MATERIALS & SCIENCE · BOWLS, PLATTERS, COMPARTMENT PLATES
Which palm leaf bowls, platters and compartment plates can you order wholesale?
Our palm leaf bowls run from a 2.5 inch sauce bowl to 7 inch round and square bowls, with Standard bowls holding 160 to 280 ml. Oval platters come in 10×7, 14×9 and 18×11 inch. Compartment plates come as 2 and 3 sections at 10 inch, 4 sections at 12 inch, and a 5-section 12×10 inch thali.
For distributors and caterers adding bowls, sharing pieces or full-meal plates to a palm leaf order.
Quick facts
- Classic bowls are 22 to 28 mm deep. Standard bowls are 35 to 50 mm deep.
- Platters have a low 8 to 16 mm rim. They are serving surfaces, not containers.
- Compartment plates weigh 25 to 45 g, depending on the number of sections.
- All of them pack 100 to a carton and can share a container with plates.
What sizes do palm leaf bowls come in?
Bowls come in two depths. Classic is the shallow one, for dips, olives, sauces and dry sides. Standard is deeper and is the bowl for soup, curry, rice and grain dishes. These are the sizes on our current spec sheet:
| Bowl | Line | Measured size | Pieces per carton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5″ round sauce bowl | Classic | Ø 7 × 2.5 cm | 100 |
| 3.5″ round dipping bowl | Classic | Ø 9 × 2.5 cm | 150 |
| 4″ square bowl | Classic and Standard | 11 × 11 × 3 cm | 100 |
| 3″ square bowl | Standard | 7 × 7 × 3 cm | 100 |
| 4.5″ round bowl | Standard | Ø 12 × 3 cm | 100 |
| 5″ round bowl | Standard | Ø 12 × 3.5 cm | 100 |
| 5″ square deep bowl | Classic and Standard | 13 to 15 cm square, 4 to 4.5 cm deep | 100 |
| 6″ round deep bowl | Standard | Ø 16 × 4.5 cm | 100 |
| 7″ round bowl | Classic and Standard | Ø 18 × 3 to 3.5 cm | 100 |
| 7″ square pyramid bowl | Classic and Standard | 17 × 17 × 4.5 cm | 100 |
Carton sizes, carton weights and CBM for each bowl are on the palm leaf bowls product page.
Which bowl should I order for soup or curry?
Order from the Standard line. A Standard bowl holds 160 to 280 ml, and the 5 inch round takes about 280 ml, which is a normal soup course. The 6 and 7 inch Standard rounds are the ones canteens and delivery kitchens use for rice and grain bowls.
The shallow Classic bowls are the wrong choice for anything with a lot of liquid. They are made for a spoon of chutney, a few olives or a side salad. If you are unsure which line a menu needs, order samples of both and fill them with the real dish.
What sizes do palm leaf platters and trays come in?
Oval platters come in three sizes: small at 10 × 7 inch (25.4 × 17.8 cm), medium at 14 × 9 inch (35.6 × 22.9 cm) and large at 18 × 11 inch (45.7 × 27.9 cm). Rectangle trays are in production at 5 × 6 inch and 9 × 6 inch. A medium rectangle is still in development, so do not plan a launch around it yet.
Use the small oval for single canapé portions and the large one for a banquet sharing board or a cheese and charcuterie spread. Rectangles suit sushi and modern buffet stations. More detail is on the platters and trays page.
Can palm leaf platters hold wet food?
Not well, and that is by design. Every platter has a low rim of 8 to 16 mm, so the food sits on show. A deep rim would hide it.
For a saucy sharing dish, put the sauce in a Standard bowl and set the bowl on the platter. Or serve wet portions on Standard plates, which have a 5 mm rim, and keep the platter for bread, cheese and dry starters.
What compartment plates are available?
We make four standard layouts. They are built for meals served on one plate: school and hospital meals, corporate lunches, festivals and thali service.
| Plate | Size | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| 2CP | 10″ round | Two sections, split about 60/40 |
| 3CP | 10″ round (Ø 25 cm) | One large half and two quarters |
| 4CP | 12″ round (Ø 30 cm) | Four equal quarters |
| 5CP thali | 12 × 10″ rectangle (30 × 25 cm) | One large main section and four smaller ones |
The 3CP takes a main, a side and a sauce, which is why fast-service caterers like it. The 5CP follows the Indian thali layout and goes mostly to South Asian restaurants and festival caterers. Carton data for the 2CP is given on request.
Do sauces run between the compartments?
No. The dividing walls are pressed into the leaf at 200°C, high enough to keep gravy in its own section. There is no coating, so nothing on the surface pulls liquid across the plate.
Very thin liquids are a different matter on any compartment plate. If a menu has a thin dal or a broth, I would serve it in a separate bowl and keep the compartment plate for thicker food.
Can bowls, platters and plates go in one container?
Yes, and most of our importers order that way. One container can carry plates, bowls, platters and compartment plates together at no extra charge, as long as each product category reaches 200 cartons.
The minimum order is one 20ft container for the Ecodyne Tableware brand, or one 40ft high cube for white label. A 40ft high cube takes 300,000 to 350,000 pieces in a normal mix. Platters and compartment plates take more space per piece, so a load heavy in them sits at the bottom of that range. For plate sizes to go with them, see our palm leaf plate size chart.
Questions buyers ask
Can palm leaf bowls go in the microwave?
Yes, for 3 to 4 minutes at normal power, which is enough to reheat a soup. They can also go in an oven at 120 to 180°C for up to 10 minutes, kept away from the heating element, and they are freezer safe. There is no liner or metallic ink on them to worry about.
What do palm leaf bowls and platters cost?
We publish bands, not per-item prices. Bowls sit at USD 0.025 to 0.078 per piece and oval platters at USD 0.058 to 0.187 per piece, FOB New Mangalore, from Economy to Premium grade. Compartment plates are priced on the quote. The final figure depends on grade, packing and the mix of the whole container.
How are platters packed?
Platters go into shrink-wrapped inner packs of 10, where bowls and plates use packs of 25. The film is 19-micron polyolefin with a printed product label, and the outer carton is 3-ply corrugated. Smaller inner packs make the carton slightly larger, so we confirm exact carton sizes with the quote.
Can you make a custom compartment layout?
Yes. For a branded meal programme we can press a different number of sections, different section sizes or a different overall plate size. That needs a new mould, and the tooling cost is spread over the order. Send us a drawing or a sample plate and we will come back with the cost, the minimum and the lead time.
How long can bowls and platters stay in a warehouse?
Every piece is dried at 60°C for 24 hours and UV-treated before packing, which keeps it stable through shipping and storage. There is no coating or lining to break down. Keep cartons dry, off the floor and out of direct moisture, because damp is what spoils leaf tableware in storage.
Sources
Tell us what you serve and we will suggest a mix of bowls, platters and plates for one container.
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