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Three custom printed paper food trays with a logo in kraft and white board, three sizes

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What customers say about Custom Trays

Real, verified reviews from businesses that ordered custom trays through us.

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Perfect fit for a standard dog with all the fixings, and the clay-coated board keeps chili and mustard from soaking through on the way to the customer. Our cart logo printed on them looks fantastic and professional.

Franks & Co. Hot Dog Cart

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We serve all our fries and tenders in these and they hold up to a heavy, greasy load without leaking or going limp. The custom print looks sharp in the basket and our branding finally matches the quality of the food.

Patty Stack

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We move a huge volume of dogs on game days and these trays make service fast and tidy. They are sturdy, hold a loaded dog without bending, and the branded print gives our stand a polished look.

Ballpark Bites Concessions

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These trays upgraded our whole takeout presentation, and burgers, fries and sides all look franchise-level in our branded trays. Grease stays put and they never fall apart even under a juicy double.

The Grind Burger Bar

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We use these for our corn dogs and loaded fries too and they have held up great. Grease-resistant, the right size, and the custom print looks clean on every one. Easy to reorder as well.

Main Street Diner

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We go through thousands of these at fairs and festivals and they never disappoint. Sturdy enough for nachos and cheese fries, grease-resistant, and the custom design makes our stand pop in a sea of vendors.

Sunset Concessions

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Great sturdy food trays that are perfect for loaded fries and nachos at our stand, and they stack and dispense easily during a rush. Four stars only because I would love an even deeper option for our jumbo portions.

Boardwalk Fries

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Good hot dog trays for our food truck that handle brats and loaded dogs well and just work every time. Four stars only because I would like a wider option for our double-dog special.

Diego Morales

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Solid food trays for our food truck that handle everything from chicken tenders to street corn. The print came out clean and bright and reordering was simple, though a slightly larger size would round out the range.

Marcus Rivera

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Reliable trays that fit our coneys perfectly and keep everything contained without a mess. The branding turned out nice and they arrived well-packaged, a solid buy for a busy hot dog spot.

Coney Corner

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Really handy trays for serving baskets at our cafe, clean-looking with our logo and holding up to both hot and cold items. Delivery took a couple of extra days but the quality was well worth it.

Hannah Cole

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Custom Trays

Custom Trays

Paper food trays are the open, one-piece boards that fast-casual kitchens, food trucks, stadiums and delis serve straight into a customer’s hands. They hold a portion without a lid, stack flat in storage, and dispense fast during a rush — which is why they have replaced plastic baskets in most US food-service settings.

Paper food tray sizes explained

Trays follow a standard US numbering system, and the number is roughly the weight the tray holds. Picking the right one matters more than most buyers expect: too small and food spills over the side, too large and portions look mean.

  • #25 (¼ lb) — a snack or single side. Small fries, a few tenders, a couple of churros. 4⅜″ × 3¼″.
  • #50 (½ lb) — a small side. Fries, onion rings, tots. 5⅛″ × 3¾″.
  • #100 (1 lb) — the workhorse. A regular portion of fries, tenders or tacos. 5¾″ × 4¼″.
  • #200 (2 lb) — loaded fries, nachos or a light meal. 6½″ × 4⅝″.
  • #300 (3 lb) — a full meal: wings, sliders, combo plates. 8⅛″ × 5⅞″.
  • #500 (5 lb) — family and sharing portions, big nachos. 9¼″ × 6½″.

If none of these fit your portion, trays can be made to your own dimensions. Most kitchens end up stocking two sizes — a #100 for standard sides and a #300 or #500 for shared plates.

Which board should you choose?

All three options below are food-grade and grease-resistant on the inside, so you do not need a separate liner. The difference is how they look and how much weight they carry.

  • Natural kraft — brown, earthy, and the default for street food and artisan brands. Printed logos sit well on it in one or two colours.
  • White board — a bright, smooth surface that makes full-colour artwork and photography stand out. The usual pick for desserts, pastries and premium presentation.
  • Corrugated board — a twin-layer fluted construction that adds rigidity and some heat insulation. Worth it for hot meals, bento-style sets and anything heavy enough to bend a single-layer tray.

Choosing a tray by what you serve

  • Fries and tenders — a #100 in kraft. Add a printed fry paper sheet inside if you want the brand to show in photos.
  • Loaded fries and nachos — a #200 or #300, ideally corrugated, because wet toppings soften a thin tray.
  • Wings, sliders and combos — a #300 or #500 so the lid-free presentation still looks full.
  • Hot dogs and corn dogs — use a dedicated hot dog tray instead; the narrow shape holds the bun upright.
  • Baskets and lined service — pair any tray with printed food basket liners for a consistent look across the menu.

Printing, minimums and lead time

Trays can be ordered plain or printed full-colour with your logo, pattern and brand colours, using food-safe inks on FDA-compliant, BPA-free board. There is no minimum order on trays, so a single food truck can start with a short run and reorder as volume grows. Most orders are completed within 4 to 6 business days after you approve the digital proof, and shipping across the USA is free.

You can also lay your artwork onto a 3D tray in our free online tray designer before you ask for a quote, so you see exactly how the print wraps around the corners.

Custom Trays — frequently asked questions

Quick answers for food businesses ordering custom printed papers, proofs, and packaging.

What sizes do paper food trays come in?

We follow the standard US tray numbering: #25 (¼ lb), #50 (½ lb), #100 (1 lb), #200 (2 lb), #300 (3 lb) and #500 (5 lb). The number reflects roughly how much the tray holds, so a #100 fits a regular portion of fries or tenders and a #500 suits sharing portions and loaded nachos. Custom sizes are available on request.

Do the trays need a separate greaseproof liner?

No. The trays are clay-coated and grease-resistant on the inside, so oil and moisture are controlled without a liner. Many kitchens still add a printed basket liner or sheet of fry paper for presentation rather than for function.

Which tray should I use for fries, wings or nachos?

A #100 tray suits a regular portion of fries or chicken tenders. Go to #200 for loaded fries and nachos, and #300 or #500 for wings, sliders, combos and sharing portions. For hot dogs and corn dogs we make dedicated hot dog trays.

Are paper food trays food safe?

Yes. Trays are made from food-grade kraft or SBS paperboard in one piece, are BPA-free and use FDA-compliant materials, so they are safe for direct contact with hot and cold food.

Are paper trays microwave safe?

Paper trays are made for serving, not reheating. Short warming is usually fine for a plain uncoated tray, but a coated tray is not intended for the microwave or the oven. If your customers reheat their food, tell us and we will recommend a board for that.

Is there a minimum order for custom printed trays?

No. There is no minimum order on trays. Pricing is by quote and depends on the size, board, number of print colours and quantity, so larger runs cost less per tray.

What board and finishes can I choose?

Natural brown kraft for a rustic look, bright white board when you want printed colours to stand out, or twin-layer corrugated board when you need extra rigidity and some heat insulation for hot meals and bento-style sets.

Can I design my tray online?

Yes. Use the free tray designer to put your artwork on a 3D tray and see how it wraps before you commit. You will still get a digital proof to approve before we print.