Description
Wholesale White Paper Plates 7 Inch (18cm) – Pack of 1000
In stock. Serve sandwiches, cake, desserts, appetisers, snacks and light meals with these practical 7-inch white paper plates. Measuring approximately 18cm in diameter, they provide a versatile disposable tableware option for catering companies, cafés, parties, buffets, workplace events and hospitality service.
The clean white finish coordinates easily with different napkin colours, disposable cups, cutlery and table decorations. Their medium size offers more serving space than a 6-inch side plate while remaining compact enough for desserts, sandwiches, pastries, finger food and controlled buffet portions.
These lightweight disposable plates help simplify service and reduce washing-up after busy events. Supplied in a cost-effective wholesale pack of 1,000 plates, they are particularly suitable for businesses, venues and organisers serving large numbers of guests.
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Product Specifications
| Specification | Product Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Disposable paper plate |
| SKU | N-659-PEPP1000 |
| Diameter | Approximately 7 inches / 18cm |
| Shape | Round |
| Material | Paper |
| Colour | White |
| Pack Size | 1,000 plates |
| Design | Single-use disposable plate |
| Recommended Food | Sandwiches, cake, desserts, appetisers, snacks and light meals |
| Recommended Use | Catering, parties, buffets, cafés, offices, schools and hospitality |
Key Features and Benefits
- Versatile 7-inch size: suitable for sandwiches, desserts, snacks, starters and light portions
- Classic white finish: coordinates with almost any event theme or table setting
- Disposable convenience: helps reduce washing-up and speeds up clearing after service
- Lightweight construction: easy to stack, distribute, store and transport
- Suitable for many occasions: useful for catering, parties, buffets, cafés and workplace events
- Bulk pack of 1,000: cost-effective for busy venues and high-volume foodservice businesses
- Paper-based format: provides an alternative to conventional plastic party plates
- Easy to coordinate: pairs well with disposable cups, cutlery, napkins and table covers
Ideal for Snacks, Desserts and Light Meals
The 7-inch diameter provides enough space for a wider range of portions than a small cake plate. It is suitable for:
- Sandwiches and filled rolls
- Cake slices and pastries
- Desserts and fruit portions
- Appetisers and starters
- Canapés and finger food
- Cheese and tasting portions
- Party snacks
- Children’s meal portions
- Tea and coffee accompaniments
- Light buffet servings
Suitable for Catering and Events
These disposable white paper plates are suitable for a wide range of commercial, community and private occasions, including:
- Catering and buffet service
- Birthday parties
- Wedding receptions
- Corporate functions
- School and nursery events
- Office meetings and staff celebrations
- Cafés and bakery counters
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Community gatherings
- Festivals and outdoor events
- Picnics and family celebrations
- Food sampling and promotional events
Clean and Versatile White Presentation
The plain white surface provides a simple, clean presentation that allows the food to remain the main focus. It works well with neutral tableware as well as brightly coloured napkins, cups and decorations.
The plates can be combined with matching paper cups, napkins and disposable cutlery to create a coordinated table setting for catered events, parties and workplace functions.
Choosing the Correct Plate Size
The 7-inch size is suitable for snacks and light servings. Consider the following alternatives for different portion requirements:
- White Paper Plates 6 Inch – Pack of 1000 – ideal for cake, canapés and small snacks
- White Paper Plates 9 Inch – Pack of 1000 – more suitable for larger buffet portions and meals
- Bagasse Plates 7 Inch – Pack of 1000 – stronger moulded plant-fibre plates for hot and cold food
- Bagasse Plates 9 Inch – Pack of 500 – suitable for larger servings and buffet meals
- Bagasse Dinner Plates 10 Inch – Pack of 500 – suitable for substantial main meals
- Bagasse Three-Compartment Plates 10 Inch – Pack of 500 – helps separate main dishes and side portions
Paper Plates or Bagasse Plates?
White paper plates are a lightweight and economical option for desserts, snacks, sandwiches and light buffet food. They are particularly suitable where large quantities of simple disposable tableware are required.
For heavier, hotter, greasier or more substantial food portions, moulded bagasse plates generally provide greater rigidity and moisture resistance.
Serving and Handling Guidance
These plates are best suited to dry or lightly moist foods. Use additional hand support when carrying heavier portions or several food items on one plate.
For curries, meals containing large quantities of sauce, very oily dishes or particularly heavy portions, consider using a rigid bagasse plate or a suitable takeaway food container.
Do not use the plates for soups, drinks or other free-flowing liquids.
Storage Guidance
Store unused plates in their original packaging in a clean, dry location. Keep them away from moisture, strong odours, direct heat and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Keeping the outer packaging closed until required will help protect the plates from dust and accidental contamination.
Recycling and Responsible Disposal
Whether used paper plates can be recycled depends on the level of food contamination and the facilities available through the relevant local authority or commercial waste provider.
Clean and uncontaminated paper plates may be accepted by some recycling services. Plates heavily soiled with grease, sauce or food residue may not be suitable for paper recycling. Always follow local disposal guidance.
Free Next Working Day UK Mainland Delivery
Order before the daily 15:00 cut-off for next working day UK Mainland delivery. Free next working day delivery is available on qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT.
Weekends, bank holidays, remote locations and delivery restrictions are excluded. Saturday delivery is available as a paid service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are these white paper plates?
Each plate measures approximately 7 inches or 18cm in diameter.
How many plates are included?
Each wholesale pack contains 1,000 disposable white paper plates.
What are 7-inch paper plates best used for?
They are suitable for sandwiches, cake, desserts, appetisers, snacks, pastries, finger food and light buffet portions.
Are these plates suitable for catering businesses?
Yes. The bulk pack of 1,000 is suitable for caterers, cafés, hotels, schools, offices, event venues and other high-volume users.
Can these plates be used for parties?
Yes. Their plain white finish makes them suitable for birthdays, weddings, office events, school functions, buffets and family celebrations.
Are 7-inch plates suitable for full main meals?
They are better suited to snacks and light portions. A 9-inch paper plate or rigid bagasse plate is generally more appropriate for a substantial main meal.
Can they hold hot food?
They can be used for appropriate warm snacks and light food portions. For very hot, heavy, greasy or heavily sauced food, a rigid bagasse plate or food container may provide better performance.
Can the plates hold oily or saucy food?
They are best used for dry or lightly moist food. They are not recommended for soups, excessive sauce or large quantities of free-flowing liquid.
Are these plates microwave safe?
No microwave-suitability claim should be made unless confirmed by the manufacturer. Transfer food to a microwave-safe plate before reheating.
Are the plates compostable?
Do not describe these standard paper plates as compostable unless the manufacturer has supplied the relevant certification. Bagasse plates are available separately when a compostable plate is required.
Are the paper plates recyclable?
Recycling depends on local facilities and food contamination. Clean plates may be accepted by some paper recycling services, while heavily soiled plates may not be recyclable.
What other sizes are available?
Supply Express also stocks 6-inch and 9-inch white paper plates, together with several sizes of stronger moulded bagasse plates.
Do you offer free next working day delivery?
Yes. Free next working day UK Mainland delivery is available on qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT placed before the daily 15:00 cut-off.