Made to your size- 100 boxes
- Custom sizes & styles
- Free dieline support
- Quality print options
- Proof before production
- 8–12 business day production
Macaron boxes are built around how fragile macarons are: thin, crisp shells that crack under light pressure and mark each other on contact. Most are long, slim boxes with an insert that holds each macaron on its edge in its own slot, in rows of three, six, twelve or more. Sleeve-and-tray and window lids are common, so the colours show.
A cavity for every shell
Custom Macaron Boxes
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Product features
Built around the jobHolds macarons on edge
Slim sleeve or lid design
Window to show the colours
Slot length set by shell size
Coated board for freezing
Outer shipper packing
Small favour formats
Specifications made for your product.
Technical snapshotEvery final specification is confirmed against product weight, packing method, print coverage, route, and order volume.
View artwork preparation guide- SKU
- bm-1061
- Dimensions
- Custom-made around the product and packing workflow
- Materials
- Paperboard with card insert, Rigid board for gift sets, Food-safe PET insert trays
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, white ink, or unprinted
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil, embossing, spot UV
- Quantities
- Starting at 100 on selected configurations
- Proofing
- Dieline and digital proof
Put the colour order on show.
Artwork and materialsMacarons sell on colour, so we design the sleeve or lid and any window so the order of the shells reads as part of the design. Our packaging guides cover sizing, materials, print, and cost in more depth.
Sleeve, tray and window
We print the sliding sleeve or lid with your branding, line any window up with the rows of macarons, and can print the tray so it frames the colours when the sleeve comes off.
Explore print and finishesBoard, rigid and PET
Paperboard with a card insert keeps a slim box light and bright, rigid board gives a gift set more weight, and a PET insert tray shows the shells clearly. Coated board copes with chilling.
Explore material decisionsChoose your box
Tell us your macaron size and thickness, the count per box, and whether they are chilled or frozen.
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We recommend a box, insert and board for your macarons.
Finalize the order
Approve the count, sleeve or lid, window, insert material and your delivery details.
Build the dieline
We draw the insert with a slot per macaron, set by your shell size, inside a slim box.
Approve the proof
Check the sleeve, lid, window position and tray print on the digital proof.
Roll on production
Your macaron boxes are printed, cut and finished, with inserts made to match, then packed for delivery.
Best for
PatisseriesWedding and event favoursCorporate giftsCafé countersWhat changes the price.
Cost factorsEvery project is quoted individually. These are the choices that move the price on almost every order.
- Insert
- A die-cut card or moulded tray is a separate part, and more cavities mean a more complex cut.
- Construction
- Rigid gift sets cost more than a folding sleeve and tray.
- Window
- A clear lid or film window adds material and a step.
- Count
- Longer boxes for larger counts use more board and insert.
Buyer guidance
Choosing this format
Why macarons need cavities
The shells are brittle and the feet are delicate, so each macaron needs its own space.
Laid flat and loose, macarons slide into each other, crack and transfer colour. Standing each one on edge in a cut slot spreads the load and stops movement. The slot should be snug but not tight, so the macaron can be lifted out without breaking.
Macaron diameters and thickness vary from batch to batch and maker to maker, so we cut the slots from your own finished shells rather than a standard size.
- One macaron per slot
- Stand them on edge
- Size to the real shells
Sleeve, lid or window?
A sliding sleeve over a tray is the classic, because it opens without tipping the macarons.
A sliding sleeve comes off sideways, so the tray stays level. Lift-off lids work well for square gift boxes. A window lid lets buyers see the colour order, which is part of the appeal.
Out of the fridge, onto the counter
Macarons are often kept cool, so the box should cope with a little moisture.
Filled macarons usually rest in the fridge. When the box comes out, condensation can form, so a coated board or plastic insert holds up better than plain card. Avoid strong-smelling inks and glues close to the food.
Related packaging formats
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Window Boxes
Cartons with a clear panel, so the product sells itself on the shelf.
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Chocolate Boxes
Lid-and-base boxes with a cavity tray that keeps each chocolate apart and unmarked.
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Rigid Bakery Boxes
Rigid boxes for macarons, chocolates and patisserie, with liners and fitted trays.
Explore box styleQuestions about macaron boxes.
Box style FAQsWe’ll confirm the exact details that apply to your structure and volume.
Read all frequently asked questionsWhat size macaron box holds six?+
We size it from your shells. Many macarons are about 4 cm across and 2 cm thick when filled, so six on edge need roughly 12 cm of slot length, plus the insert walls and a little play. Measure several finished macarons from different batches and send us the largest, and we size the box and insert from that.
Can macarons be posted in a macaron box?+
Yes. We make macaron boxes with a firm insert that holds each shell apart, and we recommend packing the box inside an outer shipper with padding on all sides. Fillings soften in heat, so short transit and cool weather give the best results. Many makers post their sturdier flavours and keep the most delicate ones for the counter.
Should macarons go in a clear tube or a paperboard box?+
We recommend a paperboard box with a slotted insert for most orders, because it holds each macaron apart and protects the feet. A tube stacks macarons flat on top of each other, which looks neat as a small favour, but the shells touch and the bottom ones carry the weight. Tubes suit short trips. Boxes suit larger counts and gifts.
Can macaron boxes go in the freezer?+
Yes. We can make macaron boxes in coated board, which copes with frost and condensation better than plain card. We recommend thawing the macarons in the closed box in the fridge, so moisture forms on the outside of the box rather than on the shells. Wrapping the box in a bag first keeps freezer smells out.
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