Custom Cutlery Boxes & Cutlery Packaging
Cutlery is one of those categories where two completely different products share a name. A 24 piece stainless flatware set and a bundle of disposable wooden fork both need a cutlery box, and almost nothing about the two brief overlap. We print both at ZEE Packaging, so here is how we approach each side of cutlery packaging.
Two Very Different Jobs
Tell us which one you are selling and the whole spec change.
- Flatware and canteen sets heavy, scratch prone, needs a cradle and real board weight
- Disposable and compostable cutlery light, high volume, cost per unit is everything
- Single use meal kits fork, knife, napkin bundled in one cutlery box
- Gift and wedding sets rigid presentation, premium cutlery packaging
- Hospitality bulk supply plain corrugated, function over looks
- Rigid lid and base with insert the presentation cutlery box for flatware sets
- Tuck end folding carton retail cutlery packaging for small set and disposable pack
- Sleeve over a tray clean and cheaper than full rigid
- Auto lock bottom carton handles the weight of a loaded cutlery box
- Corrugated shipper bulk and hospitality supply
- Window carton shows the finish on premium flatware
Sizes We Run Regular
Every cutlery box is built to your product, but these come up constantly:
- 9" x 3" x 1" for a single place setting
- 12" x 8" x 2" for a 5 piece set
- 14" x 10" x 2.5" for a 20 to 24 piece cutlery box
- 16" x 12" x 3" for a full canteen
- 8" x 4" x 2" for a disposable bundle
- 10" x 7" x 4" for bulk disposable cutlery packaging
Lay the set out the way it will sit in the tray, measure the footprint, and send it over.
Board And Weight
A full canteen is genuinely heavy, and this is where cheap cutlery packaging fail.
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt for flatware presentation
- B flute corrugated for anything over 20 piece
- E flute for disposable and lighter set
- SBS C1S for printed retail cutlery box
- Kraft board for eco and compostable range
- Cardstock 20pt and up only on small carton
Thin board bow under stainless. We move client up a grade rather than let a base panel sag.
Keeping The Finish Clean
Mirror polish show every mark, so the inside matter as much as the outside.
- Die cut paperboard cradle so each piece sit separate
- Foam or flocked tray on premium cutlery box
- Tissue or anti tarnish paper layer
- Never let two piece rub against each other
- Snug fit, movement is what cause scratch
What Goes On Pack
- Piece count and place setting number
- Material, 18/10 stainless, bamboo, CPLA or wood
- Dishwasher safe marking
- Compostable or biodegradable certification for disposable
- Barcode with proper quiet zone
Our prepress team check it against the dieline so nothing get trimmed at the edge.
Finish Options
- Soft touch lamination on gift cutlery packaging
- Matte film with spot UV over the logo
- Foil stamping, silver and gold both suit this category
- Emboss or deboss on kraft
- Printed inner lid on rigid box
- Window patch with clear PET
Choices That Cut Waste
- Recycled kraft cutlery box with no film
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- Paperboard cradle instead of foam or flock
- Compostable window film in place of PET
- Right sized cutlery packaging so you ship less air
Why Clients Come Back
- 100 unit minimum so small brand can start properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof every order
- Free dieline drawn by our inhouse team
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business day
- Free shipping worldwide, no hidden cost
- One team from artwork through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we stop the flatware scratching?
A cradle with a well per piece, plus a tissue layer. Loose fit is what cause almost every scratch complaint we get shown.
Which board for a 24 piece canteen?
Rigid greyboard, or B flute corrugated if it is a shipper. E flute will not carry that weight over a 14 inch span.
Do you do compostable cutlery packaging?
Yes. Kraft board, soy ink, no lamination, and a compostable window film if you need one.
Can you print inside the lid?
We can and on gift range it is worth it. It is the first thing someone see when they lift the lid.
Does anti tarnish paper help?
It does on silver plate especially. We can build a pocket for it into the cutlery box so it stay in place.
How much is a cutlery box?
Rough estimate is $0.30 to $0.85 per unit for disposable folding carton, $1.20 to $2.80 for corrugated set box and $3.00 to $8.00 for rigid presentation at moderate quantity. Insert type swing it a lot. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Can you do a window on rigid?
Yes, we cut and patch it. It work well when the polish finish is your selling point.
