TheCardboardBoxes produces Custom Paper Food Trays that hold burgers, fries, snacks, and full meals with style. Our food-safe trays are sturdy, grease-resistant, and printed with your logo and colors. Available in various sizes and styles including boat trays, hot dog trays, and meal boxes. Ideal for restaurants, food trucks, and event caterers. Order Custom Paper Food Trays from TheCardboardBoxes with bulk pricing, free design support, and quick worldwide delivery.
Paper food trays have become central to how casual and fast-casual food businesses present their offerings. Whether it's a loaded burger basket, a sharing plate, or a street food portion, the tray is the platform on which the food is presented. Custom paper food trays turn that platform into a branded statement.
TheCardBoardBoxes supplies custom-printed paper food trays to restaurants, food trucks, festival caterers, pubs, and casual dining venues across the UK. Our trays are food-safe, structurally sound, and printed to the standard your brand deserves.
Paper food trays are formed from food-grade paper or board into tray shapes suitable for serving food. They come in various sizes and depths to accommodate different portion sizes and food types. They may be flat, shallow trays for finger food and snacks, or deeper tray shapes for mains and larger portions.
Custom printing on paper food trays puts your brand design on the most visible surface in the serving process. When a customer receives their food, the tray is what they look at and interact with throughout the meal.
Paper food trays have become one of the signature visual elements of modern casual dining. The combination of good food, a well-presented tray, and branded packaging creates an experience that customers photograph and share.
For venues where food photography is part of the culture, a branded tray is an asset. It creates a consistent, attractive backdrop for food images and ensures your branding appears in every shot.
Custom trays also signal investment in the customer experience. When a venue uses branded packaging at every level of service, from the tray to the wrapper to the napkin, it communicates a level of care that customers notice and appreciate. This level of attention builds the kind of brand loyalty that keeps customers returning.
For food festivals and events, custom trays make your stall or pitch look professional and cohesive. In a crowded field of competitors, a well-branded setup stands out and makes your stall memorable.
Paper food trays come in a range of formats:
Flat trays with shallow sides are used for portions of food that don't need containment. They work well for hot dogs, wraps, or presentations where the food is arranged on the tray rather than contained by it.
Deeper tray forms contain food more effectively and suit sauced dishes, fries, or anything with multiple components.
Boat-shaped trays are a common format for fries, hot dogs, and street food. They're easy to hold and have a distinctive shape that photographs well.
Board-based trays are heavier and more rigid, suitable for larger portions or heavier food.
Materials include standard food board and grease-resistant coated board. The grease-resistant coating is important for food that releases oil or moisture, as it prevents the tray from becoming soggy and collapsing.
The primary flat surface of the tray is the main design space. Key considerations:
Your logo should be prominent. A large central logo or a logo placed strategically relative to how food will be arranged on the tray ensures maximum visibility.
Consider how food will sit on the tray. If your food typically covers most of the surface, place your branding at the edges where it remains visible around the food.
Bold colour use makes trays visually striking. Strong background colours with contrasting logo and text create a memorable presentation.
Side panels of deeper trays are additional design space worth using. They're visible throughout the eating experience and often appear in side-on photographs of food.
All custom paper food trays from TheCardBoardBoxes are produced from food-grade board with food-safe coatings and inks. They comply with UK food contact material regulations and are suitable for direct food contact.
We supply custom food trays in quantities suited to regular service. High-volume operations can order in bulk, while smaller venues can start with a more modest initial supply.
Contact us with your tray specifications, including dimensions, depth, and any specific coating requirements, and we'll provide a recommendation and quote.
Custom paper food trays from TheCardBoardBoxes are the branded platform your food deserves. They present your product, protect your surfaces, and carry your brand throughout every meal.
| Box Style | Any Style |
| Dimension | Custom sizes and shapes |
| Quantity | 250 - 500,000 boxes |
| Paper Stock | (12pt to 24pt) Cardstock, Kraft, E-Flute Corrugated, Cardboard, Bux-Board, Rigid |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS |
| Coating | Matte, Gloss |
| Finishing | Embossing, Debossing, Foil Stamping, Spot UV |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Scoring, Gluing, Fold & Perforation |
| Proof | Electronic Proof (flat, 3D mock-up), Hardcopy Proofing (upon request) |
| Turnaround | 5 - 7 Business Days |
| Delivery | FLAT via Courier |
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A quick-drying, water-based layer that shields paper from smudges and grime while being eco-friendly.
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Digital printing is a method of printing directly from digital files to media.
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Premium solid bleached sulfate, C1S coated for vibrant prints and superior food safety.
Solid bleached sulfate, double-coated for flawless printing and premium packaging appeal.
Pure uncoated unbleached kraft ensures raw, sustainable strength for authentic eco-packaging needs.
Clay-coated newsboard delivers affordable strength with smooth surface for bold branding.
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Fine B-flute offers smooth printing surface and efficient collapse resistance for boxes.
Versatile C-flute balances strength, printability, and space efficiency for standard packaging.
Micro E-flute creates sleek, flat profiles with excellent print quality for retail.
Single face flute adds lightweight protection and flexibility for delicate food wrapping needs.
Single wall corrugated flute balances cost and cushioning for everyday food shipping demands.
Double wall flute delivers enhanced stacking strength for heavier food packaging loads.
Triple wall flute provides maximum crush resistance for industrial food transport durability.
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