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Disposable Products Have Come a Long Way From The Paper Plate [1]
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Plates, flatware, napkins and serving dishes look “real” because they are—but they’re are also
inexpensive and easy to use.
Technology has improved disposable products so that today, some are almost indistinguishable from
“the real thing”—such as china, stainless steel or linen.
That makes disposables a good choice for a broader range of uses than ever before. Plastic plates
and flatware can be elegant enough for use at many events, not just picnics and barbeques.
Caterers know the frustration of dinnerware and flatware that goes missing after an event; with
disposables, it isn’t an issue.
A number of Catersource advertisers have high-quality disposable product options.
Tyco Plastics has full range of disposable products
Whether you’re planning for a simple event or an elegant affair, Tyco Plastics has disposable
servingware that can fit the occasion. Its Opulence line, for example, is quietly attractive. Its
Scrollware line has delicate Baroque designs. And its Legacy line carries the traditional fleur-de-lis
design.
Tyco recently expanded its line of disposable servingware, specifically to meet the needs of the
catering industry. New products in the expanded line include Opulence serving bowls in 1-gallon and
2-gallon sizes, available in black, clear and white, as well as PartyBasics classic round serving trays
in 12-, 16- and 18-inch sizes in black, smoke and clear.
All of Tyco’s serving trays and bowls have custom-fit, durable lids that lock into place for easy
transport.
For more information, call 800.873.3941 or go to www.aecatering.com [2]
Packaging that helps you deliver food to your customers
LBP Manufacturing, Inc. unites form and function to create packaging solutions that enhance your
brand and help you deliver a high-quality dining experience for your customers.
The LBP catering tray is a disposable, stackable tray and cover set that makes delivery and service
simple for a range of food items. The small and extra large sizes are designed to fit half and full
steam-table pans, making pasta dishes and other entrees and sides easy to carry. Sandwiches and
baked goods can be placed directly in the tray for transport and service. The catering tray also
features a locking cover and slots for secure stacking.
Catering Beverage on the Move is an innovative disposable 3-gallon beverage container that
eliminates the need for deposits or return trips to pick up expensive dispensing equipment.
For more information, call 800.545.6200 or go to www.lbpmfg.com [3]
From everyday to elegant plates and platters
SuperServe plates and platters from DuraCorp are made to meet the demanding needs of the
foodservice industry. They are made using patented DuraCorr technology for superior strength and
finished with a cut-resistant, leak-proof coating. The deep design lets users fill their plates and also
helps prevent spills.
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There are three SuperServe product lines: White SuperServe EveryDay plates and platters are
perfect for picnics, carry-out and everyday use. SuperServe Designer is available in several popular
print patterns—and can be made in custom print designs. SuperServe Elegance is manufactured with
a high-gloss PET laminated film that gives a unique sheen.
All SuperServe items are available in 7.5-, 9- and 10.25-inch plates; 26-ounce bowls; and oval and
rectangular platters.
For more information, call 740.549.3336 or go to www.MySuperServe.com [4].
An elegant, formal look at lower cost and less fuss
Want something different from the typical disposable flatware? WNA’s Reflections cutlery has the
same shine and silver sparkle as stainless steel, giving your customers a unique, formal alternative
to white or black disposable cutlery.
Reflections single-use silverware gives you a great option for occasions when you need to create a
formal presentation, but want to avoid the costs associated with renting or owning flatware.
According to WNA, 600 Reflections place settings can be purchased for the same as 40 inexpensive
permanent flatware settings.
WNA also has Masterpiece dinnerware, which looks like painted china but is actually a premium,
heavyweight disposable product. This upscale line is offered in two standard designs and a holiday
print, in four popular plate sizes.
For more information, call 888.WNA.CUPS or go to www.wna.biz [5].
Wine-inspired beverage napkins
Epic Products has created a new beverage napkin collection that captures the romance of wine in its
colors. The Wine Faire Ladies napkins come in Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir.
The three-ply disposable napkins are available in packs of 20. Each napkin has a vintage poster-style
image appropriate to the varietal wine it honors.
White is fine, but why not bring a colorful touch of elegance, easily, to your party? The Wine Faire
Ladies napkins are perfect for a wine-tasting party—one of the trends caterers are seeing for 2006.
Epic products has a wide range of disposable products. In fact, Epic was the first company to
introduce acrylic stemware that has the look and feel of glass.
For more information, call 800.548.9791 or go to www.epicproductsinc.com [6]
Table covers for every kind of event
Hoffmaster has a wide array of premium disposable tableware products, including solid-color, fashiondesign or custom napkins; placemats, table covers, tray covers, coasters doilies and guest towels.
Its table covers create instant ambiance. With a wide assortment of styles, sizes and vibrant colors
available, you can create the right mood for any event. For example, two-ply tissue table covers (50
in a case) in a cheery, familiar red and white plaid, is perfect for a barbeque or picnic mood. But if
you want something elegant, there’s the linen-like supreme cloths and table accents.
Hoffmaster has tablecloths for every size table, round, square, rectangle and even umbrella tables.
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For more information, call 800.327.9774 go to www.hoffmaster.com [7] to connect with a
salesperson near you.
Disposables so strong they can be used again
Catering Supplies has high-quality disposable products from a number of vendors, says Janyce
Granoff. “I have been in the business for 25 years and in the last few years, we have seen a fantastic
array of product being offered,” she says.
Catering Supplies offers paper disposable products as well as plastic products, in everything from
traditional picnic servingware to up-to-the-minute heavy duty plastic in today’s shapes and colors.
Granoff says some of the plastic wedding plates actually be washed and used several times because
they are so durable.
For more information, call 305.443.0112 or go to www.cateringsupplies.com [8].
Containers that can be used in the microwave
Genpak has new Smart Set Pro polypropylene microwave containers that can be used for food
display, heating and carryout.
The Smart Set Pro containers are durable and leak-resistant—just what you need for hot meals, side
items, soups and appetizers.
The multi-sided black bases are matched with translucent, leak-free lids that snap in, stack and
travel when you have multiple orders. The containers can be used in the microwave, making
reheating easy. Smart Set Pro containers come in 16-, 24- 32-, 48- and 64-ounce sizes. The
containers are available in combo case packs that include lids and bases in one case.
For more information, call 800.626.6695 or go to www.genpak.com [9].
Utensils can help market your business
For a one-time fee of $45, LoTech can develop a logo plate to imprint your logo on all of the plastic
utensils you order from the company. This lets everyone who eats your food at an event or business
box lunch know who created the food.
That inexpensive marketing edge has been a signature of LoTech since the company was founded.
LoTech specializes in disposable serving pieces, from servers (the company’s first product was a
reusable plastic pie, cake and pizza server) to ladles to scoops to condiment spoons. LoTech’s
newest product is a heavy-duty plastic 9-1/2-inch cake knife.
For more information, call 800.285.0199 or go to www.lotechinc.com [10].
Catersource magazine
January 2006
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[1] http://www.catersource.com/product-spotlight/disposable-products-have-come-long-way-paperplate
[2] http://www.aecatering.com
[3] http://www.lbpmfg.com
[4] http://www.MySuperServe.com
[5] http://www.wna.biz
[6] http://www.epicproductsinc.com
[7] http://www.hoffmaster.com
[8] http://www.cateringsupplies.com
[9] http://www.genpak.com
[10] http://www.lotechinc.com
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