Cardboard Takeaway Containers: Kraft and Corrugated Boxes
Cardboard takeaway containers at Packery come in two families: corrugated boxes (dinner boxes, family packs, catering boxes, open trays) and kraft or cardboard boxes (rectangular kraft containers, chips boxes, cones, burger holders and windowed lunch boxes). Every one is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and the price per item.
Key takeaways
- Corrugated boxes cover the larger formats: the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Dinner Box Plain (Carton of 150) is 178x160x80mm at $0.42 each.
- Kraft rectangulars come in 750ml and 1000ml, made from paper with a PLA coating, at $0.35 and $0.40 each.
- Chips boxes, cones and burger holders are plain cardboard and run from $0.09 to $0.18 each.
- Most of these boxes can be custom printed with your logo; the two kraft rectangulars and the Envirorange Open Tray 3 cannot.
- There is no minimum order, and delivery is $35 flat to metro areas (free over $750).
What is the difference between corrugated and kraft takeaway boxes?
Corrugated boxes are built from fluted board, so they are the format used for dinner boxes, family packs, catering boxes and open trays. Kraft and cardboard boxes are made from flat paperboard, which is what you get in chips boxes, cones, burger holders, sandwich wedges and the coated rectangular containers.
In the Packery range, the material is listed on every product. The corrugated items are listed as Corrugated (and the cake box as Corrugated + PET). The flat-board items are listed as Cardboard, Cardboard + PLA (where there is a clear PLA window or panel), or Paper + PLA Coated for the kraft rectangulars.
Which cardboard box suits which food?
Match the box to how the food is eaten. Handheld items go in open formats, plated meals go in clamshell-style boxes, and shared platters go in catering boxes.
- Burgers and wraps on the go: the burger holders are open holders for eating on the go. The Burger Holder Small is 60x105x58mm and the Burger Holder Large is 70x110x60mm.
- Chips: the Chips Box Small is 83x130x125mm and the Chips Box Large is 87x133x170mm.
- Cones for chips, churros or snacks: the Serving Container – Cardboard Cone Large (Carton of 500) is 256x190mm, and the small cone is 198x152mm.
- Fish and chips, burger meals, fried chicken: the brown dinner box at 178x160x80mm, or the white family pack at 290x170x85mm for bigger serves.
- Rice dishes, noodles, salads and mains: the kraft rectangulars at 172x120x57mm (750ml) and 172x120x75mm (1000ml).
- Sandwiches: the Takeaway Container – Sandwich Wedge (Carton of 500) at 122x72x122mm, brown with a clear PLA panel.
- Grazing and catering platters: the Pack'n'Carry catering boxes at 320x250x85mm (medium) and 400x250x85mm (large).
How much do cardboard takeaway containers cost per box?
Price per box ranges from $0.09 for the Burger Holder Small to $1.35 for the Pack'n'Carry Cake Box 8". The table below lists the carton quantity, carton price and per-item price for each box in this range, exactly as shown on the product pages.
| Product | Size | Material | Carton qty | Carton price | Per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Holder Small | 60x105x58mm | Cardboard | 1000 | $92.62 | $0.09 |
| Burger Holder Large | 70x110x60mm | Cardboard | 1000 | $96.89 | $0.10 |
| Chips Box Small | 83x130x125mm | Cardboard | 1000 | $98.31 | $0.10 |
| Chips Box Large | 87x133x170mm | Cardboard | 1000 | $131.08 | $0.13 |
| Cardboard Cone Small | 198x152mm | Cardboard | 500 | $62.69 | $0.13 |
| Cardboard Cone Large | 256x190mm | Cardboard | 500 | $91.19 | $0.18 |
| Sandwich Wedge | 122x72x122mm | Cardboard + PLA | 500 | $123.90 | $0.25 |
| Envirorange Open Tray 3 | 180x135x45mm | Corrugated | 250 | $68.93 | $0.28 |
| Kraft Rectangular 750ml | 172x120x57mm | Paper + PLA Coated | 300 | $105.00 | $0.35 |
| Kraft Rectangular 1000ml | 172x120x75mm | Paper + PLA Coated | 300 | $120.00 | $0.40 |
| Brown Dinner Box Plain | 178x160x80mm | Corrugated | 150 | $63.18 | $0.42 |
| Lunch Box with Window Large | 197x140x64mm | Cardboard + PLA | 200 | $141.05 | $0.71 |
| White Family Pack Plain | 290x170x85mm | Corrugated | 100 | $75.57 | $0.76 |
| Catering Box Medium | 320x250x85mm | Corrugated | 100 | $91.68 | $0.92 |
| Catering Box Large | 400x250x85mm | Corrugated | 100 | $117.70 | $1.18 |
| Cake Box 8" | 203.2x203.2x101.6mm | Corrugated + PET | 100 | $135.05 | $1.35 |
When you cost a menu item, use the per-item price rather than the carton price. The per-item figure is what goes into your plate cost.
Do kraft containers have a lining?
The two kraft rectangulars are listed as Paper + PLA Coated, so they have a PLA coating on the paper. The Kraft Takeaway Container – Coated Rectangular 750ml (Carton of 300) and the Kraft Takeaway Container – Coated Rectangular 1000ml (Carton of 300) share the same 172x120mm footprint and differ only in depth (57mm and 75mm), so you can run both sizes for small and large portions of the same dish.
The chips boxes, cones and burger holders are listed as plain Cardboard. The sandwich wedge and the windowed lunch box are listed as Cardboard + PLA, where the PLA is the clear window. If you want boxes sold specifically as compostable, see our guide to compostable takeaway containers, which covers products named that way.
Can I get cardboard takeaway boxes printed with my logo?
Yes, on most of this range. Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products, including the dinner box, white family pack, catering boxes, sandwich wedge, lunch box, chips boxes, cones, burger holders and cake box. The two kraft rectangulars and the Envirorange Open Tray 3 are not available for custom print. See custom printing for how it works.
Which one should I buy?
- Fish and chip shops and burger bars: the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Dinner Box Plain (Carton of 150) for single meals, plus the Serving Container – Chips Box Small (Carton of 1000) for sides at $0.10 each.
- Family meal deals and shared orders: the Corrugated Takeaway Container – White Family Pack Plain (Carton of 100), 290x170x85mm in white corrugated.
- Thai, Indian, rice and noodle kitchens: the kraft rectangulars in 750ml and 1000ml, so one footprint covers two portion sizes.
- Cafés selling sandwiches and lunch boxes: the Sandwich Wedge for single sandwiches, and the PLA Takeaway Container – Lunch Box with Window Large (Carton of 200) at 197x140x64mm for wraps, salads or combos with a clear window.
- Caterers: the Takeaway Container – Pack'n'Carry Catering Box Large (Carton of 100) at 400x250x85mm, or the medium at 320x250x85mm for smaller platters.
- Food trucks and markets: the Cardboard Cone Large or Small for handheld snacks, and the burger holders for walk-away burgers.
If you are also stocking up on plastic or foil containers, our guide to buying takeaway containers in bulk covers the wider range. You can browse every format on the takeaway containers page.
How do I order?
There is no minimum order, and everything is sold by the carton. Delivery is $35 flat to metro areas, free on orders over $750, and $75 flat to regional areas, free over $1,000. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days to regional areas. All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; there are no change-of-mind returns. If you know the boxes you want, add them by the carton on the quick order page.
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