Custom Printed Kids Meal Gable BoxesCustom Printed Kids Meal Boxes & Children's Party Gable Boxes
Delight families and young diners with bespoke branded kids meal boxes. Complete with built-in cardboard carry handles, pop-up gable roofs, and vibrant exterior printing featuring your brand mascots, interactive colouring games, and word puzzles.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
Turn family dining into an interactive, memorable experience
Families choose restaurants where their children are entertained and happy. A custom printed kids meal box is more than just packaging—it is an interactive activity centre. By printing colouring mazes, spot-the-difference games, word searches, and fun quizzes directly on the box, you keep children engaged at the table while reinforcing brand loyalty with parents. The built-in handle makes it easy for little hands to carry their own meal with pride.
Standard Production Specifications
- Material
- 280gsm – 320gsm Virgin White SBS Food-Grade Board
- Standard Dimensions
- 150mm (L) x 100mm (W) x 100mm (H) + 60mm handle height
- Handle Style
- Integrated die-cut interlock carry handle
- Printing
- Vibrant full-bleed 4-colour CMYK with matte or satin finish
- MOQ
- 1,000 units with volume discounts for restaurant chains
Custom Printed Kids Meal Gable Boxes for Family Restaurants & Fast Food Chains
Kids' meal packaging is one of the most effective family engagement tools in casual dining and takeaway hospitality. QPack custom printed kids meal gable boxes combine sturdy food-grade paperboard with built-in carry handles, snap-lock bases, and interactive exterior artwork. Engineered to hold a burger or nuggets, fries portion, drink carton, and promotional toy, our gable boxes keep meals organised, prevent bag collapses, and provide wholesome entertainment that keeps families returning.
01 Key Standards & Specifications 4 Standards
Reinforced interlocking handle flaps allow children and parents to carry complete meal bundles effortlessly.
Pre-glued auto-erect bottom snaps into shape in one swift motion, drastically speeding up kitchen service during rush hours.
Heavyweight 300gsm-380gsm FBB board certified for direct contact with hot, greasy takeaway foods.
100% child-safe, mineral-oil-free inks suitable for unboxing, eating, and table entertainment.
02 Integrated Gable Carry Handles Handle Integrity
- Core Standard: Precision die-cut interlocking handle tabs allow children and parents to carry full meal sets comfortably without needing secondary plastic or paper carrier bags.
03 Puzzles, Mazes & Colouring Interactive Fun
Uncoated exterior paperboard allows children to colour in characters with crayons.
- Key Detail: Custom dielines support pop-out masks, paper crowns, and smartphone QR game links.
04 Crash-Lock 1-Second Setup Fast Packing
- Core Standard: Delivered flat-packed with pre-glued crash-lock bottom bases that snap open instantly with one gentle push, keeping kitchen assembly lines fast during peak lunch rushes.
05 Virgin Food-Grade Board Food Safe
Manufactured from 300gsm to 380gsm food-grade virgin folding boxboard (FBB) or kraft board.
- Key Detail: Printed with odorless, non-toxic vegetable-based inks safe for little hands.
- Key Detail: Prevent hot, greasy food items from contaminating toy giveaways or promotional activity books.
- Key Detail: QPack offers optional integrated or drop-in food-safe paperboard dividers that isolate hot food portions on one side while keeping collectible toys, stickers, and juice boxes spotless on the other.
- Key Detail: Our kids meal gable boxes feature high-engagement interactive print: word searches, mazes, coloring panels, and cut-out animal character masks that keep children entertained during family restaurant visits.
- Key Detail: Manufactured with smooth, rounded die-cut edges and child-safe vegetable-based inks, these boxes comply with EN 71-3 safety directives, ensuring total peace of mind for family pub chains, fast-casual restaurants, and holiday parks.
- Key Detail: Supplied 100% flat in compact outer cartons of 250 units, these gable boxes assemble in less than two seconds via an automatic crash-lock base mechanism.
- Key Detail: Kitchen staff simply push the opposing corners together to pop the box into shape, slide in burgers, fries, drinks, and novelty toys, and interlock the integrated top carry handle for rapid pass-through dispatch.
Interactive Family Dining & Child Safety Standards
Our kids meal gable boxes feature high-engagement interactive print: word searches, mazes, coloring panels, and cut-out animal character masks that keep children entertained during family restaurant visits. Manufactured with smooth, rounded die-cut edges and child-safe vegetable-based inks, these boxes comply with EN 71-3 safety directives, ensuring total peace of mind for family pub chains, fast-casual restaurants, and holiday parks.
Flat-Pack Storage & Rapid Service Speed
Supplied 100% flat in compact outer cartons of 250 units, these gable boxes assemble in less than two seconds via an automatic crash-lock base mechanism. Kitchen staff simply push the opposing corners together to pop the box into shape, slide in burgers, fries, drinks, and novelty toys, and interlock the integrated top carry handle for rapid pass-through dispatch.
Bespoke UK Production Key Standards At A Glance
- 100% Quality Checked Prior to Dispatch
- Free 3D Digital Simulation & Dieline
- Certified Food-Safe & FSC Materials
- Tracked Mainland UK Delivery Included
How We Make Your Food Packaging Containers
From portion size to cleanroom packing, here is our simple 4-step production process.
Pick Your Size & Portion
Choose the exact cup or container size you need. We provide templates tailored to your scoops, tubs, or trays.
Food-Safe Artwork Proof
We verify your design using certified food-safe inks, keeping rims and food contact areas completely safe.
Machine Cup Forming
Thick foodboard is shaped with tight rolled rims so lids snap on securely and liquids never leak.
Cleanroom Sleeved & Delivered
Packed in clean, hygienic sleeves inside sturdy boxes and delivered tracked across the UK.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
What are the standard dimensions for a fast food kids meal box?
Our most popular kids meal gable box measures 200mm (Length) x 120mm (Width) x 100mm (Height to shoulder), with the gable handle adding an additional 40mm. This easily accommodates a kid-sized burger or 4-6 chicken nuggets, a small fries scoop, a 200ml juice carton, and a toy.
Are the inks and paperboard safe if children lick or chew on the box?
Yes. We strictly use food-contact approved virgin paperboard and certified non-toxic, odorless, vegetable-based flexographic or offset inks compliant with European Toy Safety Standard EN 71-3 and EU Food Contact Regulation 1935/2004.
Can children write and colour on the outside of the box with crayons?
Yes! We can supply the boxes with an uncoated or silk dispersion varnish exterior that readily accepts wax crayons, coloured pencils, and felt-tip pens, turning the box into an entertaining activity placemat.
Can the box feature pop-out elements like animal ears, masks, or punch-out cars?
Absolutely. Our custom tooling capabilities allow precision perforation patterns. Children can punch out 3D paper figures, wearable character masks, or board game pieces directly from the box panels.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom branded kids meal boxes?
Custom printed kids meal gable boxes start from 1,000 units on short-run digital production, with optimal unit pricing achieved at volume runs of 5,000, 10,000, and 25,000+ units for multi-site restaurant groups.
How quickly do crash-lock gable boxes assemble during busy kitchen service?
Crash-lock gable boxes assemble in less than 2 seconds. The bottom folds into place automatically when opposite corners are squeezed, allowing kitchen packing staff to load meals without wasting time on tape or manual folding.
Have a specific requirement or custom dieline?
Our UK packaging specialists can verify bottle clearances, create tailored structural CAD dielines, and supply physical plain samples.
Let’s make it yours
Get a Quote for Custom Kids Meal Boxes
Custom printed with your logo, characters, and interactive games from 1,000 units.