Custom Printed Burger Boxes for Takeaways and Street Food

What is a burger box and how does it close?

A burger box is a single piece of board, die cut and creased so it folds into a base and a hinged lid. The lid drops over the front wall and a small tab slots into a cut in the base.

That tab is what keeps the box shut in a delivery bag. It also means your staff can close a box one-handed while the other hand holds the next order.

Most burger boxes are sold flat. You fold them during prep, stack them by the pass and fill them as tickets come through.

Which businesses use printed burger boxes?

Burger boxes suit any kitchen where one burger goes out at a time. That covers takeaways, pub kitchens, food vans, market stalls, festival traders and dark kitchens running delivery only.

Menus with chicken, wraps and sides can match the box to the rest of our burger and fast food boxes range.

• Smash burger shops that need a short, wide base
• Gourmet brioche burgers that sit tall
• Chicken burger and fillet menus
• Veggie and plant-based burger stalls
• Pub kitchens doing takeaway on weekend nights

What size burger box do I need?

Measure your finished burger, not just the bun. Lettuce, a melted slice and a toothpick can add 15 to 20 mm to the height.

Give about 5 mm of space on each side so the bun does not press into the walls. Too much space lets the burger slide and the top half lands upside down.

If you serve a stacked double as well, it usually needs its own taller style. Our double burger boxes for stacked patties cover that.

Write your largest burger's measurements on the quote request. We set the box to fit that one, since a box that fits the biggest build also holds the smaller ones well enough.

Folding board or corrugated: which works better?

Both boards make a good burger box. The choice depends on how far the food travels and how long it waits.

Folding board gives the sharpest print and the lightest box. E flute corrugated has a fluted core that holds heat longer and resists crushing in a full delivery bag.

How do burger boxes handle grease and steam?

Hot patties release fat and steam the moment the lid shuts. Unlined board can darken at the base after a few minutes, which looks poor on arrival.

A grease-resistant lining or coating is available on request and helps the box keep its shape. Food-contact materials are available on request, confirmed on the quote.

Steam is the bigger enemy for crisp toppings. A notched lid or two small vent holes lets moisture out without letting the heat drop fast.

Print and branding on the box

The lid top is your main panel, because it faces up in the bag and on the table. Keep your logo there and use the front tab wall for a short line or your social handle.

Inside print is a nice touch on burger boxes because the customer sees it when the lid opens. A simple pattern or a thank-you line works well.

You can choose plain, one colour, two colour or full colour CMYK, with uncoated, matte or gloss varnish finishes. Our designers lay out your artwork for free and send a proof before printing.

How do I set up a burger box station?

A tidy fold and fill routine saves seconds on every ticket. These steps work for most kitchens.

1. Fold a stack of boxes before service and nest them open, lids back.
2. Place a sheet of burger paper in the base if you use one.
3. Build the burger straight into the box rather than on a board.
4. Close the lid, press the tab into its slot and check it holds.
5. Add the order sticker or note to the lid edge, not the logo.

How do burger boxes travel in a delivery bag?

A square burger box packs well because flat lids sit level. Riders can stack two or three boxes without the lower lid caving in, provided the board suits the weight.

Put the heaviest box at the bottom and drinks in a separate carrier. A cup leaning on a lid is the usual cause of a squashed bun.

If you send sides in the same bag, keep chip scoops upright beside the stack rather than on top. Heat from the chips softens the lid above them.

For long rides, E flute keeps its shape far better than thin folding board. It is worth the small step up on busy delivery nights.

What mistakes do people make when ordering?

The most common one is ordering a box sized to a raw patty. Cooked burgers with toppings almost always need more height.

Another is choosing thin board for delivery-only kitchens. If boxes sit under drinks or other orders, pick E flute.

Dark full colour print on kraft board also catches people out. Colours print deeper and less bright on brown board, so ask for white board if you need pure brand colours.

Can a burger box be lined with paper instead?

Yes, many kitchens leave the box unlined and place a printed sheet under the burger. It soaks up sauce, keeps the base cleaner and adds a second spot for your branding.

Our printed burger wrapping paper sheets can be sized to sit flat in the base or fold around the burger before it goes in.

How do I order custom burger boxes?

Tell us the finished burger size, your board, the print colours and a rough quantity by email or WhatsApp. Quantities are quoted per order, from £0.25 per unit, and the written quote confirms the figure.

Before any burger box is printed, you get a free proof to check. Once you sign it off, the run takes 4–6 business days.

Your boxes then travel free with tracking to any UK address, arriving in 2–3 business days. Misprinted or damaged boxes reported within 10 days with photos are reprinted or refunded.