
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.
One box of sandwiches per party guest, sized from a single portion and the way the bread is cut, with an honest word on when to close the lid. Orders start from 100 units.
A party sandwich box is one guest’s sandwiches in one box, handed out rather than picked from a platter. That changes what the box has to be, starting with its size.
A guest’s sandwiches sit in a single layer, so the box is shallow and the only real variable is its footprint. That footprint comes from two things: how many pieces one guest gets, and how the bread is cut. Quarters cut on the diagonal sit as triangles, points inward, and take a different footprint from the same round cut into fingers, which lie in straight ranks. The same portion in two cuts wants two different boxes, which is why a box picked from a size list so often ends up either crowding the sandwiches or leaving them to slide.
The order quantity is simpler than the size: it is the headcount, plus a few for the guests who turn up with a friend. A shared spread for a table is a different format and a different page, Cardboard Sandwich Platter Boxes.
A cut sandwich starts changing the moment it is made. A wet filling gives up moisture to the bread on both sides of it, slowly and steadily, whether the sandwich is in a box, on a plate or under a cloth. No box halts that. What a closed box does is hold the surface: it stops the bread drying and keeps hands and dust off, and a lidded box goes into a chiller as a unit and comes out as one.
For a per-guest box the lever you actually hold is timing. Boxes filled and closed at nine for a two o’clock party sit shut for five hours; boxes filled from a chilled tray an hour before the guests arrive sit shut for one. If the sandwiches are being made the morning of the party, box them as late as the setting-up allows. If they have to be made and boxed the day before, tell us. That is the case for a plain lid over a window: the boxes go into the chiller closed, and nothing that has sat in there overnight is on show. Food Platter Boxes With Window covers the open-versus-closed choice for a shared platter, and Paper Charcuterie Boxes explains what a vent does that a window cannot.
Food-contact material suitability is confirmed for the specific material before production. All Custom Packaging can help organise the available print space, but the brand or its regulatory adviser remains responsible for confirming the accuracy and completeness of the required product information. On a per-guest box that will carry a filling name or an allergen line on the lid, that line is yours to get right; we make sure it has room where it can be read before the lid comes off.
A guest opens the lid and eats from the base, on a lap or a table, and puts the lid back over what is left. So the base is the part that is looked at longest, and a design that stops at the lid leaves the guest holding a plain tray for most of the party. The print runs offset, digital or screen depending on the artwork and the run length. Pantone references and CMYK values can be used to manage colour consistency, subject to normal variation caused by the chosen board, ink, coating and production method. A film window in the lid is worth having when the boxes are stacked out on a table for guests to pick their own; it is not worth having when the boxes are handed out named.
Orders start from 100 units. Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. There are no setup fees. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free.
A box that has to hold sandwiches and crisps and a cake slice for one guest is an assortment, and Party Food Boxes covers the dividers that keep those apart. A children’s party, where the portion is set by the child and the box has to survive a child’s handling, is worked through at Kids Party Food Boxes. Every other sandwich format sits under Sandwich 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.

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.
Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval.
Yes. The box size depends on the portion and the cut, not on the headcount, so it can be settled first. The number of boxes is the headcount and can follow later; order to the top of your range, since a spare box costs less than a guest without one.
Usually not for a party. A paper wrap inside the box slows surface drying a little further, but it also means the guest is unwrapping at the table and has nowhere to put the paper. Wrap only where the boxes will sit closed for many hours, and skip it where they are filled close to serving.
An unlaminated paperboard construction may be easier to process through suitable paper-recycling streams than a heavily laminated alternative. A film window is the usual complication on this box, and it needs taking out before the board goes for recycling. Final recyclability depends on the full material and finishing specification and the facilities available locally.