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.
Product buying guide
Besteck for UK food businesses
Kompostierbares Besteck aus Holz und PLA, optional mit Branding. This page is built to answer the common questions buyers usually ask before requesting a custom quote.
Typical MOQ
10,000 units
Price range
£0.02 to £0.10 / unit
Best used for
Takeaway food and delivery operators
Best for
Typical service situations where this packaging route makes sense.
Takeaway food and delivery operators
Festivals, sports venues and outdoor events
Office and corporate catering
Airlines and hospitality groups
Typical buyers
Who usually purchases this category before moving into RFQ.
Takeaway operators
Event caterers
Delivery brands
Custom options
Buyers usually want to understand what can change before they ask for 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.
What we need to quote 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.
What affects lead time
We prefer explaining the variables instead of giving blanket promises.
Product type, quantity, print coverage and whether the route uses standard or bespoke dimensions.
How quickly artwork, proofs and final approvals are supplied back.
Whether samples, multiple SKUs or mixed delivery timing are part of the brief.
Which production route best fits the order once MOQ, timing and finish are confirmed.
Sample, delivery and approval assurance
How we keep the order path defensible before and after sign-off.
We confirm the production and delivery plan before order approval rather than relying on blanket lead-time promises.
Digital proofs are checked before production starts, and repeat orders can follow the saved approved spec.
Samples or material checks can be discussed before a full production run where that makes sense for the category.
Delivery tracking and order-stage updates are shared once the job is in motion.
Product details
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
Typical sizes
These are common starting points. Exact options depend on the final route and approved spec.
Knife — 165 mm
Wooden / CPLA
Fork — 160 mm
Wooden / CPLA
Spoon — 160 mm
Wooden / CPLA
Spork / set
Cutlery kit with napkin
FAQ
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.
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Ready to quote besteck?
Send the product type, quantity band, artwork status and target delivery window. We will come back with a defensible route rather than a generic lead-time promise.