency, subject to normal variation caused by the chosen board, ink, coating and production method.

How far ahead should the artwork be signed off?

Further ahead than the print itself needs. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. Approval is the part that slips, because dietary versions get added and menus get rewritten. Fix the variant list first and the rest of the schedule stops moving.

What is the minimum order for Christmas cardboard lunch boxes?

Orders start from 100 units. Order against the headcount plus a margin, since events reliably produce a few extra guests and a few dropped boxes.