Pizza Shops

Packaging for Pizza Shops and Pizzerias

A pizzeria's packaging list is longer than the box. There is the box itself, the slice box at the counter, the wrap under a hot slice, the drink cup, the catering case for a party order and the bag it all leaves in — and in most shops only one of those, if any, carries the shop's name.

Pizza boxes run fourteen sizes, from a 7" personal pie to an 18" x 26" party sheet, which is wider than most suppliers who stop at 18 inches. Standard sizes ship 50 to a bundle with a 5-bundle minimum; the largest ship 25. Choose B flute where crush resistance matters for delivery and stacking, or E flute for a slimmer wall, a smoother print face and less storage space. Clay-coated boxes across five sizes from 10" to 18" give a brighter surface for full-colour artwork.

Single slice boxes ship 200 to a bundle for counter service, and the Krispy Crust liner drops into any box to keep the base from softening on a long delivery. Printed wax paper covers slices and lines trays at 400 sheets per bundle.

For the rest of the order: hero boxes in 11" and 12" for subs, catering cases in half and full tray for party orders, cups from 12oz to 32oz, and handle bags in four sizes. One $75 artwork setup covers everything on the same order.

Packaging for Pizza Shops and Pizzerias — Common Questions

What pizza box sizes should a shop stock?

Most shops carry three or four: a personal size, the main 14" or 16", an 18" or larger for party pies, and a slice box for counter service. The range covers fourteen sizes from 7x7x2 up to 18x26x2.

What is the minimum order for a single pizzeria?

5 bundles of pizza boxes. At 50 boxes per bundle that is 250 boxes — a realistic first run for one location rather than a wholesale-only minimum.

E flute or B flute for delivery boxes?

B flute has the thicker wall and resists crushing better, which matters for delivery and for stacking. E flute is thinner with a smoother face, so print detail is sharper and the boxes take less storage space.

What else should a pizza shop print besides boxes?

Wax paper for slices and trays, slice boxes at 200 per bundle, cups, and catering cases for party orders. Because the $75 setup is charged once per order, adding these to a box order costs one fee rather than several.

How long do custom pizza boxes take to arrive?

Around 10 business days for a standard run. Boxes ship flat and shrink-wrapped, and reorders of artwork already on file move faster.