I was at a friend’s backyard thing last Saturday, helping with her new skincare pop-up. We kept it casual—sliders on the grill, lemonade in mason jars, and these plates that ended up getting all the attention. They had a faint sage leaf pattern with her tiny logo tucked in one corner. Before dessert, I saw three people zooming in for stories, tagging her without any nudge.
Turns out a plate can do the talking when everything else is just background noise.
The Everyday Canvas
Most events lean on banners or tote bags for branding. Plates, though, sit front and center for the entire meal. People hold them, flip them, photograph them. A single color or icon can turn a disposable item into a keepsake moment.
Keep it simple. A crowded design looks like spam; a blank one misses the point. One clear mark—your logo, initials, or a little seasonal doodle—paired with a rim that matches your colors is usually enough.
Plates That Don’t Cost the Earth
We build them from food-grade kraft paper, sturdy for a full burger but gone in a compost pile by next season. Water-based inks keep the print sharp, and you can pick matte for daytime or a soft gloss that glows under string lights.
Standard lineup: 6-inch for snacks, 7-inch or 9-inch for meals, squares if you’re feeling sharp-edged.
Ordering Without the Headache
- Send whatever you have—a logo file, a doodle on a napkin, even a Pinterest board.
- Tell us how many and when you need them; lead time is usually 1-2 weeks.
Your Turn
Next time you’re planning an event, ask yourself what people will actually look at for twenty minutes straight. If the answer is the plate under their taco, maybe it’s time to give it a voice.
Curious how your logo would look on a 9-inch round? Browse the paper plate collection here or shoot a quick sketch to sales08@cnhyde.com. We’ll turn it around fast.
