A macaron box is a small arrangement of rows, trays and clearances. The number printed in a product name may describe a particular tray, while your macarons can vary in diameter and thickness. Test the finished pieces before choosing the count you will advertise.
01
Measure the finished pieces in their packed position
Take the diameter and thickness of several representative macarons, including the largest decorated version. Decide whether they stand on edge, lie flat or sit in individual tray cells. Their position changes which measurement runs along the length of a row.
Use paper stand-ins at those measurements to compare a shortlist of boxes, then confirm the fit with the real product. A short trial helps you see whether a wide filling or decoration changes the space you need. Keep the largest sample in the test rather than selecting only the neatest pieces.
02
Match the tray with its intended box
BRP Box Shop lists macaron box bases, sleeves and trays separately, with several dimensions and counts. Confirm which pieces form the complete set you want. A box sleeve alone may leave you needing the base and tray, and a tray count does not tell you the dimensions of each cell.
Assemble the supplier’s matching parts before checking row fit. Look for pressure on the macarons when sliding on the sleeve or closing the lid. If you want to use a different insert, ask the supplier about compatibility and test that exact combination.
| Part | Specification to record | Assembled check |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Inside length, width and height | Tray sits flat and clears the sides. |
| Tray or dividers | Cell dimensions and row arrangement | Finished pieces sit without being forced. |
| Sleeve or lid | Matching product model | Closes clear of the decoration. |
03
Let the assortment show through the window
Set the flavours in the order you want customers to see. A six-piece illustrative range might repeat three flavours twice. Photograph that arrangement from above and from the front before placing the label. Keep the most recognisable colours and decoration visible.
Put a paper label on a solid end or side panel first. If you use a belly band, test its width against the window and make sure it can slide off without catching the lid. Use a simple flavour card when squeezing the entire assortment onto the outer label would make it hard to read.
04
Connect the flavour list with the packed order
Give each flavour a clear name in the packing record and use the same name on the printed card. If the assortment can change, prepare the card for the actual order before closing the box. Review relevant product details using the real recipes and applicable requirements.
Keep a complete approved sample with the base, tray, sleeve and label codes recorded. Carry it in your intended bag and inspect how the row sits afterwards. A packaging change is a reason to repeat that check before the next printed batch.
BEFORE YOUR NEXT STEP
Your practical checklist
- Measure representative finished macarons.
- Confirm all parts of the box set.
- Test the tray and closure together.
- Match the flavour list to the packed row.
Questions & answers
Will a six-count box hold six of my macarons?+
Check with your actual pieces and the intended tray. Diameter, thickness and decoration can change the number that fits comfortably.
Where should the main label go on a window box?+
Start with a solid side or end panel. Compare a paper proof against the filled box so the label stays readable and the assortment remains visible.
Sources & further reading
Official references for the technical points in this guide. Check current specifications before production.
