| Specifications |
Details |
| Dimension (L + W + H) |
All Custom Sizes & Unique Shapes |
| Quantities |
Minimum Order Quantity is 500 Pieces |
| Paper Stock |
BoPET (biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate) film,
89 µ to 178 µ (or 3.5 mils up to 7 mils)
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| Printing |
No Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors |
| Finishing |
Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options |
Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforation |
| Additional Options |
Zipper, Hanging holes, Tear Notch,
stand-up feature, child-resistant lock
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| Proof |
Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround |
7 - 10 Business Days |
Product Description
Serve classic or loaded nachos in custom trays shaped for portion size, toppings, counter service, and takeaway. Choose open paperboard boats, deeper walled trays, fold-over formats, or divided designs with a sauce compartment. Food-contact materials and grease-resistant barriers can be selected for the intended food, temperature, and holding time, while custom printing promotes your logo, colors, offers, and social details. Nestable or flat-packed structures support efficient storage and fast service.
Product Detailed Description
Custom Nachos Trays for Convenient Food Service
Nachos are easy to share but challenging to package when chips, melted cheese, salsa, meat, beans, and other toppings create uneven weight and moisture. A well-designed tray keeps the serving accessible while supporting its base and sidewalls. Wow Custom Boxes can develop nachos packaging around portion size, topping level, serving temperature, holding time, takeaway method, stacking, and brand identity.
Within a broader custom food packaging program, nacho trays can coordinate with cups, wraps, sleeves, and meal boxes. A consistent logo position and color system helps customers recognize the brand across counter orders, events, cinemas, food trucks, stadium concessions, cafés, and delivery kits. Structural requirements still vary: dry chips need less containment than heavily topped nachos intended to travel.
Open Trays, Boats, and Divided Formats
Open paperboard boats provide immediate access and suit dine-in or short-hold service. Flared walls create a generous eating area, while a stable base makes the tray easier to place on tables and counters. Deeper straight-wall trays improve containment for loaded portions. Fold-over or lidded structures offer additional cover for takeaway. Divided trays can separate a sauce cup or keep wet toppings away from chips until the customer is ready to combine them.
Trays can be supplied pre-formed, nested, or flat-packed depending on structure and operational needs. Nested units speed service but occupy more storage volume. Flat blanks save space but require assembly. Locking corners and folded walls should set up quickly without interfering with filling. A busy service line benefits from simple handling, clear size identification, and a design that employees can pick up and load using minimal steps.
Paperboard and Food-Contact Considerations
Solid paperboard can provide a smooth print surface and clean fold definition. Kraft-toned board creates a natural appearance. Corrugated or microflute materials may be considered for large sharing portions or kits that need more structure. Any surface, ink, coating, adhesive, or liner that may contact food should be appropriate and documented for the intended use conditions. Requirements depend on food type, temperature, contact time, and market.
| Tray format |
Typical serving |
Useful feature |
| Open food boat |
Classic nachos |
Fast filling and easy access |
| Deep-wall tray |
Loaded nachos |
Improved topping containment |
| Divided tray |
Chips with dip or salsa |
Separates wet and dry components |
| Fold-over box |
Takeaway portions |
Added cover during movement |
| Sharing tray |
Events and group servings |
Wide base and reinforced structure |
Food-service brands often combine trays with custom food papers to line the base, separate components, or add branded presentation. Custom wax papers or other suitable barrier papers may help manage oils and cheese, provided their material and printing are appropriate for the exact food-contact application. The packaging specification should be supported by supplier documentation rather than assumed from appearance.
Outer meal carriers and custom cardboard boxes can protect several trays during catering, event service, or delivery. The carrier should match the filled tray dimensions, keep sauce cups upright, and provide enough support for the combined weight. Separating the serving tray from the transport pack lets each structure perform a clearer job: one supports eating access, while the other manages stacking and movement.
Grease and Moisture Resistance
Cheese, meat, guacamole, and sauces can soften untreated paperboard over time. A suitable barrier, liner, or board treatment can slow penetration and help the tray maintain shape during the intended service window. The solution should match direct-contact conditions and local requirements. In the United States, PFAS-containing grease-proofing agents for paper and paperboard food packaging have been phased out of the market, so buyers should request current material documentation and avoid vague historical claims.
Portion-Specific Dimensions
A tray that is too wide allows chips to spread and toppings to settle away from the center. A tray that is too small causes overflow and makes eating awkward. Measure the actual serving by volume and weight, then account for toppings, sauce cups, utensils, and handling clearance. Small portions suit individual counters; medium trays balance portability and sharing; large formats may need reinforced bases or two-hand carrying. Sampling with the real menu item is essential.
Custom Printing and Branding
Exterior panels can carry logos, colors, patterns, campaign graphics, menu cues, event sponsors, or social information. Interior printing may be possible when materials, inks, coatings, and use are suitable, but direct food-contact areas require careful specification. Simple one- or two-color graphics complement kraft board, while high-detail printing can support photographic branding and seasonal promotions. Artwork should remain recognizable after folding and after food covers much of the interior.
Food operators can coordinate nachos trays with custom food sleeves used for wraps, cups, or other menu items. Matching visual elements across formats creates a complete service experience. A supporting counter display can organize sauce cups, napkins, or packaged add-ons near the pickup area without crowding the tray itself.
Takeaway and Delivery Planning
Open nachos are best for immediate service because steam, movement, and sauces can reduce crispness. Delivery packs may separate hot toppings, cold toppings, dips, and chips so customers assemble them later. A lidded tray or outer carrier should control movement without sealing excessive steam against the chips. Venting may be considered according to the menu and journey. Food temperature and safety remain operational responsibilities and should follow applicable procedures.
When nachos are part of a larger meal, a tray can sit within burger packaging or a meal carrier sized to prevent sliding. Inserts or dividers can keep cups upright and separate hot from cold components. The complete delivery configuration should be tested on the actual route, including bag handling, stacking, transit time, and opening at the customer’s location.
Service Efficiency and Storage
Pre-formed trays allow immediate filling, while nested designs help staff grab one unit at a time. Flat-packed forms may lower storage volume but should assemble quickly and consistently. Cartons should be labeled by size and stored in clean, dry conditions away from contamination. The design should work with gloves, scoops, portioning tools, and counter layouts. A broad front opening improves eating access, but sidewalls still need enough height to contain loose chips.
Responsible Packaging Choices
Right-sizing can reduce paper use and improve case packing. Fiber-based designs may be preferable when they meet performance needs, but grease, food residue, coatings, and local collection rules affect recycling or composting outcomes. Claims such as recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable should be specific, documented, and appropriate for the markets where the tray is sold. Customers should receive disposal guidance that reflects the actual finished construction.
Ordering Custom Nacho Trays
Share the serving dimensions or sample, filled weight, ingredients, temperature, contact time, sauce-cup needs, tray style, quantity, printing, and delivery method. State whether the item is served immediately, held under heat, refrigerated, or transported. A prototype should be tested with the full recipe for grease penetration, stiffness, carrying comfort, stacking, and eating access. Final artwork can then be aligned to the approved dieline.
Serve Every Portion with Confidence
The best nachos tray supports the menu rather than forcing the kitchen to change its portion or assembly. It gives chips space, contains toppings, carries comfortably, and reinforces the brand in a highly visible moment. By coordinating material, barrier, size, graphics, and service workflow, restaurants and concession operators can create a more consistent experience from preparation to the final bite.
Standardize Portions Across Locations
Multi-site operators can use approved tray sizes, fill guides, and product photography to make portions more consistent. Packaging cases should show the size code clearly so teams do not substitute a similar-looking tray during busy periods. If recipes or portion weights change, the fit and barrier should be reassessed. A packaging specification that records dimensions, material, print, coating, and case count helps purchasing teams reorder the correct format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tray style is best for nachos?
Open boats suit immediate service, while deeper or covered formats can offer more containment for loaded or takeaway portions.
Can nacho trays include a dip section?
Yes. A divided structure or fitted sauce-cup area can separate dips from chips.
Are grease-resistant options available?
Suitable barriers or liners may be available and should be documented for the intended food, temperature, and contact time.
Can trays be printed with a logo?
Yes. Exterior panels can carry logos, colors, patterns, promotions, and other approved branding.
Are kraft nachos trays available?
Kraft-toned paperboard can be considered when it meets the structural and food-contact requirements of the application.
Can the trays be supplied flat?
Some structures can ship flat, while nested pre-formed trays may be faster for high-volume service.
What sizes can be produced?
Individual, medium, sharing, and custom sizes can be developed around portion volume and topping requirements.
Are nachos trays suitable for delivery?
They can be designed for delivery, but component separation, steam, movement, food safety, and journey time must be considered.
Can nachos trays be recycled?
Recovery depends on the material, coating, food residue, local collection rules, and the final construction.
What information is needed for a quote?
Provide portion size, filled weight, food type, temperature, holding time, style, quantity, printing, and delivery use.
