- Disposable dinnerware is convenient and has improved a great deal from the leaky, flimsy picnic fare of years past.
- From weddings to backyard BBQs, we've found the best disposable plate to meet your style, your budget, and even for the environment.
We've all been there. You're at a function with paper plates. You load your plate, juggle your cutlery and drink, and look for a place to sit or prop up. Then the plate folds and everything tumbles to the ground or into your lap. The party is over.
Disposable dinnerware has come a long way from the nearly see-through scallop-edged white plate. Today you can find affordable, stylish disposable dinnerware made from hard plastics, coated papers, bamboo and palm leaf fibers, and in every shape, design, and color. With so many options, finding the best choice for your needs can be confusing.
After years and years of feeding the masses of family and friends at my door and the inevitable task of cleaning up after, I made it my quest in the last few months to find the best disposable dinnerware to make my life easier. Oh, I can still break out the china and shine the sterling, but sometimes there are just more important things in life.
As we've all discovered, not all paper plates are equal. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices available so you can find the right product for the right occasion. For a kid's birthday party serving only cake and a scoop of ice cream, a brightly colored theme plate works just fine. For a picnic buffet where heavy burgers and potato salad and soupy baked beans are on the menu, the need for sturdiness outshines the need for style. But for special occasions like wedding and anniversary parties, a look of even faux elegance is essential.
I've taken into consideration looks, performance, price, and environmental impact.
Here are the best disposable plates you can buy:
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