Custom carton food buckets

Strong, practical and fully customizable: our carton food buckets are designed for meals that need more volume. Produced in our Dutch facility, they combine certified food safety, short lead times and the freedom to add your own branding. From simple logo placement to bold full-color artwork, these buckets make your food stand out.

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Print your custom carton buckets

Our buckets are more than packaging: they’re a branding opportunity. With 360° all-round printing in vibrant colors, you can add a logo, slogan or a complete custom design. Whether filled with fried chicken, nachos, popcorn or other meals, each bucket combines generous capacity with the impact of fully personalized packaging.

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Buckets built for business: strong, branded and compliant

Carton food buckets from CUPSZ are designed to perform in real business settings. Strong, grease-resistant and fully compliant with EU food safety standards, they are suitable for everything from fried chicken and nachos to popcorn and other sharing meals. Different sizes make them just as useful for nuts, candy, soup or butter, and even as ice cream cups in small (4 oz / 1 scoop), medium (6 oz / 2 scoops) or large (8 oz / 3 scoops) formats. Larger 3L, 5L and 8L buckets are often chosen for chicken (like KFC), popcorn or even fish. With the option of air circulation holes and a choice between white glossy or kraft cardboard, each bucket is tailored to practical use.

Our flexibility is what sets our buckets apart. You can combine multiple artworks in a single run, scale volumes up or down to match demand, and turn every bucket into both a practical packaging and a powerful marketing tool. Because everything is produced in our own Dutch facility, we ensure consistent quality and predictable delivery. Local manufacturing also keeps supply chains short, reduces risks of delay and guarantees compliance with the highest European standards.

With CUPSZ you don’t just get packaging that works in practice; you get a partner who helps protect margins, strengthen brands and ensure supply security. From the first design to fast delivery, our buckets are built for business… and built to stand out.

Food bucket FAQ: everything you need to know

This FAQ covers the essentials: sizes, applications, materials, printing options and accessories. Didn’t find your answer? Contact our team, we’ll help you directly.

In which sizes are carton food buckets available?

Our buckets come in multiple  sizes, from small snack sizes to large sharing buckets. Interested in the full range? That can be found on our buckets page.

Are certain sizes best suited for specific applications?

Yes. Smaller buckets are perfect for snacks like nuts, candy or ice cream (available in 4 oz, 6 oz and 8 oz formats). Medium sizes work well for sides, soup or butter, while larger buckets such as the 3L, 5L or 8L are most often used for fried chicken, popcorn or even fish. This way, every food application has a bucket that fits.

How strong is the cardboard you use?

All buckets are made from durable, EU-compliant cardboard, available in both white glossy and kraft finishes. They are grease-resistant, sturdy enough for hot and cold foods, and versatile in use: from snacks like nuts, candy and ice cream to soups, butter, fried chicken, popcorn or even fish.

Can buckets be printed all-over in full colour?

Absolutely. Every bucket can be printed 360° in full colour with your own design or multiple artworks in one run.

Are the materials safe for direct food contact?

Yes. Our buckets meet strict European food safety standards and carry FSC® certification for sustainable forestry.

Are there lids or accessories available?

Yes, depending on the application. We can advise on lids and other accessories to complete your packaging solution. Want to learn more? See our accessories.

All set to explore our food buckets?

Need details on sizes, a trial package to test, or advice on custom print options? Our team is here to guide you. From technical specifications to flexible volumes, we’ll help you find the right solution: fast, reliable and tailored to your business.

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