Unicorn Kitchenware supplies certified compostable and eco-friendly takeaway packaging to Melbourne cafes, restaurants and caterers. We are a BioPak stockist and fully compliant with the Victorian single-use plastics ban, carrying certified products from BioPak, Ecoware and Future Friendly. From heat-resistant sugarcane bagasse containers to rigid corrugated catering boxes, our packaging meets council and festival requirements. Order before 11am for same-day click and collect from Richmond.
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Stock up on daily service essentials to keep your front-of-house and back-of-house running smoothly. Browse our full inventory categories below:
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Meeting the Victorian Single-Use Plastics Ban
With local councils and event organisers increasingly requiring participants to exclusively use compostable products, compliance is critical for your venue. If you are worried about how sustainable materials might impact your food presentation, read our guide on how to go green without ruining your brand’s look with bagasse and corrugated packaging.
Confusing packaging labels are the most common reason venues end up non-compliant.
Identifying True Certification: Always look for the ‘true’ certification labels: the Home Compostable (Compost bin) logo or the Industrially Compostable (Seedling) logo. These must be accompanied by the certification number and the manufacturer’s sub-licence number.
Home vs. Industrial Composting: Home compostable products will naturally decompose in a standard compost bin. Industrially compostable items require the controlled environments—high heat, consistent temperature, air, and moisture—provided by commercial facilities to properly break down.
Bagasse (plant fibre) has rapidly become the preferred choice for eco-friendly takeaway packaging.
Performance: It offers superior heat-retention alongside excellent moisture and oil resistance, making it ideal for hot, heavy, or sauce-based meals.
Our Range: This high-performance material is available across our selection of clamshells, bowls, tubs, plates, and cutlery.
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Sugarcane Bagasse Packaging for Hot Takeaway Food
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Corrugated Cardboard Catering Boxes and Trays
When transporting large volumes of food, structural integrity is paramount.
Performance: Corrugated cardboard is the industry go-to for catering because it provides superior structural rigidity, preventing crushing or collapsing during transit.
Our Range: We stock a comprehensive range of heavy-duty catering boxes, presentation trays, cardboard takeaway clam-style boxes, and specialised cake boxes.
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frequently asked questions
Where can I buy BioPak products in Melbourne?
Unicorn Kitchenware is a BioPak stockist based at 200 Victoria Street, Richmond, supplying cafes, restaurants and caterers across Melbourne. We carry BioPak cups, containers, bowls and cutlery alongside other certified compostable ranges, available in-store or for same-day click and collect.
What packaging is banned under the Victorian single-use plastics ban?
Victoria’s ban covers single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates, drink stirrers, cotton bud sticks and expanded polystyrene food and drink containers. Cafes and takeaway venues need certified compostable or reusable alternatives instead. Everything in our eco range is chosen to keep your venue compliant.
Does compostable packaging cost more than plastic?
Compostable packaging generally costs more per unit than conventional plastic, though the gap has narrowed as volumes have grown. For most Melbourne venues it is not really a choice any more, because the Victorian ban took the cheapest plastic items off the market. You can still keep the cost down by matching the container to the portion size instead of over-packing, and by buying in cartons rather than small quantities.
Tell us your volumes and we will price the compostable equivalent against what you are using now.