Hotels, restaurants, caterers, beach clubs and event organisers across Europe are moving away from single-use plastic. That makes choosing a compostable tableware supplier a real purchasing decision: which materials hold up in daily service, can you add your own logo, and how does ordering work when the supplier is in another EU country? This guide explains what Natudine — a compostable tableware and custom branding supplier based in Almere, the Netherlands — offers hospitality buyers, and what to check before you order.
What to look for in a compostable tableware supplier
- Materials that suit your service. Sturdy plates and bowls for hot food, cups with the right coating, and paper products that can handle grease and moisture.
- Branding options. Being able to print your logo on cups, napkins, bags and boxes turns everyday disposables into marketing.
- Order quantities that fit a single venue. Not every café or beach club orders like a national chain.
- A proof before production. You should see exactly how your logo will look before anything is printed.
- Clear invoicing for cross-border B2B orders, including VAT.
Plain compostable tableware
Natudine's compostable tableware range is made from two main materials:
- Areca palm leaf — plates, bowls and platters pressed from fallen palm leaves, with no plastic and no bleach. A natural, premium look for hotels, weddings and beach clubs. See the areca palm leaf collection.
- Bagasse — a by-product of the sugar industry, pressed into plates, bowls, meal plates and platters. Sturdy and cost-efficient for higher volumes.
Plain products come in bulk packs (for example disposable bowls in packs of 25 or 50), alongside cutlery and napkins. For a material-by-material comparison, read areca palm leaf vs bagasse vs plastic.
Custom branded packaging with your logo
Most branding products are configured online: you upload your logo, choose the options and see your price before ordering. Full-colour printing is included in the price.
| Product | Minimum order | Branding page |
|---|---|---|
| Cups (half-wrap or full-wrap sleeves, Standard or Bio coating) | 500 units | Custom printed cups |
| Napkins (tissue or airlaid) | 1,000 units | Custom printed napkins |
| Pizza boxes | 250 units | Custom printed pizza boxes |
| Takeaway bags | see configurator | Custom printed takeaway bags |
| Placemats & tray liners | 1,000 units | Custom printed placemats |
| Coasters (standard pulpboard or compostable Bio kraft) | 500 units | Custom printed coasters |
| Greaseproof paper (sheets or rolls) | 500 units | Custom printed greaseproof paper |
| Bakery & cake boxes | 250 units | Custom printed bakery boxes |
| Cutlery bags | 1,000 units | Custom printed cutlery bags |
Prefer to discuss a combination of products? Start on the custom branding overview.
Compostable or not: check the details
"Compostable" depends on the exact product, so ask your supplier precisely. Two examples from our own range:
- Cups: a cup with a Bio (water-based) coating is compostable; a standard PE-coated cup looks the same but isn't. You choose the coating in the cup configurator.
- Coasters: available in standard pulpboard or in compostable Bio kraft.
How ordering works
- Upload your logo in the configurator of the product you need.
- Choose the options — size, material, placement — and see the price for your quantity.
- Approve a free proof (digital or 3D, depending on the product) before production starts.
- Production and shipping from the Netherlands. Within the Netherlands, delivery typically follows within 5–7 working days after proof approval.
Ordering from outside the Netherlands
- VAT: EU businesses with a valid EU VAT number are not charged Dutch VAT; the supply is invoiced as an intra-community B2B supply (reverse charge).
- Shipping: shipping costs outside the Netherlands depend on the size and weight of your order. Contact us for a quote for your country and volumes.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Natudine based? In Almere, the Netherlands. Products are produced and shipped from the Netherlands.
Can I order compostable tableware with my own logo? Yes. Cups, napkins, pizza boxes, takeaway bags, placemats, coasters, greaseproof paper, bakery boxes and cutlery bags can all be printed with your logo, in full colour.
What is the minimum order for branded products? It depends on the product — from 250 units for pizza boxes and bakery boxes, 500 for cups, coasters and greaseproof paper, and 1,000 for napkins, placemats and cutlery bags.
Do EU businesses pay Dutch VAT? Not if you have a valid EU VAT number: the order is invoiced under the reverse-charge rules for intra-community B2B supplies.
How much does shipping outside the Netherlands cost? It depends on the size and weight of the order, so we quote it per order.
Related guides
- Eco-friendly disposable tableware for hotels: buyer's guide
- Sustainable tableware for restaurants and cafés
- Sustainable tableware for weddings and events
- Sustainable tableware for beach clubs
Ready to start? Pick a product on the custom branding page, upload your logo and get a free proof.