Industry · Food trucks & markets

Packaging for food trucks and market food stalls.

When you're serving from a truck or stall, packaging needs to be fast, compact to store and easy to eat from standing up. We supply takeaway trays, food boxes, paper bags, cups, napkins, cutlery and custom printed trays for food trucks, market stalls and festival vendors.

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Food Truck Packaging
6,000+products in our range
700+box sizes
1–3 daysdispatch on stock items
From 25units for digital printed boxes

Why it matters

Fast service, small space.

At a busy market, every second at the window counts.

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Speeds up service

Trays and boxes that are quick to fill keep the line moving.

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Easy to eat from

Open trays suit customers eating standing up.

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Builds a following

Branded trays and stickers help customers find you again.

What to look for

What food truck packaging must do.

Food truck packaging has to be quick, compact and practical.

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Fast to use

Open trays and quick-fold boxes keep service moving.

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Compact storage

Flat-packed and nesting items save space in the truck.

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Easy to eat from

Trays that hold food steady when customers are standing.

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Strength

Trays that hold their shape with heavier or saucy serves.

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Branding

Printed trays and stickers make your truck recognisable.

The complete solution

Build your food truck kit.

Everything for a busy service.

The essentials

What every order needs.

  • Takeaway traysFor your main menu items.
  • NapkinsPlenty of them.
  • CutleryFor every order.

The upgrades

Low-cost touches that make a big impression.

  • Food boxesFor meals to take away.
  • Carry packsFor drink orders.
  • Custom printed food traysYour brand on every serve.

Quick decision guide

What packaging should I use?

Match the packaging to the menu.

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Chips & street food

Use takeaway trays

Add napkins

You ship

Bigger serves & combos

Use cardboard food trays

Add cutlery and napkins

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Meals to take away

Use food boxes

Add cutlery

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Wraps, burgers & snacks

Use paper bags

Add napkins

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Drinks

Use cups and lids

Add carry packs

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Branded menu items

Use custom printed food trays

Add custom stickers

Comparison

Compare your options.

How the main food truck packaging options stack up.

PackagingBest forProtectionBrandingBudget
Takeaway traysStreet foodLowGood$
Cardboard food traysBigger servesMediumGood$
Food boxesMeals to take awayMediumGood$
Paper bagsWraps and snacksLowGood$
Custom printed food traysBranded servesLowExcellent$$

Buying guide

Tips from packaging experts.

Practical advice for food trucks and market stalls.

Keep your range tight

Two or three tray and box sizes are easier to store and faster to serve.

Pre-stock by the window

Keep trays, napkins and cutlery within reach of the service window.

Brand the tray

A custom printed tray is seen by everyone standing nearby at a market or festival.

Bring backups

Markets and festivals can be busier than expected. Carry extra packaging.

Box size calculator

Enter your product size and how you'll pack it. We'll work out the box size you need in millimetres.

Enter your product size to see the internal box size you need.

This is a guide only. We recommend ordering a sample and testing it with your product before buying in bulk.

Sustainability

Better choices for the planet.

Our eco range →

Recyclable cardboard

Our cardboard boxes and cartons can go in kerbside recycling.

Kraft & recycled content

Our cardboard contains 60%+ recycled content.

Recyclable tissue

Our tissue paper is 100% recyclable.

Paper void fill

Swap foam and bubble wrap for honeycomb or kraft paper fill.

Made in Melbourne

Over 90% of our range is made in Melbourne.

Before you order

Your packaging checklist.

Tick these off before your first (or next) order to avoid the most common mistakes.

FAQs

Food truck packaging questions.

Can't find your answer? Call 03 8689 9344 or contact us.

What packaging do food trucks use?
Most use takeaway trays and cardboard food trays for eat-now food, food boxes for takeaway meals, and paper bags for wraps and snacks.
Can I get trays printed with my logo?
Yes. We offer custom printed food trays, plus custom stickers to brand stock packaging.
What's best for saucy dishes?
Choose sturdy cardboard food trays or food boxes and test them with your saucier dishes.
How do I save storage space?
Choose flat-packed boxes and nesting trays, and keep your range to a few core sizes.
Do you sell cups and cutlery?
Yes. We stock cups, cutlery, plates, bowls and napkins.
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide. Stock orders typically dispatch within 1–3 business days, and we offer Click & Collect from Thomastown, VIC.

Ready to get started?

Packaging that keeps up with the queue.

Whether you run one truck or a fleet, our Melbourne team is ready to help.

Last updated: October 2026 · Reviewed by the PackQueen packaging team