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Elevate your food presentation with Custom Catering Boxes by Custom Printed Paper. Crafted for convenience and visual appeal, these Food boxes ensure your meals arrive intact and are impressively perfect for weddings, parties, or corporate catering. Get a Quote Now!
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Custom Catering Boxes: Personalised Food Packaging for Every Occasion
Custom Catering Boxes help food businesses serve, carry and show off their meals. Restaurants, event caterers, bakeries and delivery brands use them to keep food neat and put a logo in front of every guest. At Custom Printed Paper, you choose the size, board and print style your menu needs. Browse our Custom Food Boxes for wider options, or send us your brief today.
What Are Custom Catering Boxes?
Custom catering boxes are made-to-order food boxes for caterers, restaurants and event teams. You choose the size, board and print, so the box suits your menu, shows your brand and travels well. Options range from plain kraft trays to printed, compartment-style boxes for platters and mixed meals.
A typical box has a base, a lid and a closure. Many designs also add inserts to keep items apart. Because each box is made to order, your catering packaging boxes fit your portions. As a result, you do not have to squeeze your menu into a standard tray. In addition, custom food catering boxes work as a small billboard, since guests see your brand before they taste the food.
Why Choose Custom Catering Boxes for Your Business?
Branded catering boxes give a catering business several clear gains:
- A smart look at every event.
- Sizes built around your portions and platters.
- Your logo and brand colours on every box.
- Safe carrying and stacking, when the build suits the load.
- A choice of board types and print finishes.
- Packaging matched to your menu, not a generic tray.
Personalised catering boxes also keep your look the same from order to order. A client who books lunches every month sees one design each time. Therefore, your brand becomes familiar.
Types of Custom Catering Boxes
Different menus need different builds. These are the main options:
- Cardboard catering boxes: Made from folding boxboard, they suit sandwiches, pastries and lighter meals, and they print cleanly.
- Kraft catering boxes: Natural brown board gives an earthy look that suits eco-minded brands.
- Corrugated catering boxes: A fluted layer between two flat liners adds stiffness for heavier platters.
- Custom printed catering boxes: Any of the above, finished with your artwork.
- Catering boxes with compartments: Dividers keep wet and dry items apart on the road.
Need packs for single servings? See our Custom Sandwich Boxes and Custom Burger Boxes.
Materials Used for Custom Catering Boxes
Because board choice affects strength, print and food use, this table is a good starting point:
| Material | What it is | Best for | Point to check |
| Kraft paperboard | Natural brown board | Light meals, bakery items | Colours look warmer on brown, and oily food may need a grease barrier |
| Folding boxboard | Smooth, printable board | Detailed branding, lighter items | Stiffness depends on thickness |
| Corrugated cardboard | Fluted layer between liners | Heavy platters, long trips, stacking | Thick walls take more storage space |
| Recycled paperboard | Board made with recycled fibre | Brands that value recycled content | Confirm it is fit for food contact |
Board weight is often shown in GSM, or grams per square metre. As a rule, a higher GSM means a heavier, stiffer board. Share your food weight with us, and we can suggest a suitable food-grade cardboard option. For heavy loads, corrugated food packaging is often the safer place to start.
Customisation Options for Catering Packaging
You can shape almost every part of the box around your food:
- Size and shape: Give the inner length, width and height. Leave a little room so the lid shuts without pressing the food.
- Closures: Pick a fold-over, tuck-in or tab style that keeps the lid shut in transit.
- Inserts and compartments: Keep sauces, sides and mains apart.
- Die-cut windows: Show the food while the box stays closed.
- Logo and artwork: Order custom catering boxes with logo print on the lid, sides or inside.
Next, your quote will show which builds suit your bespoke catering boxes.
Printing and Finishing Options
Print quality decides how smart your box looks on a buffet table. Custom printed catering boxes can use these methods:
- CMYK printing: Four inks combine for full-colour photos and gradients.
- Pantone printing: A matched ink gives your exact brand colour.
- Digital and offset printing: Both are common in packaging, and the best fit depends on your order.
Finishes also add protection and style. Matte lamination gives a soft, low-glare look, while gloss lamination makes colours pop. For instance, embossing lifts your logo, and debossing presses it in. Foil stamping also adds a metal shine. However, some coatings can limit recycling, so ask before you choose. For other items, browse our Custom Printed Packaging range next to your printed catering packaging.
Catering Boxes for Different Food Businesses
Each business has its own packing needs. Here is how catering boxes for events and daily service differ:
- Restaurants: Branded restaurant catering packaging turns large takeaway orders into a premium treat.
- Event caterers: Matching boxes also make weddings, parties and buffets look well planned.
- Bakeries: Pastries and slices need safe space, so see Custom Bakery Boxes, Custom Cake Boxes and Custom Dessert Boxes.
- Corporate catering: Matching print also makes office lunches look smart and easy to repeat.
- Food delivery: Firm closures and a sturdy build matter most. See our Custom Takeaway Boxes too.
How to Choose the Right Catering Boxes
Follow these steps to match a box to your menu:
- Check the food and its weight. Heavy platters need stiff board, and corrugated often suits them best.
- Measure each portion. Order catering boxes in different sizes if your menu mixes small and large items.
- Think about heat. Steam from hot food can soften plain board, so ask about the right material.
- Plan for grease and moisture. Fried and saucy food may need a barrier or a vented design.
- Plan the trip. Long drives and stacked loads need firm boxes and secure closures.
- Pick your quantity. Ordering wholesale catering boxes suits regular bookings.
Fried food, for example, shows the trade-off well. Vents let steam out and keep coatings crisp, but a sealed box holds heat for longer. So choose the balance that fits your food.
Food Safety and Packaging Considerations
Food packaging must be fit for its use and must not taint the food. The Food Standards Agency sets out this rule for food businesses. Food Standards Scotland also notes that food contact materials include containers used to move food.
In practice, no box is safe for every use. It depends on the food, the heat and how long the food stays inside. Before you order, confirm that the board, coatings and inks suit your plans. Then ask for proof where it applies. This keeps your food-safe catering packaging choice accurate, not assumed. Also check the labelling rules for the food you sell.
Sustainable Catering Packaging Options
Paper boxes appeal to firms and guests who want less plastic. Defra figures on GOV.UK show that paper and cardboard rank among the most recycled packaging in the UK. That makes eco-friendly catering boxes a sound choice for many brands.
However, those figures cover packaging waste in general, not every box. Coatings, laminates and food stains can limit recycling, and local rules differ. Therefore, ask for the material details before you call a box recyclable. Many boxes also arrive flat-packed, which saves storage space until you build them.
Why Invest in Branded Catering Boxes?
A guest at a work lunch may never meet your team, yet the box lands on every desk. Good packaging shows care before the first bite. It also helps people remember who served the meal, which supports repeat bookings and word of mouth. Over time, branded catering boxes build a familiar face for your business at every event you cater.
How to Order Custom Catering Boxes
Ordering is simple when you have a few details ready:
- Share your needs: Tell us your food type, box size and quantity.
- Choose the details: Talk through board, build and print.
- Approve the artwork: Check the proof or sample and give your sign-off before printing starts.
- Production: Your boxes are made to the agreed plan.
- Delivery: Finished boxes are sent under the agreed delivery terms.
Several things shape the price of bulk custom catering boxes: quantity, box size, board thickness, build, number of print colours, finish, coatings, inserts and delivery. We do not give fixed prices without your details, because an accurate quote needs them.
Specifications For Customised Catering Boxes
| Box Style | Custom Catering Boxes |
| Dimension (L + W + H) | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | No Minimum Order Required |
| Paper Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
| Printing | No Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS colour, CMYK + 2 PMS colours |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scored, Perforation |
| Additional Options | Eco-Friendly, Recycled Boxes, Biodegradable |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 8 – 10 Business Days, RUSH |
| Shipping | FLAT |
What are custom catering boxes used for?
They package, show and carry prepared food. Caterers use them for work lunches, parties and buffets. Likewise, restaurants use them for large orders and delivery. Because size and print are made to order, each box suits the food inside and carries your brand.
Can catering boxes be customised with a logo?
Yes. You can add your logo, brand colours and artwork to catering boxes with logo print. The final look depends on the board and finish you pick. Next, send your artwork with your enquiry, and we will confirm what works for your box.
What materials are used for catering boxes?
Common choices are kraft paperboard, folding boxboard and corrugated cardboard. Kraft gives a natural look, folding boxboard prints cleanly and corrugated adds strength for heavy food. The right pick depends on your food, its weight and the journey.
Are custom catering boxes food safe?
A box can be made from materials fit for food contact. However, safety depends on the food, the heat and the time inside the box. Check the board, coatings and inks for your use, and ask for proof where it applies.
Can catering boxes be made in different sizes?
Yes. You can ask for bespoke catering boxes to fit platters, meal portions or mixed items, within what the maker can produce. Give the inner length, width and height, and mention any inserts. This stops food from shifting on the road.
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Offset Print
If you’re looking for large-volume packaging materials, choose offset printing! This printing method produces clean, crisp, and brilliant results. It uses plates to transfer ink to paper, so it is economical for printing in bulk. The process provides accurate color, professional quality, and an outstanding look and feel, which is ideal for cutting custom box designs.
Digital Print
Digital printing works well for short runs and quick turn times. It doesn’t use printing plates, but instead prints directly from a computer file. It is cheap for small amounts and gives good resolution. It’s ideal for custom designs, variable data or limited edition packaging that requires speed and flexibility.
UV Print
UV printing is a process that uses ultraviolet light to dry and cure the ink as it is printed. It easily operates on traditional and non-traditional materials. This process adds to the visual appeal of such packages, as well as their durability, and packages that require a combination of both texture and shine are perfect candidates for such execution.
Pantone
Pantone printing is based on a standardized color matching system to guarantee an exact color match between jobs. It’s great for keeping brand colors perfect. Pantone ink is mixed using Pantone formula guides developed through spot printing for color accuracy that is reported as second to none. For luxury packaging that demands trustworthy, uniform, and sumptuous color from the start.
C1S
C1S is an acronym for “Coated One Side,” as the paperboard is glossy on one side and uncoated on the reverse. It is wonderful in packaging where you need a printed, high-end, printable side outside, and you may want the inside to be writable or matte. Perfect for handcraft, small business and so on, ideal for packaging boxes, shelves, product tags with a polished look.
C2S
C2S, which stands for “Coated Two Sides”, has a smooth and shiny coating on both sides of the paperboard. This is why it is ideal for stunning full-color printing, regardless of whether you are an individual or a company. Retail packaging, brochures, and cosmetics boxes that require a high-quality, high-gloss finish both inside and out use C2S.
White Kraft
White Kraft is similar to traditional Kraft, but with a printable white surface. It features a crisp white surface that produces sharp and clear prints, making it perfect for high-quality images. This is a material commonly used to manufacture sustainable packaging, which is required to have attractive prints for a professional brand image.
Kraft Paper
Kraft paper is natural brown and unbleached. Thai material is derived from wood pulp and is recyclable. Companies that want to attract eco-conscious consumers prefer Kraft material. It has a rough texture, which is perfect for handcrafted items for a rustic look and protective packaging.
Coated Kraft (CCK)
This paper is brown Kraft with a smooth, white clay-coated surface that enhances the appearance of whatever you print on it. It offers a sleek look that is ideal for graphics, prints and text branding. This hybrid design is perfect for packaging that requires both sustainability and sharp visual branding.
Color Woodfree
Color Woodfree paper has a smooth dyed surface that is free of wood fibres, for a clean finish. It is typically acid-free, and both image and color remain crisp. Ideal for presentation packaging, greeting cards, and custom box lining, where a consistent, solid color and luxurious finish are needed.
CCNB
CCNB (Clay Coated News Backboard) is made from recycled paper and has a clay-coated white backing for printing. The back remains gray or brown, preserving its eco-friendly nature. It is a very cost-effective substrate and is used extensively in folding cartons, retail packaging, and food service boxes, where low printing costs and moderate strength are the primary concerns.
Black Cardboard
Black cardstock is 100% black for a rich look that is both professional and elegant. It’s rigid and robust. It creates exceptional luxury product boxes and helps in premium branding. The materials’ smooth and matte surface is suitable for foil stamping and other premium finishes to add class and quality.
Glossy Lamination
Glossy lamination is used to give a shiny surface to the custom boxes. This coating is also an excellent option to protect the material from scratches. If you want to give your boxes a professional finish and protection from scratches, then gloss lamination is an ideal option. The high quality of the lamination protects the packaging material from moisture and enhances its longevity.
Matte Lamination
The covering is a matte lamination to give a smooth surface with a non-glossy finish, with a premium feeling. It can lower glare and has a soothing quality to particular colors. This finish is frequently used when a modern, subtle appearance is required and a sound, protective barrier is necessary to help resist smudging, light scratching and light abrasion while still offering the look of natural wood grain.
Soft Touch Lamination
The velvet-like feel makes it soft to the touch, lamination and creates an amazing tactile sensation. The surface feels good and is easy to hold. It increases tactile interaction and reinforces a brand message with elegant visuals, yet it is still durable; resists moisture, wear, and. damage during handling.
Anti-scratch Lamination
Anti-scratch lamination resists scratches, prevents scratches, and reduces the visibility of scratches. It holds up better with dust. This finish is also excellent for packaging applications in which the item needs to be kept in prime condition via handling and shipping, and for the retail shelf, where resistance to wear and durability are a must for on-shelf appearance and quality control.
UV Varnishing
UV Varnishing is a high-gloss coating that adds depth and appeal to the printed image. Cured with Ultraviolet light to be hard and ready to use. This process creates a very distinctive, eye-catching appearance and provides additional protection. It also has the added benefit of hiding light scratches, fingerprints and dirt.
Machine Varnishing
Machine varnishing provides the packaging with an even finish that is applied during production. It beautifies your surfaces and lasts up to 15 years. Its finish is consistently good on large runs, and provides for good smoothness, clarity, and slight gloss increase as well as improved resistance to minor wear and dulling over time.
Calendering Varnishing
Varnishing calendering is the process that gives gloss and smoothness with heat and pressure. It also helps to crisp up printed detail and feels more professional. This process enhances details and gives an inviting feel to the printed product for premium quality presentation packaging.
Water-Base finishing
Water-based coating offers a protective and environmentally safe coating that is also strong and long-lasting. It provides a matt/natural or gloss/soft gloss finish effect without being applied using hazardous materials. This option is perfect for companies that value environmental consciousness and are in need of a smooth surface that is reflective as well as protective.
Water Base Ink
Ecologically friendly water-based ink that is non-toxic and gentle on skin. It is suitable for different kinds of printing processes, including superior carton printing quality.
Soy Ink
Soy ink is manufactured with soybeans and is sustainable in nature. This ink has the ability to give vibrant colors and impactful designs that give your custom printed boxes an alluring look. It has a much smaller carbon footprint as compared to petroleum-based inks.
Fluorescent Ink
Fluorescent ink gives designs that glow under UV light and create a catchy design. This ink is ideal for special effects, as well as for producing prints that pop. It is commonly used in posters, labels, signs and other marketing materials which must be read easily in a variety of conditions.
Oil Base Ink
This kind of ink uses petroleum and is becoming popular simply because it is durable and of high-quality color. Exhibiting excellent print resolution and high-standard graphics quality. Oil-based ink gives perfect quality images, especially on porous surfaces that are otherwise hard to print. But it has a greater environmental impact in terms of its chemistry.
Foil Stamping
In foil stamping, heat is used to transfer ink to the surface. You can get matte to gloss and holographic images on your packaging. Foil stamping outshines your packaging among the other brands and gives a high-end look to your product.
Spot UV / Spot Gloss
In spot UV, a polished layer is applied to specific areas of packaging. This is an ideal option to build contrast and textures. If you want to accentuate your logo and other designs, then spot UV is a good option.
Blind Embossing
A blind emboss is an image that is pressed into the paper or card without the use of ink or foil. It has a raised or recessed quality, which makes the material look elegant and refined. This velvet touch lamination is commonly used on branding or invites, adding a tactile feel to the design.
Blind Debossing
Blind debossing is a form of blind embossing as you create a depressed image into the material, instead of an embossed one. It’s commonly used for soft branding or high-end packaging and returns a smooth and sophisticated feel to your designs.
Stamping Embossing
Embossing stamping combines stamping and embossing to produce a raised pattern or logo. It adds an ink stamp or foil technique decoration, great for luxury business cards, invitation cards, and packaging details, both textured and detailed.
Flocking
Flocking is the act of adhering small fibers to the surface of an article of fabric or other material. This process allows for the printed material to have a soft hand and be slightly indented into the product it is printed on, and is typically reserved for greeting cards, packaging or limited garment decoration. It creates a lush feel and lavish touch.
Textured Embossing
Emboss textures are a raised or indented pattern in a graphic, giving an elegant look for print. The effect is typically used for branding and to add detail to designs in things like invites, business cards or packaging, but also gives a tactile and visual boost.
Glittering
What is glittering? They love that it makes people look and feel sparkling. It is frequently used in advertising as well as in sales promotions, in packages, in decorative items, on toys, and other products to increase its liveliness and attract attention. It’s great for holiday or special occasion patterns.
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