9" Compostable Plates — Heavy Duty Bagasse, Bulk 400 Pack
9" Compostable Plates — Heavy Duty Bagasse, Bulk 400 Pack
The Plate That Doesn't Fold Under a Full Meal
Most disposable plates fail the moment you load them. Sauce soaks through, the rim goes limp, and someone's dinner ends up on the floor. These 9″ plates are molded from dense sugarcane fiber — rigid enough to hold a carved turkey plate one-handed, with no plastic coating and no soggy center.
Nine inches is the standard dinner size: entrée plus two sides with room to spare. Sold 1000 to a carton for caterers, venues, food trucks, and anyone who has run out of plates halfway through an event and doesn't intend to again.
Why These Outperform 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 food.
- Microwave safe — reheat leftovers on the plate, up to 3 minutes.
- Oil & water resistant — gravy, curry, and grease stay on top, not soaking through.
- No plastic lining — unlike coated paper plates, there's nothing to separate out.
- Commercially compostable — sugarcane fiber, a byproduct of sugar production.
Specifications
| Product Code | PP09 |
| Diameter | 9 inches |
| Material | Sugarcane bagasse pulp |
| Shape | Round, single compartment |
| Microwave Safe | Yes — up to 3 minutes |
| Freezer Safe | Yes |
| Oven Safe | No |
| Cut Resistant | Yes — knife and fork safe |
| Case Quantity | 1000 plates / carton or 400 plates / carton |
Who Buys These by the Thousand
Caterers and event venues, where running short mid-service isn't an option. Food trucks and concession stands serving continuously. Schools, churches, and community kitchens feeding large groups on a budget. Anyone hosting a wedding, graduation, or reunion who'd rather buy once than three times.
Sizing Guide
9″ is the dinner plate standard — a main plus two sides. Going smaller (6″–7″) suits appetizers, cake, and sides. Larger (10″+) suits buffets and barbecue. If you're serving one plated meal per guest, 9″ is the size you want.
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 center.
Can I cut steak on them?
Yes. The molded surface is cut-resistant and won't shred or shed fiber.
Do they have a plastic or wax coating?
No. The resistance comes from how the fiber is molded and pressed, not a laminate layer.
Are they microwave safe?
Yes, up to 3 minutes. Not oven or air-fryer safe — direct radiant heat will scorch the fiber.
Do 1000 plates take much storage space?
They nest tightly. A full carton is roughly the footprint of a case of paper, not a pallet.
Can I compost them at home?
They're designed for commercial composting facilities. Home compost piles rarely reach the required temperature.