Custom Paper Snack Cones, Printed for Your Brand
A snack cone does two jobs at once: it holds the food and it puts your name in a customer's hand. Our custom paper snack cones do both. Print them with your logo, choose the size that fits your portion, and hand them over knowing the paper won't leak, tear, or turn soggy halfway through a serving of fries.
We print these cones on FDA food-safe paper that handles hot and cold snacks equally well. The open-top shape makes them easy to fill during a rush and easy for customers to eat from on the move. Whether you run a food truck, a fair stall, or a busy takeaway counter, these cones keep service quick and your branding visible.
Pair them with our popcorn boxes and French fry boxes to keep one look across your whole menu. Send us your details for a free quote with free US shipping.
What Are Custom Paper Snack Cones?
A paper snack cone is a cone-shaped paper wrap that holds a single portion of finger food. It gives customers a clean way to carry and eat snacks without a plate, and it gives you a printed surface for your logo and colors.
You'll see them at fairs, festivals, markets, and get-togethers, and behind the counter at food trucks and street stalls. Printed with your brand, a plain paper cone turns into a small piece of marketing that travels with every customer who walks off with one.
Why Snack Cones Work for Food Businesses
Snack cones earn their place for practical reasons, not just looks:
- Faster service: The open top lets your staff fill and hand over an order in seconds, which matters when there's a line.
- Built-in portion control: A fixed cone size keeps every serving consistent, so you cut waste and keep food costs predictable.
- Made for takeaway: Customers can hold a cone in one hand and eat while they walk, which suits events and street-side selling.
- Free advertising: Your logo travels through the crowd on every cone, working like a moving sign for your stall.
They fit fries, popcorn, pretzels, roasted corn, nachos, churros, and most handheld snacks. Need a matching tray for saucier items? Look at our hot dog trays and wider food packaging range.
Features That Keep Food Fresh and Hands Clean
We build each cone around how it actually gets used at a counter:
- Grease-resistant paper: An oil-resistant coating stops grease from soaking through, so the cone stays firm and hands stay clean.
- Food-safe surface: A food-safe barrier sits between the snack and the print, keeping flavor and safety intact.
- Easy-hold cone shape: The tapered form gives customers a natural grip and keeps small items from spilling.
- Optional sauce pocket: Add a side compartment for ketchup, mayo, or dips so customers get everything in one hand.
- Light and sturdy: The paper stays lightweight to carry but holds its shape under a full serving.
Materials We Offer
The right paper depends on your food, your budget, and the look you want. All of our stock is FSC-certified and food-contact safe.
- Kraft paper: A recyclable, natural-looking stock that suits organic and handmade brands. Its thickness holds up well against oil and heat.
- Grease-resistant paper: Built for oily snacks like fries and fried chicken. It resists oil absorption so the cone stays dry on the outside and clean in the hand.
- FSC paperboard: A responsibly sourced option that prints sharply and signals a sustainable brand. A good pick if crisp color and a firmer feel matter to you.
Want a heavier or coated stock? Our kraft packaging covers more options.
Printing Options for Snack Cones
Print is where a plain cone becomes yours. We run offset and digital printing in full CMYK, plus PMS matching when your brand colors need to stay exact from one order to the next.
Digital printing suits shorter runs, samples, and quick reorders. Offset printing gives you consistent color across large volumes at a lower per-unit cost. We use food-safe inks for anything that sits near the food, so your logo and artwork print bright without any safety trade-off.
You can print the outside, and add inside printing for a fuller branded look.
Standard Paper Snack Cone Sizes
Not sure which size fits your portion? These are the sizes food businesses order most. All measurements are approximate, and we make custom sizes on request.
| Size |
Capacity |
Open width × height (approx.) |
Best for |
| Mini / Tasting |
4 oz |
2.5" × 6" |
Appetizers, candy, nuts, confetti |
| Small |
5–6 oz |
4.5" × 7.5" |
Kids' fries, popcorn, chips |
| Medium |
8 oz |
5.25" × 8.75" |
Standard fry portion, street snacks |
| Large |
12 oz |
6" × 10" |
Meal-size fries, loaded snacks |
| Extra Large |
14–16 oz |
6.5" × 11" |
Sharing portions, sauce-pocket cones |
A quick tip: if you're between sizes, pick the larger one. Customers notice a generous serving, and a cone that's slightly big still holds a smaller portion cleanly.
Why Order From Urgent Boxes
We make food-safe, fully custom snack cones and back them with support that most suppliers charge for:
- Low 100-unit minimums, so you can test before you scale
- Free design help and free 2D & 3D mockups
- Free generic samples before you commit
- Wholesale rates on large runs
- Free shipping across the USA
- Trusted by 3000+ businesses, shipping from Plano, TX and New York, NY
Send us your size, quantity, and artwork, and we'll come back with a free quote.
