Custom Spoon Boxes

Measuring Spoons for a Custom Box

Lay the spoon flat and measure three things: the full length from tip of bowl to end of handle, the widest point of the bowl, and the height from the table to the highest point, which is often the curve of the handle or the depth of the bowl. Add 3 to 5 mm to the length and width for clearance, plus the thickness of any insert walls.

For sets, lay the spoons out side by side the way you want them displayed and measure the total width including the gaps between them. If the spoons differ in length, such as a teaspoon beside a tablespoon, the box is sized to the longest spoon and the insert positions each one.

Ornate handles need a little extra thought. Apostle spoons, spoons with a decorative finial or souvenir spoons with an enamel crest on the handle are taller at the end than in the middle, so the box depth has to suit that highest point. If you are unsure, send one spoon to us and we will measure it ourselves; it is quicker than going back and forth over a few millimetres.

Inserts That Protect Polished and Carved Spoons

Silver and stainless spoons need a soft contact surface. Foam inserts covered in velvet or satin cradle the spoon and prevent scratches, and they look luxurious when the box is opened. A shaped cut-out with a small finger notch at the side of the handle lets the recipient lift the spoon out easily without touching the polished bowl.

Wooden spoons are tougher but can mark if they rub against coarse card, and oils from the finish can transfer to paper. A card insert with a smooth coated surface, or a simple paper wrap, is usually enough. For enamel or ceramic spoons, which can chip, a foam insert with a snug fit is the safer choice. Full sets go into the longer cutlery boxes with slotted inserts.

Materials and Finishes for Spoon Packaging

Rigid boxes made from greyboard wrapped in paper give the most substantial feel and are the natural choice for silverware, engraved gifts and limited editions. Folding cartons in white or kraft board are lighter and more economical for everyday cutlery ranges. Kraft suits the look of hand-carved wooden spoons, while a smooth black or navy wrap flatters polished metal.

Foil stamping a logo or a short message, such as a name or a christening date, on the lid turns the box into part of the gift. Embossing adds texture. A matt lamination keeps a clean look and resists fingerprints, which matters because people tend to handle spoon boxes closely when they are choosing a gift.

Inside the lid is a good spot for a short care note, particularly for wooden spoons that need occasional oiling or silver that should be kept away from damp. A line or two printed on the underside of the lid, or a small card slipped beneath the insert, helps the recipient look after the spoon and keeps your name with it every time they reach for the instructions.

Who Buys Custom Spoon Boxes

Silversmiths and jewellers use them for christening, anniversary and commemorative spoons, where the box is often kept for years. Woodworkers and craft makers use them to lift hand-carved spoons from a market table into a gift worth giving. Kitchenware brands use them for premium utensil ranges sold in department stores and online, and gift shops use them to package souvenir and collectable spoons.

Coffee roasters sometimes include a branded measuring spoon in a gift set, and a small fitted box keeps it neat inside a larger hamper. Restaurants and hotels occasionally order boxed spoons as branded gifts for guests or staff.

Wedding planners and favour makers also order small spoon boxes, usually for a single teaspoon or a honey dipper given to each guest. In that case the box is often tied with ribbon and finished with a printed tag, and the quantity matches the guest list exactly, so it helps to confirm numbers before the custom quote is prepared.

Ordering, Proofs and Delivery

Send us the spoon measurements, or a sample spoon, along with the style you have in mind and an idea of quantity. We return a custom quote by email within one working day, with the minimum order set for your job. Your free design proof shows the box, the insert layout and any print or foil.

Once you approve the proof, production takes 4 to 7 working days. Delivery to UK mainland addresses is free and tracked, typically arriving in 2 to 3 working days. Report any misprint or transit damage within 10 days and we will reprint or refund.