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Gable Box
Make every order easier to carry and more memorable with custom Gable Boxes from The Premier Packaging UK. Designed with an integrated handle and a spacious folding structure, our gable packaging is ideal for takeaway food, bakery treats, gifts, retail products, party favours and promotional kits. Choose your size, material, print, logo and finish to create branded gable boxes that suit your product and your customers.
final cost depends on your specifications
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Estimated arrival:
Standard: 14 to 16 Business Days
Express: 10 to 12 Business Days
Expedite: 8 to 10 Business Days
Gable Box
Make every order easier to carry and more memorable with custom Gable Boxes from The Premier Packaging UK. Designed with an integrated handle and a spacious folding structure, our gable packaging is ideal for takeaway food, bakery treats, gifts, retail products, party favours and promotional kits. Choose your size, material, print, logo and finish to create branded gable boxes that suit your product and your customers.
final cost depends on your specifications
Price as low as
In stock
Warranty
Custom Gable Boxes for Food, Gifts and Retail
A Gable Box does more than protect your product. It gives customers an easy way to carry their purchase. It also helps your packaging look neat and professional.
At The Premier Packaging UK, we make custom gable boxes for businesses across the UK. Our boxes combine practical design, reliable materials and branded printing.
Gable boxes have a built-in handle and a distinctive raised top. This makes them easy to carry and easy to recognise. They are suitable for takeaway food, bakery products, gifts, retail items, party favours and promotional packs.
You can customise your gable packaging to match your product and brand. Choose the box size, material, colour, print design and finish that work best for your business.
Why Choose Gable Packaging?
Gable packaging is a practical and attractive choice for many products. The built-in handle makes each box simple to carry. The enclosed design also helps keep your products together during transport.
The box gives you several useful areas for branding. You can add your logo, colours, product details or a short marketing message. This helps customers remember your business after they leave your shop or receive their order.
Custom gable boxes can help you:
- Present food, gifts and retail products in a more professional way
- Make orders easier for customers to carry
- Display your logo and brand colours clearly
- Create a more memorable unboxing experience
- Package products for events, launches and promotions
- Place several related products in one branded box
These boxes work well for independent businesses, retailers, cafés, caterers, event organisers and corporate teams.
Gable Boxes Made for Your Products
Every product has different packaging needs. A cupcake box may need a different size from a gift box or takeaway pack. Custom sizing helps you choose a box that fits your products more effectively.
You can select the width, depth and height to suit your items. You can also allow space for tissue paper, inserts, cards or other promotional materials. A suitable fit can help products remain neat during handling and delivery.
Our custom gable boxes are suitable for:
- Cupcakes, biscuits, brownies and other bakery products
- Takeaway meals, snacks and catering orders
- Birthday, wedding and Christmas gifts
- Party favours for celebrations and corporate events
- Candles, cosmetics, accessories and small retail products
- Subscription boxes and promotional packs
- Corporate gifts for employees, clients and event guests
- School, charity and community events
Before ordering, measure your products carefully. Include their height, width and depth. Remember to allow space for any inserts or protective material.
Choose the Right Box Material
Your choice of material affects the appearance and performance of your gable box. We can help you select an option that suits your product, brand and budget.
Kraft gable boxes provide a natural and understated look. They are popular with cafés, bakeries, handmade brands and businesses with an artisan style. You can print a simple logo, dark artwork or a colourful design on the kraft surface.
Cardboard gable boxes offer a strong and flexible packaging option. They suit gifts, retail products and product collections. Their smooth surface also provides a good base for printed artwork.
White gable boxes create a clean background for logos, illustrations and colourful designs. They are a popular choice for businesses that want a bright and polished presentation.
The best material depends on your product and how customers will use the box. Tell us what you plan to pack when you request a quote, and we can help you choose a suitable option.
Printed Gable Boxes with Your Logo
Custom printing turns a plain box into a useful branding tool. Every order can display your logo, colours and message to customers.
You may prefer a simple logo on the front of the box. You could also choose a full printed design with brand graphics and product information. Seasonal artwork can help you create packaging for Christmas, weddings, product launches or limited-edition campaigns.
Available options may include:
- Custom box sizes
- Printed logos and artwork
- Single-colour or full-colour printing
- Kraft, white or coloured board
- Matte, gloss or soft-touch finishes
- Foil details for selected designs
- Embossed or debossed logos where suitable
- Custom inserts and dividers
- Window cut-outs for selected products
- Seasonal and event-specific artwork
Use high-resolution artwork for the best print result. Keep important text and logos away from folds, creases and cut lines. If you need help with your design, discuss your requirements with our team.
Gable Packaging for UK Businesses
Gable boxes are used in food service, retail, gifting and events. They provide a practical balance between presentation and convenience.
For cafés and caterers, gable packaging can create a neat and organised takeaway presentation. For retailers, it can make a purchase feel more valuable. For event organisers, it provides a simple way to distribute gifts, welcome packs and party favours.
The Premier Packaging UK supports customers with custom packaging from planning through to design. Our wider packaging range includes bespoke, printed and wholesale box solutions for UK businesses.
We can help you review the box size, material, print style and finishing options before production. This gives you a clearer specification and helps ensure that the final packaging suits your product.
Order Custom Gable Boxes
To request a quote, tell us what you need to pack and how many boxes you require. Please include the box dimensions, preferred material, printing details and any finishing requirements.
You can also send your existing artwork with your enquiry. If you are still developing your design, our team can help you choose a practical direction.
Whether you need kraft gift boxes, printed takeaway packaging, bakery boxes or branded promotional packs, The Premier Packaging UK can help. Our custom gable boxes are designed to be easy to carry, simple to brand and suitable for a wide range of products.
Request a quote today and create packaging that makes a strong first impression.
| Dimensions | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS, No Printing |
| Paper Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
| Quantities | 100 – 500,000 |
| Coating | Gloss, Matte, Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforation |
| Options | Custom Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink, PVC Sheet |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turn Around Time | 4-6 Business Days, Rush |
Aqueous Coating
A clear, water-based coating that dries quickly and protects printed surfaces to improve surface appearance.
UV Coating
A liquid coating that is cured instantly with ultraviolet light to create scuff-resistant matte surface.
Spot UV Coating
A UV coating applied only to selected areas (like logos or text). Used for contrast and visual impact.
Soft Touch Coating
A coating that creates a smooth, velvet like feel to add a premium tactile experience. Can slightly reduce scratch resistance if not laminated.
Varnish
A thin, clear liquid coating applied during printing using the printing press (CMYK process).
Lamination
A plastic film bonded to the printed surface for strong protection against moisture, tearing, and wear.
Anti-Scratch Lamination
A special BOPP film lamination designed to resist scratches and scuffs to prevent fingerprints and surface marks.
Soft Touch / Silk Lamination
A laminated film with a silky, peach-skin texture that feels soft and luxurious in hand.
Offset Printing
It utilizes metal plates and a rubber blanket to transfer ink to paper. It’s ideal for large runs to get sharp detail and color consistency.
Digital Printing
Prints directly from digital files without plates. Ideal for short runs, fast turnaround, and cost-effective small quantities.
UV Printing
Ink is cured instantly using UV light, creating durable prints with gloss or raised effects on coated and specialty surfaces.
Water-based Ink
Made with water and pigments instead of solvents. More eco-friendly than oil inks, commonly used in paper packaging.
Soy / Vegetable Ink
Uses soy or vegetable oils with pigments. Offers vibrant color and lower VOCs, but not fully impact-free.
Oil Based Ink
Petroleum-based ink that delivers rich, durable color. Traditional and effective, but less sustainable and harder to recycle.
Pantone (PMS Colors)
Standardized color system using exact ink formulas to ensure consistent and accurate brand colors across print jobs.
Pantone Metallic
Pantone inks with metallic particles for shiny finishes. Used for premium looks but can reduce recyclability.
SBS C1S
Premium bleached white board, coated on one side for sharp prints. Recyclable; biodegradable if coating is eco-friendly.
SBS C2S
Premium bleached white board, coated on both sides for quality prints inside and out. Coating affects its biodegradability.
CCNB
Duplex board with white front and gray back, mostly recycled. Clay coating may limit biodegradability.
Fully Recycled CCNB
Board from 100% recycled fiber, coated on one side. Recyclable; coating may affect biodegradability.
Natural Brown Kraft
Brown kraft board from virgin and recycled pulp. Strong, eco-friendly, mostly uncoated. Recyclable & biodegradable.
White Kraft
Bleached kraft board from virgin and recycled pulp. Coated or uncoated; recyclable, biodegradable if coating is eco-safe.
Black Kraft
Black-dyed kraft from virgin and recycled pulp. Recyclability depends on dye/coating; less biodegradable than natural kraft.
Uncoated Unbleached Kraft
Natural kraft board, no bleaching or coating. Fully recyclable, fully biodegradable, very sustainable.
Hot Foil Stamping
A printing process where metallic or pigmented foil is transferred onto a surface using heat and pressure to create a shiny, decorative effect.
Cold Foil Printing
Foil is transferred onto a surface without heat using UV-curable adhesives and a printing press. Suitable for high-speed commercial printing and flexible materials.
Blind Embossing
A design is raised on a surface without any foil or color, using a die pressed from the front side of the material. This creates a subtle, tactile effect.
Blind Debossing
A design is pressed inward into the material from the front side, creating an indented effect without foil or ink.
Registered Embossing
Embossing that aligns precisely with another printed element (like a logo or foil). Ensures the raised design matches the printed artwork.
Combination Embossing
Embossing combined with foil stamping in a single pass. Produces a raised design that also has a metallic or colored foil finish.
Window Patching
A die-cut opening on packaging is covered with a thin plastic film. Give customers a chance to see the inside of packaging for visibility purposes.
GSM
Measurement for the density of the paper stock.
PT
Measurement for the thickness of the paper stock.
Flute
Fiberboard arches sandwiched between two linerboards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: A gable box is a folding packaging box with a built-in handle at the top. Its distinctive shaped top resembles a gable roof, which is where the name comes from. It is commonly used for food, gifts, retail products, event favours and promotional packs.
A: Yes. You can add your logo, brand colours, artwork, product details, marketing message or event design to custom gable boxes. The available print approach depends on the material, quantity and artwork requirements.
A: Gable boxes can be used for bakery products, takeaway meals, sweets, cupcakes, gift sets, candles, cosmetics, clothing accessories, party favours, corporate gifts and promotional merchandise. The box size and board strength should be selected according to the contents.
A: They can be suitable for many food-service applications, including takeaway meals, bakery items and catering packs. Let us know what food product you are packing, whether it is hot, cold, dry or greasy, and how long it will remain in the box so we can advise on a suitable specification.