Custom Printed Small Burger Boxes for Junior and Snack Portions

What makes a burger box small?

A small burger box keeps the same hinged shape as a standard one, just scaled down. The base is usually 80 to 95 mm across instead of 100 to 120 mm.

The boxes in our photos are kraft on the outside with a bright white inside face. Customers open the lid onto a clean white backdrop, which shows the burger off well.

The snug fit is the whole point. A small burger in a standard box slides into a corner and the top bun falls off.

Who orders smaller burger boxes?

Smaller boxes suit any menu with a reduced portion. They are popular with family restaurants, cafés and caterers who serve a lot of children.

Small boxes also suit adult menus. Some burger shops sell a smaller cheeseburger as an add-on, and a matching small box keeps it on brand.

• Kids' meals with a junior beef or chicken burger
• Cheeseburgers sold as a cheaper add-on
• Café lunch menus with a lighter burger
• Party caterers serving one small burger per guest
• Food stalls offering a taster size beside the full burger

Small burger box or standard: how do they compare?

Both styles fold and close the same way. The difference is in fit, board and how the box packs.

Small boxes also fold faster, since the flaps are shorter. On a busy family evening that adds up over dozens of junior orders.

Which bun sizes fit a small burger box?

Most junior burgers sit on buns of 3 to 3.5 inches, or about 75 to 90 mm across. Measure the bun after toasting, since some spread a little.

Allow about 5 mm each side. Any more and the burger moves; any less and the cheese sticks to the walls.

For height, a thin patty with cheese and sauce usually stays under 60 mm. A 65 to 70 mm box gives the lid room to close without pressing the bun flat.

Why do small burgers need a snug box?

A light burger moves more than a heavy one. In a loose box it slides on every turn, and the bun lid tips over before the meal arrives.

A close fit holds the bun against all four walls. The burger arrives centred and upright, which matters when a parent opens it in a car park.

Snug boxes also keep heat in better. Less air around the burger means less space for it to cool in.

If you serve two small burger styles that differ by more than 10 mm, order two sizes. One box that fits both will fit neither well.

Is thin folding board enough for small burgers?

For most small burgers, yes. The load is light, so folding board holds its shape and keeps the box neat and easy to fold.

A kraft outer face with a white inner face gives a natural look outside and a clean surface inside. Our greaseproof paper and coated board guide explains linings if your burgers are saucy.

For saucy junior burgers we can add a grease-resistant coating. Food-contact materials are available on request for small boxes too, and the quote confirms them.

How do small burger boxes fit kids' meals?

A small box leaves room in the meal bag for a drink, a fruit bag and a toy. That is hard to do with a full-size burger box.

Many family restaurants pair the small burger box with a printed carry box for the whole meal. Our kids meal boxes with handles are made to take a small burger box inside.

Bright inside print goes down well with children. A simple drawing or puzzle printed under the lid gives them something to look at while they eat.

Junior boxes can also carry a small colouring panel on the outside. Children like to draw on the box while they wait for the rest of the order.

Printing on a smaller lid

A small lid has less room, so keep artwork simple. One logo and one short line read far better than a busy layout.

Choose plain, one colour, two colour or full colour CMYK. Finishes include uncoated, matte or gloss varnish, and inside print is available.

Our designers will fit your logo to the smaller template for free. You will see a free proof before anything prints.

How do you pack a junior meal quickly?

Children's orders often come in groups, so speed matters. This order keeps everything warm and tidy.

Finally, check the box against your tray or bag before a big order. A quick test fold on the proof size saves surprises at the pass.

1. Fold a run of small boxes before service and stack them open.
2. Build the junior burger straight into the box.
3. Close the lid and press the tab firmly into its slot.
4. Place the box flat in the bottom of the meal bag.
5. Add chips, drink and extras around it, not on top.

What should you avoid with small burger boxes?

Do not use one small size for everything on a children's menu. Chicken burgers often run wider than beef, so measure both.

Avoid fine print on the lid. Text under about 7 pt becomes hard to read on a box this size, especially on kraft.

Do not skip a lining if the burger has ketchup. Sauce leaks quickly through thin board and marks the white inside.

How do I order small burger boxes?

Send your bun size, chosen board, print colours and an idea of quantity by email or WhatsApp. We quote quantities per order, with prices from £0.25 per unit confirmed in writing.

A free design proof comes first. Small burger boxes are then made in 4–6 business days from your approval.

We send them free with tracking anywhere in the UK, usually taking 2–3 business days. Spot a misprint or damage? Tell us within 10 days with photos and we reprint or refund.