
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.
Printed boxes for chicken and rice, specified around a size your kitchen already runs so the portion does not have to change. Orders start from 100 units.
Chicken and rice is a portion before it is a product. Somebody weighed the rice, decided how much chicken sits on top, and priced the dish around both. The box either fits that portion or the portion quietly changes to fit the box.
Ask a stock supplier for a meal box and they will ask you which number.
One stock supplier’s meal-box range runs No.1, No.1A, No.2, No.3, No.5 and No.8. These are not that wholesaler’s product codes. No.1 turns up under the same name at another supplier with no reason to coordinate, which is what makes the numbering trade vocabulary and not a catalogue. A kitchen portions to it, staff reorder by it, and when a delivery fails on a Tuesday there is something to ask another supplier for by name. Check the actual volume before you rely on it, because a shared name is not a guaranteed shared measurement.
Every custom manufacturer on this term offers “all custom sizes and shapes” and none of them mentions that. A custom dimension is a real capability, and here it is usually the wrong thing to spend it on. Change the internal volume and you change the portion. The portion is the recipe, the food cost and the price on the menu. A box slightly bigger than the one your kitchen has been scooping into for years is a box that quietly costs you food on every order.
There is a second cost that only shows up later. A custom dimension needs its own die, and a die lives with one manufacturer. If a run is late or a price moves, a standard capacity means somebody else’s stock box gets you through the week. A bespoke one means it does not.
So the useful order of decisions is: settle the capacity against what the kitchen already runs, then spend the customisation on the print, where it does the work a plain box cannot.
This one is unusual, because most food cartons are opened and their contents moved somewhere else. A rice box is the plate.
At the same volume, a deeper box with a smaller footprint is harder to eat from: a fork reaches the bottom before it reaches the sides, and the last of the rice ends up pushed around rather than picked up. A shallower box with a wider footprint holds the same portion and eats better, because the whole meal is visible and reachable at once.
The face that matters changes too. A meal box is carried flat and opened flat, so the lid is what the customer looks at, twice: once when it arrives and once as it sits open beside them while they eat. Artwork planned around the sides of a container is planned around the panels nobody in this situation sees.
Competitors here promise leak-proofing, oil and moisture resistance, and food that stays hot. None of that is rated on these boards. There is no confirmed performance behind any of it, so the promise is absent instead of softened. The longer version of the argument, including what to ask a supplier who does make the claim, sits on Chinese Food Boxes.
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. Nothing here has specified a coating, so there is no finish working against that. If you add one later for grease or moisture, ask what it does to the recycling answer in the same conversation. That question is settled at specification and cannot be reopened at the bin.
If the chicken is the whole product and not half of it, Fried Chicken Takeaway Boxes is the page for that, and the rest of the range sits under Custom Food Boxes.
Food-contact material suitability is confirmed for the specific material before production.
Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free. There are no setup fees.
| 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.

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

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.
Yes. Bring the box itself and we measure from that, which settles the specification in one step. Working from the number alone leaves the volume to be confirmed later anyway.
Yes, as a die-cut insert sized around the two components so each stays where it was placed. Decide it at specification stage: it changes the die, so it is not something added to a finished box later.
Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval.