Custom Hot Dog Trays

Custom hot dog trays give takeaway shops, food trucks, burger joints and delivery-first kitchens a way to package hot dogs and sausage sizzles that looks professional, protects the product and fits the way your kitchen actually works.

Deep side walls hold toppings and sauce in place instead of on the customer's hands. Every box is made from food-grade board, cut to your dimensions and printed in full colour, spot colours or a simple one-colour logo, with orders from 100 units and delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide and regional areas.

What our hot dog trays are used for

• Hot dogs: presentation matters as much as protection, so the print needs to be sharp.
• Sausage sizzles: staff need a box that folds up fast when orders stack up.
• Bratwurst: repeat customers notice when the packaging looks consistent every time.
• Corn dogs: the food often travels further than you'd expect, so strength counts.

Planning a range? Our guide, What Affects the Price of Custom Hot Dog Trays?, goes into more detail.

Box styles

Choose the structure that suits the food and how your team packs it. We can also combine features or copy a box you already use.

• Open tray: An open or lidded tray makes serving fast and shows the food off.
• Hot dog clamshell: The lid and base are one piece joined by a hinge, which makes packing fast and closing secure.
• Double tray: An open or lidded tray makes serving fast and shows the food off.

Sizes

These sizes suit most orders for hot dog trays. Every box can be made to your exact inside dimensions.

Materials and board

We match the board to the weight of the food and how far it travels. The main thing to plan for with hot dog trays is hot oil, sauces and trapped steam.

• Kraft paperboard: Unbleached kraft has a natural brown finish that suits rustic, organic and eco-minded brands. It prints best with bold one- or two-colour artwork, because the brown base shifts lighter colours.
• SBS paperboard: Solid bleached sulphate board gives a bright white surface for sharp, full-colour print. It is the usual choice for retail cartons and bakery boxes, and is commonly specified between 300 and 400 gsm depending on the weight of the food.
• Grease- and moisture-resistant board: Board with a food-safe barrier coating on the inside to hold back oil, sauce and condensation. Ask for water-based barrier coatings if you want the box to stay easier to recycle.

Food safety

All hot dog trays are made from food-grade board. Where food touches the box directly, we recommend a barrier coating or liner, and print is kept on the outside. Our guide to food-safe packaging in Australia explains what the Food Standards Code expects from packaging.

Choose vented styles for fried food and close the box just before hand-over, not while the order waits.

Printing and finishes

Print your logo in one colour, match exact brand colours with Pantone, or go full colour with CMYK. Finishes include matte and gloss coatings, spot UV, foil, embossing and windows. Not sure which to choose? Read CMYK vs Pantone for food packaging and our guide to coatings and finishes.

Sustainable options

Kraft and recycled-content board, film-free windows and water-based coatings all help your hot dog trays recycle more easily. We can add the Australasian Recycling Label to your artwork, and certified compostable options are available for some styles.

How ordering works

1. Send your details: size, quantity and style.
2. Receive a dieline and quote for your exact size.
3. Add artwork, or ask us to lay out your logo. See how to read a dieline.
4. Approve your proof.
5. Production in 10–15 business days.
6. Delivery flat-packed to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide and regional Australia.

Frequently asked questions