- Sized around the outer crimped rim of 5-inch mini tins, 9-inch and 10-inch pie pans, deep-dish plates, and single wedges.
- Minimum of 1,000 boxes made in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 business day rush available for holiday peaks.
- Circular display windows, stackable E-flute corrugated walls, and steam vents keep fruit, nut, and cream pies protected.
- Includes free custom dielines, artwork support, digital proof, 3D mockup before payment, and free shipping to all 50 states.
Custom Pie Boxes
Custom pie boxes printed with your bakery, orchard, or café branding for 9-inch and 10-inch pie tins, tall cream pies, mini pot pies, and single slices. Orders start at 1,000 boxes in 10 to 14 business days (rush in 4 to 5), with free design help, zero die charges, and free 50-state delivery. Food-safe materials are available on request.
What are custom pie boxes?
Custom pie boxes are low-profile paperboard, unbleached kraft, or micro-corrugated cartons engineered to fit the outer rim diameter of aluminum pie tins, ceramic dishes, individual slice wedges, and handheld turnovers. Unlike tall cake boxes, a standard fruit or pecan pie carton stands 2.25 to 3 inches high so the tin cannot slide or tilt during transport, while a round top window frames the golden lattice crust or toasted meringue peak inside. Pie shops, farm orchards, and grocery bakeries can order flat-folding lock-corner window boxes, pop-open auto-bottom carriers for heavy deep-dish bakes, moisture-sealed cartons for frozen take-and-bake pot pies, or triangular clamshells for single slices. At CubitPack, custom pie boxes start at 1,000 units with 10 to 14 business day turnaround (or 4 to 5 days on rush), free design help, zero die fees, free 50-state shipping, and food-safe liners on request.
Pie boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- Kraft board, white card, E-flute corrugated, recycled
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone (PMS), inside lid print, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, embossing, spot UV
- Pie features
- Round top windows, steam vents, tin-lock inserts, carry handles
- Food contact
- Food-safe materials on request
- Shipping
- Free across all 50 US states
Which pie box style matches your pie tin, crust height, and sales channel?
| Box style | Best pie types | Typical height | Window option | Stacking strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock-corner window box | 8-in, 9-in, and 10-in fruit, pumpkin, and pecan pies | 2.5 to 3 in low profile | Circular or pie-lattice top window | Medium (card) to high (E-flute) |
| Auto lock bottom pie box | Heavy deep-dish apple pies, quiches, and farm-stand takeout | 2.75 to 3.5 in | Round top window | Pre-glued crash-lock floor |
| Tall dome pie carton | Lemon meringue, banana cream, coconut cream, key lime | 4 to 5 in extra clearance | Top and front peek window | Reinforced side walls |
| Corrugated pie shipper | Holiday pickup stacks and mail-order pies | 2.75 to 4 in | Solid lid or reinforced window | High crush-resistant E/B-flute |
| Triangular slice wedge | Single diner pie slices, cheesecake wedges, quiche slices | 2.25 to 3 in | Triangular top window | Snug three-wall wedge |
| Seal-end frozen carton | Take-and-bake fruit pies, chicken pot pies, handheld pies | 1.75 to 2.75 in | Solid printable front panel | Tamper-evident glued ends |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size pie box do I need for 9-inch, 10-inch, mini, and slice pies?
A nominal 9-inch aluminum pie pan actually measures 9.5 to 9.75 inches across its outer crimped rim lip, so it requires a 10 × 10 inch box. Always measure outer rim-to-rim width before picking your inside Length × Width × Height. Whether you are comparing pie boxes with window, printed pie boxes with logo, 9 inch and 10 inch pie boxes, pie slice wedge boxes or holiday and thanksgiving pie packaging, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 × 4.5 × 2.5 in | Single slice wedge of 9-inch or 10-inch fruit, pecan, or cream pie | Triangular wedge window box |
| 6 × 3.5 × 2 in | Handheld fried fruit turnover, empanada, or savory pasty | Pillow box or open-top pocket sleeve |
| 5.5 × 5.5 × 2.25 in | 5-inch individual mini pie, tart, or personal chicken pot pie tin | Straight tuck or lock-corner window |
| 9 × 9 × 2.5 in | 8-inch pie pan (whose outer crimped foil lip measures 8.5 to 8.75 in) | Lock-corner round window box |
| 10 × 10 × 2.5 in | Standard 9-inch pie tin (9.6-in outer rim) for lattice fruit, pumpkin, or pecan pie | Lock-corner or auto-bottom window |
| 10 × 10 × 4.5 in | 9-inch tall meringue, whipped-cream dome, or high-mounded apple pie | Tall auto-bottom or lock-corner box |
| 11 × 11 × 3 in | 10-inch deep-dish orchard pie tin (10.6 to 10.75-in outer rim) | E-flute corrugated window pie box |
Suggested inside size: 5.5 × 4.5 × 2.5 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose pie boxes?
- Measure the outer crimped tin lipPie pans are named by their inner rim, but the rolled foil lip adds 1/2 to 3/4 inch; measure full outer diameter so the tin drops in flat.
- Pick 2.5 in height for flat, 4.5 in for creamPumpkin, pecan, and lattice pies fit 2.5-inch-tall boxes; whipped-cream and meringue domes need 4 to 4.5 inches of vertical room.
- Choose E-flute corrugated for holiday stackingWhen stacking 4 to 6 pie boxes high on Thanksgiving pickup shelves, micro-corrugated walls prevent the bottom box from buckling.
- Add ring inserts if one box holds two tin sizesA die-cut cardboard ring insert lets a 10 × 10 in box lock an 8-inch or 9-inch pie tin dead-center without sliding.
- Vent warm fruit pies, seal cold custard piesThumb-notch vents keep double-crust apple pies crisp; sealed laminated cartons protect chilled custard and freezer pot pies.
- Check your round window on a 3D mockupApprove your circular window diameter, warming instructions, and Pantone ink match on a free 3D mockup before paying.
What are pie boxes made of?
Which finishes can pie boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Pie boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | Unbleached kraft board, white paperboard, E-flute and B-flute corrugated, recycled paperboard |
| Board caliper / flute | Matched to pie pan weight and stacking height |
| Food & freezer barrier | Food-safe boards, grease barriers, and freezer-grade coatings on request via certified partner facilities |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot matching, inside lid printing, opaque white ink on kraft |
| Finishes | Matte, gloss, soft-touch lamination; foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Windows & vents | Clear film window patching, open breathable cutouts, or side steam vents |
| Inserts | Recessed cardboard ring inserts to lock tapered pie tins in place |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 boxes; delivered within ±5% quantity tolerance |
| Proofing | Free digital 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 shipping to all 50 US states; ships flat in master cartons |
Ready to quote your pie boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What kinds of sweet and savory pies go in custom pie boxes?
A two-pound orchard apple pie in a 9-inch foil tin, a 4-inch-tall lemon meringue pie, a frozen chicken pot pie, and a single diner slice all need different box profiles. Here are the four primary setups we build for pie makers.
Pie boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common pie box mistakes?
Avoid these five sizing and material errors that crack flaky pie crusts or collapse holiday pickup stacks. When specifying pie boxes with logo, branded pie boxes, wholesale pie boxes, bulk custom pie boxes and personalized pie boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Ordering a 9 × 9 inch box for a nominal 9-inch pie tin whose rolled outer aluminum lip actually measures 9.6 inches across.
- Packing tall lemon meringue or whipped-cream pies inside a 2.5-inch-tall fruit pie box, which flattens the topping against the window.
- Stacking heavy 3-pound orchard apple pies five high in thin folding paperboard instead of crush-resistant E-flute corrugated board.
- Putting a small 8-inch tapered pie pan inside a 10 × 10 inch box without a base ring insert, letting the pan slam into the walls.
- Using unlaminated raw board for frozen take-and-bake pot pies, where freezer frost and thawing condensation soften the box.
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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.
Made your design with AI?
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 pie boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Pie tin fit | Loose generic boxes where tapered aluminum tins slide and crack the crust rim | Exact rim-to-rim sizing or die-cut ring inserts that lock the pan in place |
| Holiday stacking | Thin paperboard walls that buckle when stacked 5 high on Thanksgiving Eve | Sturdy E-flute corrugated or heavy card engineered for tall pickup stacks |
| Flavor check | Handwritten marker scrawled on plain brown lids | Printed flavor checkboxes (Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, Cherry) on the side flap |
| Minimum order | Small plain bundles | From 1,000 custom printed pie boxes |
| Design & proof | None | Free custom dieline, design help, digital proof, and 3D mockup |
Get custom pie boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are pie boxes safe and sustainable?
Food-safe materials on request
When whole pies sit inside an aluminum foil pan, standard virgin kraft or white paperboard works cleanly as an outer carrier. When single pie slices, hand pies, or galettes touch the carton directly without a pan, we produce your boxes on request in a certified partner facility using food-safe boards and grease barriers.Freezer & cooler moisture protection
Take-and-bake pot pies, frozen fruit pies, and chilled custard pies face heavy condensation when moved from freezer cases to warm kitchens. Optional matte or gloss exterior lamination keeps the box rigid.FSC paperboard & corrugated options
FSC-certified kraft, white paperboard, E-flute corrugated, and recycled board options are available on request.How do I order custom pie 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 pie boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Footprint & height
A 5.5 in mini pot-pie box or slice wedge uses far less board than an 11 × 11 in deep-dish cartonPaperboard vs E-flute corrugated
Corrugated E-flute for heavy stacked holiday pies costs slightly more than folding paperboardOrder quantity
Ordering 2,500 or 5,000 boxes ahead of autumn baking season lowers the per-box cost significantlyWindows & ring inserts
Circular window patching, tin-stabilizer inserts, and foil stamping add finishing stepsInstead of printing separate boxes for apple, pecan, pumpkin, and cherry pies, print one 10 × 10 × 2.5 in orchard pie box with a row of flavor checkboxes on the front lip or pair it with custom roll labels. Your first order is 10% off, and we beat written quotes from US competitors for the same specs. Buyers ordering custom size pie boxes or 9-inch pie 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 checkPie boxes questions
What size pie box do I need for a standard 9-inch pie?
Order a 10 × 10 × 2.5 inch (or 10 × 10 × 3 inch) pie box. Even though bakers call it a 9-inch pie tin, the 9-inch measurement is taken inside the pan rim; the rolled aluminum outer lip actually measures 9.5 to 9.75 inches across, which needs a 10 × 10 inch inside floor.
What size box fits an 8-inch or 10-inch pie pan?
An 8-inch pie pan has an outer crimped rim around 8.6 inches and fits a 9 × 9 × 2.5 inch box. A 10-inch deep-dish pie pan has an outer rim around 10.6 to 10.75 inches and fits an 11 × 11 × 3 inch box.
How tall should a pie box be for meringue or whipped-cream pies?
Choose a 4-inch or 4.5-inch tall box (such as 10 × 10 × 4.5 in) for lemon meringue, coconut cream, banana cream, or mile-high apple pies. Standard 2.5-inch boxes are built for flat pumpkin, pecan, and lattice fruit pies.
How do I keep a tapered pie tin from sliding inside a square box?
Because aluminum pie pans taper inward from a 9.6-inch top rim down to a 7-inch base, the bottom of the pan has room to slide if the top rim does not touch the walls. Sizing the box within 1/4 inch of the outer rim or adding a die-cut cardboard ring insert locks the base in place.
Should I choose paperboard or corrugated board for Thanksgiving pie orders?
If you stack boxed pies 4 to 6 high on pre-order pickup racks during Thanksgiving week, or if your deep-dish fruit pies weigh more than 2.5 pounds, choose E-flute corrugated board so the vertical walls never bow under the stack.
Are your custom pie boxes food-safe for pie slices and hand pies?
Yes. Food-safe boards and grease-resistant interior barriers are available on request through our certified partner facilities. Tell us on your quote if single pie wedges or fried hand pies touch the board directly without a tin.
Can I order pie boxes for frozen take-and-bake fruit or pot pies?
Yes. For frozen take-and-bake pies sold in farm stores or grocery freezers, we recommend moisture-resistant white card or E-flute corrugated board with exterior matte or gloss lamination and tamper-evident seal-end flaps or lock tabs.
What is the minimum order quantity and lead time for custom pie boxes?
The minimum order is 1,000 boxes. Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your proof and pay, and rush orders finish in 4 to 5 business days. Shipping to all 50 US states is free.
Can we print oven reheating instructions and flavor checkboxes on the box?
Yes. Many pie bakeries print a flavor checklist (Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, Berry, Savory) on the outside front flap so staff can check a box in one second, plus a 350°F crust-warming guide on the inside lid.
Do I see a digital proof and 3D mockup before paying for my pie boxes?
Yes. Every order includes free artwork help, a custom dieline, a flat digital proof, and a 3D mockup before you pay. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited toward your first order) or a paid custom printed prototype.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Pie boxes terms, explained
- Outer rim lip
- The rolled or crimped outer edge of an aluminum or ceramic pie pan that sets the required inside box width
- Lock-corner pie box
- A low-profile one-piece hinged bakery carton whose four corner tabs hook into slots during assembly
- E-flute corrugated
- Thin (1/16 in) micro-fluted corrugated board that gives pie boxes high vertical stacking strength
- Tin stabilizer ring
- A die-cut paperboard insert with a circular hole that holds the tapered bottom of a pie tin centered
- Wedge box
- A triangular hinged carton shaped to hold a single slice cut from a 9-inch or 10-inch round pie
- Window patching
- A clear film sheet bonded over a round lid cutout to display the pie crust while sealing out dust
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Get your pie 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
Every CubitPack service fact on this page (1,000-box minimum, 10 to 14 business day turnaround, 4 to 5 day rush, free design help, zero die fees, and free 50-state shipping) comes from our published product specifications and was verified by a packaging specialist. Pie pan rim-to-box dimensions match standard US aluminum and ceramic pie dish tolerances. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack minimum (1,000 boxes), turnaround (10–14 business days, rush 4–5), free design help, no die or plate charges, free 50-state shipping, Pantone guarantee, food-safe on request
- Food-contact paperboard and grease-barrier considerations for pie slices and hand pies
- Paperboard and E-flute corrugated vertical compression specs for stacked pie cartons
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.