Disposable Plates Wholesale

Disposable Plates Wholesale for Trade Buyers

Need disposable plates wholesale without paying retail mark-up? You’re in the right place.

Ascot Wholesale stocks paper, bagasse and plastic plates in bulk case sizes, priced for caterers, pubs, care homes and event hire firms – not one-off party shoppers. Whether you’re after wholesale disposable plates for a 200-cover wedding or paper plates wholesale for a weekly market stall, we’ve got the sizes and volumes to match.

Trade accounts get case pricing, fast turnaround and free delivery on qualifying orders. No retail packaging, no inflated per-unit costs.

Choosing the Right Plate

Picking the wrong material costs you money in returns, complaints or soggy plates halfway through service. Here’s the quick breakdown.

Paper plates

• Cheapest option per unit, good for dry or lightly-loaded food
• Best for kids’ parties, casual buffets and low-budget catering
• Not ideal for gravy, curry or anything greasy – coatings can fail under heat and moisture

Bagasse plates

• Made from sugarcane fibre, rigid enough to hold heavy or oily meals without bending
• Microwave-safe and grease-resistant for hours, so they handle curries, roasts and BBQ food properly
• Compostable and the go-to choice since England’s single-use plastic plate restrictions came into force in October 2023
• Slightly higher unit cost than paper, but far fewer wastage issues

Plastic plates

• Durable and leak-resistant, but supply to end consumers is now restricted under UK single-use plastic law unless filled at point of sale
• Still available and legal for business-to-business trade – check your use case before ordering
• Best reserved for cold buffets or where regulation doesn’t apply

Sizing for the job:

• 7″–9″ plates – starters, canapés, buffet lines, kids’ portions
• 9″–10″ plates – standard main course size, weddings and banquets
• 10″–12″ plates – carvery, banquet mains, sharing platters
• Bowls & compartment trays – for street food, salad bars and curry houses

When you’re planning disposable dinnerware wholesale for a set-menu event, match plate size to course and order 10-15% extra to cover last-minute headcount changes.

Who Buys Disposable Plates from Ascot?

• Wedding and event caterers stocking up for multi-course banquets
• Pubs and restaurants running outdoor seating, beer gardens or overflow service
• Care homes and schools needing consistent, food-safe supply on repeat order
• Street food traders and market stalls buying paper plates wholesale by the case
• Event hire companies sourcing bulk plates across mixed sizes for varied bookings

Why Buy from Ascot Wholesale?

• Trade-only pricing – no retail mark-up on cases or pallets
• Paper, bagasse and plastic options stocked side by side so you can compare on the same order
• Bulk case sizes built for volume, not single-pack retail units
• Consistent stock for repeat orders – same product, same supplier, every time
• Fast UK-wide dispatch so you’re never caught short before an event
• Free delivery on qualifying orders.

Stocking a full event? Pair your plates with our Disposable Cutlery range and finish the table with our Tablecovers. Or browse the full Disposable Event Tableware hub for everything you need in one order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between paper plates wholesale and bagasse plates?

Paper plates are cheaper and fine for dry, light food, while bagasse plates are sturdier, grease-resistant and hold up under hot or oily meals like curries and roasts.

Can I still buy plastic disposable plates wholesale in the UK?

Yes – the 2023 ban restricts supply to end consumers, but business-to-business trade purchases are still permitted, so caterers can order plastic plates from us as usual.

What sizes of disposable dinnerware wholesale do you stock?

We stock 7″–9″ plates for starters and buffets, 9″–10″ for mains, and 10″–12″ for banquets, carvery service and sharing platters.

Is there a minimum order for wholesale disposable plates?

Our plates are sold in bulk case quantities built for trade volumes rather than single retail packs – check each product page for exact case sizes.

Do bagasse plates work for hot, greasy food?

Yes – bagasse holds its shape and resists grease for hours, making it the safer choice over paper for curries, gravies and roast dinners.

Do you offer free delivery on disposable plates wholesale orders?

Yes, we offer free delivery on qualifying orders – place your bulk order today for fast UK-wide dispatch.