Plates: buying guide
Which plate size do I need?
| Plate | Size | Suits | Per carton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 inch round | 6 inch | Cake, snacks and sides | 1,000 |
| 7 inch round | 175mm wide | Starters, desserts and sides | 1,000 |
| 9 inch round | 225mm wide | Main meals | 500 |
| 10 inch round | 10 inch | Main meals and buffets | 500 |
| 10 inch, 3-compartment | 10 inch | A main with two sides kept apart | 500 |
What are bagasse plates made of?
Bagasse is the fibre left after sugarcane is pressed for its juice. It is moulded into a rigid plate, so bagasse plates and sugarcane plates are the same product. Our bagasse products are certified compostable to EN 13432 and/or OK compost standards. The 9 inch plate is 225mm across and 19.6mm deep, and the 7 inch is 175mm across and 15.8mm deep. The 3-compartment plate keeps sauces away from sides on a buffet or event menu.
Plates for trade and catering
These are trade cartons for restaurants, street food traders, caterers and event organisers, not party packs. Plates, bowls and clamshells can go on one order, and the whole order counts toward free delivery. Multi-case lines save 15% on 3 or more cases and 19.25% on 10 or more, in any mix of multi-case products, applied automatically in the basket. Free next-day delivery on orders over £75 including VAT, shipped from UK stock at our Birmingham distribution centre. Trade credit accounts are available on application.
Serving takeaway too? See bagasse bowls and cutlery, or compare materials in our bagasse vs PLA vs CPLA guide.
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Plates: questions
Are bagasse plates compostable?
Yes. Our bagasse plates are certified compostable to EN 13432 and/or OK compost standards. Bagasse is the fibre left after sugarcane is pressed, so bagasse and sugarcane plates are the same product.
What sizes are available?
Round plates in 6, 7, 9 and 10 inch, and a 10 inch 3-compartment plate.
How many plates come in a carton?
1,000 for the 6 and 7 inch plates, 500 for the 9 and 10 inch plates and the 3-compartment plate.
Do you sell to caterers and event companies?
Yes. Our plates are sold in trade cartons, and trade credit accounts are available on application.
Do you offer multi-case discounts?
Yes. Buy 3 or more cases in any mix of multi-case products and save 15%, or 10 or more and save 19.25%, applied automatically in the basket.
How fast is delivery?
Free next-day delivery on orders over £75 including VAT, from UK stock at our Birmingham distribution centre.
Let customers speak for us
Element were amazing to work with
Element were amazing to work with. We had a very tight turnaround and deadline and from the first email, Adam was on it! He was very quick to respond and was great to liaise with. Artwork proofing was done so efficiently and our clients were very happy with the quality of the final product. Thank you! We will definitely use Element again for future jobs
Milly L.
Element were amazing to work with
Element were amazing to work with. We had a very tight turnaround and deadline and from the first email, Adam was on it! He was very quick to respond and was great to liaise with. Artwork proofing was done so efficiently and our clients were very happy with the quality of the final product. Thank you! We will definitely use Element again for future jobs
Milly L.
Lid for a tight fit
Great lid, easy to apply but nice and snug for my tubs of honeycomb
Roz Tinlin
Good Quality Salad Bowl Lids
Title: Excellent Quality Salad Bowl Lids
We've been very happy with these lids. They fit securely, are sturdy, and work perfectly with our salad bowls. Great quality product and reliable for takeaway and delivery orders. Will definitely purchase again.
G. Czana
Great product
We have been using this product for a long time now. It's leak-proof and helps build our reputation as an environmentally friendly company.
G. Czana
Perfect for the job
Trouble free ordering and delivery. The Bagasse Clamshell 6" is perfect for what we need and good for the environment too.
Maria Simpson
Good quality containers
Our food looks good in these and the lid fits snugly. Only downside is the outside can stain if you accidentally get some sauce on it.
Simon
Reliable
We ordered from Element Packaging for few times already and never been let down.Always quick and reliable service.
G. Czana
Kraft 12 oz
Very good quality and delivery quick. I recommend
Sara Martins
Great service
Great service!!
Amine Bouhank
9" Clamshell 3-Compartment Bagasse Molded Fiber (200pcs)
Lisa Jackson
Good quality
Great product
Marco Nuvoletta
Great
Great price
Kami Ganji
Very good
Marco Nuvoletta
Excellent
Good quality and they have next day delivery.
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