Personalised Food Packaging Cost: How to Compare Quotes
How much personalised food packaging costs depends on your custom quote. The quickest way to judge that quote is to set its price per item beside the price per item of the plain stock version. Every Packery product page shows the carton price and the price per item, so you can request a custom print quote and compare the two using your own numbers.
Key takeaways
- Start with the plain stock item. Its product page shows the carton price and the price per item.
- Ask for a custom print quote on that same item, and ask for the price per item rather than only a total.
- Put the two per-item figures side by side. The gap is what printing adds to each cup, bag or box you hand over.
- Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products. Check custom print or contact us for details.
- Plain stock has no minimum order, is prepaid online, and prices include GST.
How much does personalised food packaging cost?
No single price applies, because a custom quote depends on the item you pick and the print job you want. The part you can pin down today is the baseline: the plain stock price per item, which is listed on every product page.
Once you know that baseline, a custom quote stops being a number in isolation. You can see exactly how much more each branded item costs than the plain one, and decide whether that is worth it for your venue. This post sets out the method rather than guessing at print prices. For quotes, go to custom print or contact us.
How do I work out the per-item cost of plain packaging?
Divide the carton price by the number of units in the carton. You don't need to do the maths yourself, because each product page already shows the price per item. For example, the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Snack Box Large Plain (Carton of 200) is $73.10 per carton, which works out to $0.37 each. Prices include GST, so the figure you write down is what you pay for the goods, before any delivery charge.
The table below shows stock items that are available for custom printing, with their sizes and materials. Use it as your baseline sheet.
| Product | Size / material | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm | 12oz, paper + PLA coated | 1000 | $159.57 | $0.16 |
| 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 80mm | 6oz, paper + aqueous coated | 1000 | $62.13 | $0.06 |
| Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat | 200x200mm, paper | 500 | $8.50 | $0.02 |
| No.16 Bag – Brown SOS | 240x120x390mm, virgin paper | 250 | $44.17 | $0.18 |
| Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Snack Box Large Plain | 205x106x76mm, corrugated | 200 | $73.10 | $0.37 |
| Serving Container – Burger Holder Large | 70x110x60mm, cardboard | 1000 | $96.89 | $0.10 |
| PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Extra Large | 197x140x90mm, paper + PLA coated | 200 | $136.78 | $0.68 |
| 42oz Kraft Takeaway Container – Coated Salad Bowl | 42oz, paper + PLA coated | 300 | $162.80 | $0.54 |
| Takeaway Container – Sandwich Wedge | 122x72x122mm, cardboard + PLA | 500 | $123.90 | $0.25 |
| Napkins – White 2 ply Quilted Dinner 1/8 GT Fold | 400x400mm, paper | 1000 | $50.79 | $0.05 |
| Kraft Cutlery – Pouch With Napkin | 75x190mm, paper | 1000 | $143.72 | $0.14 |
| 140mm Wooden Cutlery – Coffee Stirrer | 140x6x1.3mm, wood | 10000 | $51.29 | $0.005 |
How do I compare a custom quote with the stock price?
Ask for the custom quote on the exact item you already use, then compare price per item with price per item. If you compare a carton price with a quote total, the gap won't mean much.
1. Choose the item. Pick the stock product you want printed and note its price per item from the product page.
2. Request the quote. Send the product name to custom print or contact us. Ask for the quoted price per item and whether it includes GST, so it matches how stock prices are shown.
3. Line them up. Write the stock price per item beside the quoted price per item. The difference is the cost of branding each item.
4. Weigh it against the job the item does. A cup or bag that leaves the shop in a customer's hand is seen by more people than a container that stays in the kitchen.
5. Decide item by item. You don't have to print everything. You can brand one or two visible items and keep the rest plain.
When you buy several sizes, run the same steps for each one. A custom quote covers the item and print you ask about, so you can't assume another size will cost the same.
Which items are worth personalising first?
Start with the items customers carry out of your venue, such as coffee cups, bags and the main takeaway box. People see these on the street and at the office, while items like stirrers and kitchen-only containers are rarely noticed.
Napkins and cutlery pouches come next for sit-in venues and caterers, because they sit on the table in front of the customer. Use the per-item comparison above to check whether the extra cost fits your margin on each menu item. If you are still working out sizes, our guides to buying takeaway containers in bulk and small takeaway containers can help you settle the stock range before you brand it.
Which one should I buy?
Choose your baseline items by venue type, then request quotes for the ones you want printed.
- Coffee cart or café: 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) at $0.16 each are made of kraft paper lined with PLA. Pair them with the Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) at $0.02 each for pastries.
- Lunch bar or caterer: The PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Extra Large (Carton of 200) is 197x140x90mm at $0.68 each. For salads and bowls, the 42oz Kraft Takeaway Container – Coated Salad Bowl (Carton of 300) is $0.54 each.
- Burger shop or food truck: The Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Snack Box Large Plain (Carton of 200) is 205x106x76mm at $0.37 each. The Serving Container – Burger Holder Large (Carton of 1000) is $0.10 each.
- Sit-in venue or event catering: Napkins – White 2 ply Quilted Dinner 1/8 GT Fold (Carton of 1000) are 400x400mm at $0.05 each. The Kraft Cutlery – Pouch With Napkin (Carton of 1000) is $0.14 each.
Ordering plain stock while you wait on a quote
Plain stock is sold by the carton with no minimum order, so you can keep service running while you compare custom quotes. Metro delivery is a $35 flat rate and free on orders over $750. Regional delivery is a $75 flat rate and 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 and prices include GST. You can return unopened full cartons within 14 days of delivery, and the customer pays return freight. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. Reorder quickly through quick order or browse the full takeaway containers range.
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