{"product_id":"7-inch-square-areca-palm-plates","title":"7\" Compostable Appetizer Plates | Square Palm Leaf Plates (Pack of 50) – EcoChef","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoChef™ 7-inch square compostable plates\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts with reliable strength and clean presentation. Made from naturally fallen palm leaves, they offer better durability than paper or bamboo alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eThese plates are built to handle hot, oily, and heavier foods without bending or leaking. The naturally dense structure makes them \u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e100% leak-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for serving sauces, dressings, and moist foods without mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eThe square design adds a clean, modern look suitable for weddings, gatherings, and professional food service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWhy Professionals Choose the EcoChef 7\" Square Plate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eUnmatched Rigidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Engineered to handle hot appetizers, saucy salads, and heavy desserts without bending. These plates can \u003cb\u003esecurely hold up to 1 lb of food\u003c\/b\u003e—a level of performance sugarcane bagasse cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eNatural Aesthetic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Every plate features a unique, handcrafted wood-grain pattern that elevates the presentation of weddings, cocktail parties, and corporate events.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePure \u0026amp; Toxin-Free:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e 100% chemical-free with no wax, plastic linings, or bleach. Just steam-pressed, naturally fallen leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOven \u0026amp; Microwave Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Safely reheat appetizers or warm desserts up to 350°F (180°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLeak-Proof Guarantee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Naturally resistant to oils and liquids, ensuring no moisture transfer to guests' hands or clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e 7\" x 7\" Square.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Bulk Pack of \u003cb\u003e50 Plates\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Heavy-duty rigidity; holds up to 1 lb without sagging.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Appetizers, Salads, Cake service, and Tapas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e 100% Home-Compostable \u0026amp; Biodegradable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Handcrafted in India | Dispatched from \u003cb\u003eCleveland, OH\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"3\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do these plates take to compost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcoChef plates are 100% home-compostable and break down within \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e60–90 days under normal composting conditions. Simply add them \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eto your home compost bin or drop them at a commercial compost \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efacility after use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe for hot foods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes. Our palm leaf plates and bowls are heat resistant and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003emicrowave safe up to 350°F (180°C). No plastic coating means \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eno chemical leaching when heated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they strong enough for heavy or saucy meals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbsolutely. The dense natural palm leaf structure is \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eleak-resistant and oil-resistant. These plates hold up for \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e45+ minutes without bending, softening, or leaking — even \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ewith saucy, oily, or moist foods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for outdoor events like weddings and BBQs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes. Palm leaf plates perform excellently outdoors. They do \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003enot bend in wind like paper plates, do not melt near heat \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003esources, and maintain their shape throughout long events.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer bulk or wholesale pricing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes — we supply catering companies, event planners, and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003erestaurants with bulk orders. Visit our wholesale page or \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003econtact us directly for event quotes and case pricing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll orders ship from our Cleveland, Ohio facility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any chemicals, plastics, or wax used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNone. EcoChef plates are handcrafted from 100% naturally \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efallen palm leaves. No chemicals, no plastic, no wax, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eno bleach — just nature.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eImportant Note for our Customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe Beauty of Nature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Because EcoChef tableware is handcrafted from 100% natural Palm leaves, please expect slight variations in color, texture, and grain patterns. Some plates may feature dark spots or \"woody\" streaks—these are not defects, but the natural \"fingerprint\" of the leaf. Each plate is as unique as the tree it came from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eco Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55707342831985,"sku":"Q2-8MBB-OIUX","price":28.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/8487\/4097\/files\/ecochef_7_inches_square_plate.png?v=1778847625","url":"https:\/\/ecochef.store\/products\/7-inch-square-areca-palm-plates","provider":"EcoChef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}