Pastry box
Food-grade SBS, window optional300 minimum · 8 to 10 business daysA pastry box is a folding carton sized and rated for baked goods, built on food-grade board with an optional window so the pastries are visible without opening the lid. We produce them from 300 units, ready in about 8 to 10 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a pastry box for a bakery, cafe, or dessert brand selling baked goods for pickup or delivery, where a food-grade box with a clean printed exterior and an optional window matters for both freshness and presentation.
Choose a cake box or a smaller favor box instead if you're packaging a single large cake rather than an assortment of individual pastries, since a full cake needs a taller, more supportive structure than a standard pastry box.
Specifications
| Board | Food-grade SBS paperboard, greaseproof coated interior |
|---|---|
| Window | Optional PET window in the lid, heat-sealed in place |
| Closure | Tuck-top or a lock-corner tray with a separate lid |
| Offset CMYK, matte finish standard, gloss and foil available | |
| Interior | Uncoated or with a greaseproof liner sheet for oily pastries |
| Minimum | 300 units |
| Lead time | 8 to 10 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 6 x 6 x 3 in (individual, 2 to 4 pastries) 9 x 9 x 4 in (small assortment) 12 x 9 x 4 in (large box, dozen pastries) |
Materials that suit it
Questions people ask
Is the board actually rated for direct food contact?
Yes, the food-grade board used for this box is rated for direct contact with baked goods, so no separate liner is required for typical pastries, though we offer a greaseproof liner sheet for oilier items on request.
Should I get a window or a solid lid?
A window works well when the pastries themselves are the selling point and you want them visible on a counter or in a delivery photo. A solid lid keeps the interior fully protected and is the better call for delicate items that shouldn't be jostled into view.
What sizes actually fit a standard dozen?
The 12 x 9 x 4 inch box comfortably fits a dozen standard-size pastries in a single layer. Tell us your exact product dimensions and we'll confirm or size it precisely.
Can the box handle warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven items?
Yes, it holds up fine with warm pastries. Just avoid sealing a window box completely airtight with very hot, moist items, since trapped steam can soften the board over time.
Do you print any required allergen or ingredient information?
We print whatever text you provide on the panel you specify, but confirming the correct required wording for your product and state is on your side.
Can I combine a tray-and-lid style with a printed sleeve?
Yes, a plain tray-and-lid with a separate printed paperboard sleeve is an option if you want a simpler box structure with the branding on a removable band.
How is the pastry box different from the bakery box with window?
The pastry box gives you the choice of a solid printed lid or a PET window, and a tuck top or a lock-corner tray with a separate lid, on food-grade SBS with a greaseproof interior, offset printed, from 300 units in 8 to 10 business days after proof. The bakery box with window is the window-first build, lock corners and a tuck-in lid on 18pt food-contact SBS, printed one color flexo or full color offset outside, from 200 units in 10 to 12 business days. A dozen assorted pastries suits either; a solid lid with full print suits the pastry box.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.