Custom Burger Boxes

Sizing Custom Burger Boxes

Measure your burger fully built, with toppings, sauce and the top bun, rather than measuring the patty. Allow 10 to 15 mm of space around the sides and above the top so the lid closes without squashing the bun. A box that is too tight smears sauce across the lid; one that is too large lets the burger slide and fall apart.

Many kitchens use two or three sizes: a small box for sliders and kids' burgers, a standard box for singles and a larger box for doubles and loaded burgers. Meal boxes with a second compartment for fries are another option that cuts down on packaging for meal deals.

If your burgers vary a lot, start with a sample pack of sizes and test them on a busy service before committing to a large order. Stacked or double-patty builds usually need the taller double burger boxes with extra headroom instead.

• Slider or kids box for mini burgers
• Standard box for single burgers
• Large box for doubles and stacks
• Meal box with space for fries
• Tall box for burgers with height

Vents, Locks and Handling

Steam is the enemy of a good bun. A burger sealed in a box with no airflow sweats, and the bun goes soft within minutes. Small vent holes in the lid let steam escape while keeping the burger warm, and they make a noticeable difference for delivery orders.

The locking tab on the front of the box holds the lid closed in the bag. A firm lock matters for delivery, when boxes are tipped and jostled. For dine-in, a simpler tuck lid opens more easily. We can supply either.

Boxes arrive flat in cartons and fold up quickly. Keep a stack of folded boxes at the pass before service starts, and the rest flat in storage.

Delivery bags deserve a check too. Many insulated bags are cut for a particular box footprint, and a box that is a few millimetres too wide will not sit flat, which tips burgers on their side. Measure your bags before choosing a final size.

Designing a Burger Box People Remember

Bold, simple designs work best on burger boxes. A large logo on the lid, a pattern or colour on the sides and your social handle or website on the back is a proven layout. Designs that are too detailed lose impact at the size of a burger box.

The inside of the lid is another canvas. A message like 'Enjoy it while it is hot', a fun fact or a QR code linking to your menu is seen the moment the box is opened. Some burger joints print a different design for limited burgers or collaborations.

One or two colours on kraft board keep costs down and look confident. Full colour on white board suits brands with illustration or photography.

Matching packaging across the order makes a bigger impression than any single item. A printed burger box, a fry box in the same colours and a sticker sealing the delivery bag look like one brand, and customers notice the care that went into it even if they never say so.

Who Orders Printed Burger Boxes

Burger joints, food vans and street food traders are the core buyers, followed by pubs, cafés and takeaways with burgers on a wider menu. Dark kitchens running several delivery brands from one site order different printed boxes for each brand.

Event caterers, stadium food outlets and festival traders use them because they are quick to pack and easy to eat from while standing.

Butchers and farm shops selling burger kits, with raw patties, buns and sauces for cooking at home, also use printed boxes, although these are usually larger cartons rather than clamshells.

Schools, sports clubs and charity events that run a burger stand once or twice a year sometimes order a small run with their club badge, which makes the event feel more organised and gives supporters something to remember it by.

From Enquiry to Delivery

Send your burger sizes, preferred board and design idea, and we will reply with a custom quote by email within one working day. Minimums are quoted per job, so a new van can start with a modest order, and printed boxes can start from £0.25 each depending on size and quantity.

A free design proof shows every panel and the inside lid before printing. Production takes 4–7 working days once approved, and boxes are delivered flat by free tracked courier to UK mainland addresses within 2–3 working days. Damaged or misprinted boxes reported within 10 days are reprinted or refunded.