Pizza Shop Supplies Checklist: The Packaging Side

On the packaging side, a pizza shop needs pizza boxes in each size on the menu, slice boxes, pizza liners or circles, wax or deli paper for subs and sandwiches, hero or sub boxes, takeout containers for salads and pasta, catering trays, bags, cups with lids, and napkins and utensils. Print your logo on pizza boxes first, because they travel farthest and are seen by the most people, then add bags, cups and the rest as you go. The checklist below covers what to think about for each item.

The checklist at a glance

Item	What to consider	Print your logo?
Pizza boxes	One size per pie size, plus specialty sizes	Yes, first
Slice boxes	Lunch rush, single slices to go	Yes, if slices are a big seller
Pizza liners or circles	Grease and moisture under the pie	Optional
Wax or deli paper	Wrapping subs, sandwiches and calzones	Nice to have
Hero or sub boxes	Long sandwiches that need a rigid box	Yes, if subs are a big part of the menu
Takeout containers	Salads, pasta, wings and sides	Worth it for delivery-heavy shops
Catering trays and cases	Party and office orders	Yes, if you cater
Bags	Sides, multiple items, carrying orders	Yes, second or third
Cups and lids	Fountain drinks, iced tea, coffee	Yes, if you serve drinks to go
Napkins and utensils	Every to-go order	Usually plain stock

Pizza boxes by size

Pizza boxes are the core of the order and the item to get right first. Start by listing every pie you sell, then match a box to each.

• Match every menu size. A pie that is too small for its box slides around and loses toppings; one that is too big will crush against the lid. Measure your actual baked pies, not the dough ball or the menu label.
• Count specialty pies. Personal pies, Sicilian or grandma squares and party-size rectangles each need their own box.
• Estimate usage by size. Your large box usually moves fastest, so it is the one to order in the biggest quantity.

Our custom pizza boxes come in 14 sizes from 7x7x2 to 18x26x2, with a 5-bundle minimum, starting at $32.50 per bundle of 50 (about $0.65 a box). If you are not sure which sizes fit your pies, the pizza box size guide walks through the common ones.

Slice boxes

If you sell by the slice, a slice box keeps a single piece flat and warm on the walk back to the office, and it is easier to eat from than a paper plate. Consider how many slices you sell at lunch and whether customers often buy two at once. Our single slice pizza boxes are packed 200 per bundle with a 5-bundle minimum.

Pizza liners and circles

A liner or circle sits under the pie inside the box. It helps keep the crust from sitting in grease or steam and protects the bottom of the box. Think about whether you want a liner that lets the crust stay crisper or a simple circle for support. Our Krispy Crust pizza liner is packed 40 per bundle.

Wax or deli paper for subs and sandwiches

Most pizzerias also sell subs, heroes, wraps and sandwiches, and those get wrapped in paper. Consider the sheet size for your longest sandwich, and whether you also want paper for lining baskets or trays for dine-in. Printed paper is a small touch customers notice when they unwrap lunch. Our custom wax paper comes 400 sheets per bundle.

Hero and sub boxes

A wrapped sub can get squashed at the bottom of a delivery bag. A hero box keeps it straight and makes stacking orders easier. Measure your longest sandwich before choosing a length. Our custom hero boxes come in 11" and 12" lengths, 100 per bundle.

Takeout containers for salads and pasta

Salads, baked ziti, pasta, wings and sides need containers that close securely and stack in a bag. Think about which dishes are saucy or hot and how many portion sizes you offer. Our custom takeout containers are packed 75 per bundle with a 4-bundle minimum.

Catering trays and cases

Office lunches, parties and team events can be some of a pizzeria's larger orders. Plan for trays that hold pasta, salads, wings and sandwich platters, and for cases that let several items be carried at once. A branded catering case also sits on a conference table for the whole meal. Browse our catering cases and trays to see the options.

Bags

Bags carry sides, garlic knots and multi-item orders, and they are what a customer holds on the way out the door.

• Smaller paper bags for sides, fries, knots or a single sandwich. Our burger bags work well for this.
• Bags with handles for orders with several containers or drinks. See our paper handle bags.

Cups and lids

If you serve fountain drinks, iced tea or coffee to go, plan for at least two drink sizes and the lids that fit them. Cups are carried around long after the meal is over, which makes them a good second or third item to brand. Browse our custom cups to compare paper and plastic options.

Napkins and utensils

Napkins, forks, knives, straws, red pepper and parmesan packets go out with nearly every order. These are usually bought as plain stock from a general food-service supplier. Consider whether you include them automatically or only on request, since that can change how much you go through. We do not sell napkins or utensils.

What to print with your logo first

You do not have to brand everything at once. Start where your logo will be seen most, and keep plain stock for the rest until you are ready.

1. Pizza boxes. They go home, to offices and to parties, and they sit on tables and countertops. This is the strongest place for your name and phone number.
2. Bags. They leave with nearly every takeout and delivery order.
3. Cups. They travel with the customer after the meal.
4. Slice boxes, hero boxes and catering cases, depending on which part of your menu sells most.
5. Wax paper and takeout containers as finishing touches once the main items are covered.

Use the same logo file and colors on everything, so items you add later still look like a set.

Before you place a printed order

• Confirm sizes. Measure your pies, sandwiches and portions against the product dimensions.
• Check minimums and storage. Each product has its own bundle size and minimum, so make sure you have room to store what you order.
• Get your artwork ready. There is a $75 one-time artwork setup, and you get a free digital proof before anything prints. Review it carefully.
• Allow time. Production takes 7–10 business days after you approve the proof, and everything is made in the USA. Reorder before you run low, not after.

Ready to stock up? Browse our pizza shop packaging and we will send a free proof before anything is printed.