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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; 

  1. Free Shipping
  2. Free Design Assistance
  3. Sustainable Packaging Solutions
  4. Fully Customizable Branding & Printing
  5. Low minimum order quantity of 100 boxes
  6. Free 3D Mockups & Prototypes
  7. Custom sizes, shapes & styles
  8. Fast turnaround times
  9. 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.

 

  • Custom Styles & Sizes
    Custom Styles And Sizes

    You don’t need to worry about limited styles and size options for your boxes, because we offer a vast range of custom sizes and style options. We only create what you want. This is what makes us unique!

  • Printing Options
    Printing Options

    We offer economical yet modern printing methods, such as offset printing, digital printing, and screen printing. With these options, you can print your brand logo, contact info, and whatever you want to print. The choice is all yours!

  • Paper Stock
    Paper Stock

    Our paper stock options include cardboard, rigid stock, kraft paper, and corrugated paper; each has its own unique properties. These material options can be customised in terms of box thickness, finish, and colour to meet your customer’s needs.

  • Quantities
    Box Quantities

    No matter if you need 10,000 boxes for a large order or a smaller quantity of 50 boxes, we deal with all. We will deliver the same quality to both small and large branding needs. Our team will help bring your vision into reality.

  • Production Processes
    Production Processes

    We use innovative production methods to create your packaging boxes, such as printing, cutting, gluing, assembling, and quality control before delivery. We will ensure every packaging box is safe to transport & handle.

  • Add-on Options
    Add-On Options

    We have unique finishing, coating, and embellishment options for your custom boxes. It includes custom inserts, like cardboard or foam, dividers, handles, window die-cuts, sleeves, and many more.

  • Turn Around Times
    Turnaround Time

    Our standard turnaround time is only 3 to 4 business days, all over the UK! But if you need boxes urgently, we will deliver them to you in 1 to 2 business days.

  • Coating Options
    Coating Options

    A vast range of coating options is available, including Spot UV, matte, gloss, soft-touch, and aqueous coating. You just need to tell us your desired option for your boxes; we’ll make it happen.

Consumer Questions

Q: What’s your Minimum Order Quantity for Kraft Food Tray?
A: Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom packaging is flexible, starting as low as 100 units. We are committed to accommodating orders of all sizes, whether small or large. It's important to note that the MOQ may vary. For the most accurate information, we recommend reaching out to our agents who will be happy to assist you.
Q: What’s Your Turnaround Time for Kraft Food Tray Order?
A: Typically, our turnaround time ranges from 12-15 days, depending on the complexity and quantity of your order. But we also offer expedite shipping with some extra charges.
Q: Can You Assist in the Design Process?
A: Absolutely! We have a team of skilled designers ready to help bring your packaging ideas to life, offering guidance from concept to final design.
Q: Do You Provide Proof/Samples Before Final Production?
A: Yes, we provide digital proofs and, upon request, physical samples of your design to ensure everything is perfect before full-scale production.
Q: What are the Accepted Payment Methods?
A: We offer a variety of payment options for your convenience, including credit/debit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers. Choose the one that works best for you.
  • No Hidden Fees or Surprises
    We have no hidden fee, you will pay only what you request.
  • Fast Prototyping
    With fast prototyping you will have an opportunity to review your design and easily approve it.
  • Free Samples or Mock-ups
    This can be a great way to get an idea of what your custom packaging will look like even before you order.
  • Affordable Pricing
    We provide bulk discounts and economy packaging options to offer you an equal amount of quality for a reasonable price.
Kraft Food Tray
  • Easy Ordering Process
    Order online easily—fill out the form to submit queries or orders
  • Premium Quality Guarantee
    You will be satisfied with our service, as we utilize finest materials to ensure product safety and premium presentation.
  • Sustainable Options
    Our solutions are sustainable that help your business stay on trend while attracting eco-conscious customers.
  • Personalized Service
    We offer personalized services and support during the design and production to meet your packaging needs.

Unlimited Customization

PlusPrinters provides visually appealing custom packaging boxes with endless customization options to ensure your products leave a lasting impression on your customers. Even better, we offer unlimited customization at no extra cost, making our packaging solutions highly cost-effective. This allows you to engage customers with your brand without investing heavily in expensive marketing and branding strategies.

  • Coating
  • Printing Options
  • Special Finishes
  • Paperboard
  • Corrugated
  • Fluted Grades
  • Rigid Materials
Material 1
Aqueous Coating
Material 2
UV Coating
Material 3
Spot Glass UV
Material 4
Soft Toch Coating
Material 5
Varnish
Material 6
Lamination
Material 7
Anti-scratch Lamination
Material 8
Soft Touch / Silk Lamination
Material 10
Offset Print
Material 11
Digital Print
Material 12
UV Print
Material 13
Water-based Ink
Material 14
Hot Foil Stamping
Material 15
Cold Foil Printing
Material 16
Blind Emboosing
Material 17
Blind Deboosing
Material 18
Registered Embossing
Material 19
Combination Embossing
Material 19
Window Patching
Material 20
SBS C1S
Material 21
SBS C2S
Material 22
CCNB
Material 23
Fully Recycled CCNB
Material 24
Natural Brown Kraft
Material 25
White Kraft
Material 25
Black Kraft
Material 25
Uncoated Unbleached Kraft
Material 25
Clay-coated Kraft Back
Material 25
Clay Natural Kraft
Material 25
Metallic
Material 25
Holographic
Material 25
Textured
Material 25
Natural Kraft Board
Material 26
Oyster White Board
Material 27
Kemi White Board
Material 28
Bleached White Board
Material 28
Single Face
Material 28
Single Wall
Material 28
Double Wall
Material 28
Triple Wall
Material 28
A-Flute
Material 28
B-Flute
Material 28
C-Flute
Material 28
E-Flute
Material 28
F-Flute
Material 28
Grey Chipboard
Material 28
Duplex Chipboard

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Rating 5 stars
By Miki Holt

about 3 months ago

Hugely impressed, and big thanks Ron Izac!

Hugely impressed. Ron Izac is an outstanding customer sales representative and Plus Printers is a company you can trust to get branded work done. With just weeks before a major global news moment requiring branded pet packs to a specific size and spec, Plus Printers delivered on time to our delivery location in Melbourne!

Rating 5 stars
By Amy W

about 3 months ago

Best customer service and LOVE the end result

Paul was amazing from start to finish. First of all, he quoted me a competitive price on my custom reed diffuser packaging. He gave me the best price in the market. He was helpful in answering my gazillion questions (very quickly) and he was very patient with me when it came to my design requests. In all honesty, I thought he would give up on me at some point but he didn't :-). Then he showed me my mockups, communicated when they were in printing and off for shipping. He's very transparent, super nice and helpful person. I will keep him as my permanent contact for customized packaging designs when I need restocking. Definitely order from him. Paul You're a Legend!

Rating 5 stars
By R. A. M.

about 10 months ago

Good communication and pricing

Good communication and pricing

Rating 5 stars
By Radelicous

about 10 months ago

Great experience with Lewis and fast…

Great experience with Lewis and fast turnaround. I would buy again from them.

Rating 5 stars
By Ash

about 4 months ago

Great service by Alan

Great service by Alan! Beautiful boxes, looking forward to the next batch.

Rating 5 stars
By Jack Lawlor

about 9 months ago

Great service from Paul and the team

Great service from Paul and the team, very knowledgeable and helped me every step of the way as I’m not the most computer minded. Will definitely use again

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