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Chinese Takeaway Boxes
Save your customers from a messy takeout experience by using Chinese takeaway boxes. They come with a pre-made handle and a sturdy design that can fold in a plate structure as well. Moreover, you can customize them with your branding artwork to enhance brand identification for improved sales. Let The Premier Packaging give you a flexible yet functional takeout box that food lovers will cherish.
final cost depends on your specifications
Price as low as
instock
Warranty
Estimated arrival:
Standard: 14 to 16 Business Days
Express: 10 to 12 Business Days
Expedite: 8 to 10 Business Days
Chinese Takeaway Boxes
Save your customers from a messy takeout experience by using Chinese takeaway boxes. They come with a pre-made handle and a sturdy design that can fold in a plate structure as well. Moreover, you can customize them with your branding artwork to enhance brand identification for improved sales. Let The Premier Packaging give you a flexible yet functional takeout box that food lovers will cherish.
final cost depends on your specifications
Price as low as
instock
Warranty
Chinese Takeaway Boxes for Food Enthusiasts
Serve warm and fresh edibles and perishables to your customers by customizing Chinese takeaway boxes. They are a good food packaging choice for reheating and takeout food items.
There’s just so much that can be said about their benefits and features. They have a self-locking tab for easy carrying while lowering the possibility of spills during transit.
Why Choose A Chinese Takeout Box?
Food lovers can instantly spot their favourite brand’s packaging. Think of the combination of yellow and red colored meal boxes for McDonald’s. Alternating KFC’s red and white vertical stripes topped with the smiling face of Colonel Sanders.
This is what we call brand identification. And The Premier Packaging will help you ensure your branding makes your customer think about your brand.
Our custom Chinese takeout boxes draw the attention of your ideal prospects and eventually lead to improved sales. Want to generate revenues and drive profits? Bring in these takeaway boxes as your marketing strategy.
Eco-Friendly Material for Chinese Food Take out Boxes
Your food brand tells a story. And customers want to buy into it.
Today, customers are well informed about the impact of deforestation on the environment. Let them know that you care about the planet with our Kraft and cardboard packaging.
Cardboard Packaging
The taste of food can be impacted by the quality of packaging materials. Cardboard plays an important role there. They:
- Keep takeouts fresh for relatively longer time
- Resist moisture and grease issues
- Are made from eco-friendly paperboard
On the other hand, cardboard boxes are sturdy and provide the perfect support for your custom Chinese take out boxes.
Kraft Packaging
Takeout boxes made out of Kraft paper have various benefits and features. They are:
- Eco-friendly option for product packaging
- 100% biodegradable and recyclable
- Durable and Lightweight
- Easily customizable
That’s how you can share an impactful brand image with the help of kraft Chinese food boxes.
Want to share a constructive brand image? Try our Kraft Chinese food boxes to know the quality firsthand.
Packaging Styles for Chinese Food Takeout Boxes
To make the customer’s takeout experience worry free, we have a couple of right condensers for Chinese food take out box style. This way you can reflect your brand’s identity and create a memorable impression on your customers. We have these custom Chinese takeout food boxes:
Gable Chinese Takeaway Boxes
Carrying piping hot food can be a nightmare for your customers. That’s where we introduced you to our gable food boxes. They come with a pre-assembled handle on the top. These are particularly designed for convenience. Also these boxes have a unique presentation that enhances the packaging of appetizers like noodles, saucy entrees and many more.
Foldable Takeout Boxes
You can know them by another name called oyster pails. Instead of handles they contain flaps on each side of the box that can be put together. This creates a solid closure that enhances the functionality of the box as well.
Chinese Takeout Boxes Size Specification Table with Dimensional References
Now let’s make it easy for you to understand box sizes for these takeout boxes also called Oyster pails. They are sized by volume (ounces / pints / quarts).
| Nominal Size | Volume | What This Size Means | Best Food Uses |
| ½ Pint | 8 oz | Small portion container designed for sides, samples, or add-ons | Sauces, side rice, lo mein sides, spring rolls (cut), appetizers, desserts |
| 1 Pint | 16 oz | Standard single-serving box for individual meals | Fried rice, noodles, single-entree portions, pasta, rice bowls |
| 1½ Pint | 24–26 oz | Upsized individual portion or light sharing container | Large entrees, combo meals, loaded noodles, family-style sides |
| 1 Quart | 32 oz | Industry standard for large portions or shared dishes | Soups, broths, curry, stir-fry, family-size entrees |
| Extra-Large | 32 oz+ | Bulk or catering-focused size | Party trays, catering orders, meal prep, multi-serving dishes |
There are dimensions that vary slightly by manufacturer.
| Size | Top Opening (L × W) | Bottom Base (L × W) | Height |
| ½ Pint (8 oz) | ~3.25″ × 2.5″ | ~2.4″ × 1.75″ | ~2.5″ |
| 1 Pint (16 oz) | ~3.75″ × 3″ | ~2.25″ × 3″ | ~3.25″ |
| 1½ Pint (24–26 oz) | ~4″ × 3.25″ | ~2.5″ × 3.25″ | ~4″ |
| 1 Quart (32 oz) | ~4.6″ × 3.9″ | ~2.9″ × 3.6″ | ~4.5″ |
Whether it’s single meals or combo meals, The Premier Packaging knows how to make custom sizes for these boxes.
Is Takeout Boxes A Good Choice for Your Food Business?
Food is at risk of damage during takeout, especially noodles, sauces or sushi.
Takeout packaging like Chinese takeaway boxes reduce that risk. They are durable, resist leaking, and are easy to carry. When you let The Premier Packaging customize them for you, you’ll get custom handles, so food stays secure and mess-free during transport.
Made from paperboard or Kraft material, they are eco-friendly, safe to heat, and keep food warm and fresh. You can even open them fully and use them as a plate.
1. Easy to Use and Carry
These boxes fold flat for storage and are quick to set up. Many have built-in handles, and the top opens wide so you can eat straight from the box.
2. Strong and Leak-Proof
They are made to hold hot, heavy, and saucy food without breaking or leaking. This makes them reliable for takeout and delivery.
3. Eco-Friendly Choice
Most are made from recyclable and biodegradable Kraft paper, which is better for the environment and appeals to eco-aware customers.
4. Keeps Food Warm and Safe
The material can usually go in the microwave for reheating. Small openings let steam out, so food doesn’t get soggy but stays warm.
5. Low Cost and Flexible Use
They are cheap to make, especially in bulk. They work well for leftovers and many types of food—not just Chinese dishes.
6. Good for Branding
The box shape is easy to recognize and simple to print on. Logos and designs stand out, helping customers remember your brand.
Shop Reusable Chinese Food Takeout Boxes — Sustainable & Low Cost Option
Join the pool of over 1,000+ happy customers who trust The Premier Packaging for custom boxes to solve packaging problems.
We offer free delivery services for your Chinese takeaway boxes all over the United States. And also, we offer a quick turnaround so your packaging gets shipped to your door at the right time.
So get in touch with us. Our customer service is 24/7 live at Chat support to get your questions answered.
You can also call at (727) 629-1270 or share your product specifications at inquiry@thepremierpackaging.com.
| Dimensions | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS, No Printing |
| Paper Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
| Quantities | 100 – 500,000 |
| Coating | Gloss, Matte, Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforation |
| Options | Custom Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink, PVC Sheet |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turn Around Time | 4-6 Business Days, Rush |
Aqueous Coating
A clear, water-based coating that dries quickly and protects printed surfaces to improve surface appearance.
UV Coating
A liquid coating that is cured instantly with ultraviolet light to create scuff-resistant matte surface.
Spot UV Coating
A UV coating applied only to selected areas (like logos or text). Used for contrast and visual impact.
Soft Touch Coating
A coating that creates a smooth, velvet like feel to add a premium tactile experience. Can slightly reduce scratch resistance if not laminated.
Varnish
A thin, clear liquid coating applied during printing using the printing press (CMYK process).
Lamination
A plastic film bonded to the printed surface for strong protection against moisture, tearing, and wear.
Anti-Scratch Lamination
A special BOPP film lamination designed to resist scratches and scuffs to prevent fingerprints and surface marks.
Soft Touch / Silk Lamination
A laminated film with a silky, peach-skin texture that feels soft and luxurious in hand.
Offset Printing
It utilizes metal plates and a rubber blanket to transfer ink to paper. It’s ideal for large runs to get sharp detail and color consistency.
Digital Printing
Prints directly from digital files without plates. Ideal for short runs, fast turnaround, and cost-effective small quantities.
UV Printing
Ink is cured instantly using UV light, creating durable prints with gloss or raised effects on coated and specialty surfaces.
Water-based Ink
Made with water and pigments instead of solvents. More eco-friendly than oil inks, commonly used in paper packaging.
Soy / Vegetable Ink
Uses soy or vegetable oils with pigments. Offers vibrant color and lower VOCs, but not fully impact-free.
Oil Based Ink
Petroleum-based ink that delivers rich, durable color. Traditional and effective, but less sustainable and harder to recycle.
Pantone (PMS Colors)
Standardized color system using exact ink formulas to ensure consistent and accurate brand colors across print jobs.
Pantone Metallic
Pantone inks with metallic particles for shiny finishes. Used for premium looks but can reduce recyclability.
SBS C1S
Premium bleached white board, coated on one side for sharp prints. Recyclable; biodegradable if coating is eco-friendly.
SBS C2S
Premium bleached white board, coated on both sides for quality prints inside and out. Coating affects its biodegradability.
CCNB
Duplex board with white front and gray back, mostly recycled. Clay coating may limit biodegradability.
Fully Recycled CCNB
Board from 100% recycled fiber, coated on one side. Recyclable; coating may affect biodegradability.
Natural Brown Kraft
Brown kraft board from virgin and recycled pulp. Strong, eco-friendly, mostly uncoated. Recyclable & biodegradable.
White Kraft
Bleached kraft board from virgin and recycled pulp. Coated or uncoated; recyclable, biodegradable if coating is eco-safe.
Black Kraft
Black-dyed kraft from virgin and recycled pulp. Recyclability depends on dye/coating; less biodegradable than natural kraft.
Uncoated Unbleached Kraft
Natural kraft board, no bleaching or coating. Fully recyclable, fully biodegradable, very sustainable.
Hot Foil Stamping
A printing process where metallic or pigmented foil is transferred onto a surface using heat and pressure to create a shiny, decorative effect.
Cold Foil Printing
Foil is transferred onto a surface without heat using UV-curable adhesives and a printing press. Suitable for high-speed commercial printing and flexible materials.
Blind Embossing
A design is raised on a surface without any foil or color, using a die pressed from the front side of the material. This creates a subtle, tactile effect.
Blind Debossing
A design is pressed inward into the material from the front side, creating an indented effect without foil or ink.
Registered Embossing
Embossing that aligns precisely with another printed element (like a logo or foil). Ensures the raised design matches the printed artwork.
Combination Embossing
Embossing combined with foil stamping in a single pass. Produces a raised design that also has a metallic or colored foil finish.
Window Patching
A die-cut opening on packaging is covered with a thin plastic film. Give customers a chance to see the inside of packaging for visibility purposes.
GSM
Measurement for the density of the paper stock.
PT
Measurement for the thickness of the paper stock.
Flute
Fiberboard arches sandwiched between two linerboards.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Most are designed to be microwaved, but it depends on the material and lining. Paperboard boxes without metal handles or foil linings are generally microwave-safe for short reheating, while boxes with metal components shouldn’t. Make sure to check for manufacturer labeling before microwaving.
A: Yes you can transform them into plates. Their structural designs are die-cut in a way that when the box unfolds by turning the flaps outwards, it transforms into a plate.
A: Yes, if they are made from uncoated paperboard or plant-based materials. Boxes with plastic or wax linings are commonly not compostable and require disposal as waste.
A: These takeout boxes are safe for short-term food storage when made from food-grade materials. They are best used for temporary storage, as prolonged refrigeration or exposure to moisture may alter the taste and quality of packed food.
