Food Trays

Food Trays are open paperboard serving trays for diners, delis, and event caterers that plate nachos, sliders, wings, or loaded sides for grab-and-go, and Teal prints them in full color to fit your menu.

The low open walls keep food visible and easy to reach, so guests can dig in without unboxing while staff move orders fast across a busy counter. A printed tray also doubles as a serving surface for sampling tables and tasting events, which makes it a flexible pick for caterers running multiple stations.

Food Trays Materials & Specifications

Material

SBS white or natural kraft paperboard

Weight

300-400gsm paperboard

Printing

full-color CMYK, inside and outside

Finishing

matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss

Sustainability

FSC-certified paper option

Best Used For

Nachos, wings, and loaded shareable sides

Deli and counter grab-and-go service

Catering stations and sampling tables

Fairs, markets, and concession stands

Printing & Finishing

Print across the tray base and walls in CMYK, then add matte or gloss lamination so the surface stands up to a serving shift. Spot UV, foil, and emboss are available when you want a logo or pattern to catch the eye on a display table.

Why Order from Teal

Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum order on standard trays (100+ applies only to specialty rigid packaging). You get free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK printing, and an FSC-certified paper option. Run standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs), and start with the sample kit ($50, credited to your first order). Quotes come back within 4 business hours.

FAQ

What’s the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units; 100+ applies only to specialty rigid packaging.

How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush option (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).

Can I get a sample? Yes. The sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.

Request a free quote and we’ll get back to you within 4 business hours.

How to Order Food Trays

Ordering custom food trays is simple:

Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references

Receive quote guidance within one business day

Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)

Approve the digital proof and production begins

Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer