Party Plates Made Easy - Paper, Reusable Plastic and Kids Themes

Great parties start with a table that works. The right plates keep lines moving, make food look good and turn clean up into a two minute job. Whether you are hosting a backyard birthday, a long lunch, a school fundraiser or a themed kids party, our range of disposable paper plates, reusable plastic plates and kids themed plates covers every setting and serving style.

Pick up matching pieces across birthday tableware or keep things sweet and simple for baby showers and naming days.

Pick the right plate for the job

Think about what you are serving and where you are eating.

Disposable paper plates for parties are perfect when you want quick setup and faster pack down. They suit sausage sizzles, cupcakes, pizza slices and grazing boards.

Reusable plastic plates feel sturdy in the hand, stack neatly, and handle bigger serves at outdoor BBQs and picnic tables. They are a smart choice when you expect seconds and want plates that last the distance.

Kids themed plates match favourite characters and colours, so your table looks coordinated without extra effort. Pair them with matching cups and napkins for a set that photographs beautifully — think favourites like dinosaur, Spiderman, Avengers, Batman, Star Wars or Bluey.

Sizes that make serving simple

A two size plan covers almost everything.

Cake plates around 18 cm are ideal for dessert, finger food and tasting flights at grazing tables.

Dinner plates around 23 cm carry mains, salads and sides with room to spare.

Add a few compartment plates for picky eaters or sauces, and you have a lineup that works from entrée to the final slice.

Style choices that suit any theme

Classic brights bring energy to kids birthdays and school discos.

Pastel paper plates in blush, sage and sky feel calm for baby showers and naming days.

Neutral kraft and white keep focus on food and florals at engagements and bridal showers.

Metallic edged plates or scalloped designs lift milestone nights and New Year’s gatherings.

Practical touches guests will notice

A good plate should be comfortable to hold and sit flat on trestles and picnic rugs. Paper rims with a slight lip reduce spills at the drinks station, while smooth edged reusable plastic plates stack tightly for quick set and reset. If you are serving juicy fruit or saucy mains, place paper napkins between layers on the stack so guests can grab both at once — and match with protective table covers.

Portion planning that keeps queues moving

For ten guests, allow at least ten cake plates and ten dinner plates, plus a few extras for seconds or surprise arrivals.

For grazing tables, plan one cake plate per guest at a time and restock as people return.

For kids parties, set a small stack of kids themed plates at the dessert station and a larger neutral stack near the hot food so colours stay balanced in photos.

Eco and budget friendly ideas

Leaning greener? Choose paper plates in uncoated or plant fibre styles where suitable, and offer a labelled tub for disposal at the end. Hosting a long day of sport or markets? Reusable plastic plates are cost effective across multiple sessions. For large groups, plate packs in value specials keep budgets steady and presentation consistent.

Layouts that always look good

Long table lunch: neutral dinner plates at each setting, cake plates stacked near dessert, and a line of napkins down the centre.

Buffet and BBQ: dinner plates first, cutlery next, salads, mains, then condiments; cake plates beside the sweets. Keep drinks moving with sturdy drinkware.

Kids birthday: kids themed plates at the cake table, solid colour paper plates for savouries, and a few extras by the drink station. Add festive detail with balloons above the table.

Pairing with the rest of your tableware

Match plates to cups, napkins and table covers for a pulled together look. Pastels love soft linen runners and paper fans on the wall; brights pair well with tassel garlands and balloons; metallic rim plates sing with foil curtains behind the dessert table. Try bold headings with party banners and clean photo corners using party backdrops.

Setup, serve and pack away

Most plate packs open flat and fan into neat stacks. Keep a small kit nearby with wipes, spare napkins and bin liners so cleanup is quick. Reusable plastic plates rinse easily in warm soapy water and stack dry; paper plates collect fast into a lined tub when the party winds down.

From the first sausage off the barbie to the last piece of cake, the right mix of paper, plastic and themed plates keeps your celebration smooth, colourful and camera ready.