Custom Fast Food Boxes & Fast Food Packaging
Fast food packaging has to work in seconds. A member of staff grabs a box, fills it, closes it and hands it over while three more orders queue behind. Anything fiddly slows the whole line down, and in a busy kitchen that costs real money. We produce a lot of fast food packaging at ZEE Packaging and speed at the counter matters as much as anything else.
Speed At The Counter
A fast food box has to be quick in the hand.
- One motion assembly, since staff have no time to fold carefully
- Auto lock bottoms rather than snap locks on anything pre built
- A closure that shuts firmly first time without fiddling
- Flat packed storage, because kitchens have almost no spare room
- Consistent sizing so staff grab the right one by feel
- Stackable, since orders get built in columns on a pass
Most fast food packaging complaints we hear from operators are about assembly time rather than the box itself.
Heat, Grease And Steam
Three problems that arrive together with hot food.
- Vent holes, or steam softens everything inside within minutes
- Grease resistant treatment rather than a full poly lining
- A coated base where oil and sauce collect
- Kraft breathes better than a heavily coated stock
- Never seal a hot item airtight, since condensation forms fast
- Fried items need more venting than baked ones
- Clamshell the everyday fast food box for burgers and hot items
- Auto lock bottom carton chicken, sides and loaded meals
- Fries scoop and carton the classic side format
- Combo meal box with a divided well for a drink or side
- Wrap sleeve burritos, hot dogs and handheld items
- Carrier tray multi order fast food packaging for delivery
Sizes We Print Regular
Every fast food box is built to your menu, though these run often:
- 4.5" x 4.5" x 3" for a standard burger
- 5" x 5" x 3.5" for a larger build
- 3" x 2" x 5" for a fries carton
- 8" x 5" x 3" for a chicken or sides box
- 9" x 6" x 3.5" for a combo meal
- 12" x 9" x 4" for a delivery carrier
Board And Food Safety
- Food grade certified stock, always, without exception
- Kraft board, the most requested look in this category
- White SBS where you want vivid brand colour
- 18pt to 22pt on standard formats
- Corrugated E flute for carriers and larger trays
- Grease and moisture resistant coating rather than plastic lining
Delivery has raised the bar considerably. A box that worked over a counter often fails after twenty minutes in a rider bag, so we spec accordingly now.
Kinder Material Choices
- Recycled kraft with no lamination
- FSC certified board, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Grease resistant coating instead of a poly liner
- Paperboard formats replacing plastic clamshells entirely
- Right sized fast food packaging so you are not buying air
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a single site can order properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to test assembly speed
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast do they assemble?
Clamshells fold in one motion. Auto lock bottoms pop open in a second, which is why we push toward them over snap locks for busy sites.
Do we need vents?
On anything hot, yes. Without them steam softens the food and the box, and that is the most common complaint we hear.
Will grease soak through kraft?
Untreated kraft will mark. A grease resistant coating handles it and keeps the box recyclable, unlike a poly lining.
Are they suitable for delivery?
With the right spec, yes. Delivery is harsher than counter service, so we usually add venting and a stronger base.
How much is a fast food box?
Rough estimate is $0.10 to $0.35 per unit for a fries carton, $0.15 to $0.45 for a clamshell and $0.45 to $1.20 for a combo meal format at moderate quantity. Print coverage moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Is the board food safe?
Always. We only run food grade certified stock for anything holding food.
Can you match our brand colours?
Yes, we proof on the actual stock. Kraft mutes colour noticeably, so we always show you before the run.
