
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.
French fries boxes sized for an individual portion or a larger sharing order, in a window-cut carton built from ACP's confirmed structural range. Orders start from 100 units.
Chips are classically served from a scoop or a cone, open at the top and quick to fill. That’s the shape most people picture first, and it’s worth saying plainly: a scoop or cone isn’t a confirmed standard structure in ACP’s own range. What is confirmed is a carton, tuck-end or auto-lock, that does a similar job, quick to fill and quick to grab, open enough with a window cut into the lid or side to show the fries are fresh before the customer opens it.
If a scoop or a cone is specifically what you need, say so when you get a quote. It isn’t something to assume is available by default just because it’s a common shape for fries elsewhere. A window-cut carton is the confirmed alternative, and for a lot of takeaway counters it does the same job: fast to fill, fast to hand over, with the fries visible through the cut before the lid is even lifted.
A single portion suits a smaller, snug carton sized around one serving. Loaded fries or a sharing order needs more depth and a wider base, so the toppings and the fries underneath both have room rather than being pressed flat under a lid sized for a plain portion. Tell us which you’re packing, plain, loaded, or a sharing size, and the box gets specified around that.
The fries sit 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 works the same way it does on any fried takeaway item beyond that: it depends on the coating specified, not the board’s colour or thickness alone. White Takeaway Boxes covers that mechanism in full depth, since it applies whichever food is inside. Chips are often finished with vinegar or a wet sauce on top, and that’s worth mentioning at quote stage too: a coating chosen for grease alone isn’t automatically tested against every condiment a customer might add after the box leaves the counter.
Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. Window placement, finish and a sharing box’s proportions are all easier to judge from the mock-up than from a flat drawing. Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free. There are no setup fees.
A window needs either a film patch or a die-cut aperture, and that choice affects how easily the carton is recycled afterward: a die-cut aperture with no film keeps the whole box in one recyclable material, while a film patch usually needs separating first. Grease-marked board carries the same local-facility caveat as any fried food carton: check with your local facility before assuming heavily soiled board goes in with the rest of the paper stream.
Nuggets and other main items get their own page: Nuggets Packaging Boxes. The fuller grease-resistance write-up lives on White Takeaway Boxes. Every other style in the category is listed on Custom Food Boxes.
| 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.
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cone is what you're picturing, raise it directly when you request a quote. It isn't included by default. A window-cut carton is the confirmed alternative, and does a similar job of showing the fries are fresh.
Depth and base width, mainly. A sharing or loaded-fries order needs more of both, so the toppings and the fries underneath aren't pressed flat. Tell us roughly how many portions per box and we can size it properly.
The coating specified is what determines that, not the board itself. White Takeaway Boxes sets out the full mechanism.
No, not by default. A coating chosen for grease resistance isn't necessarily tested against every condiment a customer might add, so mention vinegar or a wet sauce topping at quote stage if that's how the fries are usually served.
Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free.