Custom Pizza Boxes

Why print your own pizza boxes?

A pizza box travels to every customer's table, office and party, and it often sits on the counter long after the food is gone. A plain white box says nothing about who made the pizza; a box printed with your logo, phone number and website keeps your shop in front of people who already like your food. Printed boxes also make takeout and delivery look as professional as the big chains, help drivers and customers recognize the right order at a glance, and turn every delivery into a small advertisement on the way to the door.

Where can I buy custom pizza boxes?

Plain boxes are easy to find at restaurant supply stores, but printed pizza boxes come from a packaging manufacturer that makes them to order. Working directly with a pizza box supplier like Pro Packaging Line means your boxes are cut to your sizes, printed with your artwork and delivered to your door — with a 100-box minimum per design instead of a full truckload. Restaurants that go through many boxes a week usually order wholesale pizza boxes in bulk to keep a steady stock on hand.

What sizes do pizza boxes come in?

Most pizzerias sell four or five sizes, and the box is made a little larger than the pie so the crust and toppings do not touch the walls or lid.

Standard pizza boxes are usually around 1.5 to 2 inches deep; deep-dish and stuffed-crust pizzas need a deeper box. When people search for pizza box dimensions, the box is normally named after the pie it holds — a 12-inch pizza box fits a 12-inch pie with a little clearance. Every order is made to your dimensions, so tell us the pie sizes you serve and the depth you need.

Are custom pizza boxes grease-resistant and food-safe?

We offer grease-resistant, moisture-resistant and food-safe coating options, so oil does not soak through the board and your print stays clean from the oven to the table. Tell us how your pizzas are served — very oily toppings, long delivery times, steam from fresh pies — and we suggest the right board and coating before you approve the proof.

White or kraft pizza boxes?

• White board makes logos and colors bright and gives a clean, modern look.
• Kraft (brown) board looks natural and handmade, and a single dark ink color reads well on it.

Both are corrugated, so they stack in the kitchen and travel without crushing. FSC-certified and compostable material options are available for restaurants that want a greener box.

Can a pizza box go in the oven?

No. Corrugated pizza boxes are made to carry pizza and keep it warm, not to be heated. Paper board can scorch or catch fire in an oven, so customers should move the pizza onto a tray or pizza stone before reheating. Some shops print a short "remove before reheating" reminder inside the lid.

How do pizza boxes keep pizza hot and crisp?

Corrugated board traps air inside its flutes, which slows heat loss on the way to the customer. The trade-off is steam: a fully sealed box keeps heat in but can make the crust soft. Many shops ask for small vent holes in the lid or side so steam can escape while the pizza stays warm, and a grease-resistant coating keeps the base of the box firm. Tell us your average delivery time and we suggest a setup that balances heat and crispness.

Do you make pizza slice boxes?

Yes — triangle slice boxes are made to your size and printed to match your whole-pie boxes, so lunch-counter and food-truck orders carry the same branding as your delivery pies. Slice boxes are popular for by-the-slice shops, stadium and event stands, and combo meals with a drink and a side.

Branded pizza boxes for promotions and events

Because orders start at 100 boxes per design, you can print short runs for a special occasion without changing your everyday box: a holiday design, a game-day special, a school or charity partnership, a new-store opening, or custom pizza boxes for a wedding or private party — even in colors like pink or gold printed on the lid. A limited print gets people talking and photographing the box, and the QR code can point to that promotion's landing page. When the event is over, you simply go back to your standard design.

What should I print on a pizza box?

• Logo and shop name in the center of the lid, big enough to read from across a room
• Phone number, website or a QR code to your online ordering page
• Social media handles along the front edge
• A short slogan or "fresh daily" line, if it fits your brand
• Seasonal or event artwork for holidays, game days or local events

One or two bold colors usually read better than full photographs, and they keep the cost per box down. Our designers can set up the layout for you at no extra cost when you print with us. Preparing your own files? Follow our print-ready artwork guide so your logo prints sharp.

Pizza boxes for new shops, food trucks and busy restaurants

Orders start at 100 boxes per design, so new pizzerias, food trucks and pop-ups can have printed boxes without filling a storeroom. Busy restaurants usually order larger wholesale runs in each size. Boxes arrive flat and are folded only when needed, which saves space behind the counter.

Other takeout packaging for restaurants

Many pizzerias match their pizza boxes with printed takeout boxes, French fry boxes, fast food boxes and catering boxes, so every order looks like it came from the same brand. Browse the full food packaging range.

Your first order, step by step

Tell us the pizza sizes you serve, how many boxes you need of each and send your logo or artwork. We reply with a quote and a free dieline per size, then a digital proof to approve — nothing is printed before your yes. Production runs 8–10 business days after approval, and a test sample can be made in 5–7 days first. The boxes arrive flat and stack neatly in the kitchen; orders over $500 ship free within the US. Get your free pizza box quote.