OEM Small Kraft Paper Snack Trays #3 #4 | Compact Food Boat Manufacturer
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Safe materials compliant with EU & FDA standards
Leak & Grease Resistant
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Durable structure, optimized for storage
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OEM small kraft snack trays #3 and #4 — PE-lined, grease-proof, compact. Perfect for samples, sides & condiments. FDA & EU certified. Order samples!
Overview
Our #3 (11.5g) and #4 (8.5g) compact kraft boat trays fill a precision role that larger trays cannot — delivering perfectly proportioned, cost-efficient packaging for the small-format servings that drive incremental revenue across food service operations: side portions, condiment boats, tasting samples, snack add-ons, party appetizers, and children’s menu items. Produced in our ISO 9001:2015-certified Shandong facility using the same 250g imported kraft paper and 18g PE interior coating as our full-size line, these compact trays deliver identical grease-proof and waterproof performance in a smaller footprint at a lower per-unit material cost — enabling operators to offer add-on items, sample portions, and side servings profitably without absorbing the packaging cost of oversized trays. Our production team developed these sizes in direct response to procurement feedback from fast food chains, tasting event organizers, and children’s menu specialists who needed genuinely small, properly coated trays rather than improvised solutions using the smallest available standard tray.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | 250g imported kraft paper (no fluorescent bleaching) + 18g food-grade PE interior coating |
| Available Sizes | #3 (11.5g — medium-small: side portions and snacks), #4 (8.5g — small: samples, condiments, children’s items) |
| Capacity Range | #4 for condiment dips, tasting samples, and mini portions through #3 for side servings, snack portions, and small plates |
| Wall Thickness | Approx. 0.30–0.35mm (250g kraft + PE combined) — same structural integrity as larger sizes in compact format |
| Coating Type | 18g PE interior — full grease-proof and waterproof barrier identical to #1 and #2 performance specification |
| Temperature Resistance | -20°C to 100°C; rated for hot dipping sauces, warm snack items, and chilled condiment portions |
| Color / Print Options | Natural brown kraft exterior (standard); custom printing for brand identity, event branding, and promotional messaging |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under dry, ventilated storage |
| Certifications | EU EC 1935/2004, US FDA 21 CFR, Japan Food Sanitation Act, Korea MFDS, FSC, SGS tested |
Key Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit for B2B Buyers |
|---|---|
| Right-sized format eliminates packaging waste on small servings | Prevents the profit-eroding practice of using oversized trays for small portions — right-sizing to #3 and #4 reduces per-unit packaging cost by 40–60% compared to serving condiments and samples in #1 or #2 trays |
| Full 18g PE grease-proof coating on compact trays | Delivers identical grease and moisture barrier performance as the large trays — not a reduced-spec economy version — ensuring dipping sauces, oily condiments, and small fried snacks remain fully contained |
| 250g kraft rigidity maintained at small scale | Compact trays retain the same structural rigidity and pick-up stability as larger sizes, preventing the flimsy, bendable feel that low-quality small trays create when customers pick up loaded condiment or sample portions |
| High-volume per-carton density | Compact #3 and #4 trays pack in significantly higher unit counts per shipping carton, reducing per-unit freight cost and maximizing container load efficiency for international bulk shipments |
| Versatile cross-menu deployment | Serves multiple revenue-driving roles from a single SKU — condiment boats, tasting samples, children’s portions, party appetizers, add-on sides — simplifying inventory management while enabling menu flexibility |
| Enhances professional presentation of small items | Elevates condiments, samples, and small servings from afterthought into professionally presented menu components, supporting premium pricing and improved customer perception of food quality and care |
Application Scenarios
| Scenario | Description | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| Condiment and dipping sauce service | Fast food restaurants, burger chains, and fried food operators providing individual boats of ketchup, ranch, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli, and specialty dipping sauces alongside main orders | #4 (individual dip), #3 (generous sauce portion) |
| Food tasting and sampling events | Grocery stores, food exhibitions, trade shows, and product launch events distributing bite-size tasting samples of new food products, recipe demonstrations, and promotional food items to event visitors | #4 (single-bite sample) |
| Children’s menu and kids’ meal portions | Family restaurants, casual dining chains, and theme park food courts serving age-appropriate smaller portions for children’s menus in dedicated child-friendly tray sizes | #3 (children’s snack portion), #4 (children’s side) |
| Cocktail party and reception appetizers | Catering companies and event venues serving individual canapé, finger food, and appetizer portions at cocktail receptions, gallery openings, product launches, and networking events | #4 (single canapé/appetizer), #3 (small plate) |
| Side dish and add-on portions | Restaurants offering paid add-on sides — coleslaw, pickles, jalapeños, corn salad, baked beans — in dedicated small boats that justify individual pricing and prevent over-portioning | #3 (standard side portion), #4 (small add-on) |
Target B2B Customers by Market
| Target Market | Customer Type | Key Application Areas / Products |
|---|---|---|
| Europe (Germany, UK, France, Netherlands) | Burger chain procurement (Five Guys, Shake Shack tier), food exhibition organizers, catering companies, pub chain purchasing managers | Condiment boats for European burger chains, UK pub sauce service trays, food expo tasting sample boats, cocktail event appetizer trays |
| Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) | Hawker center condiment suppliers, food expo and trade show organizers, theme park F&B procurement, children’s restaurant chains | Hawker center chili sauce boats, Singapore Food Expo sample trays, Southeast Asian theme park kids’ menu boats |
| Japan & South Korea | Konbini side-dish packaging teams, food industry trade show organizers (FOODEX, Seoul Food), izakaya small-plate suppliers, children’s menu restaurant procurement | Japanese convenience store side-dish boats, FOODEX tasting event sample trays, izakaya otoshi appetizer boats, Korean kids’ café portion trays |
| Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia) | Hotel banquet appetizer service, SIAL and Gulfood exhibition exhibitors, Ramadan iftar appetizer caterers, family entertainment center F&B | Hotel cocktail reception appetizer boats, Gulfood trade show tasting trays, Ramadan iftar appetizer service boats, family entertainment center kids’ trays |
| North America (USA, Canada) | QSR chain sauce-service procurement, natural products expo exhibitors, wedding and event caterers, children’s entertainment venue operators | Fast food chain condiment boats, Natural Products Expo sample trays, wedding reception appetizer boats, children’s entertainment venue snack trays |
Customization & OEM Options
| Customization Type | Options Available | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|
| Logo Printing | Flexographic 6-color or offset on exterior; scaled brand identity for small tray surfaces; event-specific and promotional messaging; QR code integration for product sampling campaigns | 15–20 days |
| Custom Sizes | Fine-tuned #3 and #4 dimensions — adjusted width or depth for specific condiment cups, sample portions, or branded packaging shapes beyond standard compact formats | 20–25 days (die development) |
| Material Upgrade | 280g kraft for extra premium feel on small trays; double-side PE for maximum sauce containment; PLA bio-coating for eco-conscious sampling events and trade shows | 15–25 days |
| Surface Finish | Matte natural kraft, gloss varnish for vivid promotional designs, metallic accent for premium cocktail event service, embossed brand logo for tactile distinction on small surfaces | 15–20 days |
| Packaging Design | Small-format-specific consultation: scaled brand identity that remains legible on compact tray surfaces, sampling event layout design, multi-unit presentation arrangement guides, children’s menu-friendly design themes | 5–7 days (design phase) |
Why Global B2B Buyers Choose Fude Packaging
Fude Packaging applies the same 15+ years of manufacturing expertise and ISO 9001:2015-certified quality standards to our compact #3 and #4 boat trays as we do to our full-size line — an important distinction from manufacturers that treat small trays as afterthought products with reduced coating weight, thinner paper, or inconsistent quality control. Our production facility maintains dedicated die-cutting and PE-coating lines calibrated for the precision tolerances that compact tray formats require, ensuring that every #3 and #4 tray receives the full 18g PE grease-proof coating coverage and clean die-cut edge finish that procurement managers expect. All compact trays carry identical SGS-verified food-contact certification — EU EC 1935/2004, US FDA 21 CFR, Japan Food Sanitation Act, and Korea MFDS — as our larger sizes, enabling food service operators and event companies to source their complete tray range from one qualified supplier with one set of compliance documentation. With 500+ million-piece annual capacity, our minimum order quantities for compact trays remain accessible for both large QSR chain programs and smaller specialty orders, with 24/7 multilingual account support ensuring responsive communication for buyers across all time zones.













