Eco-Friendly Packaging

Paper Snack Cups Chip Cups & Fry Cups

Grease-resistant disposable snack cups in kraft and white paperboard. Custom printed, 8oz–16oz, PE / PLA / Aqueous coatings. MOQ 50,000 pcs per size — quality-verified by CupsPak.

8 / 12 / 16 oz
Sizes
50K pcs/size
MOQ
20–25 days
Lead Time
FDA · FSC · ISO
Certifications
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Product Definition

What Is a Paper Snack Cup?

A paper snack cup — also known as a chip cup, disposable snack cup, or paper chip cup — is a straight-sided, open-top cylindrical container made from food-grade paperboard. Unlike hot drink cups, snack cups have no handle and a wider opening relative to their height, making them easy to hold while eating on the go.

The inner surface is coated with a grease-resistant layer (PE, PLA, or Aqueous) to prevent oils and moisture from penetrating the paperboard. This structural integrity allows the cup to hold freshly fried foods — french fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets — without becoming soggy or losing its shape. This is why the same product is sold under several names — paper fry cups, French fry cups, chip cups — they all refer to this open-top, grease-lined format.

  • Straight-sided cylindrical form — no handle, open top
  • Grease-resistant inner coating standard on all variants
  • Available in kraft (natural brown) and white paperboard
  • Bamboo paperboard option for premium eco positioning
White paper snack cup with scoop top — open-top French fry cup by CupsPak
White Paperboard Snack Cup
12oz kraft paper snack cup in natural brown — chip cup by CupsPak
Kraft Paperboard Snack Cup
Factory Specifications

Paper Snack Cup Size Guide

Three standard sizes covering the most common snack portion requirements. All dimensions are catalog figures.

8 oz 240 ml
Rim Diameter75 mm
Bottom Diameter56 mm
Height100 mm
Pcs / Carton1,000
12 oz 360 ml
Rim Diameter80 mm
Bottom Diameter60 mm
Height120 mm
Pcs / Carton1,000
16 oz 480 ml
Rim Diameter80 mm
Bottom Diameter60 mm
Height140 mm
Pcs / Carton1,000

Complete Specification Table — Chip Cup (Snack Cup)

Material: Kraft / White / Bamboo  |  Coating: PE / PLA / Aqueous

VolumeRim Dia. (mm)Bottom Dia. (mm)Height (mm)Pcs/Carton
8 oz 75 mm 56 mm 100 mm 1,000
12 oz 80 mm 60 mm 120 mm 1,000
16 oz 80 mm 60 mm 140 mm 1,000
Inner Coating Options

Choose Your Coating

Every snack cup ships with an inner coating for grease and moisture resistance. Select the option that best fits your sustainability and performance requirements.

PE Coating — Most Popular

Food-grade polyethylene (PE) inner lining is the most widely used coating for paper snack cups globally. It provides reliable grease and moisture resistance, keeping the cup structurally sound when holding hot french fries, onion rings, fried chicken, and other greasy snacks. PE-coated chip cups are the standard choice for fast food chains and QSR operators worldwide.

Key Properties

  • Grease-resistant inner lining
  • Hot & cold snack compatible
  • FDA food contact compliant
  • Up to 7-color flexo printing
Custom Branding

Custom Printed Paper Snack Cups

Turn every snack cup into a brand touchpoint. CupsPak uses flexographic printing with up to 7 Pantone colors on both kraft and white paperboard. Our in-house design team can assist with artwork preparation and color matching.

Up to 7
Print Colors
Flexographic
Print Method
2–3 days
Proof Timeline
One-time fee
Plate Cost
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Custom printed paper snack cups with brand logos — flexographic printing CupsPak
Sample custom print designs — kraft and white paperboard
Application Segments

Who Uses Paper Snack Cups?

Fast Food & QSR

French fries, onion rings, fried chicken strips — the primary use case for chip cups in burger chains and QSR outlets.

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Cafes & Snack Bars

Individual charcuterie cups, cheese & cracker servings, and grab-and-go snack portions at cafes and delis.

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Cinemas & Stadiums

Popcorn, nachos, and hot snack concessions at cinemas, sports venues, and entertainment parks.

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Supermarkets & Deli Counters

Hot deli counters and grab-and-go sections serving fried snacks, chips, and ready-to-eat food portions.

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Street Food & Food Festivals

Outdoor food markets, street food vendors, and food festival stalls serving fries, churros, and fried snacks.

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Events & Party Catering

Individual charcuterie cups, appetizer portions, and cocktail snack servings at weddings, corporate events, and parties.

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Why Choose CupsPak

Production-Direct. Quality Guaranteed.

Production-Direct Pricing

120+ production lines. Competitive pricing with full quality control at every stage.

Audited Quality

ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 systems, FSC board on request, food-contact documentation per order. Every batch tested before shipment.

Eco Options

PLA-coated compostable cups, FSC-certified paperboard, bamboo material available.

Global Reach

Trusted by fast food chains, supermarkets, and food service brands in 50+ countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paper Snack Cups FAQ

Paper snack cups — also known as chip cups, paper fry cups, French fry cups, or disposable snack cups — are open-top containers designed to hold dry or greasy snacks such as french fries, onion rings, fried chicken, popcorn, nachos, and charcuterie items. They are widely used in fast food restaurants, cinemas, sports venues, food festivals, and party catering. The grease-resistant inner coating keeps the cup structurally sound.
Yes. Paper fry cups, French fry cups, chip cups, and snack cups are different names for the same open-top, grease-resistant paper container. The name varies by market: 'chip cups' is common in the UK and Australia, 'French fry cups' in North America, and 'snack cups' as the catch-all term. Whatever the name, sizing and coatings are identical — 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz with PE, PLA, or aqueous lining.
CupsPak supplies paper snack cups in three standard sizes: 8oz (Φ75 × 56 × 100mm), 12oz (Φ80 × 60 × 120mm), and 16oz (Φ80 × 60 × 140mm). Custom sizes are available with a bespoke mold order. The 12oz size is the most popular for fast food french fry portions.
Kraft paper snack cups are made from unbleached natural brown paperboard, giving them an earthy, eco-friendly aesthetic. White paper snack cups use bleached paperboard and provide a clean canvas for full-color custom printing. Both options are available with the same range of inner coatings (PE, PLA, Aqueous) and offer equivalent structural performance.
Yes. CupsPak can supply matching flat lids for paper snack cups. Our 8oz cups use a 75mm lid, while the 12oz and 16oz cups use an 80mm lid. Please specify lid requirements when requesting a quote.
Yes. All CupsPak paper snack cups — including kraft variants — feature a food-grade inner coating (PE, PLA, or Aqueous) that provides grease and moisture resistance. The inner lining ensures the cup remains structurally intact when holding fried foods.
The standard MOQ for custom printed paper snack cups is 50,000 pieces per size per design. For plain white or plain kraft cups without custom printing, a lower MOQ may be available. Bulk orders above 500,000 pieces qualify for volume pricing.
For new custom print orders: artwork approval 2–3 business days, printing plate production 5–7 business days, bulk production 20–25 business days, sea freight to major ports 25–35 days. Total lead time approximately 7–9 weeks. Repeat orders using existing plates are faster: 15–20 business days production plus shipping.
Yes. All CupsPak paper snack cups meet FDA 21 CFR food contact material requirements (USA), EU food contact regulations (EC 1935/2004), and ISO 22000 food safety management standards. FSC-certified paperboard is available. PLA-coated variants are for industrial composting facilities; BPI covers named SKUs for the US scheme and we supply the current EU certificate status on request.

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