Looking for Christmas packaging that makes your products feel ready to give? We design and print custom Christmas boxes in any size, style and finish, with your logo, your brand colours and festive artwork. Choose from gift boxes, boxes with lids, bakery and chocolate boxes, Christmas Eve boxes, gift bags and more, all made to your specification.
Every quote includes free UK delivery and VAT, there is no strict minimum order, and our team helps with artwork and sends a proof before anything is printed. Production takes 15 working days after proof approval, so planning early keeps your Christmas range on schedule.
Custom Christmas Packaging at a Glance
| Products | Gift boxes, lid boxes, rigid boxes, bakery and chocolate boxes, Christmas Eve boxes, favour boxes, gift bags |
| Sizes | Fully custom, any size or shape |
| Minimum order | No strict MOQ |
| Printing | Plain, CMYK, CMYK + Pantone |
| Finishes | Matt or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing |
| Materials | Kraft, corrugated board, cardboard, rigid board |
| Proofs | Flat view, 3D mock-up, physical sample on request |
| Lead time | 15 working days after proof approval |
| Delivery | Free across the UK, VAT included |
Why Choose Custom Christmas Packaging?
Christmas is the one time of year when customers judge a product by its box. A plain stock carton protects what is inside, but custom Christmas packaging does more: it tells the customer this is a gift before they have even opened it.
With custom Christmas boxes you decide the size, structure, artwork and finish, instead of forcing your product into a box that was never designed for it. That means a better fit, a cleaner presentation and packaging that looks like part of your brand rather than a generic seasonal extra.
It also makes practical sense. A box that fits properly moves less in transit, uses less filler and looks better in photographs, which matters if you sell online or share your Christmas range on social media.
Custom Christmas Boxes by Style
Different products need different boxes. These are the styles our customers choose most often for their Christmas ranges.
Christmas Gift Boxes
A printed gift box is the most flexible option for seasonal sets, bundles and ready-to-give products. You can print the whole exterior with festive artwork or keep your normal branding and add a small Christmas detail. Explore our Christmas gift boxes for sizes and styles that suit clothing, beauty sets, candles and accessories.
Christmas Boxes with Lids
A separate lid creates a proper unboxing moment. The customer lifts the lid, sees the product and feels they are opening a present. Our Christmas boxes with lids work well for chocolates, candles, hampers and corporate gifts, and can be finished with foil, embossing or a ribbon.
Rigid Christmas Boxes
Rigid boxes use thick, sturdy board wrapped in printed paper. They feel premium, keep their shape and are often kept and reused, which suits luxury gift sets, jewellery and high-value products. See our rigid boxes if presentation is a big part of what you sell.
Christmas Present Boxes
If customers buy your product as a gift, a ready-to-give box saves them from wrapping it. Our Christmas present boxes are designed for exactly that, with festive artwork and a structure that looks finished the moment it leaves your shop.
Christmas Hamper Boxes
Hampers need depth, strength and space for several products. We make hamper boxes with inserts and dividers to keep food, drink and gifts in place. Browse our Christmas hamper boxes for larger seasonal gift sets.
Not sure which style suits your product? Tell us what goes inside and how it is sold or shipped, and we will recommend a construction and size.
Custom Christmas Bakery and Food Boxes
Bakeries, chocolatiers and food brands do much of their best business at Christmas, and the box is part of the product. Custom Christmas bakery boxes turn individual treats into gifts that customers are happy to hand to someone else.
- Cookies and biscuits: our Christmas cookie boxes keep festive biscuits neat, fresh-looking and easy to carry.
- Cupcakes: Christmas cupcake boxes hold each cake in position so decoration stays intact.
- Mixed treats: Christmas treat boxes suit assorted bakes and seasonal selections.
- Sweets: Christmas candy boxes work for smaller confectionery and counter displays.
- Chocolates: Christmas chocolate boxes can include compartments so each piece sits in its own space.
Printed branding helps your product stand out on a busy counter, and a matching design across several box sizes makes your whole Christmas range look planned. If packaging will touch food directly, tell us the product so we can discuss suitable materials and finishes before production.
Christmas Novelty Packaging for Gifts and Events
Not every Christmas product fits a standard box. Christmas novelty packaging gives you room to be creative, and it often becomes part of what the customer remembers.
- Christmas Eve boxes hold pyjamas, books, treats and small toys for the night before Christmas. Our Christmas Eve boxes are sized for those contents and built to survive being opened and kept.
- Favour boxes are ideal for party gifts, client thank-you presents and event giveaways. See our Christmas favor boxes.
- Gable boxes have a built-in handle, so lightweight gifts and treats are easy to carry without a separate bag. See our gable boxes.
A small box can still feel premium when the size, print and finish are planned together.
Christmas Bags and Finishing Touches
A box is only part of the picture. Matching extras make a Christmas range look complete and give customers more branding to see.
For shop customers, Christmas gift bags and Christmas paper bags let you carry the same artwork from the box to the street. A branded Christmas sticker can seal tissue paper or add a festive message to an existing box without redesigning it.
Christmas Packaging for Different Businesses
Retailers and Gift Shops
Shelf packaging has to attract attention in seconds. Clear branding, a readable product name and a strong seasonal design usually work better than crowding the box with artwork.
Ecommerce Brands
Online orders pass through couriers and warehouses before they reach the customer. Many brands separate the roles: a strong outer carton for protection and a printed inner gift box for presentation. Our ecommerce packaging boxes cover the shipping side, while a custom Christmas box handles the unboxing moment.
Corporate Gifting
Corporate gifts usually need a polished look rather than heavy festive graphics. A logo in foil, a short message and a restrained colour palette often feel more professional. Our corporate gift boxes can be produced consistently across a large staff or client order.
Small Businesses and Makers
You do not need a large order to get proper custom packaging. Because there is no strict minimum, a small maker can order what a single Christmas product needs. Our guide to packaging for small business explains how to plan a first order.
Need Larger Quantities?
If you are buying for a shop, a distribution business or a large seasonal campaign, take a look at our Christmas gift boxes wholesale page. It covers larger orders, tailored pricing and how quantity affects the price per box.
Materials and Finishes
The right material depends on your product, how heavy it is and how the box will travel.
| Material | Best for | Main benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard (folding carton) | Light gifts, retail shelves | Flexible printing, cost-effective |
| Corrugated board | Shipped orders, heavier items | Added protection |
| Kraft board | Natural, eco-minded brands | Distinctive, recyclable look |
| Rigid board | Premium gift sets | Strong, luxurious feel |
For a natural look, see our kraft boxes. For stronger protection in transit, our corrugated boxes are the practical choice.
Finishes change how the same box looks. Matt lamination gives a soft, modern feel, gloss makes colours stand out, spot UV highlights a logo, foil adds a metallic accent and embossing creates texture. One well-placed foil logo often looks better than five effects competing on one box.
Branding Your Christmas Packaging
Seasonal packaging should still look like it belongs to your business. Customers enjoy festive designs, but they should recognise your brand at a glance.
You can print:
- Your logo and brand colours
- Christmas patterns, snowflakes or illustrations
- A festive message or personalised greeting
- Your website, social handles or a QR code
- A printed interior for a surprise on opening
A premium brand might choose a black box with gold foil snowflakes instead of bright red and green. A children’s brand might choose playful illustrations. Our team will check your artwork and send a proof for approval before anything goes to print.
How to Choose the Right Box Size
Size is the most common thing people get wrong. A box that is too big looks empty and wastes money, while one that is too small is hard to pack and can crush the contents.
- Measure each product (length, width and height).
- Decide how many items go in each box.
- Allow for tissue paper, inserts, dividers or a card.
- Add a small margin so the box closes easily.
- Think about how it will travel, since posted boxes need more protection than shelf displays.
If you are unsure, send us your product measurements and we will suggest the right internal size.
How to Order Custom Christmas Packaging
- Send your details: product, size, quantity and artwork (or just an idea).
- Receive your quote: tailored to your specification, with free UK delivery and VAT included.
- Approve your proof: we send a flat view or 3D mock-up, and a physical sample is available on request.
- Production: your boxes are made over 15 working days from proof approval.
- Free UK delivery: your boxes arrive ready to pack.
Plan early. With a 15 working day lead time, the date you approve your proof decides when your stock arrives. Send your size and artwork early, even if details are not final, and keep your logo in vector format if possible.
Christmas Packaging: FAQs
What is the minimum order for custom Christmas boxes?
There is no strict minimum order. We produce quantities that suit your business, from small seasonal runs to larger retail orders. Larger quantities usually lower the price per box, so ask for two or three quantity options and compare them before deciding.
Is delivery free and is VAT included?
Yes. Delivery across the UK is free and VAT is included in every quote. The price we send is the price you pay, with no shipping charge or surprise extras added later. Include your delivery postcode with your enquiry and we will confirm everything.
How long does custom Christmas packaging take?
Production takes 15 working days after you approve your proof. Christmas is busy, so send your size and artwork early. The sooner your proof is approved, the sooner your boxes are produced and delivered, and the earlier your stock arrives.
Can you make Christmas boxes for bakery products?
Yes. We make custom Christmas bakery boxes for cookies, cupcakes, treats, sweets and chocolates, sized around your product. If packaging will touch food directly, tell us what it is so we can discuss suitable materials and finishes before production begins.
Can I add my logo and design my own artwork?
Yes. Send your logo or a rough idea and we will help set up the artwork. You approve a proof before anything is printed, so you can check colours, layout and text. Nothing goes to print until you are happy with the design.
Can I see a sample before ordering?
Yes. We can supply a flat view, a 3D mock-up or a physical sample on request, so you can check size, fit and print quality first. Mention it when you enquire so it is planned into your timeline.
Ready to Start Your Christmas Packaging?
Send your product size, quantity and artwork, and we will send a tailored quote with free UK delivery and VAT included. If you also need packaging beyond Christmas, explore our wider custom packaging UK range for the rest of the year.