Custom Food Boxes

Custom Food Boxes UK

Serve, display and deliver food in packaging designed for the product inside. All Custom Packaging produces custom food boxes for cafés, bakeries, restaurants, takeaways, caterers and independent food brands across the UK.

Your packaging can be made around the portion size, weight, temperature and delivery method of your food. Hot takeaway meals may need ventilation and grease resistance, while pastries benefit from clear windows and a box that protects delicate toppings. Posted baked goods require a stronger structure that can handle courier transport without taking up unnecessary space.

Orders start from 100 units per design, allowing independent food businesses to brand several menu items without committing to pallet-sized quantities.

Why Food Businesses Choose All Custom Packaging

Food packaging works in demanding conditions. It may be exposed to heat, steam, oil, moisture, stacking and movement during collection or delivery. A generic box may fit the food, but it may not provide the right ventilation, resistance or presentation.

We help specify the packaging according to the food and how it will be used. This can include:

• Grease-resistant board for fried and oily foods
• Steam vents for hot items that need to remain crisp
• Food-safe liners where direct contact requires them
• Clear windows for bakery and retail presentation
• Stronger board for stacked or courier-delivered orders
• Compartments for meals with separate components
• Bespoke sizing based on your portions

There are no setup fees, and design support and a 3D mockup are provided free of charge. Once the design has been approved, production normally takes 6 to 8 business days.

Before the full order is produced, you can review a video of the physical sample to check the box structure, size, print and overall presentation. Every completed order includes free delivery throughout the UK.

Custom Food Packaging by Format

Different foods require different box structures. Our range covers packaging for takeaway service, bakery counters, catering, events and online food delivery.

Takeaway Food Boxes

Takeaway boxes are designed for food that needs to be packed quickly and transported securely.

Lock-corner and clamshell formats can be produced for hot meals, street food, waffles and individual portions. Depending on the menu item, the structure can include grease-resistant material, ventilation or a secure closure to reduce accidental opening during delivery.

Explore:

• White Takeaway Boxes
• Waffle Takeaway Boxes

Branding can include your logo, contact details, social media information, allergen prompts or a QR code linking customers to your menu.

Bakery and Biscuit Boxes

Bakery boxes protect pastries, biscuits and other baked goods while allowing them to remain attractively presented.

Window panels can show the product without opening the box, making them useful for bakery counters, cafés, gift sets and pre-packed retail displays. The size can be adjusted around the number and arrangement of the items to reduce movement inside.

Explore:

• White Bakery Boxes With Window
• Biscuit Packaging Boxes

For cakes and larger baked products, visit our wider Custom Cake Boxes range.

Breakfast and Meal Boxes

Our Breakfast Food Boxes can be produced for breakfast deals, lunches, catering portions and prepared meal combinations.

Compartments can help separate different foods, sauces or side items so the contents remain organised during service and transport. The box can also be sized around the portion instead of relying on a standard container with excessive empty space.

These formats are suitable for:

• Breakfast meal deals
• Café lunches
• Corporate catering
• School and event meals
• Prepared food collections
• Individual hospitality portions

Party Food Boxes

Party boxes provide an easy way to serve individual portions at birthdays, children’s events, school activities and branded promotions.

Explore:

• White Party Food Boxes
• Blue Party Food Boxes

The boxes can be printed with event artwork, company branding, names or themed graphics. Handles and simple closing structures can also make them easier for guests to carry.

Posted Food Boxes

Food sold online needs packaging that performs beyond the shop counter. It must protect the product through sorting, stacking and courier handling while keeping the unboxing experience presentable.

Explore:

• Cookie Mailer Boxes
• Wonky Bread Boxes

These formats can be sized for letterbox or parcel delivery depending on the product. Inserts, dividers or food-safe wrapping may also be used to help keep baked goods arranged inside.

Packaging for Specific Menu Items

Some foods benefit from box structures developed specifically around their shape and serving style.

Explore our dedicated ranges for:

• Pizza Boxes
• Burger Boxes
• Sandwich Boxes
• Custom Cake Boxes
• Popcorn Boxes

Pizza packaging may require ventilation and a board strength suited to the box width. Burger boxes need enough internal height to avoid pressing the product, while sandwich packaging may use windows to keep fillings visible at the point of sale.

Choosing a menu-specific format usually provides a cleaner fit than placing every product in the same general-purpose carton.

Materials and Food-Safety Considerations

Food packaging material should be selected according to the food, its temperature, its moisture or grease content and whether it will directly touch the board.

Component	Packaging Consideration
Board	Food-grade paperboard or corrugated material selected according to the food’s weight, temperature and transport needs
Inks	Low-migration, food-safe inks used for printed areas
Grease resistance	Barrier board or suitable liners for oily and fried foods
Moisture resistance	Material or coating selected for foods that release moisture
Direct contact	Food-safe liners or suitable contact materials added where required
Venting	Steam vents included where trapped moisture could soften hot food

A lightweight paperboard carton may be suitable for biscuits or dry bakery products, while corrugated material can provide additional strength for larger, heavier or courier-delivered items.

Material selection is confirmed according to the intended use rather than applying the same board specification to every food product.

Grease, Moisture and Steam Control

Heat and moisture can quickly affect both the food and the appearance of the box.

For fried food, a grease-resistant barrier helps reduce oil marks and weakening of the board. Hot meals that release steam may need ventilation so condensation does not collect inside the packaging and make crisp foods soft.

Bakery products and chilled items may need a different approach. Delicate pastries require protection from contact and movement, while products with creams, fillings or moisture need materials selected for those conditions.

Share details about the food, serving temperature and expected delivery time so the packaging can be specified more accurately.

Bespoke Sizes for Better Portion Fit

A box that is too small may press or damage the food, while an oversized box allows items to move and uses unnecessary material.

Custom dimensions can be developed around:

• Portion width and height
• Number of items per box
• Toppings and decorations
• Compartments or dividers
• Sauces and side portions
• Stacking requirements
• Delivery bag or courier-box dimensions

For bakery products, the box should provide enough clearance above icing or toppings. For burgers, sandwiches and waffles, the internal height should allow the product to remain properly presented without excessive movement.

Custom Printing for Food Brands

Custom printing turns functional packaging into a visible part of the customer experience.

Food boxes can be printed in full CMYK colour or matched closely to supplied Pantone brand references. Depending on the structure, printing may be applied to the exterior, interior or both.

Artwork can include:

• Logos and brand colours
• Menu or product names
• Ingredients and allergen information
• Heating or storage instructions
• Social media details
• Website information
• Reorder QR codes
• Promotional offers
• Loyalty messages
• Disposal guidance

Inside-lid printing can be used for thank-you messages, discount codes, menu links or instructions that become visible when the customer opens the box.

Practical Printing and Finishing Options

Food packaging finishes should support handling and presentation without making the box impractical.

One or Two-Colour Kraft Printing A cost-conscious option for street-food businesses, cafés and brands that prefer a simple, natural presentation.

Full-Colour Printing Suitable for detailed artwork, photography, bold branding and food businesses that rely heavily on delivery or retail presentation.

Pantone Colour Matching Helps maintain closer consistency with established brand colour references across different packaging products.

Inside Printing Can be used for promotions, thank-you messages, reorder details or branded patterns.

Matt Finish Provides a clean appearance and can help the printed surface remain presentable during handling.

The most suitable print and finish depend on the board, the food type and whether the box will be exposed to grease, moisture or heat.

Kraft and Recyclable Food Packaging Options

Kraft board provides a simple appearance that works well for bakeries, cafés, takeaway businesses and street-food brands.

Selected grades may be recyclable or compostable depending on their construction, coatings, food contamination and the facilities available locally. Once the final material has been selected, suitable disposal guidance can be printed directly onto the packaging.

This helps customers understand how to dispose of the box rather than relying on broad or unclear environmental claims.

Food Boxes for Retail and Delivery

Packaging requirements vary depending on where the food is sold.

Retail packaging should display the product clearly, provide space for required information and remain tidy on a shelf or counter. Takeaway packaging needs quick assembly and secure closure, while delivery packaging must cope with stacking, movement and longer travel times.

For online food products, the individual food box can also be combined with a stronger outer Custom Mailer Box where additional courier protection is required.

Free Design Support and Sample Approval

Send us your menu, portion dimensions, required quantity and preferred packaging style. Our team will help develop a structure and design suitable for the product.

Free design support is available for preparing the artwork, and a free 3D mockup will show how the branding sits on the assembled box.

You can then review a video of the physical sample before the full production run. This allows you to check the size, structure, printed appearance and product presentation before final approval.

Order Custom Printed Food Boxes in the UK

All Custom Packaging produces bespoke food boxes for takeaway meals, bakery products, catering, events and online food sales.

To request a quotation, provide:

• The food or menu item
• Portion dimensions
• Serving temperature
• Required box quantity
• Preferred material or box style
• Artwork and brand colours
• Any window, vent, liner or compartment requirements

Frequently asked questions

Are your food boxes food safe?

Yes. All food boxes use food-grade board printed with low-migration inks, with liners added where food touches the board directly, so hot and fresh food can go straight in.

What is the minimum order for custom food boxes?

The minimum order at All Custom Packaging is 100 units per design, so an independent café or food brand can brand a whole menu without pallet quantities. Unit cost falls as the quantity rises.

Do you make grease-resistant boxes for fried food?

Yes. Grease-barrier board is specced as standard for fried menus, so boxes stay presentable at the door instead of soaking through on the journey.

Can I get a window in a bakery box?

Yes. Die-cut windows with food-safe film show pastries and bakes at the counter while the box stays closed.

How long do custom food boxes take?

Production takes 6 to 8 business days after design approval, and you approve a video of the physical sample first. Free UK delivery is included.

Are the boxes recyclable?

Yes. Kraft and uncoated grades recycle with cardboard and can be composted where facilities exist. We can print the disposal wording on the box for your customers.