{"product_id":"square-bagasse-plates-15-cm","title":"Square Bagasse Plates 15cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSquare Bagasse Plates 15cm (500 pcs)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NextWave Square Bagasse Plates 15cm are compact, rigid disposable plates made from sugarcane fibre (bagasse), designed for professional foodservice use across catering, events, and food-to-go operations. With a 150mm × 150mm footprint and a 15mm profile, these plates provide a clean, square format suited to small servings, appetisers, desserts, and side dishes where a presentable open-top plate is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square format offers a contemporary presentation alternative to traditional round plates, making it a practical choice for caterers, cafés, and event operators seeking a consistent and modern plating aesthetic. The bagasse construction provides natural grease resistance and holds its shape under a full small-portion serving without flexing, making it suitable for both hot and cold food applications. The plates are also microwavable and freezer safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plates are manufactured from sugarcane fibre (bagasse), a renewable plant-based material produced as a by-product of sugarcane processing. They contain no PE lining, no PFAS-added coatings, and no BPA, and are suitable for direct food contact under UK market requirements. As an industrially compostable product, they offer a lower-impact alternative to conventional plastic or coated paper plates for operators looking to reduce their packaging footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15cm square bagasse plate is typically selected where a compact, self-supporting plate is required for smaller portions, individual servings, or accompaniments. Its footprint is well suited to formats where a round plate would be oversized and a bowl would imply liquid containment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAppetisers and starters served at restaurants, pop-ups, and catering events, including small bites, sharing starters, and plated canapes where a rigid base and clean square presentation are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDessert service for cafés, event caterers, and hospitality operations offering individual portions of cakes, pastries, tarts, and cold desserts requiring a stable plate without excess footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSide dishes and accompaniments at counter service and catering operations, where a compact open plate keeps smaller portions contained and presented without the need for a box or bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEvent catering and buffet service where a consistent, lightweight, and compostable plate format is required across large-volume service periods at festivals, corporate events, and outdoor catering\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTakeaway and food-to-go operations using the plate within a bag or carrier for cold prepared food, snacks, or dessert portions that do not require a closed container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRigid construction for confident one-handed service: The bagasse fibre construction holds its shape when loaded with a full small-portion serving, including hot food with sauces, cold desserts, and pastry items. This allows plates to be carried and handed to guests confidently during busy service periods without flexing or collapsing under the weight of the food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrease-resistant surface for direct food contact: The natural sugarcane fibre provides resistance to oil and grease migration from hot food, keeping the plate surface clean during service and reducing the risk of grease bleed-through to hands or trays during counter service and event catering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMicrowavable and freezer safe: Both properties are supported by the bagasse material specification, allowing plated food to be prepared in advance, stored at freezer temperatures, and reheated without requiring transfer to a different vessel. This supports catering and meal-prep operations where food is produced in batch and regenerated at point of service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConsistent square format supports operational standardisation: The uniform 15cm × 15cm footprint allows predictable stacking, storage, and tray layouts across service operations. Consistent sizing simplifies stock management and reduces waste from mismatched plate formats across different menu applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIndustrially compostable material for operators managing sustainability commitments: Bagasse is a plant-based, industrially compostable material with no plastic lining. Operators working with venues and clients requiring compostable packaging, or managing their own sustainability reporting, can use this product where appropriate industrial composting facilities are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NextWave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62823203701107,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6232\/4339\/files\/SquareBagassePlates20cm_d11b26f0-d293-459a-af0e-215601bd5fac.jpg?v=1778284781","url":"https:\/\/next-wave.uk\/products\/square-bagasse-plates-15-cm","provider":"Next Wave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}