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Custom take out boxes keep hot, saucy and grab-and-go meals contained while turning every order into branded, food-safe packaging.
A great dish loses its impact in a plain white clamshell, and packaging is often the last thing a customer touches before they judge your brand. At Apexio Packaging, we manufacture custom take out boxes in the USA from food-grade board for restaurants, cafes, food trucks, cloud kitchens and caterers. With zero MOQ, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping, you can order a single trial box or a full bulk run – a new food truck and a national chain get the same food-safe result.
Get your free quote and free 3D design proof today – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.
Custom take out boxes are printed, food-grade cartons and containers built to carry takeaway meals safely from your kitchen to the customer.
Most take out packaging is a folding carton, pail or clamshell in food-grade paperboard or kraft, lined with a grease-resistant, PE or compostable PLA barrier so oil and moisture stay inside. A pail folds up for noodles and rice, a clamshell hinges shut over a combo, and a togo container locks closed for delivery. Good packaging protects the food, resists leaks and carries your logo on every order.
Take-out packaging suits any business that sends food out the door, from single food trucks to multi-site delivery brands.
Restaurants use printed cartons to look professional on delivery apps, while cafes and bakeries brand their grab-and-go counter. Food trucks need lightweight leak-resistant boxes, cloud kitchens need consistency across virtual brands, and caterers use large multi-portion boxes. Because our minimum is one unit, a maker can test a design first.
The right style depends on the dish, the temperature, whether it needs a handle and whether the food should be seen.
| Take-out box style | Best for | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese takeout pail | Noodles, rice, stir-fry | Folds flat, wire or paper handle, leak-resistant fold |
| Clamshell | Burgers, combos, hot mains | Hinged lid opens and closes fast, holds heat |
| Tuck-top carton | Fried food, sides, snacks | Fully encloses, cheap, stacks well |
| Window box | Cakes, pastries, salads | Shows the food while protecting it |
| Togo / gable container | Grab-and-go meals, delivery | Built-in handle, secure locking closure |
Choose the structure first, then layer size, material, print and coating. Pails suit Asian menus like our custom Chinese takeout boxes, clamshells suit combos, and window boxes suit desserts. Every style is available across food-grade board, kraft and compostable fibre.
Take-out boxes are cut to any capacity, and the chart below maps common ounce sizes to real food portions and dimensions.
| Capacity (oz) | Typical dims (L x W x H) | Fits | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | 2.75 x 2.75 x 2.5 in | Sides, rice, sauces | Small pails and snack cartons |
| 16 oz (pint) | 3 x 2.5 x 3.5 in | Single-serve noodles | Standard pail |
| 32 oz (quart) | 4 x 3.5 x 4 in | Family noodles or rice | Large pail |
| 24-36 oz | 6 x 6 x 3 in | Burger and combo meals | Single-compartment clamshell |
| 48-64 oz | 9 x 6 x 3.5 in | Multi-item meals | Togo / gable box |
These are starting points, not limits. We size every box around your exact portion, add compartment dividers for combos, and cut custom dimensions on request, so food sits snug and does not slide in transit.
Take-out boxes use food-grade paperboard, kraft, corrugated or molded fibre, each paired with a suitable grease or moisture barrier.
| Material / board | Weight | Barrier / coating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade SBS paperboard | 14-24pt (250-400 gsm) | PE or grease-resistant | Printed white takeout cartons |
| Natural kraft board | 14-18pt (250-350 gsm) | Grease-resistant or PLA | Eco and organic brands |
| Corrugated (E-flute) | approx 1.5 mm | Optional PE liner | Heavy meals, hot mains |
| Bagasse / molded fibre | n/a | Naturally grease and water resistant | Compostable containers |
White SBS prints the sharpest for retail cartons, while natural kraft signals clean, sustainable food, as in our custom paper take out boxes. Corrugated adds strength for heavy mains, and bagasse fibre gives a compostable base. We recommend the right board and barrier for your dish free.
We print take-out boxes by two methods, chosen by run size, artwork and deadline.
| Printing method | Best for | Main strength |
|---|---|---|
| Offset printing | Larger runs, brand-colour consistency | Sharpest detail, steady colour at scale |
| Digital printing | Short runs, samples, seasonal menus | No plates, fast and affordable |
Offset printing uses plates for the crispest logos and steady colour across a big restaurant run. Digital printing skips plates, so a single trial box or a short seasonal menu stays fast and affordable. Tell us the quantity and artwork, and we recommend the better route free.
Take-out boxes print in CMYK and match exact Pantone (PMS) brand colours, while RGB stays for on-screen design.
| Colour system | Use it for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CMYK | Full-colour art, photos, gradients | Standard four-colour print |
| PMS (Pantone) | Exact logo and brand colours | Identical shade on every reprint |
| RGB | On-screen design and previews | Convert to CMYK before printing |
CMYK reproduces full-colour menus and food photography, while Pantone (PMS) matching locks a signature colour so cartons stay consistent. RGB is screen-only, so we convert files and confirm on your proof. Our CMYK, PMS and RGB colour guide explains it in plain terms.
Finishes set the look while coatings do the food-safe work, keeping grease and moisture inside the box.
| Finish / coating | Effect | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Matte or gloss lamination | Sets the surface feel and colour pop | Retail and premium cartons |
| Grease-resistant coating | Blocks oil soak-through | Fried food, pizza slices, curries |
| PE food-safe lining | Leak and moisture barrier | Hot, saucy and wet dishes |
| PLA compostable lining | Renewable grease and water barrier | Eco and compostable lines |
| Spot UV / foil stamping | Glossy or metallic logo accent | Premium branding on the lid |
Most take-out lines pair one base finish with one functional coating: a matte carton with a grease-resistant barrier, or a kraft box with a PLA lining. Soy-based inks keep eco lines clean, while a foil or spot-UV logo lifts premium orders.
Windows, dividers and add-ons protect the meal and make the box easier to carry, open and display.
| Option | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PLA or PVC window | Shows the food before opening | Cakes, salads, pastries |
| Compartment dividers | Keeps items separate and level | Combo and multi-item meals |
| Wire or paper handle | Easy carry for grab-and-go | Pails and gable boxes |
| Steam vent holes | Releases steam, stops sogginess | Hot fried and steamed food |
| Leak-resistant lining and locking tabs | Prevents spills in transit | Saucy and delivery meals |
A window lets dessert and salad brands show the food, while dividers keep a combo tidy, as with a printed window carton. Vent holes stop fried food steaming soggy, and locking tabs with a leak-resistant lining keep saucy dishes sealed in transit.
Ready to build yours? Get a free quote and a free 3D proof now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.
Every custom take out box is built from food-grade board with a barrier matched to the dish, hot, cold, oily or saucy.
Our stock is food-contact rated for direct use, in line with FDA food-contact guidance, and we add grease-resistant, PE or PLA barriers so oil and moisture stay contained. Kraft and bagasse options are recyclable or compostable, and we can confirm microwave suitability where the board and coating allow it. If you make compostable claims, keep them specific under the FTC Green Guides; our compostable take out containers pair certified fibre with honest labelling.
We produce and ship custom take out boxes for local kitchens and national brands across the USA.
Apexio Packaging serves food businesses in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Illinois, and ships free to every state. A Los Angeles food truck may choose kraft pails, a New York deli clamshells, and a Texas caterer large compartment boxes. We also support Chicago, Miami, Houston and Seattle, with free nationwide shipping. For a wider menu, pair take-out boxes with our custom food boxes).
Ordering wholesale take-out packaging stays simple, with zero MOQ, free design and free US shipping.
Order a single SKU to test a menu item, or a large run for daily service. Standard production runs about 5-7 business days after proof approval, with a RUSH option. We also create 3D mockups and dielines, so you review structure, fit and artwork before printing. Dessert brands often pair take-out boxes with our custom bakery boxes for a consistent counter.
Order now with zero MOQ and free US shipping – get your free quote today.
We review every take-out box for food safety, fit, print, coating and structure before it ships.
We check portion fit, fold and lock strength, print registration, colour accuracy and barrier coverage, and confirm the box holds up to heat, grease and handling. Brands that switch from plain containers to printed, coated boxes typically see fewer leaks and stronger recall on delivery apps.
Your food deserves packaging that protects it and sells your brand. Start with zero risk: no minimums, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping. Send us your dish, portion size and logo, and our team turns it into food-safe printed packaging that resists leaks, holds heat and earns repeat orders. Get your free quote and free design proof now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.
