A broad variety of disposable catering supplies are available, from disposable storage containers to disposable party tableware. At a party or an event, it is important that the disposable plates, bowls and cups be more attractive than the standard paper or foam products you would see at a fast food chain. Party disposables are designed with hardened plastics that make them more comparable to reusable dinnerware. In fact, many of them can actually be washed and reused, although they should not be placed in the dishwasher.