Plastic-free cutlery for US foodservice

Cutlery,without theplastic.

Full-size molded paper forks, knives, spoons and ice cream spoons — sturdier than wood, certified for food contact, and priced for distributors.

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BRCGS Grade AFDA food-contactStocked in New Jersey
BRCGS Packaging — Grade AFDA 21 CFR 176.170ISO 9001100% paperHeavy metals: non-detect (SGS)
About Kind Essentials

Plastic-free, without the compromise.

Kind Essentials is a New Jersey company supplying molded paper cutlery to US distributors, restaurants and caterers. We keep stock in NJ, invoice in USD, and get samples out fast, so switching off plastic is easy for you and your customers.

5
SKUs in stock and ready to ship
1,000
pieces per case for forks, knives and spoons
9
layers of food-grade paper in every piece
100%
plastic-free, paper from handle to tip
Kind Essentials LLC · US-based · USD invoicing · stock in New Jersey
Engineered, not flimsy

Nine sheets of paper. One serious spoon.

Each utensil is pressure-molded from nine layers of food-grade paper into a single rigid piece — smooth, strong and free of BPA.

Paper layers9
Paper density1025 GSM
Wall thickness1.2 mm
Heavy metals detected (SGS)0
The range

Five SKUs, ready to ship.

Sold by the case. Custom print and private label available.

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The range

Five SKUs, ready to ship.

Sold by the case for foodservice — from NJ stock or container direct. Every piece 1025 GSM, 1.2 mm wall.

01
Molded paper spoon
1,000 / case

Paper Spoon

Deep scoop for soups, grains and saucy dishes — hot or cold.

Length
158 mm
Width
36 mm
Weight
3.2 g
02
Molded paper fork
1,000 / case

Paper Fork

Full-size and sturdy — handles mains, pasta and salads.

Length
158 mm
Width
31 mm
Weight
3.2 g
03
Molded paper knife
1,000 / case

Paper Knife

Serrated edge for cakes, fruit and soft foods.

Length
158 mm
Width
25 mm
Edge
Serrated
04
Molded paper ice cream spoon
1,000 / case

Ice Cream Spoon

Purpose-built for gelato, FroYo and desserts — no wood taste.

Length
95 mm
Width
25 mm
Weight
1.7 g
05500 / case

Wrapped Cutlery Kit

Fork + knife + spoon + napkin in a printable pouch.

Pieces
3 + napkin
Length
158 mm
Pouch
Printable
Made to order

Custom shape or print?

Logo embossing, color print and private-label packaging — built around your brand.

See branding →
How it's made

From paper to your pass.

A simple, traceable process, from food-grade paper stock to cases on your dock.

01

Sourced

Food-grade paper board, with no plastic in the mix.

Food-grade paper
02

Layered

Nine sheets are built up into a dense 1025 GSM blank — the source of the cutlery's rigidity.

9 layers · 1025 GSM
03

Pressure-molded

Each blank is pressed into its final shape — smooth edges, a deep scoop and no splinters.

1.2 mm wall
04

Branded & packed

Optional logo embossing, color print and private-label packaging, then boxed by the case.

Custom print available
05

Delivered

Full container direct (FOB) — or cases and pallets shipped from our New Jersey stock.

NJ stock · USD invoicing
Paper vs. wood

Paper scoops 5–7 mm deep. Wood manages 1–2. For soups, sauces and soft-serve, that extra depth makes a real difference.

Paper scoop

Kind Essentials
5–7mm deep

Wooden scoop

The alternative
1–2mm deep

Paper

Kind Essentials
  • Made from food-grade paper only
  • No taste or smell
  • Smooth surface with no grain
  • 100% paper, plastic-free
  • Deeper scoop for saucy and creamy dishes
  • Printable, with custom colors and shapes

Wooden

The alternative
  • A natural look many diners like
  • Grain can carry a light woody taste
  • Grain can split or roughen when dry
  • Shallower scoop for soups and sauces
  • Fewer options for print and custom shapes
  • Widely available from many suppliers

See it for yourself.

We'll mail you a free sample pack so you can test the 9-layer rigidity and deeper scoop in your own kitchen — no obligation.

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Why distributors switch

The cutlery your customers won't complain about.

Full table setting

Full-size fork & knife — not just spoons. A complete paper line most competitors can't match.

Premium feel

Smooth molded paper. No splinters, no woody aftertaste, and a deeper scoop.

Heat & moisture resistant

Holds firm in hot soups and cold desserts without going soggy or warping.

100% paper, plastic-free

Molded entirely from food-grade paper, with no plastic in the mix. Full documentation pack on request.

Built for plastic bans

A plastic-free option where single-use plastic cutlery is restricted.

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Frozen-dessert winner

A dedicated ice cream spoon — instant pull-through for gelato and FroYo accounts.

Custom branding

Your brand, molded in.

Put your name on every meal. From embossed logos to fully private-label packs, we build the line around your brand.

  • 01Logo embossing on the handle
  • 02Color print on pouches and sleeves
  • 03Private-label case packaging
  • 04Custom shapes for signature menus
Certifications

Certified, and cost-advantaged.

Full documentation pack on request. Made in India — outside China's tariffs.

BRCGS Grade A

Packaging Materials standard · GFSI-recognized

FDA food-contact

21 CFR 176.170 compliant

ISO 9001

Quality management system

Heavy metals

All non-detect · SGS tested

BPA free

Paper only, no plastic binders

US-based LLC

USD invoicing · stock in New Jersey

 Kind Essentials (paper)WoodenCPLASpoon-only paper
Full-size fork & knifeYesYesYesNo
Smooth, grain-free surfaceYesNoYesYes
Customizable / printableYesNoLimitedNo
Ice cream spoonYesSometimesSometimesYes
SourcingIndia — no China tariffVariesVariesUS, special order
Two ways to buy

Stocked in New Jersey. Shipped your way.

From NJ stock

Cases & pallets

For restaurants, caterers and regional distributors
  • Order by the case or the pallet
  • Ships from our New Jersey stock
  • Free sample pack before you commit
  • USD invoicing from a US-based LLC
Container direct

Full containers

For distributors and importers buying at volume
  • Full container shipped direct (FOB)
  • Importer pricing that protects your margin
  • Custom print and private label at scale
  • Full compliance pack with every program
FAQ

Questions buyers ask first.

Don't see yours? Email hi@kindessentials.co — we usually reply the same day.

What's the minimum order?

Order sizes are flexible. Smaller accounts can buy cases or pallets from our New Jersey stock; larger distributors can take a full container shipped direct (FOB) at importer pricing.

Are samples really free?

Yes. Fill in the form below with your shipping address and we'll send a sample pack with wholesale pricing — no obligation.

Does it hold up in hot food?

Yes. The 9-layer, 1025 GSM construction holds firm in hot soups and cold desserts without going soggy or warping.

Is it plastic-free?

Yes. Every piece is 100% paper, molded from nine layers of food-grade paper board with no plastic in the mix.

Can you print our logo?

Yes — logo embossing, color-printed pouches and sleeves, private-label case packaging and custom shapes are all available. Tell us what you have in mind in the form below.

Which certifications do you hold?

BRCGS Packaging Materials Grade A, FDA 21 CFR 176.170 food-contact compliance, ISO 9001 manufacturing and SGS heavy-metals testing (non-detect). We\'ll send the full documentation pack on request.

Where is it made — and what about tariffs?

The cutlery is made in India, so it isn't subject to the tariffs on Chinese-made disposables. Kind Essentials LLC, based in New Jersey, handles import, stock and invoicing in the US.

Free samples & pricing

Let's put it on your table.

Tell us about your business and we'll send a sample pack with wholesale pricing — usually same day.

hi@kindessentials.co ↗
  • Free sample pack, shipped to you
  • Wholesale pricing that protects your margin
  • Full compliance pack on request

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