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.

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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.

Sizing around pieces that aren’t uniform

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 box for one order, a bucket for a shared one

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.

Bone-in changes more than the weight

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.

What the box handles, and what stays outside its job

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 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

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Do I need a box or a bucket?

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.

Does the box need to fit bone-in pieces or fillets differently?

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.

Is a carry handle included on the bucket format?

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.

Will grease come through the box?

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.

Will the box keep the chicken hot during a delivery?

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.