Classic gable with die-cut handle
Peaked top, integrated handle, no assembly tools needed.
Food & Beverage
Custom Gable Boxes
$104.00 per pack of 100 boxes · $1.04 per box Tax added at invoicing
Free delivery to 23 markets
Total: $104.00 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 gable box is a die-cut carton whose top folds into a peaked roof with an integrated die-cut handle. It needs no assembly tools, carries like a small bag, and is the default format for takeaway meals, party favours, event giveaways and bakery gifts.
- Built-in handle. No separate bag or ribbon needed — the carry is part of the die-cut.
- Two-second close. The gable top locks without glue, tape or tools, which matters at service speed.
- Food-contact grades. Grease-resistant and barrier boards specified against your actual contents.
- Headroom by design. The peaked top stops decorated items being crushed at closure.
What are custom gable boxes?
The handle is a structural feature, not a decoration. The die-cut aperture sits at the apex where the two gable panels lock, so the load transfers through the fold rather than tearing the board. This is why gable boxes carry a surprising amount of weight for their caliper — but also why the board grade has to be right.
Because the top locks closed without glue or tape, gable boxes work well for food service where speed matters. A trained packer closes one in about two seconds, and the peaked top leaves headroom so contents are not compressed.
For food contact, the interior surface is the specification that matters. Grease-resistant coatings, PE-free barriers and virgin-fibre grades all exist; which you need depends on whether the contents are dry, moist or oily. Dry cookies and favours need nothing special; hot or greasy food does.
Custom Gable Boxes at a glance
| Box category | Food & Beverage |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 100 boxes |
| Unit price from | $1.04 per box |
| Production time | 8–12 business days after artwork approval |
| Printing | Digital CMYK, flexographic spot colour, offset litho-lamination |
| Materials | SBS 350–450 gsm food grade, Grease-resistant coated board, Kraft board, Recycled board with barrier |
| Finishing | Food-safe gloss or matte varnish, Grease-resistant interior coating, Window patching, Foil stamping, Ribbon and tag attachment, Kraft natural |
| Ships to | 24 countries by DHL — free to 23, Japan quoted separately |
Custom Gable 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 gable boxes.
Window gable box
Die-cut aperture with film so contents are visible.
Flat-handle gable
Lower profile top for stacking multiple boxes.
Large tote gable
Oversized format for meal kits and multi-item hampers.
Materials
- SBS 350–450 gsm food grade
- Bright white, printable, suitable for direct dry-food contact.
- Grease-resistant coated board
- Barrier layer for oily or buttery contents.
- Kraft board
- Natural look for artisan and eco positioning.
- Recycled board with barrier
- Post-consumer content with a functional food-safe barrier.
Printing & finishing options
- Food-safe gloss or matte varnish
- Grease-resistant interior coating
- Window patching
- Foil stamping
- Ribbon and tag attachment
- Kraft natural
Who orders custom gable boxes
- Bakeries, patisseries and dessert shops
- Event planners and wedding favour suppliers
- Takeaway and meal-kit operators
- Retailers building giftable multi-item packs
Popular custom gable 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 4 in | Single cupcake, small favours |
| 6 x 6 x 6 in | Pastries, cookies, party favours |
| 8 x 5 x 6 in | Takeaway meals and lunch packs |
| 10 x 6 x 8 in | Multi-item bakery gifts |
| 12 x 8 x 10 in | Meal kits and hamper totes |
How to choose custom gable boxes
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Match the barrier to the food
Dry goods need nothing; buttery or hot contents need a grease-resistant interior.
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Do not undersize the caliper
The handle carries the whole load. Below 350 gsm the aperture tears on heavier packs.
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Check stacking if you display them
Peaked tops do not stack. Specify a flat-handle variant if boxes sit on shelves.
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Consider a window for gifting
Visible contents lift conversion on bakery and favour purchases significantly.
Custom Gable 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 | $1.04 | $104.00 | — | at invoicing |
| United Kingdom | GBP | £0.99 | £98.59 | £82.16 | included |
| Canada | CAD | CA$1.42 | CA$142.48 | — | at invoicing |
| Australia | AUD | A$1.74 | A$173.89 | A$158.08 | included |
| Ireland | EUR | €1.18 | €117.69 | €95.68 | included |
| New Zealand | NZD | NZ$1.97 | NZ$197.34 | NZ$171.60 | included |
| Singapore | SGD | S$1.52 | S$151.90 | S$139.36 | included |
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EUR | €1.14 | €113.86 | €95.68 | included |
| France | EUR | €1.15 | €114.82 | €95.68 | included |
| Netherlands | EUR | €1.16 | €115.77 | €95.68 | included |
| Belgium | EUR | €1.16 | €115.77 | €95.68 | included |
| Austria | EUR | €1.15 | €114.82 | €95.68 | included |
| Italy | EUR | €1.17 | €116.73 | €95.68 | included |
| Spain | EUR | €1.16 | €115.77 | €95.68 | included |
| Sweden | SEK | 13.65 kr | 1,365.00 kr | 1,092.00 kr | included |
| Denmark | DKK | 8.90 kr | 890.50 kr | 712.40 kr | included |
| Norway | NOK | 14.04 kr | 1,404.00 kr | 1,123.20 kr | included |
| Finland | EUR | €1.20 | €120.08 | €95.68 | included |
| Switzerland | CHF | CHF 0.99 | CHF 98.93 | CHF 91.52 | included |
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JPY | ¥172 | ¥17,160 | ¥15,600 | included |
| South Korea | KRW | ₩1,544 | ₩154,440 | ₩140,400 | included |
| Hong Kong | HKD | HK$8.11 | HK$811.20 | — | n/a |
| United Arab Emirates | AED | AED 4.01 | AED 400.76 | AED 381.68 | included |
| Israel | ILS | ₪4.54 | ₪454.06 | ₪384.80 | 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 gable 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
What is a gable box used for?
Gable boxes are used for takeaway food, bakery items, party and wedding favours, event giveaways and giftable retail packs. The integrated handle makes them function as a carry pack without a separate bag.
How much weight can a gable box carry?
A 350–450 gsm food-grade gable box comfortably carries 1–2 kg because the load transfers through the locked apex fold. Below 350 gsm the handle aperture starts to tear under heavier contents.
Are gable boxes food safe?
Yes, when specified with a food-grade board. Dry items can go straight into standard SBS; buttery, moist or hot contents need a grease-resistant interior coating or a functional barrier over recycled fibre.
Can gable boxes have a window?
Yes. A die-cut aperture patched with clear film is a popular option for bakery and favour packaging because visible contents measurably improve conversion at point of sale.
What is the minimum order for custom gable boxes?
100 boxes per size and artwork, with price breaks at 250, 500, 1,000 and 5,000 units.
Do gable boxes need assembly?
They fold up by hand in a few seconds with no glue, tape or tools. They ship flat, so storage footprint stays small until you need them.