Packaging
Fried Chicken Packaging in Dunedin
Crispy out the fryer, still crispy at the door — that's the job.
We supply fried chicken packaging to 37 operators in Dunedin right now. Campus-area shops, CBD takeaways, food trucks parked on the waterfront — all of them need boxes that handle grease, hold heat, and don't turn to mush before the order hits the table.
We stock snack boxes, 2pc, 6pc, and family bucket sizes in kraft, printed card, and bagasse. Ventilated lids, grease-resistant board, print-ready surfaces. Orders placed before 4pm on a business day ship the same day on stocked lines.
Built for the fryer rush
A soggy box kills the meal. Our chicken boxes have ventilation built in so steam escapes instead of soaking back into the crust. Grease-resistant board handles the drip from thighs, wings, and anything else coming out of the oil.
They stack flat on the shelf, which matters when your storage room is the size of a cupboard. Grab, fill, close, go.
Sizes we stock
- Snack box — strips, popcorn chicken, small sides
- 2pc box — two pieces plus a scoop of chips if you're feeling generous
- 6pc box — the standard feed for a group order
- Family bucket — big volume, sturdy base, handles the weight
All sizes available in kraft, white printed card, and bagasse. Mix and match to suit your menu.
Material options
Kraft is the workhorse. Brown, unpretentious, does the job without fuss. Printed card is where your branding goes — white surface takes ink well, looks sharp under the heat lamp. Bagasse is sugarcane fibre, compostable, and handles grease better than you'd expect from something that started life as a plant.
Dunedin students are a cost-conscious crowd, but they notice when a shop cares about its packaging. Bagasse and recycled-fibre options give you something honest to talk about.
Ordering for a Dunedin operation
We dispatch stocked lines same day for orders in before 4pm on NZ business days. Dunedin gets regular freight runs — you're not an afterthought on the South Island route.
Running low mid-week? Order Monday morning and you're covered before the weekend rush. If you need custom print, talk to us about lead times before you commit to a launch date.
Custom print for your brand
Plain kraft is fine. Your logo on a family bucket is better. We offer print-ready boxes for operators who want to put their brand in front of every customer who opens the lid.
Ask us about minimum order quantities and turnaround before you plan your next promotion. We'll give you straight numbers, not a ballpark.
Frequently asked
What sizes of fried chicken boxes do you stock for Dunedin delivery?+
We stock snack boxes, 2pc, 6pc, and family bucket sizes. All available in kraft, printed card, and bagasse. Same-day dispatch on stocked lines for orders in before 4pm on NZ business days.
Are your chicken boxes actually grease-resistant or do they go soft?+
Grease-resistant board is standard across the range. They're designed to handle oil from the fryer without going limp before the order reaches the customer.
Can I get ventilated boxes so the chicken stays crispy on delivery?+
Yes. Ventilation is a core feature of our chicken box range. Steam escapes rather than condensing back into the crust.
Do you offer custom printed chicken packaging for my Dunedin shop?+
Yes. Our boxes are print-ready. Talk to us about minimum quantities and lead times before you lock in a timeline — we'll give you the actual numbers.
What's the most sustainable option in your chicken packaging range?+
Bagasse (sugarcane fibre) is the compostable option. It handles grease well and is a solid choice if your customers care about what goes in the bin.
How many Dunedin operators do you already supply?+
37 as of our last count. Campus-area takeaways, CBD shops, food trucks — we know the Dunedin market.
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Same-day dispatch
Order before 4pm. Out the door same day.
Full range, customer-specific pricing, stocked in NZ.