Pastry Boxes

From $1.25 / unit

500 units minimum · 7 days from approved proof

Pastry boxes are low-profile printed bakery boxes for croissants, Danish, tarts and small pastries, with optional inserts that keep each piece apart and a grease-resistant coating for buttery doughs. Packaging Dock produces them as tuck cartons with inserts, offers food-contact board on request and ships them flat to US customers.

Low profile for flaky and topped pastries
Inserts to keep pieces apart
Grease-resistant coating
Window option
500 units minimum · 7-day standard production

SKU PD-PASTRYBOXES

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Pastry boxes in kraft, purple, and red, one with a clear window showing assorted pastries, another open with a hand lifting the lid.

Product Details

Overview & Specifications

What Are Pastry Boxes?

Pastry boxes are shallow bakery boxes for individual pastries and small assortments, with optional inserts that give delicate items their own place.

Pastry Boxes sit in the Tuck Boxes range and under Bakery Packaging.

What it has to do

What Pastries Need from Their Box

Pastries need a shallow box, separation for delicate pieces, a coating for butter, clearance for glazes and fruit, and board suited to direct contact. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.

01
A
A Shallow Box
Most pastries are low. Height provides clearance; fit and optional inserts control movement. A shallow box also gives a wide lid for print.
02
Separation
Separation for Delicate Pieces
Flaky layers crush and glazes smear when pieces touch. A paperboard insert gives each pastry its own place.
03
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A Coating for Butter
Laminated doughs release butter. A grease-resistant coating is available and chosen with the board.
04
Clearance
Clearance for Glazes and Fruit
Fruit tarts and glazed pastries need a little headroom. Height is set from the tallest piece.
05
Food-Contact
Food-Contact Board for Loose Pastries
Loose pastries touch the board and insert. Food-contact board for both is available on request; note direct contact in the quote. Confirm all food-contact surfaces, including coatings, inserts and any film, for the food type, contact time and temperature.

Pastry Boxes vs Donut Boxes

Choose a pastry box for mixed shapes with inserts and a donut box for round items in rows. The table compares the two.

Attribute	Pastry Box	Donut Box
Contents	Croissants, Danish, tarts, mixed pastries	Donuts in a fixed count
Interior	Insert for mixed shapes	Row layout
Height	Low	Low, set by toppings
Coating	Grease-resistant available	Grease-resistant available

Pastry Boxes Specifications

Pastry Boxes are specified around the baked goods, the board and coating. Review the specifications below to plan the box.

Specification	Available Configuration
Product Type	Low-profile bakery box for pastries
Category	Tuck Boxes
Structure	Tuck carton; construction selected around loading access, packed weight and dimensions and confirmed on the dieline (Auto Lock is one option)
Dimensions	Customized around pastry sizes, count and insert layout
Board	Paperboard 14–18 pt, 20–24 pt or 26–28 pt; E/F-flute or B-flute corrugated
Food Contact	Food-contact board available on request; all food-contact surfaces (board, coating, inserts, film) confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature
Coating	Aqueous or grease-resistant coating
Inserts	Paperboard insert for individual pieces
Window / Cutout	Optional, with clear PET patch
Print Coverage	Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside; interior print on food-contact surfaces confirmed for the food and conditions
Print / Finishes	CMYK and Pantone spot color; matte or gloss lamination, foil stamping, emboss/deboss and Spot UV, according to the board
Starting Price	From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print, finishes and quantity
Minimum Order	500 units
Standard Production	7 days from approved proof
Rush Production	Available on request
Shipping	Ships flat, USA and worldwide

What Size Pastry Box Do I Need?

Lay out the pastries as they will be sold, measure the arrangement and the tallest piece, and size the insert first. Final allowances are set on the approved dieline.

Measurement	What to Record
Pastries	Size of each piece
Count	Pieces per box
Height	Tallest piece, including fruit or glaze
Insert	Layout and cavity sizes

Pack a Mixed Assortment

Pack your largest and most delicate pastries in the insert, close the box and carry it level. Check spacing, lid clearance and any grease marking.

What to Check Before Bulk Production

Review a sample packed with the pastry assortment and final artwork. Record the approved insert, height and coating on the signed-off sample.

If the sample shows	Review before approval
Pastries touch each other	Adjust insert cavities
Glaze touches the lid	Increase height
Butter marks the board	Confirm grease-resistant coating on a sample

Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.

Customization

Customize Your Pastry Boxes

Pastry boxes are customized around four choices: count and insert, height, coating and window. Start with the assortment, because it sets the insert and footprint.

Count and Insert

Choose the count and an insert layout for mixed shapes.

Height

Set height from the tallest piece.

Coating

Add grease-resistant coating for laminated doughs.

Window

Add a clear PET window to show the assortment.

Ordering

How to Order Pastry Boxes

Ordering pastry boxes takes five steps: share the baked goods and requirements, confirm the size and dieline, approve the artwork proof, move into production, and ship flat. Orders start at 500 units, with standard production in 7 days from approved proof after the final specification is confirmed.

01
Request a Quote
Share pastry sizes, count per box, tallest piece, window choice, quantity and print preferences. Packaging Dock typically responds to quote requests within 24 hours.
02
Confirm the Size and Dieline
Insert, footprint and board are set around the assortment. Packaging Dock then provides a custom dieline for the box and insert.
03
Approve the Artwork and Proof
Artwork is prepared on the dieline with free design support available. The proof is reviewed for the lid panel, insert and finishes before approval.
04
Production
Production begins after the artwork proof and final specification are approved. Standard production is 7 days from approved proof, with rush production available on request.
05
Shipping
Finished boxes ship flat across the USA and worldwide. Transit method, delivery time and shipping cost depend on the destination, order volume and shipment requirements.

Sample note: A pre-production sample can be packed with your pastries before the full production run.

Uses

Who Uses Pastry Boxes?

Pastry boxes are used by patisseries, bakeries, cafes and hotel kitchens that sell individual pastries and small assortments to take away.

01
Patisseries
Mixed tarts and pastries. Plan for an insert with set cavities.
02
Cafes
One or two pastries to go. Plan for a small box.
03
Hotel and Catering Kitchens
Assortments for events. Plan for a wide lid panel.
04
Gift Assortments
Boxed pastry gifts. More under Holiday & Seasonal Packaging.

Structures

Explore Related Bakery Boxes

Bakery boxes come in several formats: Cake Boxes, Donut Boxes, Bakery Boxes with Window and Kraft Bakery Boxes. All bakery formats sit under Bakery Packaging.

FAQ

Pastry Box FAQs

What are pastry boxes?

They are low-profile printed bakery boxes for croissants, Danish, tarts and small pastries, with optional inserts.

Can pastry boxes hold unwrapped pastries?

Yes. Food-contact board for the box and insert is available on request; state direct contact in the quote.

Do pastry boxes need a grease-resistant coating?

Buttery doughs can mark board, so a grease-resistant coating is available and confirmed on a sample.

Can a pastry box keep pieces apart?

Yes. A paperboard insert gives each pastry its own place.

How tall should a pastry box be?

Set from the tallest piece, including fruit or glaze.

Can a pastry box have a window?

Yes, with a clear PET patch. See Window Packaging Boxes.

Can you make macaron or tart boxes?

Tart assortments fit pastry boxes with an insert. Packaging Dock confirms layouts for other items when quoting.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. Complimentary sample kits ship within two business days; the customer covers shipping. A pre-production sample can also be packed with your pastries.

What is the minimum order and lead time?

Orders start at 500 units from $1.25 per unit. Standard production is 7 days from approved proof once the final specification is confirmed, with rush production available on request.