Chip Cups, Chips Boxes and Trays: Sizes and Prices
Chip cups for takeaway come in two main shapes at Packery: brown cardboard chip cartons and chips boxes you can hold in one hand, and flat open trays for chips served with a meal. Per item, the brown cardboard range runs from $0.10 each for the Serving Container – Chips Box Small (Carton of 1000) to $0.13 each for the large box, and the white cardboard trays start at $0.04 each.
Key takeaways
- Brown cardboard chips boxes come in Small (83x130x125mm), Medium (83x132x140mm) and Large (87x133x170mm), each sold in cartons of 1000.
- The Serving Container – Chip Carton Small (Carton of 500) is the narrow cup-style option at 65x65x100mm, $0.12 each.
- White cardboard trays No.1 to No.5 suit snack serves, wedges and sides, from $0.04 to $0.23 each.
- Sugarcane 9" square trays (plain, 3 compartment, 4 compartment) suit chips served as part of a plated meal.
- Every product is sold by the carton, and each product page shows carton price and price per item.
What is the difference between a chip cup, a chips box and a tray?
A chip cup or chip carton is tall and narrow, so customers can hold it while walking and eat from the top. A tray is shallow and open, so the food sits flat and is easier to share or eat with a fork.
In the Packery range, the cup-style options are the brown cardboard chip carton and the Small, Medium and Large chips boxes. The tray options are the white cardboard No.1 to No.5 trays, the newsprint-colour corrugated Envirorange open trays, and the white sugarcane 9" square trays. Browse all of them on the serving containers page.
What sizes do chip cups and chips boxes come in?
The brown cardboard chips boxes come in Small, Medium and Large, all in cartons of 1000: Small at 83x130x125mm, Medium at 83x132x140mm and Large at 87x133x170mm. For a smaller serve, the chip carton is 65x65x100mm and comes in cartons of 500.
The Small and Medium boxes share a similar footprint and differ mainly in height, so the Serving Container – Chips Box Medium (Carton of 1000) is the step up when a small serve looks thin. The Serving Container – Chips Box Large (Carton of 1000) is the tallest of the range at 87x133x170mm.
| Product | Size | Material / colour | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Carton Small | 65x65x100mm | Cardboard, brown | 500 | $61.95 | $0.12 |
| Chips Box Small | 83x130x125mm | Cardboard, brown | 1000 | $98.31 | $0.10 |
| Chips Box Medium | 83x132x140mm | Cardboard, brown | 1000 | $112.56 | $0.11 |
| Chips Box Large | 87x133x170mm | Cardboard, brown | 1000 | $131.08 | $0.13 |
| No.1 White Extra Small Tray | 90x55x35mm | Cardboard, white | 1000 | $39.64 | $0.04 |
| No.3 White Medium Tray | 140x85x55mm | Cardboard, white | 500 | $51.41 | $0.10 |
| No.5 White Extra Large Tray | 110x85x80mm | Cardboard, white | 200 | $46.83 | $0.23 |
| Envirorange Open Tray 1 | 131x91x50mm | Corrugated, newsprint | 500 | $104.16 | $0.21 |
| Square Tray 9" 3 Compartment | 228.6x228.6x44mm | Sugarcane, white | 200 | $73.50 | $0.37 |
Which container suits chips, wedges or snacks?
For hot chips eaten on the go, a tall chips box or chip carton is the practical choice because it keeps the serve upright in the hand. For wedges, nuggets and other chunky sides, an open tray is easier because the pieces sit side by side and sauce can go on top.
- Chips to walk away with: the chip carton for a small serve, or the Small, Medium and Large chips boxes for larger serves.
- Wedges and sides: the No.3 Packaging – White Medium Tray Cardboard (Carton of 500) at 140x85x55mm or the No.4 Packaging – White Large Tray Cardboard (Carton of 400) at 170x95x55mm.
- Small snacks and tasting serves: the No.1 Packaging – White Extra Small Tray Cardboard (Carton of 1000) at 90x55x35mm, $0.04 each.
- Hot dogs with chips on the side: the Takeaway Container – White Hot Dog Tray Cardboard (Carton of 250) at 190x70x50mm, $0.10 each.
- Chips with a main meal: the Takeaway Container – Square Tray 9" 3 Compartment (Carton of 200) keeps chips apart from the main and a side.
What materials are chip cups and trays made from?
The chips boxes and chip carton are brown cardboard, and the No.1 to No.5 trays and hot dog tray are white cardboard. The Envirorange open trays are corrugated in a newsprint colour, and the 9" square trays are white sugarcane.
Sugarcane trays are made from sugarcane fibre, a by-product of sugar production. Corrugated board has a fluted inner layer between flat sheets. Choose by the look you want on the counter: brown cardboard for a natural look, white cardboard for a clean look, and sugarcane for a plated-meal feel.
Can I get chip boxes printed with my logo?
Yes, custom printing with your logo is available on selected products. In this range, the chips boxes, the chip carton and the white cardboard trays are marked as available for custom print, while the Envirorange corrugated trays and sugarcane square trays are not. See custom print for details.
Which one should I buy?
- Fish and chip shops and takeaways: the Serving Container – Chips Box Small (Carton of 1000) for standard serves, with the Medium and Large boxes for bigger serves.
- Food trucks and markets: the Serving Container – Chip Carton Small (Carton of 500) for a hand-held serve. Our guide to packaging for Sydney food trucks covers the rest of a truck setup.
- Pubs and cafés serving chips with meals: the Takeaway Container – Square Tray 9" 3 Compartment (Carton of 200) at $0.37 each, or the Takeaway Container – Square Tray 9" 4 Compartment (Carton of 200) at $0.38 each.
- Share plates and wedges: the Serving Container – Envirorange Open Tray 4 (Carton of 250) at 228x152x45mm, $0.35 each.
- Events and canteens with small snacks: the No.1 extra small tray or the No.2 Packaging – White Small Tray Cardboard (Carton of 900) at $0.05 each.
If you mainly want to compare cup shapes for hot chips, read our guide to hot chip cups.
How do I order?
There is no minimum order. Delivery is metro $35 flat, free on orders over $750; regional $75 flat, free over $1,000. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online and prices include GST. Unopened full cartons can be returned within 14 days of delivery (customer pays return freight), and damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. Add cartons by code on the quick order page or browse the full serving containers range.
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