Custom Takeout Boxes from Prime Custom Packaging use a tuck-lock folding lid built for combo meals, entrees, and multi-item orders. Compartmentalized interiors keep sides separate while grease-resistant coatings protect contents through delivery. Full CMYK printing brings restaurant branding onto every box. There is zero minimum order quantity and every order ships free across the United States. Our design team builds a free mockup before production begins. Order today for reliable, food-safe takeout packaging.
A full takeout meal needs packaging that holds multiple items securely, stacks flat in a delivery bag, and survives a car ride without spilling. Custom Takeout Boxes from Prime Custom Packaging give restaurants a folding-lid format built specifically for combo meals, entrees, and multi-item orders across the United States. The tuck-lock lid keeps contents secure whether the order goes out for delivery or gets carried out by hand.
Every box is produced to the exact footprint a meal needs, printed with a restaurant’s own branding, and shipped free nationwide with zero minimum order quantity, so a single test batch and a full weekly production order both move through the same simple process.
A loose bag lets a full meal shift, spill sauce, and arrive disorganized. Custom Takeout Boxes solve that with a folding lid and tuck-lock closure that keeps a full meal contained and upright, stacking flat with other orders in a delivery bag without crushing the contents.
Corrugated E-flute board gives takeout boxes the crush resistance to survive stacking in delivery bags, while a laminated poly-coated option adds a sealed barrier for extended-hold orders. The table below breaks down the core construction options. Businesses comparing construction options often start with Custom Burger Boxes before finalizing a full order.
| Material | Typical Weight | Grease Resistance | Heat Tolerance | Best For |
| Corrugated E-flute | Lightweight, high crush strength | Moderate with liner | Good, vents heat well | Standard combo meal boxes |
| Laminated poly-coated board | 16pt to 20pt | Very high, sealed barrier | Excellent, holds heat longer | Extended-hold delivery orders |
| Grease-resistant SBS board | 14pt to 18pt | High, coated surface | Good for short hot contact | Lighter single-item takeout |
| Recycled kraft corrugated | Lightweight, eco-focused | Moderate with coating | Good, standard venting | Eco-conscious quick-service brands |
Meal size and item count decide the right takeout structure. A single-entree order needs a compact folding box, while a full combo meal needs a compartmentalized interior that keeps sides separate. Family-size orders need a larger, reinforced base for stacked contents. The comparison below lines up the variants used across the line.
| Variant | Interior Layout | Best For | Closure Type | Standout Feature |
| Standard takeout box | Single open compartment | One-entree meals | Tuck-lock folding lid | Stacks flat for delivery bags |
| Compartment takeout box | Divided two or three sections | Combo meals with sides | Tuck-lock folding lid | Keeps sauces and sides separate |
| Large family box | Single large open compartment | Family-size and multi-portion meals | Reinforced tuck-lock lid | Reinforced base for stacked weight |
| Vented takeout box | Single compartment, side vents | Fried and hot handheld combos | Tuck-lock folding lid | Vents steam to reduce sogginess |
Full CMYK printing reproduces a restaurant’s logo, menu graphics, and delivery branding directly onto the box surface with consistent color across every run. Pantone spot-color matching keeps a chain’s signature brand color exact across every location.
Grease-resistant coatings protect printed graphics from oil contact without dulling the artwork. Matte finishes reduce glare under kitchen lighting, while gloss finishes add shine for bold, delivery-forward branding. Restaurants building a complete packaging lineup often pair this format with Custom Sandwich Boxes to round out a complete menu lineup.
Single-entree formats fit one main dish for standard takeout orders. Combo formats hold a main item plus sides. Family formats support multi-portion orders. The table below gives typical dimension ranges so an order can be sized correctly before production begins.
| Size Category | Typical Dimensions | Common Contents | Order Volume | Notes |
| Single-entree | 7 x 5 x 2.5 in | One main dish | Standard takeout orders | Common single-item size |
| Combo meal | 9 x 7 x 3 in | Main item plus sides | Standard quick-service meals | Compartmentalized interior available |
| Family size | 12 x 9 x 4 in | Multi-portion family meals | Family and group orders | Reinforced base for stacked contents |
| Bulk and catering | 14 x 10 x 5 in and up | Large catering portions | High-volume foodservice | Corrugated construction for stacking |
Tuck-lock lids keep the box closed without extra tape during handoff or delivery. Vent slits let steam escape on fried and hot combos, keeping contents crisp instead of soggy. Fold-flat construction lets empty stock store compactly between rushes, saving back-of-house space.
Quick-service and casual dining restaurants rely on this format for combo meal and entree takeout orders. Delivery-focused restaurants lean on the stackable, tuck-lock design to survive a car ride intact. Ghost kitchens and delivery-only concepts depend on the reinforced base to handle high delivery volume. Businesses rounding out a full counter lineup often add French Fry Boxes to their counter lineup.
Restaurant groups and franchises scaling across multiple locations can standardize one dieline across every unit, keeping branding identical whether an order ships to one location or a hundred. Private label operators can pair unbranded stock formats with faster turnaround between menu changes.
A single sample case and a full wholesale production run both move through the same streamlined process. There is zero minimum order quantity, so testing Custom Takeout Boxes before a menu launch costs nothing extra upfront, and every order ships free across the United States regardless of size.
Our in-house design team builds a free dieline and mockup for every order, showing exact proportions and fold mechanics before production starts. Revisions continue at no charge until the proof matches a brand’s menu identity.
Every production run passes through a structural check confirming board weight and lock mechanisms perform under repeated use. Color proofs are compared against approved Pantone references, and load strength is verified against stacked-order weight.
| Check | What We Verify | Why It Matters | Method |
| Lock and fold strength | Tuck-lock lid holds under repeated use | Prevents reopening during handoff or delivery | Repeated-cycle stress testing |
| Grease resistance | Coating performance against oil contact | Keeps packaging intact through service | Timed contact testing |
| Color accuracy | Print output matched to Pantone reference | Keeps branding consistent order to order | Spectrophotometer comparison |
| Load and stack strength | Base and side panel resistance under weight | Prevents collapse in delivery bags | Compression testing |
From quick-service and casual dining restaurants in California and New York to delivery-focused kitchens in Texas, Ohio, and the Southeast, Prime Custom Packaging ships Custom Takeout Boxes nationwide with no regional surcharge, at the same production quality and turnaround in every state.
Whether the need is a single sample case for a new menu item or a full wholesale production run, Custom Takeout Boxes from Prime Custom Packaging deliver a stackable, grease-resistant format and sharp branding at a cost that works for growing restaurants.
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| Box Style | Custom Takeout Boxes |
| Dimension (L + W + H) | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | No Minimum Order Required |
| Paper Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
| Printing | No Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scored, Perforation |
| Additional Options | Eco-Friendly, Recycled Boxes, Biodegradable |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 4 – 8 Business Days, RUSH |
| Shipping | FLAT |
