Disposable Plates Pricing and Costs

Buy disposable plates to add convenience to office parties or catered events

Disposable plates can help alleviate stress at office parties, which are fun but not always easy to plan. These plates come in a variety of sizes and styles and are really not that expensive. Ordinary disposable plastic plates may cost anywhere from about $.60 to a little over $1 a pack, depending on the size. Foam plates can cost as low as $1 for a 25-count pack. A case of paper plates can be purchased for about $15. A single pack of 100 plates may run about $3.

Of course, luxury disposable plates may cost a bit more, ranging from about $6 to $15 a pack. If money is not an issue, you can purchase some very classy disposable plastic plates from upwards of $80. Biodegradable plastic dishes can cost from about $70 to $200 per carton. There are a lot of choices available when considering the purchase of disposable dishes. Before buying, do the following:

1. Determine the style of the occasion to determine which type of disposable dishes are suitable.

2. Consider the size of the event to know how much to purchase.

3. Look into purchasing wholesale to keep disposable plates pricing and costs under control.

 

Get the costs of disposable paper plates

Expect to pay $.20 to $1 per plate, depending on size and style and how many you buy at once. You can purchase paper plates by the pack or by the carton. Buying in bulk results in plates that cost about a quarter each.
Try: Platesandnapkins.com carries 10-inch paper plates with the choice of several designs for $5 to $6 per 8-pack. MyPaperShop.com sells packs of colored 240-count dinner plates for $63 to $70. Lunch plates range from about $47 to $53.

Buy disposable plates made of foam or single use plates made of plastic

Some people prefer foam or plastic plates instead of paper. These plates also come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Foam plates and plastic plates tend to be sturdier, so may cost a little more than paper plates.
Try: The WEBstaurant Store sells packages of 125 10-inch foam plates for about $10 per pack. Party at Lewis sells luxury plastic plates. You can purchase a pack of 12 durable plastic plates from about $7 to $12, and 15-packs ranging from $7 to $11. Pricing depends on design and size. InstaWares offers upscale disposable plastic starting at about $88. TrellisEarth offers biodegradable plates by the carton from about $70 upwards.

Locate wholesale disposable dishes

You can save money by purchasing wholesale disposable dishes. Wholesale disposable plates are available in paper, foam and plastic. You can often purchase them by the carton.
Try: Check out wholesale prices at Dollar Days. Disposable foam plates come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Concord Enterprises carries wholesale foam plates of various sizes starting at about $.81 for a If you are interested in buying in bulk, check out Keysan. They offer cartons of disposable paper, foam, and plastic plates ranging from $17 to about $30.

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