Paper Pizza Bags

Paper pizza bags are food-grade, greaseproof carry bags that hold slices, small pizzas or boxed orders while turning every takeaway into mobile brand marketing. A takeaway bag is the last thing a customer holds and the first thing a passer-by sees, so it is prime branding space. At Apexio Packaging, we manufacture custom paper pizza bags in the USA from food-grade kraft and greaseproof paper for pizzerias, slice shops, cloud kitchens and delivery brands. With zero MOQ, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping, you can order one printed sample or thousands for daily service, and every bag keeps the same greaseproof, reinforced build. Get your free quote and free 3D design proof today — email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.

What Are Paper Pizza Bags?

Paper pizza bags are printed kraft or white paper carry bags with a greaseproof inner lining, made to hold hot slices, small pizzas or boxed orders. Unlike a rigid box, a bag is about carrying convenience and branding rather than structural protection, so the work is in the paper weight, the handle strength and the grease barrier. We build each bag from food-grade paper with a greaseproof lining, a reinforced glued base and twisted or flat handles, so it carries a hot order without tearing or staining. Many operators use paper pizza bags as an outer carry for boxed pizzas, so pair them with our custom pizza boxes with logo for a complete branded system.

Which Businesses Use Paper Pizza Bags

Paper bags suit any food business that hands orders across a counter or dispatches them for delivery. Slice shops and by-the-slice counters use them for single-slice service, pizzerias use them as an outer carry for one or more boxes, and cloud kitchens use them to consolidate a delivery order. Mall, stadium and festival vendors use them for one-hand carry through crowds, and catering teams use large gusseted bags for family meals. Growing brands lean on the zero-MOQ policy to trial a printed bag before a bulk run, and many pair them with our custom pizza slice boxes.

Paper Pizza Bag Sizes

Paper pizza bags are cut to the order they carry, and the chart shows the most requested sizes in inches.

Bag size (W x G x H)	Fits	Common use
7 x 4 x 12 in	Single slice or snack	Grab-and-go slice service
10 x 6 x 14 in	Small pizza or one box	Personal takeaway
12 x 7 x 16 in	One large boxed pizza	Standard carry-out
14 x 9 x 18 in	Two boxes or family meal	Multi-item orders
Custom die-cut	Any order size	Signature bag formats

These are common starting points, not limits. We size the width, gusset and height to your exact order, so a single slice or a stack of boxes sits securely and the handles carry the load without strain.

Materials and Paper Options

Paper pizza bags use food-grade kraft or white paper with a greaseproof lining, chosen by order weight and look.

Material / paper	Weight	Best for
Kraft paper	70-90 GSM	Standard slice and single-box bags
Heavy kraft paper	100-120 GSM	Multi-box and family orders
White food-grade paper	80-100 GSM	Clean printed branding
Greaseproof-lined paper	Food-grade	Direct-contact hot slices

Lighter kraft keeps single-slice bags cheap for high volume, while heavier kraft carries multiple boxes without tearing. White paper prints the sharpest, and a greaseproof lining is essential wherever the bag touches a hot slice directly. Every paper is food-grade, and recyclable, compostable and FSC-certified options are available.

Printing Options: Offset, Digital and Flexo

We print paper pizza bags by three methods, chosen by run size, paper and deadline.

Printing method	Best for	Main strength
Offset	Larger cardboard runs, brand colour	Sharpest detail, steady colour
Digital	Short runs, samples, seasonal art	No plates, fast and affordable
Flexographic	High-volume corrugated and kraft	Cost-efficient at scale

Offset printing gives the sharpest detail and steadiest brand colour for larger runs, digital printing skips plates so a single test batch or seasonal design stays fast and affordable, and flexographic printing runs economically on kraft at high volume. Tell us your quantity, paper and artwork, and we recommend the most cost-effective route free.

Colour Options: CMYK, PMS and RGB

Paper pizza bags 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, toppings	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 branding on the bag panels, while Pantone (PMS) matching locks your signature shade so it stays identical on every reprint. RGB is screen-only, so we convert files and confirm colour on your proof, noting that kraft paper warms colours slightly. Our CMYK, PMS and RGB colour guide explains the systems in plain terms.

Finishes and Coatings

Finishes set how a paper bag looks and how well it resists grease during a hot carry.

Finish / coating	Effect	Best for
Matte kraft finish	Natural, eco look	Sustainable brands
Water-based coating	Light grease and scuff resistance	Everyday takeaway
Limited gloss coating	Brighter printed colour	High-impact branding
Greaseproof inner lining	Blocks oil soak-through	Direct hot-slice contact
Uncoated	Fully recyclable surface	Plastic-free programs

A matte kraft finish keeps the natural eco look, a water-based coating adds everyday grease and scuff resistance, and a greaseproof lining is the key barrier wherever hot food touches the paper. Uncoated bags stay fully recyclable for plastic-free programs.

Handles, Reinforcement and Add-Ons

Add-ons keep a paper pizza bag strong, easy to carry and on-brand.

Add-on	What it does	Best for
Twisted paper handles	Comfortable carry grip	Boxed pizza orders
Flat reinforced handles	Strong high-load grip	Multi-box family meals
Reinforced glued base	Resists bottom tearing	Heavy hot orders
Greaseproof lining	Blocks oil staining	Direct-contact slices
QR code / promo print	Menu and loyalty links	Brand storytelling

Twisted handles suit lighter orders while flat reinforced handles carry heavier multi-box meals, and a reinforced base stops a hot, oily order tearing through. Add drinks and sides in matching custom food boxes for a complete branded takeaway. 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: Food-Grade and Greaseproof

Paper pizza bags carry hot food, so we build them from food-grade paper with food-safe inks and a greaseproof barrier. Because the bag can touch a hot slice or a warm box directly, we use food-grade kraft and greaseproof paper rather than plain packaging paper, and we print with food-safe inks. The greaseproof lining blocks oil migration so the bag does not stain or weaken, and heavier paper holds heat during a short carry. For the underlying rules, see FDA food-contact guidance; every paper pizza bag is built to that food-safe standard.

Paper Pizza Bags Across the USA

We produce and ship paper pizza bags to slice vendors and pizzerias across the USA. Apexio Packaging serves food brands in New York, California, Texas, Florida and Illinois, and ships free to every state. A New York slice shop may want printed kraft slice bags, a Los Angeles cloud kitchen may choose large gusseted delivery bags, and a Chicago pizzeria may need heavy handles for two-box orders. We support every major metro with free nationwide shipping, and many brands bundle bags with our custom take out boxes for a full-menu carry system.

Wholesale Paper Pizza Bags: Zero MOQ and Lead Time

Ordering paper pizza bags stays simple, with zero MOQ, free design and free US shipping. Test a single printed bag first, then scale to 100 or more for wholesale pricing per bag. Standard production runs about 5-7 business days after proof approval, with a RUSH lane for urgent restock. For the boxes that go inside them, compare our custom pizza boxes wholesale, or browse the full range on our custom pizza boxes hub. Order now with zero MOQ and free US shipping — get your free quote today.

Our Quality Review Before Production

We review every paper pizza bag for handle strength, base seams, print and grease resistance before it ships. We check handle pull strength, bottom-seam load, print registration and the greaseproof barrier, and we confirm the bag carries a hot, oily order without tearing or staining. Brands that add printed paper pizza bags to their service typically report stronger walking-billboard branding and cleaner deliveries, because the bag carries both the order and the logo through every street and food court.

Order Paper Pizza Bags Today and Brand Every Takeaway

Turn your carry bag into your best free advertising. Start with zero risk: no minimums, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping on every order. Send us your order size and brand, and our team turns it into a food-safe, greaseproof paper pizza bag that carries the order cleanly and markets your shop on every walk home. Get your free quote and free design proof now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.