The proofing step helped us catch a lid-fit issue before we ordered. The final cups and carriers arrived ready for service.
Operations lead
Independent coffee group
Trusted by UK food and drink operators
Custom besteck for branded takeaway service
Kompostierbares Besteck aus Holz und PLA, optional mit Branding. Choose a route, approve a proof and get a clear landed quote before production starts.
Typical MOQ
10,000 units
Guide price
£0.02-0.10 / unit
Best value
5,000+ unit and bundle quotes
Start here
Select a quote route
Free design setup
Send a logo or rough idea and we will prepare the first print layout before production.
3D proof before print
Approve the dieline, print area and product fit before the order moves into production.
Clear landed pricing
Quotes separate unit cost, print route, samples and delivery so 5,000+ volume bands and bundle pricing are easy to compare.
Human packaging support
A specialist checks size, material and lid/accessory compatibility before you commit.
Configure the order
Choose the route that fits your packaging set, budget and service model.
Start with the closest buying route. We will confirm artwork, size, material, bundle fit and delivery assumptions before quoting.
Best value
5,000+ value run
Dedicated production for planned besteck stock, multi-SKU bundles and repeat orders.
MOQ:Typical MOQ 10,000 units
Lead time:8-12 weeks
Price:Best from 5,000+
Artwork coordination
Use our dieline, artwork and 3D proof checks to align the product with the rest of the packaging set.
MOQ:Matched to product
Lead time:Proof before print
Price:Spec clarity
Lids and accessories
Match lids, liners, sleeves, carriers, stickers or service accessories to the main product.
MOQ:Matched to product
Lead time:Quoted together
Price:Bundle quote
Eco option
Compare recyclable, FSC, recycled-content or compostable routes with practical disposal notes.
MOQ:Typical MOQ 10,000 units
Lead time:Depends on material
Price:Material-led
Best for
Where this product tends to work in real service.
Takeaway food and delivery operators
Festivals, sports venues and outdoor events
Office and corporate catering
Airlines and hospitality groups
Custom options
Common choices buyers confirm before pricing.
Size options start from Knife — 165 mm and can be matched to your service format.
Material routes include Birch wood, CPLA white, CPLA black.
Print routes include Printed paper sleeve, Branded cutlery kit, Laser-engraved.
We can scope logo placement, print coverage, finish preference and whether the job is a first run or repeat order.
Quote checklist
What helps us price accurately.
Estimated quantity or quantity band. MOQ for this category typically starts from 10,000 units.
Preferred size, format or application so we can avoid quoting the wrong spec.
Artwork status: logo only, partly ready, or print-ready files with dielines.
Target delivery timing and whether this is a launch order, restock or repeat run.
Product details
Specs after the buying decision
Compostable wooden and CPLA cutlery completes a sustainable takeaway set. Our knives, forks and spoons are produced from FSC-certified birch or heat-resistant CPLA, individually wrapped or bulk-packed depending on your service style.
Optional branded paper sleeves and napkin-and-cutlery kits let you co-brand the eating experience without adding plastic. Kits are pre-assembled and palletised for delivery direct to the line.
FSC-certified birch wood or heat-resistant CPLA
Knife / fork / spoon / spork variants
Individually wrapped or bulk-packed
Optional printed paper sleeve
Cutlery + napkin kit assembly available
Lead time 5–7 weeks for branded; 1–2 weeks plain
Materials
Birch wood
FSC-certified, smooth-sanded, home compostable
CPLA white
Crystallised PLA — heat-resistant to 85 °C
CPLA black
Premium look, industrially compostable
Print options
Printed paper sleeve
Your brand on individually wrapped pieces
Branded cutlery kit
Pre-assembled fork + knife + napkin packs
Laser-engraved
Logo etched into the wood — premium finish
Lead time factors
Product type, quantity, print coverage and whether the route uses standard or bespoke dimensions.
Confirm during quoting.
How quickly artwork, proofs and final approvals are supplied back.
Confirm during quoting.
Whether samples, multiple SKUs or mixed delivery timing are part of the brief.
Confirm during quoting.
Which production route best fits the order once MOQ, timing and finish are confirmed.
Confirm during quoting.
Sizes and FAQ
Common starting points
Exact sizing depends on the approved product route, artwork and accessory fit.
Knife — 165 mm
Wooden / CPLA
Fork — 160 mm
Wooden / CPLA
Spoon — 160 mm
Wooden / CPLA
Spork / set
Cutlery kit with napkin
Will the wooden cutlery splinter?
No — our cutlery is finished with a fine sanding pass and treated for smoothness. We reject any batch with rough edges.
Can CPLA handle hot soup?
Yes — CPLA is rated to 85 °C and retains its shape in hot meals.
Do you offer compostable wrapping?
Yes — kraft paper sleeves or cellulose flow-wrap, both industrially compostable.
What is the minimum order?
10,000 pieces per type; mix knives, forks and spoons toward the MOQ.
Customer confidence
Built for operators who need packaging to arrive ready for service.
4.8/5 packaging support rating
OkeyPackaging made the quote easy to compare because the MOQ, artwork route and delivery assumptions were all written out.
Founder
Fast-casual takeaway brand
We started with samples, then moved into a branded run once the team had checked the material in the kitchen.
Procurement manager
Multi-site food hall operator
Coffee
Bakery
Burger
Dessert
Pizzeria
Catering
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Need something special?
Quote besteck around your menu, artwork and delivery window.
Send the product type, quantity band, artwork status and target date. We will return a practical buying route for the full packaging set instead of a generic catalogue answer.