Custom gable boxes your customers carry out the door.
A box with a pitched top and a built-in handle — no bag needed. Popular for takeout, bakery, party favors, gift sets and promotional kits.
- Handle built into the box
- Food-contact board available
- Kraft or white, with windows
- Minimum
- 50 units
- Built in
- Handle
- Options
- Food-safe
- Board
- 18pt kraft, food-contact
- 1 color
- Window
- Front panel
- Size
- 8 × 5 × 5 in
Where gable boxes work best.
- Takeout and food service. Sandwiches, salads, pastries and kids’ meals carried by hand. Use food-contact board and a grease-resistant liner for oily food — see food boxes.
- Bakery. Cookies and pastries for carry-out, often with a front window.
- Events and favors. Weddings, birthdays and corporate events, where the box doubles as a gift bag.
- Retail gift sets. Small bundles of soaps, candles or snacks that customers carry from the counter.
Gable boxes aren’t built for parcel shipping on their own — if they travel by carrier, put them in a shipping box.
Gable box specifications.
| Board | 16–24pt SBS or kraft; E-flute for heavier contents |
|---|---|
| Handle | Die-cut handle in the gable top; reinforced on heavier builds |
| Base | Auto-lock bottom for quick assembly and strength |
| Windows | Front or side windows in PET or plant-based film |
| Food use | Food-contact board, grease-resistant (PFAS-free) options |
| Typical load | Up to around 3–5 lb depending on board and size |
Sizing and load tips.
The handle carries the whole load, so weight matters more than with other cartons. For heavier contents, we move from paperboard to E-flute and reinforce the handle area. Allow headroom between the product and the gable fold so the top closes cleanly — especially with frosted bakes or tall items.
Gable box sizes and uses.
| Use | Typical size (L × W × D, excluding handle) |
|---|---|
| Party favors | 4 × 2.5 × 3 in |
| Cookies or pastries | 6 × 4 × 4 in |
| Meal or lunch box | 8 × 5 × 5 in |
| Gift basket alternative | 10 × 6 × 6 in |
Gable boxes are paperboard and suit light items. Tell us the weight if it’s over a couple of pounds; we may recommend a heavier board or a different style.
Food and gable boxes.
Gable boxes are popular for bakery, take-out and event catering. For direct food contact, use food-contact board and PFAS-free grease resistance — see food boxes and bakery boxes. Add a window to show the contents or a printed band for a seasonal version.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gable box?
A box with a pitched, roof-like top that closes into a built-in carry handle.
Can gable boxes be used for food?
Yes, when made from food-contact board. Add a grease-resistant liner for oily or fried foods.
How much weight can a gable box carry?
Paperboard gable boxes typically carry up to around 3 lb; E-flute versions carry more. Tell us the contents weight and we will spec the board.
Do gable boxes come flat?
Yes. They ship flat and assemble quickly, often with an auto-lock base.
Can I add a window?
Yes, front and side windows are available.
Do gable boxes ship flat?
Yes, gable boxes ship flat and fold up by hand.
How much weight can a gable box hold?
Most paperboard gable boxes are for light items; heavier contents need thicker board.
Boxes that double as the bag.
Send the contents size and weight. We’ll recommend the board and send a 3D proof.