{"product_id":"square-bagasse-plates-26-cm","title":"Square Bagasse Plates 26cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSquare Bagasse Plates 26cm (250 pcs)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NextWave Square Bagasse Plates 26cm are large-format disposable plates made from sugarcane fibre (bagasse), designed for professional foodservice, events, and catering use. Measuring 260mm × 260mm with a height of 20mm, these plates offer a generous serving surface suited to main meals, buffet portions, and event catering where a square, contemporary presentation is preferred over round alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced entirely from sugarcane fibre with no PE lining, no PFAS-added coatings, and no BPA, the 26cm square bagasse plate is suitable for direct food contact under UK market requirements. The rigid bagasse construction holds its shape under a full meal serving without flexing, making it a dependable choice for hot food, cold prepared dishes, and catering service where plate stability and presentation matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an industrially compostable product made from a renewable, plant-based material, these plates offer foodservice operators and event organisers a lower-impact alternative to conventional plastic or PE-lined paper plates. Each case contains 250 plates. The plates are microwavable and freezer safe, providing flexibility for meal-prep, pre-portioned catering, and reheating at point of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 26cm square format is one of the largest plates in the NextWave square bagasse plate range, making it well suited to main meal portions, large catering servings, and events where a premium, structured presentation is required. Common applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffet and event catering – a generous 260mm × 260mm surface accommodates substantial buffet servings, plated starters, and canapé presentations at corporate events, weddings, festivals, and outdoor dining operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHot main meals – suitable for grilled proteins, rice and grain dishes, curries, roasted vegetables, and composed plates served by restaurants, cloud kitchens, and catering businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStreet food and festival service – the square format provides a stable, self-supporting platform for generous street food portions, mixed platters, and outdoor catering where rigid plate performance is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCold prepared food and salad service – suitable for grain bowls, salad plates, mezze-style cold food, and deli-prepared dishes where a rigid, grease-resistant surface is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMeal-prep and batch catering – microwavable and freezer safe construction allows this plate to move from chilled storage through to reheating without requiring transfer to a separate vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSustainable catering requirements – operators and venues managing sustainability commitments or compostable packaging requirements can use this plate where appropriate industrial composting facilities are available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRigid construction for full meal servings: The sugarcane fibre construction maintains plate rigidity under hot food, sauced dishes, and full catering portions. This prevents flexing or deformation during service and handling, supporting consistent presentation across large catering volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrease-resistant surface: Natural bagasse fibre provides inherent resistance to oil and grease migration from hot food, reducing the risk of plate failure or soiling during service. This is a functional advantage for rich, protein-heavy, or sauced dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMicrowavable and freezer safe: Both properties are supported by the bagasse material specification, allowing these plates to be used across the full journey from chilled storage through to microwave reheating. This simplifies operations for meal-prep caterers and delivery-focused food businesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIndustrially compostable for operators managing sustainability requirements: Bagasse is a plant-based, industrially compostable material with no plastic lining. Operators working with venues, clients, or events requiring compostable packaging can use these plates where appropriate industrial composting infrastructure is in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConsistent square format for contemporary presentation: The 260mm × 260mm square footprint supports structured plating and a modern presentation style suited to events, upmarket catering, and venues where square tableware formats are preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NextWave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62823202980211,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6232\/4339\/files\/SquareBagassePlates26cm_bc48ac18-6cfe-42d7-9393-4490b98a106b.jpg?v=1778284778","url":"https:\/\/next-wave.uk\/products\/square-bagasse-plates-26-cm","provider":"Next Wave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}