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French Fry Scoops and Fry Cups
- One-handed filling
- Tall print panel
- Grease-resistant
The fry scoop exists because of a specific piece of ergonomics: a member of staff should be able to fill it from a fryer basket with one hand, in one movement, without looking. The angled front and the tall back panel are both there to make that possible.
The tall back panel then turns out to be the best small-format branding surface in fast food, which is a happy accident the industry has been exploiting for decades.
- Angled front for one-handed filling straight from the basket
- Tall back panel — the best print surface on any small fry pack
- Sized to your portion weight rather than a nominal size
- Grease-resistant face as standard for fried service
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.
Get pricing for french fry scoops
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.
- Formats
- Angled scoop, straight-sided cup, and folded carton
- Sizes
- From a small side portion up to a sharing scoop
- Board
- Kraft or bleached; grease-resistant face recommended
- 1–4 colours; back panel and both sides
- Supplied
- Flat-packed or pre-formed depending on format
02 — Build the spec
Design this tray in five steps
The same five questions we would ask on a phone call, with the french fry scoop 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
Scoop, cup or carton?
A scoop has an angled front and a tall back. It is the fastest to fill, it shows the fries, and it gives you the biggest print panel. It holds less than it looks like it does, because of the angle.
A cup is straight-sided and holds more for the same footprint. It is slower to fill because there is no angled entry, and it hides the product. It stacks and nests extremely well, which matters in a small kiosk.
A folded carton is the compromise: a flat-bottomed box with a wide opening. It sits on a tray or in a carrier without tipping, which a scoop does not do well. If your fries are served alongside a burger on a tray, a carton is usually the right answer.
Sizing by portion weight
Weigh, do not guess
Portion sizes are set by weight in most kitchens and by volume in packaging. Weigh your regular and large portions, then fill candidate sizes and check they look generous rather than exactly full.
Fill to about 85 per cent
A pack filled to the brim spills on the first movement. A pack filled to about 85 per cent with fries standing proud looks more generous and travels better.
Think about the upsell gap
Regular and large need a visible difference in the pack, not just in the fill. If your two sizes look similar on the counter, the upsell does not work.
Check the carrier fit
If fries go into a stadium carrier or a drive-through tray, the fry pack has to fit those. Send the carrier and we will size to it.
Why fries are served in open packs
- Steam escapes, so the fries stay crisp — the single biggest factor in fry quality after the fryer.
- The customer can see the portion, which affects perceived value more than the weight does.
- Filling is faster, because there is no lid to manage at the counter.
- It costs less, with no second component and no closing step.
- For delivery, where an open pack is impractical, a vented closed carton is the compromise — never a sealed one.
04 — Nearby
Trays that work alongside this one
Chosen because operators who buy the french fry scoop usually need one of these in the same order, not because they happen to sit in the same category.
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Fish and Chips Tray
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View tray & get pricing →05 — Questions
French Fry Scoop questions
Should I choose a scoop, a cup or a carton?
A scoop for counter service where filling speed and visibility matter. A cup where nesting and volume matter more, such as a small kiosk. A carton where the fries sit on a tray or in a carrier alongside other items and must not tip.
What size do I need?
Weigh your regular and large portions, then fill candidate packs. Aim to fill to about 85 per cent with fries standing proud — a pack filled to the brim spills and, oddly, looks less generous than one with fries visible above the rim.
How do I keep fries crisp for delivery?
Vent whatever you close them in. Steam is what softens fries, and a sealed container guarantees it. A vented carton in a delivery bag is the practical compromise; a sealed one is not.
Do I need grease-resistant board?
For fries, yes. Oil goes into plain board immediately and the pack darkens where the fries touch it. It is a small cost and it is visible to every customer.
How much can I print on a fry scoop?
The back panel is the tallest, flattest surface on any small fast-food pack and it faces the customer while they eat. A single-colour design across it is inexpensive and one of the most visible pieces of branding available.
Will the scoop fit my carrier or drive-through tray?
If we size it to them. Send the carrier or tray and we will cut the scoop to fit rather than making you adapt your carrier.
Do scoops ship flat?
Scoops and cartons ship flat and form by hand. Pre-formed cups nest and ship assembled, which uses more space but removes assembly time. Which suits depends on your storage and your service pace.
Can I use the same pack for other fried sides?
Yes — onion rings, tenders, popcorn chicken and churros all work in the same format. Running one pack across several menu items increases your volume on a single die and lowers the unit cost.
Before you order, read
- Choosing Trays for Hot and Greasy Foods — Grease, steam and heat — and the three fixes that handle them.
- Food Tray Printing Guide — Colours, costs, substrates and proofs — what buyers need to know.
Who buys this tray
Ready to price the french fry scoop?
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.