Custom Printed Pie Slice Boxes for Single Wedges of Pie and Quiche

What is a pie slice box?

It is a small triangular box shaped like the slice itself. The narrow point holds the tip of the wedge and the wide end holds the crust. There is almost no empty space for the portion to slide into.

Our photos show the two main builds. One is a kraft or lilac base with a scalloped rim and a separate lid, tied with string and a tag. The other is a one-piece wedge with a leaf print lid that lifts on a hinge.

Which pies and which businesses use them?

Cafés selling pie by the slice are the main users. Farm shops, deli counters, pubs with a dessert board and market traders order them too. They suit any bakery that sells whole pies but wants a single-portion option.

If you also need a box for the whole pie, our bakery boxes and bags range has deeper square styles.

• Apple, cherry and rhubarb pie
• Pumpkin and pecan pie for autumn menus
• Bakewell tart, treacle tart and lemon meringue
• Quiche and savoury tart slices
• Banoffee and other set-filling pies

What size pie slice box do you need?

Start with the diameter of the pie and how many portions you cut. The radius sets the length of the wedge, and the number of slices sets the width at the crust end.

Then measure the depth of the slice at the crust, including any meringue peak or crumble topping. Add 10 to 15 mm above the highest point so the lid does not drag across it.

How do you stop the filling sticking to the box?

Wet fillings like fruit and custard want to touch the walls. A grease-resistant coating on the inside, available on request, keeps juices from soaking into the board.

Most bakers also slip a square of greaseproof paper under the slice, folded up at the sides. You can see this in the gallery, where a sheet of paper wraps the pecan slice. It lifts out cleanly, and the customer can eat straight from the paper.

Our explainer on greaseproof paper versus coated board covers when to use each.

Is a pie box different from a cake slice box?

The shape is similar, but the job is a little different. A pie slice is lower and heavier, with a firm pastry base that can crack if the box flexes.

So pie boxes are usually shallower, with a stiffer base and a wider crust end. A layered sponge slice is taller and lighter, and suits a deeper wedge. If you sell both, we can size two boxes on one quote.

Cheesecake sits between the two. It is dense like pie but has a soft base, so a slightly deeper wedge with a coated inside surface works best.

Printing for every season

Pie sells in waves through the year, so a seasonal print earns its keep. Autumn leaves and gingham, like the boxes in our gallery, suit harvest menus. Pastel colours suit Easter, and a dark pattern works for Halloween pumpkin pie.

Full colour CMYK prints patterns edge to edge. One colour on kraft keeps a year-round box simple, with a sticker or string tag for the seasonal touch. Matte or gloss varnish and uncoated board are all options.

Inside print is available too. A reheating note for quiche, or the name of the orchard behind your apples, gives the customer something to read under the lid.

Should savoury slices go in the same box?

Quiche and savoury tart slices fit the same wedge, but they are often served warm. Let them cool for a few minutes before closing the lid, or steam will soften the pastry.

If you sell warm and cold slices from one counter, print the box in a neutral design. A coloured sticker on the lid can tell staff which is which.

Pubs selling pork pie or game pie by the wedge use the same box. A plain kraft base with a one colour lid suits a hearty, savoury menu.

Packing and counter tips

A wedge box stands steady on its wide end, so several can be lined up in a carrier bag without tipping.

• Cut the pie fully chilled for clean edges that fit the box
• Slide the slice in tip first, using a cake lifter
• Keep a stack of folded bases beside the pie stand
• Tie string around the lid for gift slices, as in our photos
• Write the flavour on the tag rather than the box

Can pie slice boxes go out on delivery?

Yes, with a little care. A wedge on its own can tip in a delivery bag, so stand boxes upright on their wide end and pack them side by side.

For an order of several slices, place them in a larger carrier box or a paper bag with a flat base. Our printed takeaway paper bags hold a few wedges level.

Pick a closure that will not open on its own. A tuck flap or a lid tied with string holds better than a loose lid on a bumpy ride.

What mistakes do cafés make with pie boxes?

The biggest is sizing the box from a raw pie. Pastry shrinks a little in the oven and fillings settle, so measure a baked and cooled slice.

Another is cutting more slices than the box was made for. A thinner wedge rattles about, and a thicker one gets squeezed. Pick a portion size and keep to it. Some cafés also choose a very thin board, which bends when a heavy fruit slice is lifted.

How do you order printed pie slice boxes?

Prices start from £0.25 per unit and are confirmed on a written quote. Quantities are quoted per order, whether you need a seasonal run or a year-round supply.

1. Send the pie diameter, how many slices you cut and the slice depth.
2. Choose kraft or white board, the print and any seasonal design.
3. We email a free proof of the wedge, with the lid and base shown flat.
4. After you approve it, the boxes are made in 4–6 business days.
5. Free tracked delivery covers the whole UK and takes 2–3 business days.