A kraft food tray is a practical way to serve food. It holds and displays a customer's order.
The kraft paper material supports the food's weight and helps the container maintain its shape while in use.
With a convenient open-top, your customers can reach their order quickly.
Serve French fries, burgers, sandwiches, nachos, pasties, and all your snacks with no additional containers required.
You can serve your customers faster and keep all their orders organised with the trays.
Also, it gives you a comfortable way to carry food to your customers.
Both dining-in restaurants and takeaways use kraft trays for their takeaway orders.
This material is safe for food use. Additionally, paper trays contribute to sustainable packaging initiatives.
That's because manufacturers usually use recyclable and biodegradable kraft paper to make the trays.
What Makes Kraft Food Trays So Popular?
Kraft food trays do more than just carry food.
They help simplify serving, keep meals clean, and create a positive experience for customers.
Here's why businesses appreciate using them:
Built for Every Meal
You need a kraft tray that can hold anything you serve.
From juicy burgers and crunchy fries to sweet pastries and savoury snacks.
Kraft trays for food provide the necessary strength.
So customers don’t experience any bending or mess, and meals stay secure wherever they go.
Keeps Food Fresh and Clean
A solid food tray keeps your food safely away from direct contact with surfaces.
A small step for food safety, but significant for the customer experience.
Easy To Grab And Go
Whether your customers are eating at an outdoor festival, a food truck, or a cafe.
They can easily balance these food trays.
As they move from the ordering point to their seating location (or while standing!).
The lightweight makes them effortless to hold.
Eco-Friendly Alternative
Many Kraft trays are made from sustainable, compostable, and recyclable materials.
If your business is interested in reducing its packaging waste.
Then, kraft trays can help you make more environmentally conscious choices.
Turns Packaging Into Marketing
Use your personalised tray to your brand’s advantage.
With custom designs and a company logo added, you can turn this packaging into an effective marketing tool.
Where Are Food Packaging Trays Commonly Used?
Widely used in many food service businesses as they are convenient, durable, and simple to use.
Businesses use these food packaging trays for serving a variety of meals, snacks, and desserts.
The flexible design allows the use of the trays for both dining-in and take-away food service.
Common Use of Kraft Trays
- Fast Food Restaurants
- Food Trucks
- Cafes and coffee shops
- Burger Restaurants
- Sandwich shops
- Bakeries
- Ice cream parlours
- Catering companies
- Take-away and delivery restaurants
Additionally, to pack your sandwiches, you can opt for an ideal option like disposable sandwich trays with lids.
These trays are affordable and the most demanding in today’s market.
Which Material Options Are Available for Kraft Trays?
When selecting your kraft trays, the materials and thickness can really make them stand out visually and functionally.
We have made several material choices.
Only to ensure you can fit your packaging objectives, branding requirements, and food service needs:
Material Choices
Standard White
For a clean and professional appeal, the standard white material for paper food trays is ideal.
This brilliant white surface will ensure your logos, design, and text are made vibrant.
It is durable and crisp, perfect for personalised food packaging.
Premium White
Enhance your presentation by using premium white.
This sophisticated finish gives your packaging that luxury and elite look and feel.
It will also assist in making your food more appealing and your brand perception more noticeable.
Brown Kraft
If it's about creating a natural feel, then brown kraft is ideal for food trays.
This gives them a natural look and feel. This also reflects the ecological nature of the packaging.
Material Thickness Options
Your food tray's material thickness has a big impact on its sturdiness and overall usability.
We have thickness options suitable for your individual food packaging needs.
14pt Thickness
For an economical and lightweight option that's still quite strong, choose the 14-point material.
It offers reliable support for various food items.
Ideal for businesses that don't require extreme sturdiness.
18pt Thickness
The 18-point material offers the perfect balance between flexibility and enhanced durability.
This meets standard food service demands.
Many food businesses opt for this material, as it is highly versatile and performant.
24pt Thickness
When strength is essential, the 24-point material is an ideal choice.
Heavyweight enough to hold heavier foods. This material is durable and will help keep its shape during transportation.
Size Variations For Every Packaging Need
Our paper food trays come in various sizes to cater to all portions.
We currently have some of the following sizes available at Plus Printers UK:
- 4.7 x 3.1 x 1.6 (fries, nuggets, snacks)
- 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.8 (burgers with sides, nachos)
- 6.3 x 4.3 x 2 (loaded fries, rice meals, combos)
Colour Choices That Enhance Paper Trays For Food
With the right colour choice, your paper trays for food can be not only noticeable. But also stand out to be remembered.
At your disposal, there are many colours that are representative of your brand and customers alike.
Here are some of the top colour options for trays;
CMYK Printing
To design vibrant, colourful, and noticeable food trays?
Using CMYK printing will produce intricate designs and detailed images.
As well as designs that utilise full colours.
You get to decide exactly how you want to present your brand on your packaging.
Customers are instantly attracted as soon as they set eyes on your food trays.
Pantone Matching
Looking for unique brand colours?
Use Pantone matching to ensure the exact same colour on all of your orders.
They ensure your kraft food boxes are aligned with your branding.
And customers will recognise your company on food trays.
Metallic Silver
Want a modern, high-end finish?
Metallic silver provides a clean, slick sheen that instantly enhances your packaging.
It emphasises key design aspects.
And provides food trays with an excellent, crisp appearance to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Metallic Gold
Searching for ways to give your product a lavish feel?
Adding metallic gold can provide richness and aesthetic appeal to your food trays.
Utilising metallic gold will allow your product to present a premium appearance.
This feature makes it unforgettable and superior to all the rest.
Speciality Finishes For Custom Food Trays
The advantage of collaborating with our specialists is that you can design simple pizza trays or branded trays.
This highlights your business logo, brand name, and your specific design on your pizza slice tray made of cardboard.
For a visually enhanced look, we have various nice finishes for your cardboard food trays;
- Matte coating
- Glossy lamination
- Hot foiling technique
- Spot UV
- Embossed /Debossed logo
Serves your food in style. Our personalised food tray is all that is required.
What Affects The Price Of Paper Food Trays?
The cost of paper food trays varies according to the quality of material and GSM thickness.
This also includes size, print design, number of pieces, and any extra finishing like lamination and branding.
A more durable product, better designs, and lower MOQs lead to a more expensive food tray.
What Makes Plus Printers UK a Preferred Choice?
At Plus Printers UK, we manufacture customised food tray boxes at budget-friendly rates.
Designed to keep your food safe, fresh, and protected during transport, transit, handling, and storage.
All of our packaging meets food industry safety regulations.
Secure enough to prevent contamination or damage to your product.
We offer many years of experience in the packaging sector and know exactly what businesses like yours require.
Running a restaurant, food truck, or catering business, we have tailor-made solutions to fit your brand and product needs.
Place Your Order Today
So, what could be better than this? Place your order for our kraft food tray today.
Our additional perks include;
- Free Shipping
- Free Design Assistance
- Sustainable Packaging Solutions
- Fully Customizable Branding & Printing
- Low minimum order quantity of 100 boxes
- Free 3D Mockups & Prototypes
- Custom sizes, shapes & styles
- Fast turnaround times
- Excellent Customer Support
We ensure to work closely with our customers.
From design to delivery, we provide them with custom trays that look amazing and perform brilliantly.
Contact us today for a free quote.