Custom Burger Boxes
Package your burgers in custom boxes that suit your menu, service and brand. Whether you serve single-patty burgers, loaded stacks or slider selections, the packaging needs enough room for the finished food without making it difficult to pack or carry.
At Custom Boxes Printing, we supply custom burger packaging with sizing and branding options for your business. Tell us what you serve and whether orders are eaten immediately, collected or delivered. These details help establish the material, structure and fit your packaging needs.
Size Your Box Around the Complete Burger
Measure the burger with its bun, toppings and any wrapping in place. The internal height should accommodate the finished stack without the lid pressing against it. The base needs enough space for loading and removal, while avoiding unnecessary room that allows the burger to shift.
Mini burgers, standard portions and larger menu items may need different dimensions. If you want one box across several products, check it against both your smallest and tallest burgers.
For burger-and-fries orders, consider the complete meal arrangement. A larger meal box or separate side pack may work better than squeezing everything into a single-burger carton.
Material Choices for Burger Packaging
White paperboard provides a light background for logos, illustrations and menu identification. Its specification should suit the food weight, handling and intended contact conditions.
Kraft paperboard offers a brown appearance that can complement simple artwork and street-food branding. The colour itself does not establish grease resistance, recycled content or recyclability.
Corrugated board may be appropriate where the pack needs additional structure, such as larger meals or heavier contents. Its fluted construction adds bulk, so assess whether that extra structure benefits your particular order.
Burgers introduce grease, moisture and heat into the pack. Where an inner treatment or liner is needed, its suitability should be confirmed for the intended food and use conditions. Ordinary cardboard should not automatically be treated as suitable for direct contact with hot, greasy food.
Box Styles for Different Service Needs
A hinged clamshell keeps the lid attached to the base and provides an enclosed format for takeaway service. Check that its closing tab works reliably once the burger is inside.
A folding carton with a tuck closure offers another enclosed option. Its folds and opening should suit your packing workflow, with enough clearance around the food.
An open tray can suit immediate serving where full enclosure is unnecessary. It is not a replacement for a closed delivery pack.
For combination meals, discuss a larger format or separation between items. Choose the structure around the meal rather than relying on a style name alone.
Balance Steam, Grease and Delivery Handling
Hot burgers release moisture inside their packaging. Ventilation may help steam escape, but greater airflow can also release heat. The appropriate arrangement depends on the food, holding period and delivery conditions.
Grease resistance and leak resistance are different requirements. A surface treatment may reduce staining without making folds or corners liquid-tight. Sauce pots should have their own suitable containers.
Test the filled pack through your normal service process. Check the bun, base, closure and appearance after a realistic journey rather than judging an empty sample.
Custom Burger Box Options
Your burger packaging can be planned around the product and how your team serves it. Depending on your requirements, options may include custom dimensions, printed branding, different board appearances and box styles for individual burgers or complete meals.
If you serve several burger sizes, you can also discuss whether separate box sizes or one adaptable format makes more sense for your menu.
Branding That Helps Your Team and Customers
Keep your restaurant name and logo easy to recognise. Leave space for order labels or menu identification so staff can distinguish similar-looking burgers during busy periods.
Check artwork on the assembled box, particularly around folds and closing tabs. Environmental statements should reflect the complete packaging specification, including any coating or liner.
Request a Quote for Custom Burger Boxes
Send us your finished burger dimensions, packed weight, quantity and required delivery date. Explain the sauce level, wrapping and whether you need single-burger or meal packaging.
Include your artwork and preferred appearance. Discuss sample and proofing arrangements before approving production, and confirm the material specification, order terms and dispatch schedule in your quotation.
FAQ
What size burger box do I need?
Choose the internal dimensions around the finished burger, including toppings and any wrapping. The lid should close without pressing against the food.
Are kraft burger boxes grease resistant?
Kraft colour alone does not indicate grease resistance. The board specification or any treatment should be checked for the intended food and use.
Can one burger box fit different burger sizes?
It can, but test the smallest and largest burgers first. Too much empty space can allow the burger to move during handling.
What is the difference between a burger box and a meal box?
A burger box is generally planned around the burger itself, while a meal box may need additional space for fries, sides or other items.
Should I test a burger box before placing an order?
Yes. A filled sample can help you check fit, closure, presentation and how the food behaves after a realistic collection or delivery journey.
