The work aims to introduce the packaging technology of prepared food and prospect the development of the technology, in order to provide reference for the development of prepared food packaging industry. The characteristics of different prepared food were summarized, the current situation and problems of the application of vacuum packaging and gas conditioning packaging technologies in different kinds of prepared food were analyzed, and their development directions in the packaging of prepared food were clarified. The quality, edible safety, and shelf life of prepared food could be improved by adding bioactive ingredients to the packaging materials and promoting mechanization, and intelligent extension of packaging equipment. In summary, the widespread application of active packaging technology and intelligent technology in the field of prepared food packaging is bound to promote the sustainable and high-quality development of the prepared food industry, and will provide reference for the quality and edible safety of prepared food.