Meal Boxes

Meal Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons for meal-prep brands, caterers, and grab-and-go counters that pack full portions per order. Made to order from folding-carton paperboard and printed in full color, they keep your branding consistent across every meal you send out.

A repeatable, branded box builds recognition with subscribers who unbox the same package week after week, and clean folding construction speeds up portioning on a busy pack line. Full-color CMYK puts your logo, nutrition cues, and program name front and center. Use them for weekly meal-prep subscriptions, catered lunch drops, or single-portion deli sets.

Materials & Specifications

Material

SBS white or natural kraft paperboard folding carton

Weight

300-400gsm paperboard

Printing

full-color CMYK, print inside and outside

Finishing

matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss/deboss

Sustainability

FSC-certified paper option

Best Used For

Meal-prep and subscription brands shipping weekly portions

Caterers delivering individual plated meals

Grab-and-go counters and corporate lunch programs

Health and fitness brands with a branded meal lineup

Printing & Finishing

Lead with full-color CMYK artwork, then add matte lamination for an understated finish or gloss for more pop. Spot UV highlights a logo or panel, and foil or emboss/deboss adds a premium touch. Printing inside the box gives you space for portion details or a welcome note.

Why Order from Teal

Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum order (100+ for specialty rigid styles). You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing on each run. Choose rush production (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard turnaround from about 7 business days after proof approval, add an FSC-certified paper option, and request a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).

FAQ

What’s the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles start at 100+.

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) available.

Can I get a sample? Yes. Order a sample kit for $50 and we credit it to your first order.

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

How to Order Meal Boxes

Ordering custom meal boxes 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