Waffle Cone Paper Sleeves
250gsm food-grade virgin paperboard precision die-cut for single, double, and large waffle cones.
Custom Waffle Cone Sleeves & Ice Cream PackagingCustom Waffle Cone Sleeves & Ice Cream Cone Packaging
Protect customer hands from melting drips and showcase your dessert branding with bespoke die-cut waffle cone sleeves, thermal foil-lined jackets, takeaway cone boxes, and cone shape packaging across the UK.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
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The UK Ice Cream & Gelato Industry's Trusted Cone Packaging
In the competitive UK dessert and artisan gelato market, standard unbranded cones are a missed branding opportunity. A dripping ice cream cone ruins customer experience within minutes. QPack manufactures precision-engineered waffle cone sleeves, foil-insulated jackets, and takeaway cone boxes tailored to exact conical dimensions (22° standard taper and 30° wide Belgian flares). Built from heavy-duty 250–350gsm virgin food cupstock and moisture-barrier boards, our sleeves prevent condensation soak-through, keep waffles crisp, and turn every cone into a high-visibility marketing asset across seaside promenades, high streets, and food festivals.
- Engineered to fit standard 22° sugar cones, wide 30° Belgian waffle flares & bubble waffles
- Certified 100% direct food-contact safe under UK SI 2010/2854 and European EC 1935/2004
- Thermal foil-lined, coated white cupstock & natural unbleached kraft paperboard options
- Low wholesale minimum order quantities starting from just 500 units with rapid 5–7 day UK dispatch
Find your fit
Explore Our Ice Cream Cone Packaging Formats
From single-scoop paper wraps to multi-cone takeaway carrier boxes and conical gift packaging.
Personalised Cone Sleeves
High-definition CMYK and Pantone logo printing with optional gold or silver hot-foil stamping.
Foil-Lined Thermal Sleeves
Aluminum micro-foil barrier reflecting hand warmth and halting melted gelato leaks in hot weather.
Ice Cream Cone Boxes
Sturdy 2-cone, 4-cone, and 6-cone takeaway carry boxes with die-cut lock holes and dispenser cartons.
Cone Shape Packaging
Tapered pyramid and conical folding gift boxes for premium dessert confectionery and party favours.
Wholesale Pallet Consignments
Bulk production runs from 10,000 to 100,000+ units for ice cream makers, cinema chains, and franchises.
Production & Workflow
How to Order Your Custom Cone Packaging
From initial cone sizing to delivery at your parlour in 4 simple steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
What is the difference between waffle cone paper sleeves and foil-lined sleeves?
Waffle cone paper sleeves are made from food-grade 250–300gsm virgin cupstock or unbleached kraft, ideal for standard retail parlours and dry/moderate outdoor temperatures. Foil-lined cone sleeves feature an ultra-thin food-grade aluminum foil barrier on the inner side that reflects hand warmth away from the cone, stopping rapid gelato meltdown and preventing condensation drips entirely in high summer.
What are the standard sizes for custom ice cream cone sleeves in the UK?
The two most common UK sizes are: (1) Standard Waffle Cone Sleeves (approximately 150mm height with a 22-degree taper angle fitting standard rolling cones), and (2) Wide Flared Belgian / Gelato Sleeves (approximately 165–175mm height with a 30-degree taper angle fitting broad double-scoop cones). We also manufacture tailored dielines for narrow sugar cones and open-curve bubble waffles.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom printed cone sleeves?
Our short-run digital production allows parlours, food trucks, and pop-up dessert bars to order as few as 500 units. For commercial volume orders (10,000 to 100,000+ units), wholesale litho pricing brings per-unit costs down to approximately £0.02 to £0.04 per sleeve.
Do your ice cream cone sleeves comply with UK Food Safety Regulations?
Yes. Every cone sleeve manufactured by QPack is fully compliant with UK SI 2010/2854 and EU Regulation EC 1935/2004 for materials intended to come into contact with food. We use non-toxic, odourless, vegetable-based inks with zero chemical migration, ensuring the flavor and crispness of your waffle cones remain pristine.
Do you also manufacture ice cream cone boxes and takeaway carriers?
Yes. Alongside sleeves, we produce custom-printed ice cream cone boxes, including 2-hole, 4-hole, and 6-hole takeaway carriers with punch-out circular supports that keep filled cones upright during customer transit and delivery services.
Are QPack waffle cone sleeves recyclable in domestic UK bins?
Yes. Our uncoated kraft cone sleeves and aqueous-coated paper sleeves pass the UK Recycling Scrunch Test and can be disposed of in standard domestic paper recycling streams. Our unbleached kraft models are also 100% commercially compostable.
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.
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Elevate Your Gelateria & Ice Cream Branding Today
Get direct UK trade pricing, free dieline templates, and complimentary material sample packs.