Kraft Takeaway Boxes Buying Guide

Kraft food cartons, noodle boxes, Chinese takeaway boxes and boat trays are the go-to grease-resistant paper packaging for street food, Asian takeaways, hot food counters and salad bars. This guide explains the sizes and capacities, and which box suits which dish.

Kraft food carton sizes

Our kraft food cartons are made from kraft paperboard and come in white or brown, from smallest to largest:

• No.1 (Mini): 750ml, 115 x 90 x 65mm, cases of 450. White or brown.
• No.5 (Small): 900ml, 150 x 120 x 50mm, cases of 300. White or brown.
• No.8 (Medium): 1,250ml, 155 x 120 x 65mm, cases of 300. White or brown.
• No.2 (Large): 1,500ml, 200 x 140 x 50mm, cases of 200. White or brown.
• No.3 (Jumbo): 2,000ml, 200 x 140 x 65mm, cases of 200. White or brown.

Smaller cartons suit sides, salads and snack portions. The No.8 and No.2 suit most main meals, and the No.3 jumbo suits sharing portions and meal deals.

Noodle boxes

Our white kraft board noodle boxes have a classic folded top and suit hot and cold food: 16oz, 26oz and 32oz, all in cases of 500. Use 16oz for sides and small portions, 26oz for a regular noodle or rice dish, and 32oz for large portions.

For open serving, our No.6A white kraft food trays come in cases of 300.

VIP Chinese takeaway boxes

Our printed VIP takeaway boxes suit hot and cold food and come in four sizes: No.1 (cases of 540), No.2 (450), No.3 (150) and No.4 (100).

Kraft boat trays

Open kraft boat trays are ideal for chips, loaded fries, hot dogs, churros and street food. All come in brown kraft board, in cases of 1,000 (10 x 100):

• Small: 115 x 85 x 44mm, for snacks and sides.
• Medium: 138 x 86 x 44mm, for regular portions.
• Large: 220 x 155 x 55mm, for mains and loaded fries.

Quick buying checklist

• Lidded kraft cartons for takeaway mains, salads and rice dishes.
• Noodle boxes for noodles, rice and stir fries.
• VIP boxes for Chinese takeaway menus.
• Boat trays for open street food and sides.
• Choose white or brown to suit your brand.

FAQs

Are kraft cartons suitable for hot food? Yes, our kraft food cartons, noodle boxes and VIP boxes suit hot and cold food.

Which carton is most popular? The No.8 (1,250ml) and No.2 (1,500ml) cover most main meals.

Can they be recycled? Clean paperboard is widely recyclable, but food-soiled packaging often isn’t. Check your local waste guidance, or use the Recycle Now locator.

How fast is delivery? Orders placed by 12pm are dispatched for next-day UK delivery (T&Cs apply), with free delivery on orders over £150 ex VAT.

Ready to order? Browse our kraft takeaway boxes, noodle boxes, VIP boxes and boat trays, or call or WhatsApp our team for help choosing.