Melamine Plates, Bowls & Picnicware

BPA-free, dishwasher-safe melamine homeware

The full La La Land melamine range — plates, bowls, cups, serving platters, and picnicware. All melamine is BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and food-safe. Illustrated start to finish by Australian artists.

What melamine is and isn't

Melamine is a hard thermoplastic — durable enough for picnics and outdoor dining, but not microwave-safe or oven-safe. Use it for cold food, room-temperature serving, and as picnic-ready everyday plates. The dishwasher cycle is fine on a normal hot wash.

The range

Dinner plates, side plates, cereal bowls, salad bowls, serving platters, and tumblers. Sets of four and singles. Pair with our Australian tea towels and coasters for a coordinated kitchen look. The lighter melamine sub-range is also available as dedicated melamine picnicware.

Outdoor and indoor use

Melamine is the go-to for outdoor dining, picnics, kids' tables, beach houses, and caravans. It doesn't shatter, doesn't get hot to the touch, and the prints don't fade in sunlight. Equally at home as everyday indoor plates.

Care and delivery

Dishwasher cycle on a normal hot wash. Avoid metal cutlery scraping (it can mark melamine over time). Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $60. 30-day returns.

Bring art to the table with La La Land’s melamine homeware designed for busy kitchens and sunny weekends. Our colourful melamine homewares include sturdy trays for serving, plates for everyday meals, and picnicware that travels from balcony to park without worry. Mix citrus, florals, and Aussie icons to create a set that suits your style. Everything stacks neatly, wipes clean fast, and keeps gatherings bright from snacks to shared feasts.

FAQs:

Is melamine safe for hot food?

Melamine is food-safe but not heat-safe in the same way ceramic is. It's rated for cold and room-temperature food, dishwasher-safe on a normal hot wash, but not microwave-safe and not for oven use. Best for picnics, casual dining, kids' meals, and serving cold dishes.

Is melamine safe for hot food?

Yes. All melamine in this range is BPA-free and food-safe under Australian and international standards. The melamine itself contains no BPA, and the printed surface is also BPA-free.

Can melamine go in the dishwasher?

Yes. Top-rack and bottom-rack on normal hot cycles. The artwork won't fade or peel — it's sealed under the surface, not printed on top.

Will the melamine break if dropped?

Melamine is harder to break than ceramic. It can chip on the edge if dropped onto concrete or tile, but it won't shatter. This is why it's the standard for picnics, kids' tables, and outdoor entertaining.

What sizes do the plates come in?

Dinner plates are roughly 27cm. Side plates are 22cm. Cereal/soup bowls are 17cm. Salad/serving bowls are 25-30cm. Tumblers are 350ml.