9" Compostable Bagasse Plates — Heavy Duty, 400 Count
9" Compostable Bagasse Plates — Heavy Duty, 400 Count
The Plate That Doesn't Fold Under a Full Meal
Most disposable plates fail the moment you load them. Gravy soaks through, the rim goes limp, and someone's dinner ends up on the floor. These are molded from dense sugarcane fiber — thick enough to hold a carved turkey plate one-handed, with no plastic coating and no soggy centre.
Nine inches is the standard dinner size: a main plus two sides with room to spare. Sold 400 to a carton for caterers, venues, and food trucks that plate real meals and can't afford a plate giving way mid-service.
Why Molded Fiber Beats Paper
- Rigid under load — holds a full plate horizontally without bending or collapsing at the rim.
- Cut-safe surface — take a knife to it. No flaking, no fiber shedding into the food.
- Grease & sauce resistant — gravy, curry, and oil stay on top instead of soaking through.
- Microwave safe — reheat leftovers on the plate, up to 3 minutes.
- No plastic lining — unlike coated paper plates, there's nothing laminated to separate out.
- Commercially compostable — sugarcane fiber, a byproduct of sugar production.
Specifications
| Diameter | 9 inches |
| Material | Molded sugarcane bagasse pulp |
| Color | Natural unbleached |
| Shape | Round, single compartment, raised rim |
| Grease Resistant | Yes |
| Cut Resistant | Yes — knife and fork safe |
| Microwave Safe | Yes — up to 3 minutes |
| Freezer Safe | Yes |
| Oven Safe | No |
| Coating | None |
| Case Quantity | 400 plates / carton |
Best For
Plated dinners with sauce or gravy. Barbecue and carvery service. Curry, pasta, and anything oily. Weddings and catered events where the plate holds a full meal. Food trucks serving hot food. Anywhere a guest will cut with a knife and fork.
Bagasse or Paper?
These bagasse plates — for hot, saucy, or heavy meals, and anywhere guests use cutlery. Rigid, grease resistant, microwave safe.
Our 9″ paper plates — for cake, sandwiches, snacks, and dry finger food at high volume. Far cheaper per plate and home compostable, but they won't hold up to gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these hold up to gravy and sauce?
Yes. The fiber is oil and water resistant, so sauces sit on the surface rather than soaking through. No wet spots, no collapsing centre.
Can I cut steak on them?
Yes. The molded surface is cut-resistant and won't shred or shed fiber into the food.
Do they have a plastic or wax coating?
No. The resistance comes from how the fiber is pressed, not from a laminate layer.
Can I compost them at home?
They're designed for commercial composting facilities. A home pile rarely reaches the temperature needed to break down dense molded fiber. Our uncoated paper plates are the better choice for home composting.
Are they microwave safe?
Yes, up to 3 minutes. Not oven or air-fryer safe — direct radiant heat will scorch the fiber.
How much storage does a carton take?
They nest tightly. Four hundred plates stack to roughly the footprint of a case of paper, not a pallet.