
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.
Fried chicken takeaway boxes for individual pieces or fillets, in a standard carton for one or two servings or a bucket for a larger, shared order. Orders start from 100 units.
A leg, a thigh, a breast and a wing are not the same size or shape, and neither is a single piece next to a family-size order meant to be shared. Those two kinds of variation, piece to piece and order to order, are what actually shape this spec, more than grease or crispiness on their own.
A box built for a uniform item leaves a bone-in leg rattling loose or a large breast fillet pressing against the lid. Fried chicken pieces vary enough in size and shape, even within one order, that the box needs to be specified around what’s actually going in rather than a generic footprint. Tell us the mix, mostly wings, a bone-in variety, boneless fillets, and sizing follows from that.
A standard flat carton suits a single serving or a small handful of pieces, generally two to four, picked up and eaten shortly after. A bucket, taller and usually carried by a handle, suits a larger, family-size or shared order, upwards of six or eight pieces, that needs to travel upright without pieces shifting or spilling over the top. Which one you need depends mainly on the order size. A built-in carry handle isn’t a confirmed standard specification yet. It’s worth raising directly if a bucket-and-handle format is what you need.
A bone-in piece carries a sharper, more irregular edge than a boneless fillet, and it’s usually heavier for its size too. Neither is a problem for a properly specified box, but it’s worth telling us which you’re packing: a spec built around fillets alone may not hold up as well under a bone-in order, and the reverse is also true.
The chicken sits in direct contact with the board, the same as any hot food carton. Food-contact material suitability is confirmed for the specific material before production. Grease resistance and how the box manages steam from freshly fried food are covered in full on White Takeaway Boxes, since the mechanism is the same whichever cuisine is inside. Allergen and nutritional labelling stays your business’s responsibility.
Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free, the clearest way to check a box’s depth against your actual pieces, or confirm a handle allowance if a bucket format is what your order needs, before a run is committed. Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free. There are no setup fees.
An unlaminated paperboard construction may be easier to process through suitable paper-recycling streams than a heavily laminated alternative. Whether a used box or bucket qualifies afterwards depends on your local facility’s own rules for grease-marked board, and heavily soiled packaging is often better placed in general waste than paper recycling.
A smaller, counted multi-piece portion such as nuggets belongs on Nuggets Packaging Boxes instead. The grease-resistance and ventilation mechanism, covered in full depth, sits on White Takeaway Boxes, along with the general container for any cuisine. Custom Food Boxes lists the full range for comparison.
| Box Style | All Custom Packaging |
| Dimension | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | 100-unit minimum order |
| Paper Stock | Kraft, corrugated, rigid board, cardstock |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone, digital and offset |
| Finishing | Gloss, matte, spot UV, embossing, foiling |
| Shipping | Free delivery options |
Choose from premium coating, board, printing and finishing options for your insert boxes.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A full-color printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create vibrant images, gradients, and detailed packaging artwork.
Real feedback from customers who trust us with their custom packaging.
Clear answers about ordering, artwork, production, materials and delivery.
Depends on the order size. A standard box suits a single serving or a small handful of pieces. A bucket, usually with a handle, suits a larger, shared or family-size order that needs to travel upright. Tell us roughly how many pieces per order and we can point you to the right one.
Yes, worth flagging either way. Bone-in pieces are typically heavier and more irregularly shaped than boneless fillets, so a spec built around one doesn't always suit the other well. Tell us which you're packing, or if it's a mix.
Not as a confirmed standard specification, no. Say so directly at quote stage if a handle matters to your order. A bucket format doesn't automatically include one.
That depends on the coating specified, the same mechanism as any hot-food carton. White Takeaway Boxes covers how that actually works in detail, since it's the same question whichever cuisine is inside.
Not on its own over a real delivery distance, the same limitation as any hot-food carton. White Takeaway Boxes sets out what this type of box can and cannot do for heat retention, and what to pair it with when hot-holding genuinely matters.