Takeaway Boxes

When food leaves your kitchen, the box it travels in becomes part of the experience. At Buy Packaging Boxes, our custom takeaway boxes aren’t just carriers – they’re brand ambassadors. Strong enough for hot curries, stylish enough for gourmet burgers, and sustainable enough for eco-minded customers, our packaging gives your food the stage it deserves.

Food Safe Grease Resistant Recyclable Eco-Friendly No Minimum Order
Premium MaterialsStrong, food-grade options
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Fast UK DeliveryTracked dispatch
Eco-FriendlySustainable packaging
No Minimum OrderAny quantity welcome
Advantages & Benefits

6 Reasons UK Businesses Order From Us Again & Again

Trusted by startups, bakeries, and enterprise brands across the UK — for quality, speed, and value that scales with you.

Stronger Brand Impact

Packaging customers remember long after unboxing.

Secure & Product-Safe

Robust protection throughout transit and delivery.

Fast & Reliable

Quick turnaround with tracked dispatch every time.

Expert Support

Packaging specialists guide every step of your order.

Sustainable Choices

Eco materials that align with your brand values.

Cost-Effective & Scalable

Small batch to bulk — competitive pricing throughout.

Custom Takeaway Boxes Built for Real Kitchens

Takeaway packaging has a tough job. It has to hold up against heat, grease, sauces, and delivery journeys that are sometimes longer than we’d like. We design boxes that work in the real world – built to stop soggy bottoms, leaks, and split seams. From a Friday night Chinese takeaway box to premium kraft cartons for artisan pasta, our solutions combine durability with presentation, so your customers open the lid to food that looks as good as when it left your counter.

From Flimsy to Famous: How Packaging Saved the Day

One family-run fish and chip shop in Manchester told us they were tired of flimsy cartons that collapsed in customers’ laps. We created sturdier cardboard takeaway boxes with grease-resistant lining and simple branding across the lid. Within weeks, their regulars were posting photos of “the box that finally keeps the chips warm.” That’s the kind of small change that builds customer loyalty – packaging that works as hard as your food.

The Perfect Box for Every Dish on Your Menu

No two kitchens are alike, so why settle for one-size-fits-all packaging? We supply:

  • Compact paper takeaway boxes for side dishes or desserts.
  • Big takeaway boxes for hearty portions, loaded fries, or full meals.
  • Cardboard carry boxes with handles for easy transport.
  • Windowed cartons for food that sells best when it’s seen.
  • Traditional Chinese takeaway boxes with folding tops to keep food piping hot.

Whether you need individual portion boxes or bulk packaging for catering, we’ll guide you to the right fit.

The Right Material for Your Food’s Personality

Every cuisine deserves packaging that works with, not against, the food. That’s why we use a variety of stocks:

  • Cardboard takeaway boxes – strong, cost-effective, and fully printable.
  • Kraft takeaway boxes – rustic, eco-friendly, and great for organic or street-food brands.
  • Compostable takeaway packaging – ideal for businesses committed to zero-waste.
  • Food-safe coatings – greaseproof linings that keep sauces contained without harming recyclability.

Every box carries a promise of responsibility. Our FSC®-certified materials and plant-based inks ensure your brand meets the highest standards of sustainability and safety.

Branding That Travels Further Than Your Food

Plain brown cartons might do the job, but branded takeaway boxes keep working long after delivery. Imagine your logo walking down the street at lunchtime, or showing up in a customer’s Instagram story. That’s free advertising built into your packaging. With digital and offset printing, we can deliver everything from bold full-colour designs to subtle kraft finishes with a single logo. And because artwork is handled in-house, your brand files remain private and secure.

Saving Money with Smart Box Design

We’ve seen restaurants lose money by using boxes that are simply too big. More filler, higher postage, wasted space. That’s why we cut to size. Whether you need single-portion noodle boxes, pizza slice trays, or bulk takeaway boxes wholesale, we’ll match the box to your serving so you save on shipping and reduce waste.

The Proof is in the Packaging: Why Brands Choose Us

With years of experience supplying restaurants, cafés, caterers, and national food brands, we’ve seen first-hand how the right packaging solves real problems. Our promise is simple:

  • Honest advice from a team who’ve worked with food packaging across the UK.
  • Free design support and digital mock-ups before you commit.
  • Flexible order sizes – from 100 units to full takeaway packaging wholesale.
  • Quick turnaround times to keep your supply chain flowing.

We don’t just sell boxes. We help you build a smoother service and a stronger brand.

Packaging Materials Built Around Your Product

Choosing the right packaging material affects product protection, print quality, finishing, presentation, and overall customer experience. Below are the most commonly used packaging materials for custom boxes.

Recommended Materials

Most Popular

Art Card

Best for retail boxes, cosmetic boxes, food sleeves, and premium full-colour printing.

Eco Choice

Kraft Card

Ideal for natural, handmade, organic, and eco-friendly product packaging.

Strong Option

Corrugation

Recommended for mailer boxes, shipping boxes, subscription boxes, and heavier products.

Standard Material Options

Black Card

Premium dark stock for luxury packaging and bold brand presentation.

Bleach Card

Clean white board for sharp printing, bright colours, and retail-ready packaging.

1 Side White Kraft

White printable outside with kraft inside for a clean yet natural look.

Texture Card

Tactile premium stock for boutique, gift, jewellery, and luxury packaging.

Bux Board

Cost-effective material for standard product boxes and everyday packaging.

Rigid Board

Used for luxury rigid boxes, magnetic boxes, drawer boxes, and premium gift packaging.

Need help choosing? Share your product size, weight, usage, and finishing requirements with us. Our team can recommend the best packaging material for protection, printing, and budget.

Custom Printing Options for Your Packaging

Printing plays a major role in how your packaging looks on shelves, in deliveries, and in customer hands. Choose from simple one-colour branding to premium full-colour artwork depending on your design, budget, and product presentation.

Recommended Printing Options

Most Popular

CMYK Full Colour

Best for detailed artwork, product images, gradients, colourful branding, and professional retail packaging.

Brand Match

Pantone Printing

Ideal when your brand needs accurate colour matching across packaging, labels, and marketing materials.

Budget Friendly

1 Colour Printing

A clean and cost-effective option for simple logos, text, kraft boxes, and minimal packaging designs.

Standard Printing Options

2 Colour Printing

Suitable for simple brand layouts that need more contrast than single-colour printing.

3 Colour Printing

A balanced option for packaging designs with limited brand colours and clean visual structure.

Screen Printing

Useful for bold solid colours, special surfaces, promotional packaging, and selected custom jobs.

Fluorescent Colour

Bright neon-style printing for packaging that needs high visibility and strong shelf impact.

Blank / No Printing

Best for plain packaging, sample runs, internal use, or when labels will be applied separately.

Custom Printing Advice

Not sure which option fits your artwork? Send us your design and we’ll guide you before production.

Artwork tip: For the best print result, provide high-resolution artwork or vector files such as AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG. Our team can also review your file before printing.

Premium Finishes & Add-Ons

Finishes and add-ons enhance the appearance, feel, durability, and shelf impact of your packaging. Whether you want a luxury presentation, stronger brand recognition, or a premium unboxing experience, the right finishing can significantly elevate your packaging.

Most Popular Finishes

Most Popular

Matte Lamination

Provides a smooth non-reflective finish with a modern luxury appearance. Ideal for cosmetic, skincare, CBD, apparel, and premium retail packaging.

Premium Choice

Gloss Lamination

Enhances colour vibrancy and adds a shiny reflective appearance that makes graphics stand out on retail shelves.

Luxury Finish

Soft Touch Lamination

Creates a velvet-like feel that instantly gives packaging a premium and high-end tactile experience.

Specialty Finishes & Add-Ons

Foil Stamping

Available in gold, silver, rose gold, copper, and custom foil colours to highlight logos and branding elements.

Spot UV

Adds a glossy coating to selected design areas, creating contrast and attracting attention to key branding elements.

Embossing

Raises selected artwork above the surface to create depth, texture, and a premium tactile effect.

Debossing

Presses artwork into the material surface to create elegant and sophisticated branding effects.

Holographic Finish

Produces a rainbow reflective effect that delivers strong shelf presence and premium visual appeal.

Metalized Finish

Provides a metallic surface effect ideal for luxury cosmetics, electronics, fragrances, and gift packaging.

Aqueous Coating

A water-based protective coating that improves durability while maintaining an environmentally friendly finish.

Window Patching

Adds a transparent display window allowing customers to view the product without opening the packaging.

Custom Inserts

Paperboard, foam, corrugated, or molded inserts designed to secure and present products professionally.

Expert Recommendation: For most premium retail packaging, we recommend Matte or Soft Touch Lamination combined with Foil Stamping and Spot UV. This combination creates a professional, luxury appearance while enhancing brand visibility and customer perception.

Product Specifications

Box Style Custom Takeaway Boxes (Fully Customisable)
Dimensions (L × W × H) Any Custom Size & Shape – Made to Fit Your Product Perfectly
Order Quantity Minimum 50 Boxes – Bulk Orders up to 500,000 Units
Material / Paper Stock Eco-Friendly Kraft, SBS (Bleached Card), Textured Cardstock, Black Card,
Art Card, Bux Board, E-Flute & L1 Corrugated, One-Side White Kraft
Printing Options No Printing (Plain), CMYK Full Colour, PMS (Pantone Matching),
Spot Colours for Brand Accuracy
Surface Finishing Gloss / Matte Lamination, AQ Coating, Gloss UV, Matte UV,
Spot UV, Embossing & Debossing
Structural Features Die-Cutting, Precision Scoring, Folding, Glueing, Perforation
Premium Add-Ons Window Patching, Custom Cut-Outs, Foil Stamping
(Gold, Silver, Copper, Red, Blue)
Artwork Proofing Free Flat View & 3D Mock-Up (Physical Sample Available on Request)
Production Time 7–10 Business Days After Final Artwork Approval
Shipping & Packaging Flat Packed for Safe Transit • Worldwide Delivery via UPS, DHL, FedEx, SkyNet
Eco & Quality Standards Recyclable Materials • Food-Safe Options Available • Premium Print Quality

FAQs About Takeaway Packaging

Can your boxes handle hot meals?

They can. Our takeaway cartons are lined to resist heat and moisture, so dishes like curries, noodles, or chips reach the customer without soaking through or losing shape.

What about sustainability – are they recyclable?

Yes. Most of our kraft and cardboard boxes can go straight into household recycling. If you want to go further, we also produce compostable versions and use biodegradable linings where possible.

How long will my order take?

It depends on what you’re ordering, but most takeaway box runs are ready within about a week once the design is approved. If you’re working to a tight date — maybe a festival or a shop launch — just flag it early. We’ll reshuffle things where we can to get your boxes to you on time.

Can I order branded takeaway boxes in small runs?

You can. Our minimum order starts at 100 units – ideal for street-food stalls, pop-ups, or businesses testing new branding.

Do you supply wholesale takeaway packaging?

Yes. We offer competitive wholesale rates for bulk takeaway packaging – perfect for large restaurants, franchises, and distributors.

Simple Process

How It Works

From first enquiry to your door in five straightforward steps.

1

Choose Your Box

Pick a style or go fully custom to match your vision.

2

Send Your Details

Share dimensions, quantity, and artwork files.

3

Approve Your Proof

Review a 3D mockup before production starts.

4

Production Begins

Expert quality checks throughout the run.

5

Delivered to You

Carefully packed and tracked to your door.

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