Custom food packaging keeps food fresh, safe and appetising while building your brand with every order. Whether you run a bakery, a takeaway, a food truck or a packaged food brand, the right box protects quality and makes customers come back.
We make custom printed food boxes from food-grade board with grease and moisture-resistant coatings. Choose from bakery boxes, takeaway boxes, burger and pizza boxes, cereal cartons, food trays, sleeves and window boxes, all made to size and printed with your logo.
Food-safe inks, recyclable materials and practical features such as vents, handles and windows mean your packaging works hard in the kitchen and looks great in the customer’s hands.
Why choose custom food packaging?
Food-safe materials
Food-grade board, water-based inks and grease-resistant coatings keep food safe and packaging clean.
Freshness and protection
Snug sizes, secure closures and moisture barriers protect texture and flavour from kitchen to table.
Branding with every meal
Printed takeaway and bakery boxes put your logo on social media, desks and dining tables.
Packaging for takeaway and delivery
Delivery has made packaging part of the meal. Strong boxes that hold heat, vent steam and do not leak keep food tasting fresh when it arrives. Tamper-evident seals and stickers add reassurance for delivery customers.
We can design a matching range of boxes, bags, cups and wraps so your brand looks consistent across every order.
Styles of custom food packaging we make
Every style below can be made to your exact size and printed with your artwork. Not sure which suits your product? Tell us what you are packing and we will recommend the best option.
- Bakery and cake boxes: with or without windows for cakes, cupcakes and pastries.
- Takeaway and Chinese food boxes: leak-resistant folded boxes.
- Burger, pizza and fries boxes: vented, grease-resistant fast-food packaging.
- Cereal and dry food cartons: retail cartons for cereals, snacks and grains.
- Food trays and sleeves: open trays and printed sleeves for meals and desserts.
- Gable and handle boxes: easy-carry boxes for meals and treats.
Materials for custom food packaging
All food boxes are made from food-grade materials suitable for direct or indirect food contact, depending on the product.
- Food-grade SBS paperboard
- Kraft board for an eco look
- Corrugated board for pizza and delivery
- Grease and moisture-resistant coatings
Printing, finishes and add-ons
Printing is where your custom food packaging start working for your brand. We print in full colour CMYK or exact Pantone shades, on the outside, the inside or both, and add finishes that customers notice the moment they pick the box up.
- Food-safe water-based inks
- Grease-resistant and moisture barrier coatings
- Clear windows to show freshness
- Vents, handles and tear strips
- Tamper-evident stickers
- Inside printing
Custom food packaging specifications
| Specification | Options |
|---|---|
| Material | Cardstock (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B and double wall), rigid chipboard |
| Box style | Tuck end, auto bottom, mailer, two-piece, sleeve and tray, magnetic, display, die-cut |
| Size | Made to your exact length, width and depth |
| Printing | Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS), one or two colours, inside and outside |
| Coating and lamination | Gloss, matte, soft-touch, aqueous, UV, spot UV |
| Special effects | Gold, silver and holographic foil, embossing, debossing, raised ink |
| Add-ons | Windows, inserts, dividers, handles, hang tabs, ribbons, tear strips |
| Quantity | Short runs to bulk wholesale orders |
| Proof | Free digital proof and 3D mockup before production |
| Delivery | Flat-packed; turnaround confirmed in your quote |
Custom food packaging wholesale pricing
The price of custom food packaging depends on a few simple factors, and knowing them helps you get the best value from your budget:
- Size and style: larger boxes and complex structures use more board and set-up.
- Material: paperboard costs less than corrugated, and corrugated less than rigid board.
- Printed sides: outside-only printing is the most economical; inside printing adds impact for a little more.
- Finishes: foil, embossing and soft-touch add a premium feel and a small cost per box.
- Quantity: the unit price drops as the order grows, so wholesale runs give the best value.
Tip: keep one structure across several products and change only the artwork, and you can order custom food packaging in larger combined runs at a lower unit price. Request a free quote and we will suggest ways to reduce cost without losing quality.
Sustainable custom food packaging
More customers now check whether packaging can be recycled before they buy. We can make your custom food packaging from recyclable and recycled-content board, print with water-based or soy-based inks, swap plastic windows for open or plant-based film, and right-size every box so it uses less material and less void fill. Add a small recycling symbol and message to show customers you care.
Artwork tips for custom food packaging
- Design on the dieline we send, with 3 mm (1/8 inch) bleed past every cut edge.
- Keep text and logos at least 3 mm inside folds and cut lines.
- Use 300 DPI images and CMYK colours, or Pantone references for exact brand colours.
- Send logos as vector files and convert fonts to outlines.
- Put the product name and main benefit on the front panel, and barcodes and legal text on the back or base.
Who uses custom food packaging?
Custom food packaging are used by businesses of every size, from start-ups testing a first product to established brands ordering in bulk:
- Bakeries and cake shops
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Food trucks and caterers
- Packaged food brands
- Coffee shops
- Meal kit companies
How to order custom food packaging
- Request a quote: send us your box size, quantity, material and finish, or simply describe your product.
- Free design and 3D mockup: we prepare the dieline, help with artwork and show you a 3D preview.
- Approve your proof: check every panel, colour and line of text. Nothing is printed until you say yes.
- Production and quality checks: your boxes are printed, finished, die-cut and inspected. Timings are confirmed in your quote.
- Delivery: boxes arrive flat-packed to save space and shipping cost, ready to assemble.
Why order custom food packaging from Custom Boxes Peak?
We make every order to measure, so you never pay for a stock size that does not fit. Free design help, a free 3D mockup and a free digital proof come with every order of custom food packaging, and low minimums mean you can start small and scale up as your brand grows. Our team checks every file for bleed, resolution and colour before printing, so the boxes you receive look exactly like the proof you approved.
Frequently asked questions
Is your food packaging food-safe?
Yes. We use food-grade boards, food-safe inks and suitable coatings.
Can boxes resist grease?
Yes. Grease-resistant coatings are available for fried and oily foods.
Can I add a window?
Yes. Windows are popular for bakery and dessert boxes.
Do you make pizza and burger boxes?
Yes, including vented corrugated pizza boxes.
Is the packaging recyclable?
Most of our paperboard and corrugated food boxes are recyclable when clean.
Can I order different sizes with the same design?
Yes. We can adapt one design across a full range of sizes.
What is the minimum order?
Minimums are low; tell us your quantity for a quote.





































