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Burger Clamshell Trays
- Sized to your build
- Grease-resistant
- Hinged one-piece
A burger clamshell is a hinged box that closes around a burger, and its whole purpose is to stop the build collapsing between the pass and the customer. That makes internal height the critical dimension — a box that is a centimetre too short compresses the burger, which is the fastest way to make a good product look mediocre.
The other thing it does, quietly, is hold heat and moisture, which is a benefit for a burger and a problem for the fries next to it. Both are solvable with the right specification.
- Internal height set from your tallest build, not a standard burger
- Grease-resistant board so the base does not go translucent
- One-piece hinged construction with a positive front lock
- Optional venting for builds that travel
Pricing starts from $0.30 per tray
The unit price depends on the size, board, printing, finishing, quantity and delivery country, so every quote is worked out for your specification rather than taken from a list.
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Send the size and the run length. We reply with pricing, material options and a production date — usually within one working day.
01 — Specification
Specification at a glance
Every element below is set when we quote. Nothing here is a fixed catalogue entry — if a line does not match what you need, say so and we will change it.
- Construction
- One-piece hinged clamshell with a front tuck or lock
- Internal height
- Specified from your tallest build plus clearance
- Board
- Kraft or bleached; grease-resistant food-contact face recommended
- Venting
- Optional die-cut vents for delivery builds
- 1–4 colours; the lid is the primary surface
- Supplied
- Flat-packed or pre-glued depending on service pace
02 — Build the spec
Design this tray in five steps
The same five questions we would ask on a phone call, with the burger clamshell tray already selected. You get a properly detailed brief at the end, which is what makes a first quote accurate rather than approximate.
Prefer the full builder with a live sketch? Open the tray designer.
03 — In detail
Height is the specification that matters
Measure your tallest burger — the double with a fried egg and onion rings, not the single — from the base of the bun to the top of the crown, and add clearance. That number is the internal height, and getting it wrong is unrecoverable: a box too short compresses the build every single time it is used.
The second measurement is the diameter of your bun, and again, take the largest. Buns vary by batch, and a clamshell that only just closes on a good day will not close at all on a day when the bakery has proved the dough a little longer.
The four failure modes
The lid presses the build
Internal height sized against an average burger rather than the tallest one on the menu. The most common problem and the least fixable after tooling.
The base goes translucent
No grease-resistant face. A burger with cheese and sauce marks plain board within minutes, and it is visible when the customer picks the box up.
The burger steams itself soft
A sealed clamshell traps steam, which softens the bun. For delivery, vents are the answer; for immediate handover, it is usually fine.
The front lock pops
An under-specified tuck that opens in a delivery bag. Ask for a positive lock if boxes are stacked or bagged.
Clamshell or open tray?
Both formats appear on the same menus, and the choice is worth making deliberately.
- Clamshell for anything above about two inches tall, anything sauced, and anything that leaves the premises.
- Open tray for flat items, immediate eat-in service, and where speed of filling matters more than protection.
- Clamshell if the burger is photographed by customers — the opened box frames the product.
- Open tray if the burger is served alongside fries in the same container, where a lid would soften them.
- Many operators run both: clamshells for takeaway and delivery, trays for eat-in.
04 — Nearby
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Burger Clamshell Tray questions
What internal height do I need?
Measure your tallest build — the fully loaded double, not the standard single — from the base of the bun to the top of the crown, and add clearance. Sizing to an average burger means compressing your best-selling premium item every time.
Will the box make my bun soggy?
A sealed clamshell traps steam, which softens a bun over about ten minutes. For immediate handover that is not usually a problem. For delivery, ask for die-cut vents — they let steam escape without letting heat out too quickly.
Do I need grease resistance?
For a burger with cheese and sauce, yes. Plain board marks within minutes and the customer sees it as soon as they pick the box up. It costs very little and it is the single most visible packaging failure in burger service.
Can the clamshell hold fries as well?
It can, but it should not. Fries in a closed box steam and soften. If you want a combined container, use a divided open tray or a clamshell with a separate vented fry compartment, and expect a compromise either way.
Do clamshells ship flat?
Yes as standard, and they fold up in a couple of seconds. Pre-glued versions are available where service pace makes assembly time expensive, at a higher unit cost and much higher freight.
Will the front stay closed in a delivery bag?
With a positive front lock, yes. A simple tuck can work loose when boxes are stacked and jostled. If most of your volume goes out through delivery platforms, specify the lock.
How much can I print on a clamshell?
The lid is a large, flat, unobstructed panel and it is what the customer sees before opening. It is one of the better print surfaces in fast food packaging. The sides work well for a repeated wordmark.
Can you match my current burger box?
Yes. Send one, ideally with a burger in it if you can manage the logistics, or with a photograph of a loaded box beside a ruler. Matching means your bags, racks and heated cabinets stay unchanged.
Is a kraft or a white box better?
Kraft for craft and smash-burger positioning, white where the design needs colour accuracy or photography. Kraft hides grease marks better, which matters if you are not specifying a treated board.
Before you order, read
- Choosing Trays for Hot and Greasy Foods — Grease, steam and heat — and the three fixes that handle them.
- Food Tray Size Guide — What tray sizes mean, and how to pick one from your own portions.
Who buys this tray
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Send the dimensions, the quantity and the country you want it delivered to. We come back with a full quote — material, print, finishing, freight and a production date.