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Custom Food Packaging Boxes for UK Food Brands
Custom food packaging designed for takeaway, retail, bakery and food service applications. We produce boxes around your product, portion size and packing requirements, with options for food-safe materials, grease-resistant barriers, custom printing and recyclable board.
Protects ProductsSecure structure for packing and delivery
SustainableRecyclable and responsible options
High Quality PrintCMYK, Pantone and premium finishes
Strong & ReliableDurable materials for safe delivery
Excellent customer feedback on Trustpilot
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Custom DimensionsMade to fit your product precisely.
Low Minimum OrderMOQ from 100 units per design.
Printed to Your BrandCMYK, Pantone and specialist finishes.
Fast Turnaround7-10 working days after artwork approval.
Food Packaging Range
Explore Food Packaging by Product Type
Browse food boxes for takeaway, bakery, retail, hot food, cold food and delivery applications.
Product Group 01
4 products
Takeaway & Hot Food Boxes
Practical food boxes, trays and serving formats for counter service and delivery.
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Cardboard Food Trays
Cardboard food trays are made for quick serving. Fries, pastries, burgers, snacks,...
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Chicken Nuggets Boxes
A chicken nugget box is usually thrown away a few minutes after...
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Custom
Product Group 02
4 products
Bakery & Dessert Packaging
Food-ready cartons for cakes, pastries, desserts and baked products.
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Custom Candy Boxes
When it comes to candy, presentation is half the joy. Whether you’re...
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Custom Chinese Food Boxes
From stir-fry and noodles to rice dishes and fusion meals, our custom...
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Custom Dessert Boxes
Dessert boxes usually become an issue after packing has already happened. Lids...
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Custom Noodle Boxes
Hot noodles are tricky to package — too much steam and the...
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Product Group 03
4 products
Retail Food Cartons
Printed boxes for snacks, dry goods and shelf-ready food presentation.
Custom Paper Bags
A bag might seem small, but it’s the first thing your customer...
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Custom Paper Cones
Paper cones are often treated as simple disposables, but that is where...
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Custom Pizza Boxes
Whether it’s a single slice or a 16-inch deep-dish, your pizza deserves...
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Custom Pizza Slice Boxes
Create a lasting impression with Healey Packaging’s custom pizza slice boxes –...
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Product Group 04
4 products
Eco & Kraft Food Boxes
Recyclable and natural board formats for responsible food packaging.
Custom Popcorn Boxes
Whether it’s the smell of fresh popcorn at a cinema, the excitement...
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Custom Printed Coffee Boxes
Still packing your coffee in plain old boxes? That first impression matters....
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Custom Takeaway Boxes
Takeaway packaging has to do more than just carry food — it...
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Custom Tea Boxes
Your tea deserves more than a stock box. We help brands create...
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Product Group 05
4 products
Takeaway & Hot Food Boxes
Practical food boxes, trays and serving formats for counter service and delivery.
Frozen Food Boxes
A frozen product can spend weeks in storage before anyone buys it....
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Sandwich Boxes
Sandwich packaging has a simple job on paper, keep the food together....
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Shawarma Packaging
We know that a great shawarma isn’t just about what’s inside —...
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Stand Up Pouches
A pouch might look simple from the outside, but a lot depends...
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Product Group 06
1 products
Bakery & Dessert Packaging
Food-ready cartons for cakes, pastries, desserts and baked products.
Sushi Boxes
Sushi packaging has to deal with moisture, movement and presentation at the...
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Food Packaging Overview
Packaging That Protects Food Through Packing, Transit and Service
Food packaging must protect the product, support efficient handling, survive transport and present your brand clearly. Healey Packaging supplies custom food boxes for takeaway, delivery, retail and prepared food applications across the UK.
Specified Around Your Food Product
Food Packaging for Takeaway, Delivery, Retail and Prepared Meals
The correct food box depends on what you are packing, how it is served and what happens between preparation and consumption. Hot, greasy, chilled, frozen and dry foods place different demands on the board, closure, coating and overall structure.
We supply custom food packaging for independent takeaways, restaurant groups, food manufacturers, retailers, caterers and growing delivery brands. Each format can be developed around your product dimensions, packing process, storage conditions and printed brand requirements.
Takeaway & Delivery
Practical structures for hot meals, fast packing, stacking and transport.
Retail Food Products
Printed boxes for shelf presentation, product information and consistent brand recognition.
Prepared Meals & Food Kits
Packaging for ready meals, meal plans, subscription products and multi-item food kits.
Catering & Food Service
Reliable packaging for volume preparation, events, hospitality and repeat ordering.
Unsure which food packaging format you need?
Our team can assess the product, dimensions, temperature,
handling and presentation requirements before production.
Packaging by Food Application
Packaging Built Around What You Serve
Hot meals, chilled products, frozen foods and retail lines place different demands on the board, structure and surface treatment. We assess how the food is packed, stored, transported and presented before recommending a format.
Made for Commercial Food Use
6 applications
One packaging category, different performance needs
Structure, material and print are specified around
the food and the way it reaches the customer.
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Hot Food
Packaging for burgers, pizza, noodles and freshly prepared takeaway meals.
02
Chilled Products
Formats for sushi, sandwiches, salads and prepared foods stored under refrigeration.
03
Frozen Food
Printed cartons developed for frozen ranges and temperature-sensitive retail products.
04
Delivery & Takeaway
Structures designed to support stacking, handling and movement between kitchen and customer.
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Retail Food Products
Branded cartons for shelf presentation, product information and consistent range recognition.
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Catering & Food Service
Practical formats for hospitality, events, repeat ordering and high-volume packing operations.
Food-Suitable Materials
Moisture-Resistant Options
Custom Dimensions
Printed Branding
Responsible Material Options
MOQ from 100
Technical Specification
How Food Conditions Influence the Packaging Build
Board grade alone does not determine performance. Temperature, oil content, moisture, storage time, product weight and packing method all influence the final material and structural specification.
| Specification decision | Heat Freshly prepared food | Grease Oil and fat exposure | Moisture Steam and condensation | Cold Chilled or frozen storage | Stacking Compression and weight | Transport Delivery and handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board specification Grade, thickness and rigidity | Required | Consider | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Barrier treatment Resistance to oil and moisture | Consider | Required | Required | Consider | Limited | Consider |
| Ventilation Release of steam and trapped heat | Required | Limited | Consider | Limited | Limited | Consider |
| Structural reinforcement Panel support and compression control | Consider | Limited | Consider | Consider | Required | Required |
| Closure design Security, assembly and reopening | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider | Required | Required |
| Dimensional accuracy Fit, internal movement and packing speed | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider | Required | Required |
- Board specification
- Usually required
- Barrier treatment
- Consider
- Ventilation
- Usually required
- Structural reinforcement
- Consider
- Closure design
- Consider
Grease and Oil
Fat exposure and fibre staining
- Barrier treatment
- Usually required
- Board specification
- Consider
- Closure design
- Consider
- Structural reinforcement
- Limited influence
Moisture and Steam
Condensation and surface softening
- Board specification
- Usually required
- Barrier treatment
- Usually required
- Ventilation
- Consider
- Structural reinforcement
- Consider
Chilled and Frozen Storage
Low temperatures and thaw cycles
- Board specification
- Usually required
- Barrier treatment
- Consider
- Structural reinforcement
- Consider
- Ventilation
- Limited influence
Stacking and Delivery
Compression, movement and handling
- Board specification
- Usually required
- Structural reinforcement
- Usually required
- Closure design
- Usually required
- Dimensional accuracy
- Usually required
Final suitability depends on the actual food and packing process.
Product samples, filled weight, serving temperature, storage duration and delivery method provide a more reliable basis for specification than selecting packaging by appearance alone.
Materials & Board Options
Materials Selected for Strength, Print Quality and Food Use
Material choice depends on the packed product, serving temperature, storage conditions, required rigidity, printing method and whether the food will make direct contact with the pack.
Material Library
Custom specifications available
Compare Surface, Structure and Print Potential
Corrugated Board
Structural
Kraft Board
Natural
White Paperboard
Print Ready
Barrier-Treated Board
Specialist
The visible surface is only part of the specification.
Board thickness, fibre composition, coating and flute profile influence how the finished packaging folds, prints, stacks and performs during use.
Responsible fibre choices can be considered without
ignoring performance.
Recycled-content and responsibly sourced board options can be discussed where strength, print quality, coating requirements and food-contact conditions allow.
Material specification
Board thickness, coating and fibre content are confirmed after reviewing the filled product, storage method, packing process and intended contact conditions.
Printing & Finishing
Printing and Finishing That Supports Brand Recognition
Print and finish choices should improve colour consistency, product communication and shelf presentation without making the packaging unnecessarily difficult to produce or handle.
Full-colour print
CMYK Printing
Detailed artwork and photographic graphicsCMYK printing suits multi-colour designs, food imagery, gradients, nutritional graphics and packaging that requires detailed product communication.
Best suited to
Complex artwork and broad colour ranges
Consider
Colour can vary slightly between board surfaces
Brand colour control
Pantone Colour Matching
Greater control over important brand shadesPantone references can improve consistency where a particular logo colour or brand shade must be reproduced across different pack sizes and repeat orders.
Best suited to
Established brand palettes
Consider
Substrate colour influences the final appearance
Surface protection
Matt or Gloss Lamination
Different surface character and print protectionMatt lamination produces a softer, understated surface. Gloss lamination increases shine, colour contrast and visual intensity while providing additional protection.
Best suited to
Branded retail and presentation packaging
Consider
Finish choice can influence recyclability
Selective gloss
Spot UV
Selective shine on logos, patterns or wordingSpot UV applies gloss to selected areas rather than the entire surface. It creates contrast when used against a matt laminate or restrained printed background.
Best suited to
Logos and important focal details
Consider
Artwork requires a separate finish layer
Metallic and tactile
Foiling and Embossing
Metallic highlights and tactile surface depthFoil stamping can highlight selected wording, borders or logos. Embossing and debossing create raised or recessed detail that can be seen and felt.
Best suited to
Premium ranges and limited design emphasis
Consider
Fine detail may require artwork adjustment
Product visibility
Window Cut-Outs
Product visibility within the carton structureA window can reveal the packed product and support retail presentation. Its size and position should be balanced against protection, panel strength and barrier needs.
Best suited to
Retail display and visible food presentation
Consider
Window material and structural positioning
Prepare artwork and structural files correctly before production.
Bleed, colour references, barcode position, dieline placement and separate finish layers should be checked before the design is approved for print.
Production consideration
Printing methods and finishes are confirmed against artwork detail, board surface, order quantity, handling requirements and the intended food application.
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Sustainable Food Packaging
Lower-Impact Food Packaging That Still Performs
Sustainable food packaging needs to do more than reduce material. It still has to manage food contact, grease, moisture, heat and delivery conditions. The best specification balances environmental goals with the protection the product actually needs.
Recyclable Paperboard
Fibre-based boards can support recyclable packaging formats where food contamination and barrier requirements allow.
FSC® Board Options
FSC®-certified board can be specified where responsibly sourced fibre is part of the packaging requirement.
Reduced-Plastic Barriers
Where suitable for the food, lower-plastic or alternative barrier treatments can reduce reliance on conventional plastic laminates.
Right-Sized Packaging
Matching the box to the portion or product reduces excess board, unnecessary empty space and avoidable transport volume.
Performance Before Claims
Grease, moisture and temperature resistance should be considered before choosing a material purely because it appears more sustainable.
Commercial Food Packaging Support
Packaging Decisions That Affect Food Businesses Every Day
Effective food packaging is not selected from appearance alone. Structure, board grade, barriers, print, packing speed and transport conditions must work together to protect the product and support reliable day-to-day operations.
Specification-led support
Food Packaging Planned Around the Product and Service Environment
Healey Packaging works with food brands, takeaway operators, retailers, caterers and prepared-food suppliers that need more than a standard printed carton. We assess how the pack will be filled, stored, transported, displayed and handled before recommending the structure and material.
Clearer Packaging Specifications
Dimensions, board, barriers, printing and finishing are agreed before production begins.
Better Handling and Delivery Performance
Structural choices account for stacking, transit, filling weight and busy food-service conditions.
More Consistent Repeat Orders
Approved files and production specifications provide a reliable reference for future supply.
The most suitable food box is not always the thickest or most heavily finished option. It is the structure that protects the product while remaining practical to fill, transport, store and reorder.
Food packaging priorities
Built around use
The Practical Issues We Review Before Production
Freshness and moisture
Barrier Performance Must Match the Packed Food
Moist, chilled or greasy products can weaken untreated board. Suitable coatings and materials help reduce staining, softening and structural loss.
Packing efficiency
The Box Must Work During Busy Service
Easy assembly, secure closures and consistent folds can make takeaway, catering and prepared-food packing faster and less disruptive.
Transport protection
Structure Must Withstand Stacking and Delivery
Board grade, flute profile, locking features and internal support can help reduce crushing, opening and movement during distribution.
Retail and branding
Print Quality Must Remain Consistent Across the Range
Colour reproduction, product information and finishing should support recognition across sizes, flavours, takeaway formats and repeat orders.
Custom Structures
Developed around product dimensions and use
Material Guidance
Board and barriers selected for performance
Artwork Review
Files checked before packaging enters production
Scalable Supply
Support for launches, variants and repeat orders
Recent Packaging Projects
Real packaging work produced for customer brands.
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Requirements
Share product size, quantity, use case and artwork status.
Structural Planning
The right size, board and box style are reviewed.
Artwork and Proofing
A digital proof is prepared before production begins.
Production
Boxes are printed, cut, folded and finished to specification.
Quality Control
Finished packaging is checked for structure and print quality.
Delivery
Completed packaging is packed and delivered to your business.
What Customers Say
We have been using Healey for years and are always impressed by the service, quality and speed.
Harry GeorgeThe packaging is of high quality, strong cardboard. I will definitely be using them again.
Amanda NewmanGreat communication, quick and good product. I really recommend.
JOON Plant Based AtelierFrequently Asked Questions
The right material depends on the food, temperature, grease or moisture exposure, and how it will be stored or transported. Paperboard works well for many dry and retail foods, while corrugated board provides additional strength for delivery and larger packs. Suitable barriers or coatings may be required where the packaging comes into direct contact with food.
They can be, provided the board, inks, coatings and other components are suitable for their intended food-contact application. Direct-contact requirements differ from packaging where the food is already sealed in a wrapper, pouch or container, so the intended use should be established before specifying the material.
Yes. Appropriate barrier coatings and material combinations can improve resistance to grease and moisture. The specification should be matched to the product because packaging for burgers, bakery products, frozen foods and dry foods faces different conditions.
Yes. Custom printed food packaging can include logos, brand colours, product information, preparation instructions, QR codes and other graphics. CMYK and Pantone printing can be considered depending on the artwork, board and required colour consistency.
Many paperboard and corrugated food packs can be recyclable when they are clean and use compatible coatings and components. Heavy food contamination, plastic laminates and certain barrier treatments can affect recyclability, so material and coating choices should be considered during specification.
Start with the finished product or portion dimensions rather than a standard box size. Allow enough room for practical packing and closure without leaving unnecessary empty space. For delivery packaging, also consider product movement, stacking and how the pack will behave during transport.
Yes. Takeaway food packaging should be specified around the food itself and the journey it will make. Closure security, grease resistance, ventilation, heat, stacking and movement during courier delivery can all influence the most suitable structure.
Provide the product dimensions, food type, approximate weight or portion size, quantity, whether the food directly contacts the packaging, storage conditions and whether it is intended for retail, takeaway or delivery. Artwork and any required printing or finishing can then be incorporated into the specification.
Ready to Create Packaging Built Around Your Product?
Share your product, size, material and quantity requirements. Our team will help you choose the right structure, print and finish.
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Low MOQ
Digital Proof
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