Custom Hot Chocolate Bomb Boxes

Measuring Your Hot Chocolate Bomb Boxes

Start with your mould. Most bombs are made in 50 mm, 60 mm or 65 mm half-sphere moulds, and the finished piece is usually a few millimetres bigger once decorations are on. Measure across the widest point and from base to the top of the tallest decoration, then allow a little space around both so the bomb never touches the walls or the lid.

For a cube, an inside size about 10 mm larger than the bomb in each direction is a good starting point. The insert then holds the bomb centrally. If you use more than one mould size, tell us; a box that fits a 65 mm bomb will let a 50 mm one rattle, so it is usually worth having a separate insert for each size even if the outer box stays the same.

Board, Windows and Inserts

We make these boxes from folding boxboard with a clean white or kraft finish. White board shows rich browns, reds and creams beautifully; kraft gives a rustic, homemade look that suits small kitchens and market stalls. A clear window panel or a full clear lid is added from a thin film laminated to the inside of the board, so it sits flush and stays crisp.

Inserts can be made in matching board or in a slightly thicker grade for heavier multi-bomb trays. A round cut-out works for most designs, though a slightly larger opening is better for bombs with tall toppings. Food-contact grade board is available on request for inserts that touch the chocolate directly, or you can wrap each bomb in a clear bag before boxing.

• White or kraft folding boxboard
• Clear window panels or full clear lids
• Card inserts with round cradles
• Food-contact grade board available on request

Print and Finish That Look Like Chocolate

Chocolate packaging works best when it feels rich without being fussy. A deep brown or cream base with your logo in gold foil looks luxurious; a bright pastel box with playful lettering suits a younger, fun brand. Spot gloss on the logo against a matte background catches the light nicely through a shop window.

Use the back panel for flavour notes, the ingredients list, allergens and the instructions: place the bomb in a mug, pour over hot milk, stir and enjoy. Customers new to the product genuinely need those steps, and printing them on the box saves you a separate card. Leave a blank area or a small panel where you can add a flavour sticker, so one printed box can cover your whole range.

Keeping Bombs Safe on the Way

Most broken bombs are not crushed; they are cracked by temperature changes or by a box that let them move. Packing each boxed bomb into a fitted mailer, with a little paper fill so nothing shifts, does more for safe arrival than any amount of bubble wrap. Avoid posting on days when parcels might sit in a warm depot over a weekend.

If you sell wholesale to cafés and gift shops, flat-packed boxes take up little space in their stock room, and a display-ready outer carton lets them put a row of cubes straight on the counter. We can print a matching carton or tray for this if you need one.

It is also worth testing a few boxes before a busy weekend of orders. Pack one bomb exactly as a customer would receive it, send it to a friend and ask for a photo on arrival. That quick trial will show whether the insert is snug enough and whether the outer mailer needs more fill, long before a whole run of parcels goes out.

Ordering and Proofs

Send your bomb diameter, height, the number per box and any window or insert ideas. We will email a custom quote within one working day, with prices from £0.25 per box depending on style, size and quantity. Minimums are low and set per job, so you can trial a new box with a small batch first.

You will receive a free proof showing the dieline, the window position and your artwork. After you approve it, production takes 4 to 7 working days, and free tracked delivery to the UK mainland follows in 2 to 3 working days. Anything misprinted or damaged on arrival can be reported within 10 days for a reprint or refund.