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Cardboard Trays

Cardboard trays are the unsung heroes of retail – we’ve watched how customers instinctively trust a crisp, sturdy tray over flimsy alternatives. Our food-safe designs do triple duty: containing grease from Bristol’s best pasties, surviving condensation in London delis, and making even simple products look worthy of premium pricing. That subtle ‘clunk’ when it hits the counter? That’s the sound of perceived value.

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Why Choose Healey Packaging?

Premium printing, sustainable materials, fast turnaround, and reliable UK-wide service.

High Quality Printing

Sharp details, rich colours, premium print results.

No Minimum Order

Order from just 100 boxes — ideal for small runs.

Custom Sizes & Styles

Perfect tailored fit — at no extra design cost.

Eco-Friendly Materials

Recyclable, biodegradable, and FSC-certified.

Fast Turnaround

Quick production + reliable delivery times.

Free UK Shipping

Standard orders ship free across the UK.

Cardboard Trays That Protect Your Product & Your Reputation

As a business, you can’t afford packaging that lets you down. With more than ten years in the packaging industry and trusted by 1,000+ UK brands, Healey Packaging has refined the art of tray packaging that’s practical, versatile, and built to specification. From food cardboard trays for takeaways and bakeries to cardboard storage trays for retail display, every tray is designed with durability and presentation in mind.

Custom Trays Built for Your Exact Needs

Standard sizes never fit properly – that’s why we craft each tray around your specific products. Need a protective nest for delicate bakery items? Heavy-duty stacking for warehouse logistics? Our made-to-measure solutions:

✔ Eliminate wasted space (no more shifting during transit)
✔ Maintain brand consistency (same quality across all locations)
✔ Streamline operations (faster packing, fewer damages)

“Cut our breakages by 40% after switching to Healey’s custom trays” – Manchester Deli Owner

Perfect for Food and Catering Businesses

When it comes to serving food, presentation and safety go hand in hand. Our cardboard trays for food are manufactured from food-safe, compliant board that holds its shape even under heat, grease, or moisture. They’re available with optional lids, sleeves, or grease-resistant coatings, making them ideal for:

  • Takeaway meals and fast-food service
  • Confectionery and bakery goods
  • Ready-to-heat items in retail settings
  • Catering platters for events and hospitality

For brands working to sustainability goals, we also provide FSC®-certified and recyclable board options — ensuring your trays are as responsible as they are reliable.

Materials and Finishes That Build Trust

Your packaging says a lot before the product is even tried. We offer a wide choice of finishes, stocks, and coatings so your cardboard tray packaging reflects your identity. Options include:

  • Kraft board for natural, eco-conscious presentation
  • Rigid board for heavier-duty trays
  • Gloss or matte lamination for extra protection
  • Custom sleeves for branding or promotions
  • Internal printing for messaging or allergen details

Why Businesses Choose Our Cardboard Tray Packaging

When your product is on display or in the customer’s hand, the tray it sits in should elevate the experience, not hold it back. Here’s how we help brands get it right:

  • Reduces returns by ensuring items arrive secure and intact
  • Encourages loyalty with packaging that feels premium
  • Strengthens branding with tailored designs and print finishes
  • Supports efficiency with stackable, storage-friendly formats
  • Delivers consistency thanks to in-house production and QC

A Packaging Partner You Can Rely On

With every order handled in-house — from design and prototyping through to final delivery — you’ll always know where your project stands. We’ve supported businesses across food, retail, and wholesale sectors, scaling production from 100 trays for pilot launches to 100,000+ runs for nationwide rollouts.

FAQs About Custom Cardboard Trays

Can these trays be made food-safe?

Yes. We use certified, food-grade boards and coatings suitable for direct contact with hot, cold, or greasy foods.

Do you offer lids or sleeves with the trays?

Absolutely. You can add a matching cardboard tray with lid or a printed sleeve for branding and protection.

What’s your minimum order?

We start from just 100 trays, with wholesale pricing available as your volumes increase.

Can I get trays in custom shapes or sizes?

Yes — we’ll create a dieline to match your product precisely. No wasted space, no loose fitting.

Do you ship outside the UK?

Yes, we deliver across the EU and worldwide, in addition to fast UK-wide fulfilment.

Dimension (L + W + H) All Custom Sizes & Shapes
Quantities No Minimum Order Required
Paper Stock 210gsm, 250gsm, 280gsm, 300gsm, 350gsm, 420gsm, 460gsm, 500gsm,
Bleach Card (SBS), Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, etc.
Printing No Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors
Finishing Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV,
Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling
Included Options Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforation
Additional Options Eco-Friendly, Recycled Boxes, Biodegradable
Proof Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request)
Turnaround 7 – 10 Business Days, RUSH
Shipping FLAT

Explore Our Premium Packaging Options

Mix and match materials, printing methods, inks, finishes, and add-ons to build packaging that feels completely on-brand. Start with the material, then move through print and finishing to see what fits your product best.

Strong Corrugated cardboard sheets

Corrugated Cardboard

Shipping • E-commerce • Heavy items

Fluted middle layer for strength and cushioning. Ideal for mailer boxes, shipper cartons, and any product that needs extra protection during delivery.

DurableProtective
Eco Natural brown kraft board

Natural Brown Kraft

Eco brands • Food • Lifestyle

Rustic, uncoated look that feels honest and sustainable. Great for bakery, subscription boxes, and earthy lifestyle brands that want a natural tone.

RecyclableOrganic feel
Premium White SBS bleach card

SBS / Bleach Card

Beauty • Pharma • Retail

Bright white, smooth surface for sharp printing and rich colors. Perfect for cosmetic cartons, medicine boxes, and premium retail packaging.

High print qualityClean white
Luxury Black kraft packaging board

Black Kraft / Black Card

Luxury • Gifts • Apparel

Deep matte black stock that pairs beautifully with metallic foil. Best for luxury rigid boxes, apparel packaging, and special gift sets.

Premium lookFoil-ready
Flexible Digital printing press

Digital Print

Short runs • Variable data

Great for smaller quantities, seasonal packaging, or designs that change often. Fast setup with strong color output and no plate costs.

Low MOQFast
Classic Offset printing rollers

Offset Print

Larger runs • Brand colors

Industry standard for high-volume packaging. Ideal when you need consistent Pantone colors and the most economical cost per unit at scale.

Sharp detailCost-effective
Spot effects Scodix enhancement print

Scodix Enhancement

Tactile • Raised effects

Digital enhancement that adds raised UV, textures, and metallic-style effects to selected areas, creating a premium, touchable finish.

3D feelHighlight details
Gloss UV print on packaging

UV Print

High gloss • Rich color

Cured with UV light for instant drying and strong color density. Works well when you need vibrant prints on coated boards.

ShinyDurable
Standard CMYK ink cans

CMYK Process Inks

Full color • Gradients

Ideal for photography, gradients, and detailed artwork. Most packaging projects start here before adding special colors or finishes.

Full colorVersatile
Branding Pantone ink swatches

Pantone Spot Inks

Exact brand tones

Used when color accuracy is critical. Pantone inks lock in signature brand colors across different print runs and materials.

ConsistentOn-brand
Bold Screen printing ink layers

Screen Printing

Thick ink • Bold coverage

Screen printing lays down a thicker layer of ink, creating vibrant solid colors and strong opacity. Best for bold logos, solid shapes, and designs that must pop even on darker materials.

OpaqueVibrant
Eco Eco friendly vegetable inks

Soy / Vegetable Inks

Eco packaging

Lower-VOC options that support more sustainable packaging. Often paired with kraft stocks and minimalist designs.

Low VOCEco-minded
Matte Matte laminated box

Matte Lamination

Soft touch • Low glare

Gives packaging a smooth, elegant feel with reduced shine. A favourite for luxury, cosmetic, and tech products.

PremiumModern
Gloss Gloss laminated packaging

Gloss Lamination

Shiny • Eye-catching

Adds shine and extra ink protection. Works well for bold colors, retail shelves, and youth-focused brands.

ShinyScuff-resistant
Tactile Soft touch coated box

Soft-Touch Coating

Luxury feel

Creates a velvety, rubberised feel that makes customers want to hold the box longer. Ideal for high-end unboxing experiences.

VelvetyPremium
Highlight Spot UV gloss on box

Spot Gloss UV

Logo & details

High-gloss UV applied only to selected areas like logos or patterns, so they catch the light without making the whole box shiny.

ContrastLogo focus
Luxury Gold foil stamping on packaging

Foil Stamping

Gold • Silver • Custom

Metallic foil pressed into the board for instant shelf impact. Great for logos, borders, and badges on gift, cosmetic, and rigid boxes.

MetallicPremium detail
Raised Embossed packaging surface

Embossing

Raised detail

Embossing lifts selected artwork from the surface, giving logos, patterns, and brand marks a premium 3D raised effect that customers can feel instantly.

3D liftPremium texture
Depth Debossed packaging surface

Debossing

Pressed detail

Debossing presses artwork into the board, forming an elegant recessed impression. Works beautifully for minimalist luxury packaging and fine-detail branding.

IndentedLuxury
Windows Box with die-cut window

Die-Cut Windows

Show the product

Custom window shapes let customers see the product before they buy. Can be left open or backed with clear PET where needed.

RetailProduct focus

Loved by Real Customers

Liz Wheelhouse
★★★★★

“We reached out to Healey Packaging to help us create bespoke shaped boxes… the final product looked amazing and was very well received.”

November 18, 2025
Ash
★★★★★

“Very happy with the service and print quality. Patient with revisions and great communication. A very positive experience.”

September 18, 2025
Vanessa Scott
★★★★★

“The printing quality was excellent and Alex was incredibly helpful. I’ll definitely use Healey Packaging again.”

June 6, 2025
Adrian Tang
★★★★★

“Excellent service, very good quality and sharp printing. Highly satisfied with the results.”

May 7, 2025
G. Mitev
★★★★★

“Our custom boxes arrived exactly how we imagined. Great quality and friendly support from start to finish.”

April 21, 2025
Scott Anthony
★★★★★

“Really great branded hat boxes. Perfectly printed and excellent service. Will definitely return.”

April 14, 2025
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