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Give your business the professional packaging it deserves with panini boxes, custom-built for durability and brand impact. Custom sizes, finishes, and branding available with quick production. Order in bulk today and lock in wholesale pricing!
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Get Free Design Support with your box 3d Renders or Send Your Design File for Printing.
Upon design approval, we’ll print and conduct quality checks before shipping the boxes to you.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Available in Custom Sizes |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing |
| Paper Stock | Eco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated Cardboard & Premium Rigid Stock |
| Coating | Semi-Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV & Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforating |
| Custom Options | Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink |
| Proof | Digital Proof, 3D Mock-Up |
| Shipping | Shipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada) |
| Help | For further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com |
Custom panini boxes keep grilled sandwiches warm, contained, and grease-resistant from the kitchen to the customer. Crat Packaging manufactures these boxes at our US facility in food-safe kraft and SBS board, sized to your sandwich format, with low minimums and free design support for cafés, delis, and catering brands.
Key Features of Our Panini Boxes
- Grease-resistant board — food-safe coating keeps oils and sauces from soaking through.
- Vented or solid lid options — vents help keep grilled sandwiches crisp instead of soggy.
- Full custom branding — full-color CMYK printing for cafés, delis, and QSR chains.
- Compact, stackable shape — designed for quick-service counters and takeout bags.
- Kraft and eco-friendly stock — recyclable, compostable-friendly board options.
- Food-safe construction — meets standard requirements for direct food contact.
- Low minimum order quantities — order in bulk without factory-scale minimums.
Specifications
| Box Style | Auto-lock bottom, tuck-top sandwich box (see also paper bag boxes for takeout alternatives) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Fully custom, sized to standard and jumbo panini formats |
| Material | Kraft board, SBS board, grease-resistant coated stock |
| Thickness | 250–350 GSM |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS spot color, 1-2 color kraft printing |
| Finishing | Matte lamination, food-safe coating |
| Add-ons | Steam vents, window cutouts |
| Minimum Order | 100 units |
| Turnaround | 10–15 business days (8 business days expedited) |
| Setup / Plate / Die Charges | Free |
Customization Options
Sizes
We build panini and sandwich boxes to fit single servings, double portions, and jumbo grilled sandwiches, with depth options for thicker fillings.
Materials
Kraft board gives a natural, café-style look, while SBS board offers a bright white surface for vivid full-color branding. Both come in grease-resistant, food-safe coatings.
Printing & Finishes
Full-color CMYK printing, PMS spot-color logo matching, and matte lamination are available, along with simple 1-2 color kraft printing for a rustic bakery-café look.
Add-Ons
Add steam vents to keep pressed sandwiches from turning soggy, or a window cutout so customers can see the product before opening.
Industries & Use Cases
Cafés, delis, sandwich shops, food trucks, catering companies, and quick-service restaurant chains use custom sandwich packaging like this for dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders.
How to Order
- Request a free quote with your box size, material, and quantity.
- Our design team builds a free print-ready proof.
- Approve your proof.
- Production runs 10–15 business days standard, or 8 business days expedited.
- Your finished boxes ship to your restaurant, café, or commissary kitchen.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging
We manufacture panini boxes at our own US production facility, so food brands get consistent, food-safe quality without long overseas lead times. Setup, plate, and die charges are free, minimum orders start at just 100 units, design support is free, and bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit depending on size, material, quantity, and finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are panini boxes grease-resistant?
Yes, our boxes use food-safe, grease-resistant board that keeps oils and sauces from soaking through during transport.
Can I add steam vents?
Yes, steam vents can be added to help pressed sandwiches stay crisp instead of turning soggy in the box.
What’s the minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order quantity is 100 units, letting cafés and delis order smaller batches without factory-scale minimums.
How long does production take?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days after proof approval, with 8-business-day expedited production available.
Can I get matching packaging for other menu items?
Yes, we can design a matching family of food packaging — boxes, bags, and wraps — that share the same branding.
Ready to package your grilled sandwiches? Get a free quote from Crat Packaging today.
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