The Bambuddha Square Leaf Plate is one of the smallest plates in Restaurantware's Bambuddha bamboo collection. The product title lists it at 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 by 1/2 inches, and the description says each plate measures 3.6 inches and holds 1 ounce. It is sold in a bulk box of 100.
Made for Single Bites
Restaurantware describes the plate as made for mini appetizers of every kind. The description lists small portions of desserts, sides, shrimp and appetizers as good uses.
Material and Look
According to Restaurantware, the plate is made from all-natural bamboo. The description calls the Bambuddha line a clean, stylized and charming way to serve food, and it positions the plate for restaurants that care about ecological responsibility as much as style. Restaurantware says the plate adds a special touch to any food service or catered event.
Plate and Utensil Bundles
Restaurantware sells the 3.6-inch leaf plate in two ready-made bundles:
- With mini forks: 100 square bamboo leaf plates and 100 natural bamboo mini forks, each fork 3.5 inches long. Restaurantware says the forks have two long tines for building, securing and serving canapes or hors d'oeuvres.
- With mini spoons: 100 square leaf plates and 100 natural bamboo mini spoons, each spoon 3.5 inches long. Restaurantware says the spoons can handle hearty bites without breaking or splintering.
Restaurantware describes both bundles as biodegradable and commercially compostable. The bundle pages also state that the items will only degrade outside of the traditional solid waste stream. The standalone plate listing does not make the same compostability claim, so use the bundle wording only when you buy the bundles.
Other Small Bambuddha Pieces
The leaf plate is one of several small serving pieces in the Bambuddha collection. Others include a 2 1/4-inch square dish, a 2 1/2-inch carved plate, a 3 1/2-inch square veneer plate, a 1.5 oz mini Kova bowl, a 2 oz mini Kova cup and 3-inch serving pallets. Many of these also come in bundles with mini forks or mini spoons. That makes it easy to vary the presentation across a tasting menu or reception while keeping the same natural bamboo look.
Ordering for an Event
Restaurantware sells Bambuddha plates and bundles by the case on Restaurantware.com. Orders placed before 3 PM CST ship the same day, which helps when an event date is coming up fast. Caterers who want to see the plate first can ask about samples. Restaurantware offers them, and they may be free or paid.
