# Stacked Deli Takeaway Boxes This Deli Takeaway Packaging is Able to Fit a Four Course Meal By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeaway-box References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2017/01/smoke-house-deli-lunch-box-take-away.html) & [smokehousedeli.in](http://www.smokehousedeli.in/) The takeaway boxes designed for the India-based restaurant chain [Smoke House Deli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-pounder-challenge) were crafted by the creative agency 'Schmancy Pack Private Limited.' Rather than use the typical boxed containers and brown paper or plastic bags that most takeout food comes in, the agency decided to create something that had a more playful vibe, while also being highly functional. The resulting packaging reveals three or four plastic containers ranging in size that can be stacked on top of one another for a four course meal. The boxes are held in a [cardboard-made carrier that has a handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pulp-coffee-carrier) and features playful designs of foods. This takeaway box packaging is simultaneously attractive and functional, making it excellent inspiration for similar businesses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Takeaway Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and eye-catching packaging designs for takeout food that enhance the customer experience. - **Stackable Container Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop stackable containers for takeout meals that optimize space and allow for convenient transportation. - **Functional Cardboard Carriers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cardboard carriers with handles that are not only sturdy but also appealing to customers. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement creative takeaway packaging solutions to differentiate in the competitive market. - **Food Packaging Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate packaging materials and designs to meet the evolving needs of the food delivery and takeout market. - **Creative Agency Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with restaurants and food establishments to develop unique and functional packaging solutions that showcase their brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Quality Pizza Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-pizza-boxes.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Sustainable Food Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables.md) - [Transformative Pizza Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyobodo-fiume.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md)