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For hawkers in Singapore and Malaysia

Packaging for hawker stalls and pasar malam

Hawker food in Singapore and Malaysia is packed fast: a box of kuih, a packet of noodles, a cup of kopi, handed over in seconds. Packaging has to be quick to fill and cheap enough to use on every order.

Makan Box started with a stall owner asking why a decent box cost more than the meal inside it. For stalls, the boxes we draw online are kuih boxes, pastry boxes and sleeves; cups, noodle boxes, bags, sachets and tingkat are part of the range and quoted on request.

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What you pack

Each item below links to a size guide, or to the part of the range that covers it.

Kuih and kueh

Boxes for 2 to 12 pieces, sized to the grid you sell.

Kuih box sizes
Curry puffs and pastries

Boxes for 2, 4 or 6 pieces that open flat for fast packing.

Pastry box sizes
Rice and noodles to go

A printed sleeve over your takeaway box, or noodle boxes and trays from the range.

Bento sleeve sizes
Kopi and teh

Printed paper cups, quoted on request.

Paper cups
Sambal and sauces

Printed sauce sachets, quoted on request.

Sauce sachets

Boxes sized for hawkers

Every style is drawn by the dieline engine at the inside size you type. These are common starting sizes; open a guide for the full table.

Kuih box
Reverse tuck end carton
  • Kuih box for 2 pieces110 x 55 x 40
  • Kuih box for 4 pieces110 x 110 x 40
  • Kuih box for 6 pieces165 x 110 x 40
All 5 sizes and FAQ
Pastry box
Straight tuck end carton
  • Box for 2 pastries200 x 100 x 70
  • Box for 4 pastries200 x 200 x 80
  • Swiss roll box220 x 100 x 90
All 5 sizes and FAQ
Bento sleeve
Sleeve
  • Sleeve for a 1 compartment bento box192 x 52 x 80
  • Sleeve for a 2 compartment bento box222 x 52 x 90
  • Sleeve for a kraft lunch box202 x 62 x 80
All 5 sizes and FAQ

More from the range

Boxes are drawn online. The rest of the Makan Box range is quoted by a person, on the same request.

Paper cups
Printed paper cups for kopi, coffee and drinks.
Quoted on request
Noodle boxes
Fold-top takeaway boxes for noodles and rice.
Quoted on request
Kraft paper bags
Takeaway, bread and gift bags with your print.
Quoted on request
Sauce sachets
Printed sachets for sauces and sambal.
Quoted on request
Tingkat tins
Stacked carriers for catering and delivery.
Quoted on request
Bento trays
Takeaway trays and meal containers.
Quoted on request

Also in the range: folding cartons, stand-up pouches, labels and stickers. Ask for any of them on the same quote.

Questions

Anything that depends on the print run, such as minimums and lead times, is confirmed with your quote.

Is custom printing worth it for one stall?
Start with one item, such as a kuih box or a sleeve over your current container. Request a quote for that item and compare it with what you pay for plain stock today.
What is the minimum order?
On request. Every box is made to order at your size and small batches are welcome. The firm minimum depends on the box, the board and the print run, and comes with your quote.
Is the packaging food safe?
Board grades and food-contact documentation come from the print partner’s board specification, and are on request. Tell us what touches the box (dry, oily or moist food) when you ask for a quote so we can match the board, or plan a liner.
What is the lead time?
On request. It is confirmed with your quote and counted from the day you approve the proof.
Can I get a sample first?
Samples are on request. Ask for one when you request a quote and we will tell you what is possible for your size and board.
Do I get a dieline?
Every box is drawn by our dieline engine at your exact inside size and board thickness, so there is no stock template to adapt. You see the flat dieline and a 3D fold in the configurator, production files (PDF, DXF and SVG) are generated from your order, and a dieline file for your own designer is available on request.
Do you make more than boxes?
Yes. The Makan Box range also covers paper cups, kraft paper bags, stand-up pouches, labels and stickers, noodle boxes, bento trays, sauce sachets and tingkat tins. Boxes are sized and drawn online; the rest of the range is quoted on request.
How do I order?
Request a quote with the size and quantity you need, or size the box yourself in the configurator first. A person replies with a firm price, minimum and lead time for your run.
Packaging for other businesses
For bakeriesFor cafésFor home bakersFor cloud kitchensFestive packaging
Tell us what you pack. We will size the box.

Send your product, the quantity and the date you need it by. A person replies with a firm quote.

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