This is my 2nd time that i reordered. I like the product. Its very chic but its pricey.We were serving pasta and salads and other hot, "sloppy" foods. The plates and bowls held up beautifully. And they are biodegradable, so venue where the event was help was thrilled.We used this plate for dessert plating and wanted a compostable plate. Much nicer than paper!I used once before and my guests all commented positively. Will most likely continue using for larger group entertaining.These are beautiful plates that held up to a Thanksgiving meal. Several guests complemented them and we all felt a little wrong for throwing them out after using them! Some do have a bit of discoloration/spots. I just figure that’s a result of each one being unique (example picture included). But they were definitely not moldy as others may have experienced previously, so it seems that issue has been corrected. (I have to keep an eye out for mold at my job, so I know it when I see it!) Some people also noted a weird smell. To me they kind of smell like raisins, but it’s not strong or overpowering at all. My husband with the super nose made no comment so they can’t be that bad! They are definitely more expensive than regular disposables but if you want an environmentally friendly, sturdy, and beautiful plate for your tablescape, get these. I definitely will again in the future!These are very nice -- sturdy, attractive, different, and sustainable. I was worried about what they would be like based on some of the other reviews, but they were fine. One reviewer had written that they aren't all the same, some in the package had stripes and were lighter than the others or whatever, and that is true, but not outside of a range you would expect to find in an all natural product. I worried also about some comments about whether they were strong enough to hold up to saucy foods, and they were completely fine. I served pulled pork, cole slaw, and baked beans on them, and they were completely adequate. There was no concern about cutting food on them, and my guests didn't really want to throw them away because they seemed like they could be washed and used again. You probably could do that but I had purchased them to be disposable while slightly more elegant than paper and I didn't want plastic. I did a pretty thorough job of researching the options, and ultimately chose these over another similar brand because that brand also appears to make political campaign items that I found to be offensive.Love these plates! Going to use them for a summer graduation picnic and wanted to see how they hold up prior to the party. I could not be more pleased. Super sturdy! Comparable to non-disposable plates. I will say that they are a little cost prohibitive for daily use, but I will definitely use them for any outdoor festivities and will stock in our camper. Love them!!My tabletop theme for Thanksgiving was natural woods, white and grey, and I had originally been on the hunt for wood chargers to go under white porcelain dishes. These were waaaaay less expensive and looked great. I layered cloth napkins between the large and the small square plates and thought the place settings looked great - just the natural, relaxed harvest vibe I was looking for. Before dinner I tested the plates putting cranberry sauce on them for 4 hours to see if they would hold up to some of the sides, and they did! They didn't look cheap or disposable but were environmentally friendly and convenient. Loved them!! I only gave them a 4* on durability because one came out of the packaging chipped, but very attractive and great value. I would buy them again.I don't like disposable items whenever there are alternatives available that are less detrimental to the planet. These are both attractive (match our bamboo accents in the house) and compost-able, made without harmful chemicals, but with natural ingredients (as per the claims). They are strong and attractive and perfect for the appetizer parties we like to host. I won't use them on a daily basis, but for the holidays and all the get-togethers we have at this time of the year they have come in handy.Go to medieval festivals/weekend events. Don't like the foam plates usually used by caterers, so got a couple of sizes of these. Environmentally friendly, nice appearance, & thick enough for almost anything. Some people think they are harder wooden plates, & these weigh nothing at all.Very cool for disposable plates. The palm has a papery feel, but they are sturdy, and actually started a conversation. We used them for thanksgiving, as we had a lot of people and needed to travel the next day. They fit the fall decor, and made cleanup easy. We composted them, but that was a guess :-)These plates look and feel high quality. There is natural wood veining on some of the plates.I noticed that some look a bit creased.I am very unhappy with the packaging though. The box arrived open and some of the plates are damaged.I don't think I would order them again.I love this product! They are sturdy, beautiful and a fantastic alternative to paper/plastic/styrofoam products. Each piece has a different look which only adds to the uniqueness of the product. The Naturally Chic Dinnerware was everything that it was advertised to be. I recommend them to everyone and will be ordering more in the future! #keeptheplanetclean