10″ 3-Compartment Plate Selection Matrix

10″ 3-Compartment Plate Selection Matrix

This matrix is for buyers sourcing a biodegradable food containers wholesale programme that has to hold up in real foodservice: it sets the YP103 10″ three-compartment sugarcane bagasse plate — compostable, microwave and freezer safe, with portion-isolated wells — against the volumes, certificates and custom-print options a supplier has to document. Use it to compare wholesale disposable tableware formats on the terms that actually decide the order: minimum quantity, certification set and logo printing.

100,000 pcsMinimum order quantity for No. YP103
8 certificationsListed on the current product page
3 wells, 10″Portion-isolated plate format
10″ 3-compartment Plate
Selection console

Three questions narrow the range

Work through these in order and the specification table below becomes a shortlist instead of a catalog. Each answer points to the module that resolves it.

1 · How many compartments does your menu need?

Count what lands on the plate at the same time. A single main points to one well; a main plus two sides points to three wells, the layout used by the 10″ 3-compartment plate.

2 · What size fits your tray line and lids?

Check tray cavities, dome lids and delivery-bag depth before confirming a diameter. The format documented on this page is a 10″ plate.

3 · Which application must it survive?

Hospital reheating, school tray lines, catered events and QSR hand-off stress different attributes: heat, portion isolation, stacking and transport rigidity.

Verified specification

The 10″ 3-compartment plate, field by field

10″ 3-compartment Plate

Buyer decision: the documented run size is 100,000 pieces and the documented format is a 10″ plate with three compartments. If your menu cycle needs a smaller diameter or a different well count, raise it during specification confirmation rather than after a purchase order is issued.

Product number No. YP103
Format 10″ plate with three compartments (tripartite design)
Material Sugarcane bagasse pulp — described as 100% natural sugarcane bagasse pulp, a renewable fiber
Heat and cold use High temperature resistance stated; designed for hot and cold food applications and safe in microwaves and freezers
End of life 100% biodegradable; compostable nature supports waste-management cycles under organic disposal programs
Certifications FDA, BSCI, FSC, BPI, BRC, KOF-K, OK COMPOST HOME, SEEDING
Minimum order quantity 100,000 pieces
OEM / ODM Custom logo or color print available; printed or embossed logo acceptable
Applications listed Home, Restaurant, Hotel, Bar, Wedding
Price On request — quote-based, no online checkout
Choose by compartment count

One well, three wells, five wells or a hinged lid

10″ 3-compartment Plate

3 compartments · 10″ plate (No. YP103)

The tripartite layout keeps a main and two sides in separate wells, which isolates portions without flavour cross-contamination — useful when a menu item must stay crisp or a sauce must not travel.

  • Material: sugarcane bagasse pulp
  • Microwave and freezer safe
  • MOQ 100,000 pieces
  • Custom logo or color print
  • Printed or embossed logo acceptable
  • Listed for home, restaurant, hotel, bar and wedding service

Single well (1 compartment)

One open field for a single dish or a build-your-own line. Fewer wells means faster filling and simpler stacked storage, but sauces and sides share the same surface.

Two compartments

A practical middle step when the menu is a main plus one accompaniment. Keeps a wet item away from a dry one without giving up plate area to a third well.

Five compartments

Built for tray-line service where a full meal is assembled in one pass: protein, starch, vegetables and two sides. Review tray width and lid options before standardising.

Hinged clamshell

A lid and base in one moulding, which cuts a separate lid inventory. Best suited to takeaway and delivery, where the closed pack protects food in transit.

Material comparison

Bagasse, molded fiber, coated paper, PLA-lined board and foam

Attribute Sugarcane bagasse pulp (YP103) Other molded plant-fiber pulp Coated paper / paperboard PLA-lined board EPS foam
Heat in service High temperature resistance stated for this plate Varies with pulp density and binder Coating and grammage set the limit PLA softens earlier than fiber — confirm the rated temperature Holds hot and cold but deforms near high heat
Microwave Stated microwave safe Check the individual SKU sheet Usually limited; verify before reheating Not the first choice for reheating Not recommended
Freezer Stated freezer safe Generally suitable Generally suitable when dry Verify per SKU Suitable
Grease and moisture Designed for hot and cold food applications Adequate for moist foods; test oil-heavy menus Coated grades resist grease better than uncoated Lining limits grease passage Unaffected by moisture
Rigidity in hand Refined fibre moulding balances strength with light weight, as described on the page Similar family of performance Softer than moulded pulp Softer again once lined Rigid but brittle on thin walls
Compost claim Stated 100% biodegradable; certification list includes BPI, OK COMPOST HOME and SEEDING Depends on grade and certification held Only certified compostable grades qualify PLA lining can change the accepted disposal route Not compostable; restricted in many markets
Choose it when Hot and cold mixed meals with portion control, plus a print requirement You want moulded-fiber performance from an alternative pulp supply Menus are drier, lighter and cost-sensitive A clear barrier is the priority and heat exposure is low Only for legacy programmes being phased out

How to use this table: it is category-level guidance for early shortlisting. Confirm heat, grease, microwave and compostability performance, plus the certification set, against the exact SKU you put on the quote.

Compliance snapshot

The certification list carried by No. YP103

Eight marks appear in the specification block of the current product page. Pull the matching documents into your supplier file before a specification is signed off.

FDAFood-contact reference
BSCISocial compliance audit
FSCResponsible fibre sourcing
BPICompostability programme
BRCFood safety standard
KOF-KKosher certification
OK COMPOST HOMEHome compostability
SEEDINGCompostability certification
Bulk and logistics

MOQ, sampling and the quote-based buying path

  1. Inquiry and specification confirmationSend the format, size, well count, print requirement and annual volume, and confirm the details in writing.
  2. Sample approvalPhysical approval happens before any production run is committed, so the signed-off sample becomes the reference for the batch.
  3. Placement of orderThe purchase order follows the approved specification and sample, including the print artwork if you are using a custom logo or colour.
  4. Production and deliveryManufacturing and shipment proceed against the confirmed quantities, packing and destination details.
MOQ: 100,000 piecesThe stated minimum order quantity for No. YP103.
OEM / ODM: custom logo or colour printPrinted or embossed logos are acceptable on this plate.
Pricing on requestThere is no cart and no published unit price — pricing and lead time are confirmed through a quote.
Application fit selector

Scenario → specification → buyer decision

K-12 school dining

Three wells map onto a main plus two sides and keep portions separated on a fixed tray line. Confirm tray cavity size and stacking height against the 10″ format.

Hospital foodservice

Multi-well plates support controlled portions, and the stated microwave safety matters when a tray is reheated on the ward. Verify reheat temperature against your own protocol.

Senior living and care

Compartment isolation keeps textures and sauces apart for residents on modified diets. Ask for the plate depth if cutlery clearance is a constraint.

Corporate dining

A reusable-look disposable that suits buffet and plated service without a washing-up line. Custom embossing puts a facility or brand mark on the rim.

Catering and events

The product page lists hotel, bar and wedding applications, so the 10″ three-well plate is aimed squarely at catered plated service where presentation still counts.

QSR and takeaway

Speed of filling and clear stacking drive the choice here; a single well or hinged format often wins, with the print option carrying the brand.

Delivery-only kitchens

Closed, hinged packs protect food in transit; multi-well plates suit plated delivery. Check bag and lid dimensions before locking a format.

Airline and rail catering

Weight and packing density dominate, alongside freezer-safe storage and reheating. Bring your trolley dimensions to the specification conversation.

How to buy

Build a quote list, not a cart

The plate is priced on request, so the buying path runs through a quote list rather than a checkout. Here is how the interface works on the product side.

Add to Quote ListCollect the formats you are comparing into one request instead of ordering one line at a time.
View Quote ListReview everything gathered so far and remove anything that does not belong in the final brief.
Sign In or Sign UpAn account keeps the list and your specification details together for the next enquiry.
Get a QuoteSend the list with your volumes and print requirement to start specification confirmation.

Ready to price a 100,000-piece run?

Send your format, print requirement and delivery destination. Specification confirmation and sample approval come before any production commitment.


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Frequently Asked Questions

what is the minimum order quantity for the 10″ 3-compartment plate?

the current product page states 100,000 pieces as the minimum order quantity for no. yp103. confirm the live terms with the sales team when you submit a quote request, since volumes and pricing are handled case by case.

can we approve a sample before a bulk order?

yes. sample approval sits inside the stated ordering path: inquiry and specification confirmation first, then sample approval, then placement of order, then production and delivery.

can the plate carry our own logo or a custom colour?

the page lists oem/odm custom logo or colour print as available, and states that printed or embossed logos are acceptable. artwork and placement are agreed during specification confirmation.

is the plate microwave and freezer safe?

yes. it is described as designed for both hot and cold food applications and safe to use in microwaves and freezers, with high temperature resistance listed among its features.

which certifications are listed for this plate?

the specification block lists fda, bsci, fsc, bpi, brc, kof-k, ok compost home and seeding. request the matching documents so the certificate set can be checked against your own market requirements.

what size and compartment count are documented?

this page documents a 10″ plate with three compartments. no other diameter or well count is stated for no. yp103, so raise any alternative format, tray-line fit or lidding requirement during the specification conversation.

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