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ISO 22000:2018 Certified · Catering & Event Supply
Areca Palm Leaf Tableware
Manufacturer for
Catering & Events
Foliware supplies ISO-certified areca palm leaf plates, bowls, and trays to catering businesses, wedding caterers, corporate event managers, and mass feeding operations across India. Natural premium finish, grease and heat resistant, supplied in hygienic 25-plate shrink-packed inner packs, scaled for 100 to 100,000 covers per event.
ISO22000:2018
100+to 1L+
covers
25-pcShrink-Packed
FreeShipping
₹5K+
Why Caterers & Event Managers Choose Foliware
Built for the Pressure of Live Event Service.
Event catering cannot afford plate failures, inconsistent counts, or tableware that buckles under hot curries mid-service. Foliware's ISO-certified areca palm leaf tableware is engineered around the real operational demands of live event catering and large-format food service.
Premium Natural Finish for Upscale Events
Areca palm leaf's natural texture and warm earthy tones present beautifully on wedding and banquet tables, with no industrial look, no plastic sheen. Square formats create clean, modern table presentation for premium event clients who want sustainable tableware without compromising on aesthetics.
Grease and Heat Resistant: Full Catering Menu
Natural areca palm leaf structure handles hot curries, oily gravies, and full thali presentations for up to 90 minutes of service without softening or leaking. No liners, no plate reinforcement required. One plate handles the complete catering menu from starters to mains.
Verified Counts, Every Carton
300 plates per carton, verified at packing. For events serving 500 to 10,000 covers, count accuracy is a non-negotiable operational requirement. Foliware's verified counts mean catering managers can calculate carton requirements per event with zero buffer for short delivery.
ISO 22000:2018: Client-Presentable Documentation
Corporate event clients, venue managers, and five-star hotel banquet teams increasingly require food safety documentation from tableware suppliers. Foliware's ISO 22000:2018 certification provides client-presentable food safety credentials that close commercial event catering contracts.
Eco-Conscious for Green Events & Sustainable Weddings
Venue owners, wedding planners, and corporate event managers serving sustainability-aware clients increasingly mandate eco-conscious tableware. Areca palm leaf is a proven eco-conscious alternative to plastic and thermocol, natural, plantable waste stream, no green-washing.
25-Plate Shrink Packs for Station Service
Every carton ships in hygienic 25-plate sealed inner packs. Station staff at buffet lines, food stalls, and distribution points open one sealed pack per station per shift. No loose plate handling during live service. Reduces contamination risk and simplifies event logistics.
Event Format Guide
Right Plate for Every Event Course & Format.
Foliware's five-size square serving system maps directly to standard event catering courses, eliminating per-event plate selection confusion and reducing the number of SKUs a catering business needs to stock.
Main Course
9″ Square Plate
Biryani, rice, full thali, buffet main course. Full edge-to-edge usable
surface, no wasted rim.
Breakfast & Snacks
8″ & 6″ Square Plates
High tea, morning starters, welcome snacks, cocktail accompaniments, and
mini-meal service.
Gravies & Sides
4″ Square Bowl
Dal, rasam, curry, chutney, raita. Deep bowl prevents spill during buffet
service and plated meals.
Combo & Thali Trays
15.5″ Rectangular Tray
Full thali, combo meal trays, mass feeding layouts. Multi-component serving
in one tray format.
Event Volume Planner
How Many Cartons Does Your Event Need?
A quick reference for catering managers planning event procurement. Foliware's 300-unit verified carton makes per-event calculation straightforward.
300 Plates per Carton · Verified Count
Plan Your Event Procurement Before the Deadline
Every Foliware carton contains exactly 300 plates in 12 shrink-sealed inner packs of 25. Plan your carton requirement directly from your cover count, no over-ordering buffer needed for count shortfalls.
Get Event Bulk Quote| Event Size | Covers | Cartons Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Small Gathering | 300 | 1 carton |
| Medium Wedding | 600 | 2 cartons |
| Large Wedding | 1,500 | 5 cartons |
| Corporate Event | 3,000 | 10 cartons |
| Mass Feeding | 15,000 | 50 cartons |
| Large Festival | 30,000 | 100 cartons |
| Langar / Mela | 1,00,000+ | 330+ cartons |
Product Range for Catering & Events
Three Product Lines. Every Event Format Covered.
Plates, bowls, and trays, each manufactured under ISO-certified systems, supplied in hygienic shrink-packed cartons, and structured for high-volume event procurement from 1 carton to multi-container orders.
Product Range for Cloud Kitchens
Three Commercial-Grade Product Lines
Each product manufactured under ISO-certified systems, supplied in hygienic shrink-packed cartons, and ready for high-frequency cloud kitchen and delivery dispatch operations.
Areca Leaf Plates
Round · Square · Multi-size
Carton Pack300 units (12
× 25)
MOQ1 carton (300 units)
Shelf Life24+ months
MicrowaveShort-duration
reheating suitable
GreaseResistant up to 60 min
delivery
Areca Leaf Bowls
Square · Deep Form · Small Format
Carton Pack600 units (24
× 25)
MOQ1 carton (600 units)
Shelf Life24+ months
MicrowaveShort-duration
reheating suitable
UseGravies, curries, dips,
sides
Areca Leaf Trays
Rectangular · 15.5 × 10 in
Carton Pack300 units (12
× 25)
MOQ1 carton (300 units)
Shelf Life24+ months
MicrowaveShort-duration
reheating suitable
UseCombo meals, thali, food
trays
Catering & Event Segments
Serving Every Catering Format and Event Scale
From 200-cover wedding banquets to 1,00,000-cover religious feeding programmes, Foliware's supply structure and tableware range covers every catering and event format.
Wedding & Reception Catering
200 to 5,000 covers per event
Full banquet and buffet service for weddings, engagement functions, and
reception dinners. Premium natural finish elevates presentation. Square format creates clean,
modern table layouts for high-end wedding caterers.
Premium finish for banquets
Corporate Events & Conferences
100 to 10,000 covers per event
Product launches, annual dinners, off-sites, and conference catering where
clients expect ISO-documented tableware. Sustainable tableware increasingly mandated in
corporate event sustainability policies and ESG procurement requirements.
ISO docs for corporate clients
Temple Langar & Annadanam
1,000 to 1,00,000+ daily covers
Daily langar, annadanam, prasadam distribution, and festival mass feeding.
Natural areca palm leaf aligns with religious tradition and eco-conscious values. Bulk volume
supply with verified counts for daily operations planning.
Mass feeding volumes available
Outdoor Festivals & Cultural Events
500 to 50,000+ covers
Music festivals, cultural fairs, sporting events, and community
programmes. No waste infrastructure required. Areca leaf is an eco-conscious alternative to
plastic and thermocol. Eliminates the logistics of plastic waste collection and disposal at
outdoor events.
Eco-conscious for green events
Institutional & Industrial Catering
1,000 to 50,000+ daily covers
Industrial catering contractors, defence canteen caterers, and school
mid-day meal operators. Rate contracts for recurring event and institutional supply. GST invoice
with MSME vendor details for institutional procurement compliance.
Rate contracts available
Banquet Halls & Event Venues
In-house tableware procurement
Banquet halls and standalone event venues procuring tableware for in-house
catering operations. Single vendor for plates, bowls, and trays. Recurring monthly orders
aligned with booking calendar. Volume pricing on quarterly commitments.
Monthly supply contracts
Technical Specifications
Catering & Events: Technical Data Sheet
| Specification | Foliware Areca Palm Leaf Tableware | Catering & Event Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Areca catechu palm leaf sheath, naturally shed | Natural premium finish for upscale weddings and events |
| Chemical Inputs | Zero: water and heat only | No chemical odour during food service, no off-taste |
| Food Safety | ISO 22000:2018 | Client-presentable docs for corporate events and venue compliance |
| Quality Cert | ISO 9001:2015 | Consistent plate quality across every bulk event order |
| Hot Food | Gravies, curries, oily food up to 90 min service | Full catering menu on one plate without performance failure |
| Grease Resistance | Natural leaf density, no coating required | No mid-service plate failure during buffet or plated courses |
| Inner Pack | 25-plate hygienic shrink-sealed packs | Station-ready opening, no loose plate handling during live service |
| Carton Count | 300 plates verified per carton | Precise event planning: covers divided by 300 = exact carton order |
| MOQ | 1 carton (300 plates) | Trial order before event commitment, scale to any volume |
| Shelf Life | 24+ months in original sealed packing | Bulk procurement in advance of event season without wastage |
| Sizes Available | 9″ / 8″ / 6″ / 5″ plates, 4″ bowl, 15.5″ tray | Full event course coverage from one supplier |
| Eco Positioning | Eco-conscious alternative to plastic and thermocol | Satisfies green event mandates, sustainable wedding requirements |
| Shipping | Free above ₹5,000 order value | All event orders above 1 carton qualify for free delivery |
| Lead Time | 14 to 21 business days from confirmation | Order 3 weeks before event date to guarantee on-time delivery |
Trusted by Wedding Caterers, Corporate Event Managers & Mass Feeding Operations Across India
From 200-cover wedding banquets in Bengaluru to 1,00,000-cover temple langar operations, Foliware supplies ISO-certified areca palm leaf tableware to catering businesses that cannot afford plate failure, inconsistent counts, or last-minute supply gaps at live events.
ISO 22000:2018 Certified
300 Units Verified Per Carton
25-Plate Shrink-Sealed Packs
Grease Resistant up to 90 Min
Free Shipping Above ₹5,000
100 to 1L+ Covers Supplied
Foliware
· Areca Palm Leaf Tableware · ISO 22000:2018 Certified
Planning an Event? Get Your Bulk Quote Today.
Share your event type, expected cover count, and product requirement. Bulk quote returned within 48 hours. Order 3 weeks before event date for guaranteed on-time delivery.
48hr bulk quote
MOQ 1 carton only
Free shipping ₹5,000+
14 to 21 day lead time
Industries Served
Built for Commercial-Scale Operations
Foliware's supply structure is designed around buyers who need consistent product, reliable fulfilment, and commercially structured documentation across every order cycle.
HORECA
Hotels, restaurants, and catering operations requiring consistent product across
high-volume covers
Cloud Kitchens
High-frequency single-use requirement with microwave reheating suitability and
hygienic inner packing
Export Buyers
US, UK, UAE, EU, APAC importers requiring IEC-registered supply with full export
documentation
Food Packaging Distributors
Distributors supplying tableware to trade who need consistent finish and accurate
carton counts
Modern Trade
Retail and trade chain buyers requiring carton-level accuracy, labelling support,
and repeatable supply
Institutional Procurement
Corporates, educational institutions, and large-scale operators with structured
procurement processes
Catering & Events
High-volume events needing large-format trays, plates, and bowls with reliable
supply timelines
Wholesale Import
Regional distributors and wholesale importers who on-sell to foodservice, retail,
and industrial buyers
Manufacturing Process
From Leaf to Plate — 5 Controlled Steps
Every Foliware plate is the output of a documented, repeatable manufacturing sequence governed by ISO-certified quality and food safety systems.
01
Intake & Sorting
Naturally shed areca palm leaf sheaths are inspected and sorted by size and quality grade. Defective or contaminated material is rejected at entry.
02
Water Wash
Cleaned using process water conforming to drinking water standards. No bleach, no chemical cleaning agents — validated under ISO 22000:2018.
03
Controlled Drying
Managed moisture reduction under controlled conditions to achieve optimal forming consistency before pressing.
04
Heat Pressing
Custom-machined steel moulds at calibrated temperature and pressure form each plate to dimensional tolerances, giving consistent shape, wall thickness, and surface finish.
05
QC & Packing
Visual and dimensional inspection. 25-plate shrink-packed inner packs. Sealed master cartons with verified counts — 300 plates per carton.
Technical Specifications
Procurement-Ready Product Data
| Specification | Foliware Areca Leaf Plate | Benefit to HORECA |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Areca catechu palm leaf sheath, naturally shed | Natural, non-synthetic food contact surface, zero plastic components |
| Chemical Inputs | Zero: water and heat only | No migration risk, no PFAS, no synthetic coating |
| Food Safety Cert | ISO 22000:2018 | Passes supplier audit requirements |
| Quality Mgmt | ISO 9001:2015 | Batch-to-batch consistency |
| Lab Testing | Microbiological + heavy metals — 3rd party | Proof of food-contact safety for compliance |
| Microwave Use | Short-duration reheating — suitable | Reduces plate changeover for reheating service |
| Hot Food | Suitable incl. curries & oily | Works across full menu — hot, oily, cold |
| Pack Structure | 25 plates / inner pack · 12 packs / carton | Accurate counts, hygienic serving-ready packs |
| MOQ | 1 master carton (300 plates) | Low barrier entry for trial and scale-up |
| Lead Time | 14–21 business days from confirmation | Predictable replenishment planning |
| Shelf Life | 24+ months in dry storage, original packing | Bulk buying without wastage risk |
Trusted by HORECA & Food Service Buyers Across India
From cloud kitchens in Bangalore to hotel chains in Delhi — Foliware supplies certified areca leaf plates to operations that cannot afford supply inconsistency.
ISO Certified Manufacturing
Lab-Tested Food Safe
Zero Chemical Inputs
Free Shipping ₹5,000+
Export Documentation Ready
MOQ 1 Carton Only