Custom Sandwich Boxes & Sandwich Packaging
A sandwich sells on what the customer can see of the filling. The bread looks much the same across every product in a chiller, so the cut face is doing all the work. Hide it and you have made your sandwich look like everyone else's. We produce a lot of sandwich packaging at ZEE Packaging and showing the filling properly is where the design effort goes.
The Cut Face Sells It
A sandwich box has to display the filling clearly.
- A window positioned over the cut face, not the crust
- Wedge shapes present the filling naturally when packed correctly
- Buyers decide in seconds from a chiller, so visibility is everything
- A printed description helps, but seeing the filling helps more
- Keep the window clean, since fogging kills the appeal instantly
- Package the sandwich with the best looking cut facing outward
Most sandwich packaging that underperforms buries the filling behind a printed panel.
Chiller Conditions Are Harsh
A cold shelf is tougher on board than people expect.
- Condensation forms on the outside and softens uncoated stock
- A coated inner face where wet fillings make contact
- Mayonnaise and dressings soak into bare board quickly
- Window film can fog, which makes the product look unappetising
- Anti fog film is available and worth considering
- Boxes sit on a shelf for hours, so they must still look fresh at two o'clock
- Wedge carton with a window the classic chiller sandwich box
- Rectangular box for baguettes, subs and longer formats
- Skillet or hot press box for toasted sandwich packaging
- Wrap sleeve the lowest cost option for handheld items
- Deep wedge for loaded and stacked fillings
- Multi pack carrier meal deals and catering orders
Sizes We Print Regular
Every sandwich box is built to your product, though these run often:
- 5" x 3" x 3" for a standard wedge
- 6" x 3.5" x 3" for a deeper filled wedge
- 9" x 3" x 3" for a baguette or sub
- 8" x 4" x 2.5" for a toasted or pressed sandwich
- 5" x 4" x 3.5" for a loaded club
- 12" x 9" x 4" for a catering carrier
Measure a finished sandwich rather than the bread, since fillings add real height to a wedge.
Board And Food Safety
- Food grade certified stock, always, without exception
- Coated inner face for wet fillings and chiller condensation
- Kraft board for a fresh artisan look
- White SBS where you want vivid retail print
- 20pt to 22pt, since a loaded wedge carries weight
- Grease resistant treatment for hot and toasted formats
Kinder Material Choices
- Compostable window film in place of PET
- Recycled board where food grade permits it
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Board replacing plastic sandwich skillets entirely
- Right sized sandwich packaging so the box matches the product
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a single deli or cafe can order
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to test with a real sandwich
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should the window go?
Over the cut face. That is the only part of a sandwich that actually sells it, and covering it makes your product look generic.
Will the window fog?
It can with a chilled product. Anti fog film handles it far better and is worth the small extra in a chiller.
Will mayonnaise soak through?
On uncoated board, yes. A coated inner face keeps wet fillings off the print and stops the box going soft.
Can you do baguette sizes?
We do, in several lengths. Measure your bread after baking, since it varies more than most bakers expect.
Do they stack in a chiller?
We design them to. A tidy stacked display sells considerably better than a shelf of boxes leaning over.
How much is a sandwich box?
Rough estimate is $0.12 to $0.35 per unit for a plain wedge, $0.20 to $0.55 with a window and print and $0.35 to $0.90 for a baguette format at moderate quantity. Window type 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.
