Disposable Tableware & Cutlery

Disposable tableware and cutlery are the basic kit wherever there is no dishwashing on hand: on-site catering, corporate events, exhibition stands, club fêtes, or canteen service when washing capacity is limited. The category is split into plates & bowls, cutlery and drinking vessels.

The range includes a round 23 cm paper plate made from FSC virgin-fibre board with a PLA coating, a CPLA cutlery set with knife, fork, spoon and napkin, and a clear 400 ml PLA cup. All three items are made from bio-based or renewable materials, and for the plate, the cutlery set and the cup the product data cites EN 13432 for industrial compostability.

Other shapes and materials – square or oval plates, bagasse or wooden cutlery, for instance – can be clarified by inquiry. We check what is available and suggest alternatives when a format is not directly listed in the catalogue.

Typical applications

• Event and trade-fair catering with no on-site dishwashing
• Staff canteens and university refectories at peak times or when the dishwasher is down
• Club events, street festivals and summer fêtes with self-service
• Take-away service where cutlery and napkin are packed as a set
• Smoothie and cocktail stands where the drink should stay visible

What to look for when buying

Calculate per guest – one plate, one cutlery set, one or two cups – and match that against minimum order quantities. The paper plate is supplied from 500 pieces (packs of 100), the cutlery set from 250 sets (cartons of 250) and the PLA cup from 1,000 pieces (sleeves of 50).

Mind the temperature limits: the CPLA cutlery is heat-resistant up to 85 °C, and the PLA cup is designed for cold drinks. The paper plate resists grease and moisture, so it also copes with sauces and salads.

Frequently asked questions