Tuck-lid bakery box
One-piece box with a hinged tuck lid; fastest to assemble at the counter.
Food & Beverage
Custom Bakery Boxes
$78.00 per pack of 100 boxes · $0.78 per box Tax added at invoicing
Free delivery to 23 markets
Total: $78.00 for 100 boxes
No payment is taken online. Add your boxes and submit the request — a packaging specialist confirms sizing, artwork and freight, then we get back to you with the final invoice and payment options once the details are confirmed.
- Free standard DHL delivery
- Free dieline, digital proof and artwork check
- 8–12 business days production, then 3–6 days transit
- 30-day replacement guarantee on print and manufacturing defects
Need a different size, quantity or finish? Build a custom spec or email sales@boxes-custom.com.
A custom bakery box is a food-grade paperboard container built for baked goods: a flat tuck-lid or auto-lock base carton, usually with a grease-resistant interior and often a window, sized so pastries do not slide and icing does not touch the lid.
- PFAS-free grease barriers. Compliant with current and pending PFAS restrictions in the US, EU, UK and Australia.
- Headroom specified. Depth set 10–15 mm above the tallest item so lids never touch icing.
- Windows without warping. We step the caliper up when an aperture is added so lids stay flat.
- Counter-speed assembly. Auto-lock bases pop open in one motion during a service rush.
What are custom bakery boxes?
Grease is the design constraint. Butter and oil migrate through uncoated board within hours, leaving translucent patches that make fresh product look stale. A grease-resistant interior — a PFAS-free barrier coating or a clay-coated food-grade liner — is the difference between packaging that holds up and packaging that embarrasses the bakery.
Headroom is the second one. Decorated pastries, cream fillings and glazes need clearance so the lid never contacts the product. Bakery box depth is normally specified 10–15 mm above the tallest item, which is why standard depths cluster at 2.5, 3.5 and 4 in rather than following the products exactly.
Windows sell. A die-cut aperture with a clear food-safe film consistently lifts counter conversion because customers buy what they can see, and it also lets staff identify contents without opening the box. The trade-off is a small loss of panel rigidity, usually offset by stepping the board up one caliper.
Custom Bakery Boxes at a glance
| Box category | Food & Beverage |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 100 boxes |
| Unit price from | $0.78 per box |
| Production time | 8–12 business days after artwork approval |
| Printing | Digital CMYK, flexographic spot colour, offset litho-lamination |
| Materials | Food-grade SBS 350–450 gsm, Grease-resistant coated board, Kraft board, Corrugated E-flute |
| Finishing | PFAS-free grease-resistant coating, Food-safe gloss or matte varnish, Window patching with food-grade film, Kraft natural, Ventilation die-cuts, Foil stamping on the lid |
| Ships to | 24 countries by DHL — free to 23, Japan quoted separately |
Custom Bakery Boxes: styles and constructions
The construction decides how the box closes, how much it protects and what it costs. These are the formats we produce most often for custom bakery boxes.
Auto-lock bottom box
Glued crash-lock base that pops open — stronger for heavier loads.
Window bakery box
Die-cut aperture with clear food-safe film across the lid or front.
Two-piece base and lid
Separate lid for delicate, tall or heavily decorated items.
Materials
- Food-grade SBS 350–450 gsm
- Bright white, clay-coated interior, suitable for direct contact.
- Grease-resistant coated board
- PFAS-free barrier for buttery pastries and fried goods.
- Kraft board
- Artisan natural look; needs a barrier for oily contents.
- Corrugated E-flute
- For larger or heavier bakery orders needing extra rigidity.
Printing & finishing options
- PFAS-free grease-resistant coating
- Food-safe gloss or matte varnish
- Window patching with food-grade film
- Kraft natural
- Ventilation die-cuts
- Foil stamping on the lid
Who orders custom bakery boxes
- Bakeries, patisseries and donut shops
- Cafés and coffee chains selling takeaway pastries
- Home bakers and cottage-food businesses
- Grocery in-store bakery counters
Popular custom bakery boxes sizes
Every order is cut to your interior dimensions — these are the sizes customers request most often, and a useful starting point if you are not sure where to begin.
| Size (L × W × D) | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 4 x 4 x 2.5 in | Single cupcake or pastry |
| 8 x 8 x 2.5 in | Four cupcakes, danishes, croissants |
| 10 x 10 x 2.5 in | Half-dozen donuts or pastries |
| 12 x 9 x 3 in | Dozen donuts, mixed assortment |
| 14 x 10 x 4 in | Large mixed bakery boxes and platters |
How to choose custom bakery boxes
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Always specify the grease barrier
Uncoated board shows oil patches within hours. It is the most common complaint on cheap bakery boxes.
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Measure your tallest decorated item
Add 10–15 mm of headroom, not the product height exactly.
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Choose auto-lock for heavy loads
A dozen donuts is heavier than it looks; a tuck base can drop it.
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Add ventilation for warm goods
Small die-cut vents stop condensation making pastry bases soggy.
Custom Bakery Boxes pricing by market
We manufacture for brands in 24 markets. Prices below are for one pack of 100 boxes at the standard specification. Delivery is free everywhere except Japan, where air freight is quoted separately.
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | USD | $0.78 | $78.00 | — | at invoicing |
| United Kingdom | GBP | £0.74 | £73.94 | £61.62 | included |
| Canada | CAD | CA$1.07 | CA$106.86 | — | at invoicing |
| Australia | AUD | A$1.30 | A$130.42 | A$118.56 | included |
| Ireland | EUR | €0.88 | €88.26 | €71.76 | included |
| New Zealand | NZD | NZ$1.48 | NZ$148.00 | NZ$128.70 | included |
| Singapore | SGD | S$1.14 | S$113.93 | S$104.52 | included |
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EUR | €0.85 | €85.39 | €71.76 | included |
| France | EUR | €0.86 | €86.11 | €71.76 | included |
| Netherlands | EUR | €0.87 | €86.83 | €71.76 | included |
| Belgium | EUR | €0.87 | €86.83 | €71.76 | included |
| Austria | EUR | €0.86 | €86.11 | €71.76 | included |
| Italy | EUR | €0.88 | €87.55 | €71.76 | included |
| Spain | EUR | €0.87 | €86.83 | €71.76 | included |
| Sweden | SEK | 10.24 kr | 1,023.75 kr | 819.00 kr | included |
| Denmark | DKK | 6.68 kr | 667.88 kr | 534.30 kr | included |
| Norway | NOK | 10.53 kr | 1,053.00 kr | 842.40 kr | included |
| Finland | EUR | €0.90 | €90.06 | €71.76 | included |
| Switzerland | CHF | CHF 0.74 | CHF 74.20 | CHF 68.64 | included |
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JPY | ¥129 | ¥12,870 | ¥11,700 | included |
| South Korea | KRW | ₩1,158 | ₩115,830 | ₩105,300 | included |
| Hong Kong | HKD | HK$6.08 | HK$608.40 | — | n/a |
| United Arab Emirates | AED | AED 3.01 | AED 300.57 | AED 286.26 | included |
| Israel | ILS | ₪3.41 | ₪340.55 | ₪288.60 | included |
The headline price includes local VAT or GST where that market requires it. If you are VAT-registered you reclaim that, so the excl. tax column is your real cost. US and Canadian prices add sales tax at invoicing instead. Volume pricing improves at 250, 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 units — see wholesale custom boxes for the volume tiers.
Further reading
Guides from our structural, prepress and production teams that are directly relevant to specifying custom bakery boxes.
PFAS-free food packaging: what all 24 markets we serve rules mean
Which barrier replaces PFAS for your food type, and the five questions to ask any packaging supplier.
Read the guide →Corrugated flute types explained: E, B, C, BC and EB
Wall thickness, print quality and crush resistance for every profile, and how to pick one from your failure mode.
Read the guide →How to read a dieline and supply artwork that prints first time
Bleed, safe zones, glue-tab knockouts, grain direction and barcode quiet zones — the ten-point pre-flight list.
Read the guide →FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your bakery boxes grease resistant?
Yes. We specify PFAS-free grease-resistant barrier coatings or clay-coated food-grade liners. This matters because butter and oil migrate through uncoated board within hours, leaving translucent patches.
Are bakery boxes food safe for direct contact?
Yes, when specified on food-grade board with compliant inks and coatings. Direct-contact grades use virgin fibre or a functional barrier over recycled content, and we can supply the compliance documentation.
Can bakery boxes have windows?
Yes — a die-cut aperture patched with clear food-safe film. Windows reliably lift counter conversion, and we step the board up one caliper to compensate for the lost panel rigidity.
What size bakery box do I need?
Measure your tallest decorated item and add 10–15 mm of headroom so the lid never touches icing. Standard depths of 2.5, 3.5 and 4 in cover most pastries, cupcakes and donuts.
What is the minimum order for custom bakery boxes?
100 boxes per size and artwork, with price breaks at 250, 500, 1,000 and 5,000 units — low enough for independent bakeries and cottage-food businesses.
Do bakery boxes need ventilation?
For warm items, yes. Small die-cut vents let steam escape so pastry bases do not go soggy. For cold or room-temperature products, vents are unnecessary and let the product dry out.