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Special Focus: Plastics & disposables

Catering Conveniences

Differentiate yourself from the competition with trendy and single use products. After all, presentation is paramount! Here's a look:

 

Viewable convenience

Your food creations will shine when “Out of the Box” and delivered in leak-resistant, black bases with clear, no-fog lids in rigid reuse/recycle polypropylene or PETE. Hot or cold, single serving or multiple portions, all packages offer easy-close clear lids. No need to open the package to see what’s inside.

ANCHOR PACKAGING • 800.467.3900 • www.anchorpac.com

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Chic versatility

Restaurantware plastic collections are constructed out of the finest plastic, they are strong enough to hold your favorite appetizer, dessert, side or entree. Unique design and premium quality make the plastic collection one of the most versatile so you can use them to serve up any kind of culinary treat.

RESTAURANTWARE • 800.851.9273 • www.restaurantware.com/plastic-collection/

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Cutting edge cutlery

Wooden Cutlery from VerTerra is the ultimate choice for style, quality, and sustainability in disposable utensils. Crafted from solid wood, the fork tines are sturdy enough to pierce raw carrots and the knife's serrated edge can easily cut through steak. Available in sleeves of 1,000 pieces.  

VERTERRA • 212.760.1200 • www.verterra.com

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High-end & biodegradable

Servewise™ by FOH® is the perfect disposable, eco-smart, eco-chic, and eco-responsible serving solution. Made from poplar wood, this collection is biodegradable and affordable. It’s safe enough for microwaves and ovens as they can withstand heat up to 350º for up to 45 minutes. This collection gives any event a unique, high-end look.

FRONT OF THE HOUSE • 305.757.7940 • www.frontofthehouse.com

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Best in Show - NY International Restaurant Show 

A new, innovative way to create, serve, and transport a salad bar, fruit bar, or anything bar. “Build Your Own” tacos, hot dogs, burgers, and more. Convenient, perforated tear-away top; there are no limits to your creativity with the Side Bar Box. Disposable and recycled. Made in USA.

THE CATERING BOX • 973.627.2284 • www.thecateringbox.com

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Small plates, big impressions!

Big or small, have them all with single-use convenience! Petites® miniware products are an elegant enhancement for creative displays of tasting menus, appetizers, and condiments, as well as at serving stations and dessert bars. Mix and match miniware and regular size products for a stunning contemporary display.

WNA • 888.962.2877 • www.wna.biz

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New Grab-N-Go palm containers

Leafware, a manufacturer of sustainable dinnerware, now offers upscale Grab-N-Go palm containers. This innovation helps food service businesses with food transportation, offers high-end presentation, and reduces spending. Also, Leafware is now customizable. Add your logo or message on each plate to promote your brand or event. 

LEAFWARE • 866.960.8783 • www.leafware.com

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Take it outside!

Each cutlery pouch comes with a 2-ply tissue napkin and full size knife, fork, and spoon. The top is perforated for easy opening. These cutlery pouches are perfect for any catering event, as well as take out boxes or outdoor dining.

HOFFMASTER • 800.327.9774 • www.hoffmaster.com

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Strength, beauty, and renewability

Sheath disposable dinnerware from Bamboo Studio utilizes the discarded sheath of mature bamboo plants, without the use of harsh chemicals. Palm FestivalWare is single-use dinnerware made from palms and is 100% compostable. These elegant, strong dinnerware products are all natural, biodegradable, and eco-friendly. Also available in reusable Bambooware.

BAMBOO STUDIO • 949.951.2064 • www.ecobambooware.com

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Ideal for off-premise catering

When it comes to outdoor events, CCS Creative's disposable wood serving trays represent quality and sophistication—exactly what customers are looking for! Not only beautiful and elegant, they’re affordable and an environmentally conscious choice. Our clients continually receive raves from their customers...and most importantly, business is booming!

CCS CREATIVE
 • 888.633.2079
 • www.ccscreative.com/dropoff

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Cater in style with premium crystal effect drinkware

Crystal Effect champagne flutes, French goblets, highball, and wine glasses are reusable, decorative, and durable. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Have guests to entertain at a party, wedding, picnic, or barbecue? Theses glasses offer a realistic sparkle when they catch the light.

CATER SUPPLY DIRECT • 888.589.2230 • www.catersupplydirect.com

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Your logo here!

Looking for a convenient way to add a little personalization to your next event? Custom printed cups from Your Brand Café can do just that. Minimums begin at one case, giving you the ability to offer each of your customers a disposable cup option printed with their name or logo.

YOUR BRAND CAFÉ  • 866.566.0390 • www.yourbrandcafe.com

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Save money and time

The Catering Crate is an affordable, disposable carrier for drop-off catering. It is constructed of heavy-gauge cardboard with insulating pads so food stays piping hot or chilly cold for hours! Drop-off catering orders can be delivered early without your carefully prepared food becoming cold. Full and half pan sizes available.

CATERING CRATE • 888.927.0972  • cateringcrate.com

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Lighted plastic drinkware

These sturdy styrene plastic light-up champagne glasses are available stock or customized with your design and message. Many other glass styles are also available, including wine, margarita, martini, pilsner, and more.

KARDWELL INTERNATIONAL  • 800.980.0403  • www.kardwell.com

 

 

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