Collection: Disposable Plates & Trays

Disposable plates and trays cover takeaway, catering and event service — the workhorse format for moving food without crockery washing. Hospitality Connect stocks the full Biopak disposable plate and tray range — round and rectangular plant fibre plates from 15cm to 25cm, BioBoard trays #1 through #5, plant fibre produce trays, and pulp BioCup trays for beverage carriers.

Range overview

• Round plant fibre plates: 15cm/6", 18cm/7", 23cm/9" and 25cm/10" — sandwich, snack and main meal sizes.
• Rectangular oval plant fibre plates: 23x16cm and 233x165cm — for elongated plate-up and meal trays.
• BioBoard catering trays: #1 through #5 — graduated sizes for catering platters and finger food display.
• Plant fibre produce trays: 16x14, 19x14, 21x14, 500g — for grocer and fresh produce display.
• Pulp BioCup trays (2-cup, 4-cup): Beverage carriers for takeaway coffee runs.
• BioBoard White Tray (#1, #2, #3, #4): Heavy-board white trays for sandwich and bakery display.

What to look for

• Plate strength rating: Plant fibre plates rated for hot food (above 70°C) and oily food — check rating before specifying for menu type.
• Compostability standard: AS4736 commercial compostable for council green-bin acceptance; AS5810 for home compost claims.
• Shelf-pack vs bulk: 10-pack and 20-pack retail packs versus bulk 500/1000 unit cartons. Match to your inventory cycle.
• Sleeved vs loose: Plastic-sleeved plates for retail dispensers; loose for catering venues using bulk pulls.
• Print versus plain: Plain plant fibre for white-label catering; printed for retail visibility.

Use cases

Cafés running takeaway need 18cm sandwich plates and 25cm meal plates plus #2 BioBoard trays. Caterers serving function platters lean on the larger BioBoard trays (#3 and #4) with pulp lids. Festival and event kitchens need rectangular plates and graduated tray sizes. Grocer and fresh-produce retail use the produce trays in a range of weights.

Compliance and sustainability

Australian state-by-state plastic bans are eliminating polystyrene plates and EPS trays. Biopak's plant fibre and BioBoard ranges meet the regulations and are accepted in council green-bin streams where AS4736 certified. Keep certificates on file — your council audit will ask.

Pair disposable plates with

Australian commercial hospitality covers a broad spectrum — quick-service chains, casual dining, fine dining restaurants, function and event centres, pubs and clubs, cafés, bakeries, hotels, aged-care kitchens, hospital food service, school canteens, government catering and the corporate function market. The right specification varies by venue type. We've supplied equipment to all of these, and that experience helps us flag when a piece of equipment is right-sized or when a different model would suit your throughput better.

Round out the takeaway program with disposable cups, the wider disposables range, and stock cleaning chemicals for the rest of the venue.

Why buy disposable plates from Hospitality Connect

• Real warehouse stock: Biopak plates and trays ship from local stock.
• Trade pricing on cartons and pallets: Volume buyers get per-unit pricing the supermarket suppliers don't match.
• Australian-owned with showroom samples: Check plate strength, lid fit and stack height before committing.
• Multi-site delivery: One order, multiple drop-offs.
• Compliance documentation supplied: AS4736 certificates and SDS sheets on request.
• No-pressure quoting: We'll quote alternatives at different price points so you can choose what fits your budget and timeline.
• Local delivery and pickup: Same-day pickup from our Melbourne warehouse; freight to all states with tracked dispatch.

Disposable plate storage and longevity

• Store dry and away from heat: Plant fibre softens above 40°C; BioBoard absorbs moisture if stored damp.
• FIFO your stock: Plant fibre and BioBoard have shelf-life around 12 months sealed.
• Don't break the carton seal early: Once seal is broken, plant fibre absorbs moisture.
• Match plate to food type: Hot greasy food on cold paper plates fails — use the rated plate.
• Bin signage at point of sale: Compostable plates in landfill bins waste the spec — train staff and signage.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Tell us your weekly volume and food type and we'll spec a plate kit. Trade accounts come with terms and standing-order pricing.

Tell us about your timeline, fitout stage and the rest of the equipment in the kitchen so we can match the spec to the wider project. We can quote individual SKUs, full kits or staged rollouts depending on your cashflow. Trade accounts include consolidated invoicing across all our supplier brands and net 30 terms once approved.