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Cardboard Picnic Boxes

Planning outdoor events, takeaway meals, or special food presentations? The Product Boxes UK offers premium cardboard picnic boxes designed to combine convenience, durability, and attractive presentation for food businesses and event organisers. Ideal for picnics, catering services, bakery items, takeaway meals, party favors, and gift-style food packaging. The sturdy construction helps protect contents from spills, pressure, and handling during transport, while the lightweight design ensures easy carrying and convenience for customers.

These picnic boxes are perfect for restaurants, cafés, catering companies, and event planners looking to present food in an organised and appealing way. Available in multiple sizes and styles, they can also be customised with logo printing, branded designs, and premium finishes to help businesses create a memorable customer experience and strengthen brand visibility. Whether used for packed lunches, gourmet hampers, or outdoor dining experiences, these boxes offer a practical and visually appealing packaging solution. Choose The Product Boxes UK to deliver convenience and presentation in every package.

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Type Specification
Product Cardboard Picnic Boxes
Dimensions All Custom Sizes (L × W × H)
Material Kraft Board, SBS Board, Corrugated Cardboard, Food Grade Paperboard
Board Grade 250gsm–600gsm, E-Flute, B-Flute
Structure Foldable, Auto Lock, Carry Handle Design
Box Style Gable Box, Lunch Box, Carry Box, Picnic Basket Style
Shape Rectangle, Square, Custom Die-Cut
Printing Offset, Digital, Flexographic, UV Print
Colour CMYK, PMS, Custom Match
Logo Print, Foil Stamp, Emboss, Deboss, Spot UV
Surface Finish Matte, Gloss, Soft Touch, Aqueous Coating
Food Coating Grease Resistant, Food Safe Barrier
Finish Lamination, UV Coating, Anti-Scuff
Handle Type Integrated Handle, Die-Cut Handle, Rope Handle
Closure Tuck Top, Lock Tab, Snap Closure
Print Area Exterior, Interior, Full Coverage
Window Option PET Window, Die-Cut Window, Full Display Panel
Insert Option Divider, Tray Insert, Food Compartment Insert
Thickness 250gsm–600gsm, 1mm–3mm Board
Strength Stackable, Crush Resistant, Load Bearing
Protection Moisture Resistant, Grease Resistant
Capacity Single Meal, Family Pack, Multi-Item Storage
Product Fit Snacks, Sandwiches, Bakery Items, Picnic Meals
Application Picnics, Catering, Events, Food Delivery
Customization Size, Style, Print, Logo, Finish, Insert
Quantity 100–500,000+ Units
MOQ 100 Units
Proof Digital Mockup, Physical Sample
Artwork Format AI, EPS, PDF, PSD
Production Print, Die-Cut, Fold, Glue, Assemble
Quality Control Food Safety Check, Print Inspection, Strength Test
Packaging Flat Packed, Bulk Cartons
Eco Recyclable, FSC Certified, Biodegradable Options
Turnaround 7–12 Business Days

Q: Which structural style is most commonly used for Cardboard Picnic Boxes?

A: Gable-top and handled lock-top designs are the most common because they provide easy carrying while maintaining structural stability.

Q: How are multiple food items separated inside Cardboard Picnic Boxes?

A: Custom cardboard dividers, trays, and compartment inserts can be added to organize different food items and prevent shifting.

Q: What keeps Cardboard Picnic Boxes from collapsing when fully loaded?

A: Reinforced bottom panels, locking tabs, and high-strength paperboard distribute weight evenly to improve load-bearing performance.

Q: Can Cardboard Picnic Boxes be designed with built-in cup or bottle holders?

A: Yes, die-cut inserts and partition systems can securely hold beverages alongside food products within the same box.

Q: How is grease resistance incorporated into Cardboard Picnic Boxes?

A: Food-safe aqueous coatings or grease-resistant barrier layers help reduce oil penetration from fried or buttery foods.

Q: Can ventilation be integrated into Cardboard Picnic Boxes?

A: Yes, strategically placed ventilation slots allow steam to escape, helping reduce condensation inside the package.

Q: Which closure system offers the most secure locking for Cardboard Picnic Boxes?

A: Interlocking tabs and tuck-lock closures provide secure sealing while allowing the box to be opened without damaging its structure.

Q: Can Cardboard Picnic Boxes be customized for complete meal kits?

A: Yes, the internal layout can be designed to accommodate sandwiches, snacks, desserts, beverages, and utensils in separate compartments.

Q: What board materials are commonly selected for Cardboard Picnic Boxes?

A: Food-grade SBS board, kraft board, and lightweight corrugated board are commonly used depending on the required strength and carrying capacity.

Q: Can Cardboard Picnic Boxes include custom interior printing?

A: Yes, the inside surfaces can feature branding, event graphics, promotional messages, games, or serving instructions for an enhanced customer experience.

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Corrugated

A fluted box material is created to enhance the strength of the boxes for shipment purposes.

Cardboard

Light in weight and easy to print cardstock material that would be molded into any shape and style.

Kraft

Slightly brown paper-like thin material for packaging created by wood pulp and heaving eco-friendly nature.

Rigid

A thick cardboard box that is high in strength but also luxurious in presentation.

Holographic

An impressive as well as laminated paperboard that emulates a 3d look to colors.

Offset Print

High-quality and low-cost printing option that transfers the image to the box surface in a good resolution.

Digital Print

Digital printing techniques do not require any sort of printing plate as it transfers the image to the surface of the box easily without a plate.

UV Print

Safeguard the printed area from fading and make them more attractive.

Pantone

Utilization of a universally accepted color-matching system for printing the boxes.

Hot Foil Stamping

Print the foil detail by using the hot dies on the surface of the packaging boxes.

Cold Foil Stamping

It is a removable foil stamp that is applied without pressing any hot die or pressure on the boxes.

Blind Embossing

Create the raised area on the box surface by applying the pressure, not the inks.

Blind Debossing

Just like the craving on the box created by using letter plates or letter presses.

Registered Embossing

Create both the texture as well as the depth and endow a 3d effect to the area of the box.

Combination Embossing

Both the design as well as foiling is utilised at the same time to create a more appealing presentation.

Window Patching

Create a plain see-through cut in the box that is covered with a see-through plastic sheet.

Aqueous Coating

Provide tear-free impact to the packaging with a clear and fast-drying water-based coating at the time of printing.

UV Coating

Add protection against the damaging impact of UV sun rays by applying the UV coating to the packaging.

Spot Gloss UV

Annex the glossy effect on the specific areas of the packaging through spot coating.

Soft Touch Coating

Use the soft touch coating to make the darker and dull areas of the packaging velvety and smooth.

Varnish

Provides protection as well as perfect presentation to the printing part of boxes.

Lamination

A very thin plastic film is pasted in the boxes to make them more durable and long-lasting.

Anti-Scratch Lamination

This thin film of plastic is used to endow the scuff as well as scratch resistance to the boxes.
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