Custom Takeout Containers

Custom takeout containers keep hot and cold meals secure and leak-free, while putting your brand on every delivery and takeaway order. On a delivery app, your container is the only physical touchpoint a customer gets, and a plain one wastes the moment. At Apexio Packaging, we make custom takeout containers in the USA from food-grade, leak-resistant board with grease-resistant and PE liners. With zero MOQ, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping, you can order one sample or a full bulk run and get the same food-safe, on-brand container. Get your free quote and free 3D design proof today – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.

What Are Custom Takeout Containers?

Custom takeout containers are printed, food-grade boxes and bowls built to carry meals safely from kitchen to customer. They range from single-compartment boxes to divided trays with detachable or hinged lids, lined with a grease-resistant or PE barrier so hot, saucy food stays contained. Stackable and sturdy, they suit rice bowls, mains, sides and combos, and their panels print sharply for branding. For fully green lines, compare our compostable take out containers.

Which Businesses Use Takeout Containers

Takeout containers suit any food business built around delivery, takeaway or meal prep. Restaurants and fast-casual outlets use them for everyday orders, cloud kitchens standardise packaging across virtual brands, and meal-prep services rely on divided trays for portioned plans. Cafes box salads and bowls, and caterers use large containers for events. With zero MOQ, a new brand can trial one printed design first.

Takeout Container Sizes and Portions

Containers are made in many capacities; the chart maps common ounce sizes to portions and dimensions.

Capacity (oz)	Dims (L x W x H)	Fits	Common use
12 oz	5 x 4 x 1.75 in	Sides, salads	Small container
24 oz	6 x 5 x 2 in	Single meals	Standard container
32 oz	7 x 5 x 2.5 in	Rice and grain bowls	Entree container
48 oz	8.5 x 6 x 2.5 in	Family or combo meals	Large container
3-compartment	9 x 9 x 1.75 in	Portioned plates	Divided tray

These are starting points, not limits. We size every container around your portion, add compartments for balanced meals, and cut custom shapes on request, so food sits level and the lid seals cleanly.

Food-Grade Materials for Takeout Containers

Takeout containers use food-grade paperboard, kraft, corrugated or fibre, each paired with a grease or moisture barrier.

Material / board	Weight	Barrier	Best for
Food-grade SBS paperboard	16-24pt (300-400 gsm)	Grease-resistant or PE	Printed containers
Natural kraft board	14-18pt (250-350 gsm)	Grease-resistant or PLA	Eco containers
Corrugated (E-flute)	approx 1.5 mm	Optional PE liner	Heavy hot mains
Bagasse / molded fibre	n/a	Natural grease and water resistant	Compostable containers

White SBS prints the sharpest, kraft and bagasse suit eco menus, and corrugated adds strength for heavy mains. A PE or PLA liner keeps saucy dishes from soaking through, much like our black clamshell box. We match the board and barrier to your food free.

Printing Options: Offset and Digital

We print takeout containers 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 logo and steady colour across a large run, while digital printing skips plates for fast, affordable short runs and seasonal menus. Tell us the quantity and artwork, and we recommend the better route free.

Colour Options: CMYK, PMS and RGB

Takeout containers 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 menu art, while Pantone (PMS) matching locks a signature colour so every reprint stays consistent. RGB is screen-only, so we convert files and confirm on your proof. Our CMYK, PMS and RGB colour guide explains it simply.

Finishes and Food-Safe Coatings

Finishes set the look while coatings block grease and leaks inside the container.

Finish / coating	Effect	Best for
Matte or gloss lamination	Sets surface feel and colour pop	Retail containers
Grease-resistant coating	Blocks oil soak-through	Fried and oily food
PE food-safe lining	Leak and moisture barrier	Hot, saucy meals
Uncoated kraft	Natural, eco appearance	Organic brands
Spot UV or foil stamping	Gloss or metallic logo accent	Premium branding

Most containers pair a light lamination or kraft finish with a grease-resistant or PE barrier so sauce stays sealed. A foil or spot-UV logo lifts premium delivery, while uncoated kraft keeps eco lines recyclable.

Lids, Compartments and Add-Ons

Add-ons keep the meal separated, sealed and vented for delivery.

Option	What it does	Best for
Hinged or detachable lid	Secure, resealable closure	Delivery and leftovers
Compartment dividers	Separates items and portions	Combos and meal prep
Leak-resistant lining	Prevents sauce spills	Saucy dishes
Steam vent holes	Releases steam, stops sogginess	Hot food
Snap-lock closure	Keeps the lid sealed in transit	Long delivery routes

A hinged lid reseals for leftovers, dividers keep a combo tidy, and a snap-lock plus leak-resistant lining keeps sauce sealed on the road. For grab-and-go meals, pair containers with a custom togo box. Ready to build yours? Get a free quote and a free 3D proof now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.

Food Safety for Hot and Cold Meals

Every takeout container is food-grade and barrier-lined so hot, oily and saucy meals stay contained. Our board is food-contact rated for direct food use, in line with FDA food-contact guidance, with grease-resistant or PE liners matched to the dish. Kraft and bagasse options are recyclable or compostable for eco menus, and we confirm microwave suitability where the board and coating allow it, so the container protects the meal and resists leaks on delivery.

Custom Takeout Containers Across the USA

We produce and ship takeout containers free to food businesses nationwide. A Chicago fast-casual brand may want printed entree boxes, while an Austin meal-prep service chooses divided trays. Apexio Packaging serves California, Texas, Florida, New York and Illinois, plus Houston, Miami, Denver and Seattle, with free nationwide shipping on every order.

Wholesale Takeout Containers: Zero MOQ and Lead Time

Ordering wholesale takeout containers stays simple, with zero MOQ, free design and free US shipping. Test a single container, then scale to bulk for daily service and lower per-unit pricing. Standard production runs about 5-7 business days after proof approval, with a RUSH option. For a fuller menu, pair them with our custom food boxes. Order now with zero MOQ and free US shipping – get your free quote today.

Our Quality Review Before Production

We review every container for food safety, fit, print, coating and closure before it ships. We check portion fit, wall and lid strength, print registration, colour accuracy and barrier coverage, confirming the container holds hot, saucy food through delivery. Brands that switch from plain containers to printed ones report stronger recall and fewer leaks on delivery apps.

Order Custom Takeout Containers Today

Make every delivery look and perform its best. Start with zero risk: no minimums, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping. Send us your dish and logo, and our team builds food-safe custom takeout containers that resist leaks, hold heat and brand every order. Get your free quote and free design proof now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.