- Made to order for 4- to 36-piece truffle grids, Belgian ballotins, dipped berry trays, and craft bar sleeves.
- Folding cartons start at 1,000 units and rigid gift boxes at 50 units, produced in 10 to 14 business days.
- Food-contact liners, cocoa-butter grease barriers, and low-migration inks available on request via partner facilities.
- Every order includes free dielines, artwork setup, a digital proof, a 3D mockup before payment, and free US shipping.
Custom Chocolate Boxes
Custom chocolate boxes crafted for partitioned truffle assortments, hand-painted bonbons, and foil-wrapped bean-to-bar tablets. Folding cartons start at 1,000 boxes (rigid gift boxes from 50) in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 day rush, free design help, zero die charges, and free 50-state delivery. Food-safe liners and cocoa-butter barriers are available on request.
What are custom chocolate boxes?
Custom chocolate boxes are printed paperboard, kraft, or rigid setup boxes engineered around the exact dimensions and fat sensitivity of fine confections, from single-origin 85-gram chocolate bars to multi-row ganache truffle assortments. Because cocoa butter readily absorbs surrounding paper odors and leaves lipid marks on bare fiber, chocolate packaging pairs neutral-odor virgin paperboard or foil-lined inner wraps with fitted cell partitions, thermoformed cavities, and protective top pads. Chocolatiers use slim tuck-end wallets for wrapped tablets and two-piece lift-off lid boxes, drawer ballotins, or magnetic book boxes for bonbon collections. At CubitPack, custom folding chocolate cartons start at 1,000 boxes (and rigid coffrets at 50 boxes), produced in 10 to 14 business days or 4 to 5 business days with rush. Design help, custom dies, plates, and shipping to all 50 states are free, with food-safe materials available on request.
Chocolate boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 folding cartons (50 rigid)
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- White card, kraft board, rigid board, corrugated, recycled
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone metallic & dark tones, inside lid menus
- Finishes
- Foil stamping, embossing, soft-touch, matte, gloss, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Cell grid dividers, window patching, satin ribbons, magnets
- Food contact
- Food-contact liners & cocoa-butter barriers on request
- Shipping
- Free across all 50 US states
Which chocolate box style fits truffles, bonbons, and craft bars?
| Box style | Best chocolate format | Internal divider fit | Presentation feel | Closure type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-piece box | 4, 9, 16, 24, or 36 truffles & bonbons | Slotted card grid or cavity tray | Classic chocolatier lift-off lid reveal | Telescoping top cover |
| Straight tuck end | 50g, 70g, 85g, and 100g chocolate bars | None needed (snug thin bar pocket) | Sleek retail shelf envelope | Flush top and bottom tuck flaps |
| Tray and sleeve | Single-row bonbon flights & tasting sets | 4- to 12-cell tray or card partition | Modern sliding drawer unboxing | Open-ended outer wrap sleeve |
| Magnetic closure | VIP corporate gifts & holiday hampers | Rigid grid divider or foam-backed tray | Keepsake book-style rigid coffret | Concealed magnetic front flap |
| Window box | Hand-painted cocoa butter bonbons & bark | Cavity insert or flat grease-barrier pad | Showcases glossy tempered shells on shelves | Tuck top or two-piece window lid |
| Gable or ballotin | Loose foil-wrapped pralines & clusters | Open gusseted interior | Traditional European ribbon-tied gift | Fold-over wings or top handle |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom chocolate box do I need for truffles or bars?
Standard artisan truffles and molded bonbons measure about 1.0 to 1.15 inches wide and sit inside a 1.25 × 1.25 inch cell cavity, while craft chocolate bars range from 50g tasting squares to 100g tablets. We cut every carton and divider to your exact inside Length × Width × Height in inches. Whether you are comparing custom chocolate packaging, printed truffle and bonbon boxes, custom chocolate bar boxes, luxury chocolate gift boxes wholesale or chocolate boxes with dividers, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 3.25 × 3.25 × 1.25 in | 4 truffles or bonbons in a 2 × 2 grid with a cross divider | Two-piece lift-off lid or window tuck box |
| 4.75 × 4.75 × 1.25 in | 9 truffles or pralines in a 3 × 3 grid with slotted card partitions | Two-piece box or sliding tray and sleeve |
| 6.25 × 6.25 × 1.25 in | 16 bonbons in a 4 × 4 grid with space for a top cushion pad | Two-piece chocolatier box or magnetic rigid box |
| 9.25 × 6.25 × 1.25 in | 24 truffles in a 6 × 4 grid for Valentine and holiday assortments | Two-piece box or book-style rigid coffret |
| 3.125 × 0.45 × 6.25 in | Single 2.5 oz to 3.5 oz (70g to 100g) foil-wrapped bean-to-bar tablet | Straight tuck end or seal-end bar envelope |
| 7.5 × 5.0 × 2.0 in | 6 chocolate-dipped strawberries or 3 hot cocoa bombs in paper cups | Window tuck box or auto lock tray with sleeve |
Suggested inside size: 3.25 × 3.25 × 1.25 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
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Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose chocolate boxes?
- Measure your bonbon cup or bar moldMeasure across the fluted paper cup or plastic cavity tray for truffles, or across the wrapped foil thickness for bars.
- Add height for a top cushion padLeave 1/8 inch of vertical headroom above truffles if you place a multi-ply glassine candy pad under the lid.
- Select low-odor virgin boardCocoa butter absorbs surrounding scents; choose virgin white card or kraft so cacao aroma notes stay clean.
- Pick cell partitions vs blister traysInterlocking paperboard grid dividers give an elevated plastic-free feel; cavity trays speed up high-volume packing.
- Specify food-contact barriers when neededIf unwrapped bark, clusters, or berries touch the carton directly, request food-safe cocoa-butter barriers.
- Print your tasting menu inside the lidUse the underside of the lid for bonbon flavor illustrations and cacao origin stories instead of loose paper slips.
What are chocolate boxes made of?
Which finishes can chocolate boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Chocolate boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | Virgin white paperboard, unbleached kraft, rigid setup board, E-flute corrugated, recycled board |
| Board thickness | Matched to thin bar wallets, two-piece ballotins, or rigid coffrets |
| Food-contact & barriers | Food-safe materials, cocoa-butter grease barriers, and low-migration inks on request via partner facilities |
| Printing | CMYK full color, Pantone (PMS) spot and metallic inks, inside-lid tasting menus, white ink on kraft |
| Lamination & finishes | Soft-touch, matte, gloss lamination; gold/copper/silver foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Partitions & inserts | Custom interlocking paperboard cell grids and tray dividers; sized to fit stock PET truffle trays |
| Window patching | Clear patched windows or open bar-wrapper cutouts |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 folding cartons (or 50 rigid boxes); delivered within ±5% of ordered quantity |
| Proofing | Free digital dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid physical sample credited to order |
| Turnaround | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush quoted on request |
| Shipping | Free delivery across all 50 US states |
Ready to quote your chocolate boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What types of confections go into custom chocolate boxes?
Molded ganache bonbons, hand-rolled truffles, single-origin chocolate tablets, and chocolate-dipped fruit each demand a distinct interior layout and barrier spec. Tell our structural specialists how many pieces you pack and how they are wrapped, and we will engineer the box and divider set together.
Chocolate boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom chocolate box mistakes?
Fine chocolate is sensitive to odor, cocoa butter migration, and scuffing against the lid. Check these five frequent mistakes before approving your proof. When specifying chocolate boxes with logo, branded chocolate boxes, wholesale chocolate boxes, bulk custom chocolate boxes and personalized chocolate boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Calculating truffle box width by multiplying bonbon diameter alone without adding the thickness of the interlocking divider strips.
- Packing unwrapped high-butterfat truffles or bark against bare paperboard without requesting a food-safe cocoa-butter grease barrier.
- Using pungent recycled board or unventilated high-solvent inks next to unwrapped chocolate, which can alter delicate cacao flavor notes.
- Leaving zero vertical clearance for a top glassine candy pad, causing glossy domed bonbons to flatten against the lid.
- Making a bean-to-bar chocolate envelope too thin to clear the folded corner seams of the inner gold or silver foil wrapper.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock chocolate boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Cell & bar fit | Fixed grid sizes where small bonbons rattle or thick bars bow the flaps | Partitions and bar depth cut to your exact mold and foil dimensions |
| Aroma & grease protection | General stock board that can transfer musty paper odor to cacao | Virgin paperboard with optional food-safe cocoa-butter barriers |
| Tasting guide & branding | Blank lid needing a separate printed paper menu slip | Foil-stamped outer lid with a full-color flavor map printed inside |
| Minimum order | Small plain cases | From 1,000 folding cartons (50 rigid boxes) |
| Structural prepress | No dieline or artwork review | Free custom dieline, design help, digital proof, and 3D mockup |
Get custom chocolate boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are chocolate boxes safe and sustainable?
Food-safe cocoa-butter barriers on request
When unwrapped bonbons, chocolate bark, or dipped fruits touch the box or cell dividers directly, we produce your order in a certified partner facility with food-safe liners, grease barriers, and low-migration inks on request.Neutral-odor virgin paperboard
Because cocoa butter absorbs ambient volatile compounds easily, virgin white card and unbleached kraft keep single-origin cacao flavor notes free from recycled paper odors.FDA allergen & cacao percentage layout
Clean back and bottom panels provide crisp legibility for FDA Nutrition Facts tables, cacao solids percentages, and milk, soy lecithin, and tree-nut allergen statements.How do I order custom chocolate boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat drives the price of custom chocolate boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Folding carton vs rigid setup
Foldable two-piece cartons or bar envelopes cost much less per unit than rigid chipboard coffretsCell grid count
A 16-cell or 24-cell interlocking divider set uses more die-cut strips than a simple 4-cell cross partitionOrder quantity & bar SKUs
Grouping 4 or 6 chocolate bar flavors of the same size into one combined run unlocks lower unit pricingMetallic foil & embossing
Multi-color hot foil stamping, deep embossing, and hand-tied satin bows add finishing stepsFor craft chocolate bars, standardize your 70% Dark, Milk Sea Salt, and Hazelnut bars on the exact same mold and envelope size so all flavors share one dieline and group together for volume price breaks. First orders get 10% off, and we beat written US competitor quotes for identical specs. Buyers ordering custom size chocolate boxes or artisan truffle chocolate boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkChocolate boxes questions
What size box do I need for 4, 9, 16, or 24 chocolate truffles?
Allowing a standard 1.25 × 1.25 inch cell per truffle plus divider wall thickness, a 4-piece (2 × 2) box is typically 3.25 × 3.25 × 1.25 inches, a 9-piece (3 × 3) box is 4.75 × 4.75 × 1.25 inches, a 16-piece (4 × 4) box is 6.25 × 6.25 × 1.25 inches, and a 24-piece (6 × 4) box is 9.25 × 6.25 × 1.25 inches.
What size carton fits a standard 2.5 oz or 3.5 oz bean-to-bar chocolate bar?
Most 70g to 100g (2.5 oz to 3.5 oz) craft chocolate bar molds measure around 3.0 × 6.0 inches and 0.3 to 0.375 inches thick once wrapped in foil. A 3.125 × 0.45 × 6.25 inch straight-tuck or reverse-tuck envelope gives the foil-wrapped tablet a snug, rattle-free fit.
How do you prevent cocoa butter from staining the inside of a truffle box?
Chocolate contains high levels of cocoa butter that can leave translucent oil spots on bare paperboard at warm room temperatures. When chocolates or paper cups touch the box or dividers directly, request food-safe grease-resistant liners on your quote.
Can paperboard or ink odors affect the taste of my chocolate?
Yes. Cocoa butter is lipophilic and absorbs surrounding odors quickly. For unwrapped bonbons or lightly wrapped truffles, we recommend virgin bleached white paperboard paired with low-migration, low-odor inks available on request through our certified partner facilities rather than recycled board.
Do you make the interlocking cardboard dividers inside truffle boxes?
Yes. We die-cut custom interlocking paperboard grid partitions to match your exact bonbon diameter, height, and piece count (such as 2 × 2, 3 × 3, 4 × 4, or 6 × 4 grids) so the outer box and inner cell dividers arrive ready to assemble together.
Should I choose a folding carton or a rigid box for my chocolate assortments?
Folding two-piece cartons and tray-and-sleeve boxes ship flat, start at 1,000 units, and keep unit costs low for everyday retail and e-commerce orders. Rigid setup boxes (starting at 50 units) arrive pre-assembled with thick chipboard walls for luxury Valentine, holiday, and VIP corporate gifts.
Can I print a bonbon flavor guide on the inside of the lid?
Yes. Printing a full-color bonbon illustration key and tasting notes directly on the underside of a two-piece lift-off lid or magnetic book flap eliminates the cost and hand-packing labor of a separate paper menu insert.
How do I keep dark chocolate boxes from showing fingerprint smudges?
Deep espresso brown, midnight navy, and matte black boxes look striking in a chocolate shop, but ordinary unlaminated ink scuffs and shows skin oils. Applying soft-touch lamination creates a fingerprint-resistant, velvety surface that stays clean under handling.
How long does production take before Valentine's Day, Easter, or Christmas?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after proof approval and payment, and 4 to 5 business day rush production is available for tight seasonal deadlines. Shipping to all 50 US states is free.
Can I see a digital proof and 3D mockup before paying?
Yes. Every order includes a free 2D digital dieline proof and an interactive 3D mockup showing your foil stamping, embossing, and interior tasting guide before you pay. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited to your order) or a paid physical prototype.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Chocolate boxes terms, explained
- Ballotin
- A traditional Belgian tapered chocolate box with fold-over top wings, often tied with a ribbon
- Cell grid partition
- Slotted strips of paperboard that interlock at right angles to form individual square pockets for bonbons
- Candy pad (cushion pad)
- A multi-ply glassine-faced pad placed on top of a truffle layer to cushion the tops against the lid
- Fat bloom & lipid staining
- Cocoa butter migration that can dull chocolate shine or leave oil spots on uncoated paperboard
- Bar envelope (wallet)
- A thin tuck-end or seal-end paperboard sleeve sized for a single foil-wrapped chocolate tablet
- Telescoping two-piece box
- A separate lid and base tray where the upper lid slides down over the lower tray walls
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Get your chocolate boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
All CubitPack minimums, production timelines, materials, finishes, and partner food-contact options on this page come from our confirmed project facts and were verified by a packaging specialist. Typical truffle grid and chocolate bar dimensions are starting benchmarks confirmed on your custom dieline and 3D mockup before payment. Spot something wrong? Let us know and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack minimums (1,000 folding cartons, 50 rigid boxes), turnaround (10–14 business days, rush 4–5), food-safe materials on request via certified partner facilities, free design help, no die/plate fees, free 50-state shipping
- FDA labeling requirements for chocolate confections, cacao content, and milk/soy/nut allergens
- TAPPI paperboard caliper, stiffness, and grease/moisture barrier testing methods
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.