{"product_id":"9-inch-bagasse-round-plates","title":"9\" Bagasse Round Plates","description":"\u003ch1\u003e9\" Bagasse Round Plates\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NextWave 9\" Bagasse Round Plate is a rigid, open-form disposable plate made from sugarcane fibre (bagasse), designed for professional foodservice, catering, and events use. With a 9-inch diameter, it provides ample serving space for main courses, sharing portions, and plated catering presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis format is commonly selected where a sturdy, presentable plate is required for hot or cold food across a wide range of foodservice and event formats. The rigid sugarcane fibre construction holds its shape under a full meal serving without flexing, and the grease-resistant surface resists oil migration from fried food, sauced dishes, and warm mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is manufactured from sugarcane fibre (bagasse), a renewable plant-based material produced as a by-product of sugarcane processing. It contains no PE lining, no PFAS-added coatings, and no BPA, and is suitable for direct food contact under UK market requirements. As an industrially compostable product, it offers a lower-impact alternative to conventional plastic and polystyrene plates for operators looking to reduce their packaging footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9\" bagasse round plate is typically selected where a presentable, self-supporting plate is needed for hot or cold food across counter service, catering, and event formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCatering and buffet service at corporate events, weddings, outdoor functions, and hospitality venues, where a presentable, rigid plate is required for plated or self-service formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHot main meals including grilled proteins, rice dishes, pasta, curries, and roasted vegetables served by restaurants, cloud kitchens, and delivery operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFestival and street food catering where a robust, open-top plate supports immediate counter service and eat-on-the-go formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCold prepared food including salads, grain bowls, wraps, and cold protein plates served by delis and food-to-go operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMeal-prep and batch catering for services that require microwavable, freezer-safe packaging for prepared meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEvents, schools, and community catering where a consistent, food-safe disposable plate is needed across large service volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRigid construction supports food presentation: The bagasse fibre construction maintains its shape when loaded with hot meals, sauced dishes, and cold food. This helps maintain food presentation at counter and catering service compared with lightweight paper alternatives that flex or sag under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrease-resistant surface: Natural sugarcane fibre provides inherent resistance to oil and grease migration, keeping the plate surface clean and presentable when used with fried food, sauced mains, and oily dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMicrowavable and freezer safe: Both properties are supported by the bagasse material specification, making the 9\" round plate well suited to meal-prep operations where end customers may reheat food in the same container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable for hot and cold food: The plate performs across both hot and cold food applications under standard foodservice conditions, providing a single-format solution across varied menus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIndustrially compostable material: Bagasse is a plant-based, industrially compostable material with no plastic lining. Operators managing sustainability commitments or working with venues requiring compostable tableware can use this product where appropriate waste processing facilities are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NextWave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62823204716915,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6232\/4339\/files\/BagasseRoundPlates9inch_5a68ad54-63c4-4874-937d-6426eb25c167.jpg?v=1778284783","url":"https:\/\/next-wave.uk\/products\/9-inch-bagasse-round-plates","provider":"Next Wave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}