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Custom bakery boxes
Custom bakery boxes are kraft or white boxes made with food-contact board for cookies, cakes, cupcakes and bread. We make them from 50 units per design, with windows and inserts drawn to what you bake.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Style
- Lidded, gable or tuck
- Board
- Food-contact kraft or white
- Best for
- Cakes, cookies, cupcakes
- Minimum order
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Paper-first materials
- 100% recyclable
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
What makes a box suitable for baked goods?
Grease is the test. Plain board marks when butter sits on it. For anything rich or moist, we specify a grease-resistant food-contact board before the proof.
When food touches the board, the board and inks have to suit it. In the US, paper that touches moist or fatty food falls under rules such as 21 CFR 176.170. We specify food-contact board once we know what goes in.
Beyond that, a bakery box has to hold its shape with a cake inside, open without damaging the icing, and look good on the counter.
- Base and lid. One piece that folds, or two pieces.
- Window. Die-cut, to show the bake.
- Insert. Cupcake cavities or a cookie tray.
- Grease-resistant surface. For rich bakes.
Specifications
Custom bakery boxes: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | One-piece lidded, two-piece lid and base, gable, or tuck |
| Board | Kraft or white food-contact paperboard; grease resistance on request |
| Outside print; food-appropriate inks | |
| Inserts | Cupcake cavities, cookie trays |
| Add-ons | Die-cut window, handle |
| Size | Drawn to your bake |
| Recyclability | Recyclable when clean. Heavily greased board may not be accepted |
| Minimum order | 50 units per design |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
Which bakery box for which bake?
The bake sets the box.
| Bake | Box | Insert |
|---|---|---|
| Whole cake | Tall lidded box | Cake board |
| Cupcakes | Lidded box | Cavity insert |
| Cookies | Shallow tuck or lidded box | Tray or none |
| Pastries | Gable box | None |
| Bread | Sleeve or open-ended box | None |
For pastries carried by hand, a custom gable box has a built-in handle.
Compare
Kraft or white bakery box?
Both can be food-contact board.
| Kraft | White | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Rustic, natural | Clean, bright |
| Grease marks | Show less | Show more |
| One or two dark inks | Full color |
Kraft hides the odd grease spot better, which is why many bakeries use it.
Sizing
Measure the bake, plus decoration
Measure the tallest point, including icing and toppers. For cupcakes, measure one and tell us the count per box.
Send those numbers or a photo on a ruler, and we add clearance so the lid doesn't touch the icing.
Who orders bakery boxes
- Bakeries and patisseries. Branded boxes for the counter.
- Cookie brands. Gift boxes for sets.
- Cake makers. Tall boxes for celebration cakes.
- Cafes. Pastry boxes; see custom gable boxes.
Finishes
Keep it simple and food-safe.
Aqueous coating goes on every box by default. Keep finishes to the outside.
Aqueous coating
Default.
Foil stamping
Gift versions only, outside.
Debossing
On kraft lids.
Quote
Get a quote for custom bakery boxes
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
Step 01
Tell us what you're packing
Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Custom bakery boxes: questions.
What is the minimum order for custom bakery boxes?
50 units per design.
Are your bakery boxes food safe?
We specify food-contact board and inks when food touches the box. Tell us what goes in, and whether it's greasy or moist.
Can bakery boxes have a window?
Yes, a die-cut window. We recommend leaving it open rather than adding film, so the box stays plastic-free.
Do you make cupcake inserts?
Yes, with cavities sized to your cupcake.
How long do custom bakery boxes take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You need boxes by the weekend
Production is 10–12 days plus shipping. Buy stock cake boxes now and switch to custom for the next order.
You need fewer than 50 boxes
Our minimum is 50 units. For 10 or 20, a stock box with a printed sticker will cost you less.
You need boxes next week
Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You want plain brown boxes
If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
What are you baking?
Send the size of the bake, including decoration, and how many boxes you need.
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