Wholesale Picks – Bulk Supply & OEM Factory

Your Wholesale Bamboo Pick Supplier
Bamboo picks are the silent workhorse of food presentation. They hold a slider together. Pin a club sandwich. Skewer an olive in a martini. Anchor a canapé on a passing tray. Mark a steak’s doneness. Present a fruit arrangement. Every restaurant, bar, hotel, and catering company uses them — dozens, hundreds, sometimes thousands per day.
The product is small. The impact on food presentation is not. A flimsy plastic pick that bends under a slider’s weight or a cheap wooden pick that splinters on first use sends the wrong message about your food quality. A smooth, sturdy bamboo pick does its job invisibly — which is exactly what good food presentation requires.
FriendlyBamboo has supplied bamboo picks in bulk to restaurants, cocktail bars, hotels, catering companies, and wholesale distributors across 30+ countries for over 12 years. Round, paddle, knotted, flat — every style, every length, all from mature Moso bamboo with FSC, FDA, and ISO certification.

Available Types
Round Bamboo Picks — Cylindrical profile with a single sharp point. The most versatile and widely used format. Available from 3 inches (75mm) to 6 inches (150mm). Used for appetisers, sliders, sandwiches, finger food, fruit cups, cheese cubes, and any food item that needs a pick to hold it together or make it easy to eat. This is the everyday workhorse pick for food service.
Paddle Bamboo Picks — Flat paddle-shaped handle on one end, sharp point on the other. The paddle provides an ergonomic grip that is easier to hold than a plain round pick. The flat surface also doubles as a label area — write doneness levels (rare, medium, well-done) with food-safe markers, attach small sticker labels, or laser-engrave your logo. Available in 4.7 inches (120mm) to 9 inches (230mm). Popular in burger restaurants, steakhouses, grill bars, and branded food service.
Knotted Bamboo Picks — A hand-tied decorative knot at one end. The knot serves as both a handle and a visual element that elevates food presentation. Available from 3.5 inches (90mm) to 7 inches (180mm). The signature pick for cocktail garnishes, passed appetisers, charcuterie boards, tapas, and upscale finger food. Used in cocktail bars, fine dining, hotel lounges, and event catering.
Flat Bamboo Picks — Thin, flat profile rather than round. Sits flush against food without rolling. Available in 3 inches (75mm) to 6 inches (150mm). Works well for layered sandwiches, pinwheel wraps, and any food item where a round pick would spin or look too bulky. Also popular as marker picks — the flat surface takes handwriting with food-safe markers for allergen labels and doneness levels.
Ball-Top Bamboo Picks — A small carved bamboo ball at the top of a pointed pick. Clean, minimal decorative element. Available in natural bamboo, painted colours (red, black, green), and assorted multicolour packs. Used for cocktail garnishes, appetiser platters, and cheese boards where a touch of decoration is wanted without the elaborate styling of a knotted pick.
Double-Prong Bamboo Picks (U-Picks) — Two parallel prongs joined at the base. Grips food from both sides, preventing spinning and providing more secure hold than a single point. Ideal for sliders, mini burgers, and any round food item that tends to rotate on a single pick. Available in 3.5 inches (90mm) to 5 inches (120mm).

Sizes

Size
Length
Best For

Short
75-90mm (3-3.5″)
Cocktail olives, cheese cubes, small appetisers, bar snacks

Medium
100-120mm (4-4.7″)
Canapés, sliders, finger food, passed appetisers, small sandwiches

Standard
150mm (6″)
Club sandwiches, wraps, large appetisers, fruit arrangements

Long
180-230mm (7-9″)
Large sliders, stacked burgers, tall club sandwiches, display platters

Which length do you need? For cocktail garnishes and bar snacks, go short (75-90mm). For appetisers and sliders, medium (100-120mm) is the standard. For sandwiches and food-holding applications, 150mm covers most needs. For stacked burgers and tall sandwiches, go long (180mm+). Many operations stock 2-3 sizes for different menu items.

Wholesale Pricing

Product
Volume
Price Per Piece

Round picks (75-150mm)
100,000+ pcs
$0.003 – $0.008

Paddle picks (120-230mm)
50,000+ pcs
$0.006 – $0.015

Knotted picks (90-180mm)
50,000+ pcs
$0.008 – $0.02

Flat picks (75-150mm)
100,000+ pcs
$0.004 – $0.009

Ball-top picks
50,000+ pcs
$0.008 – $0.018

Double-prong / U-picks
50,000+ pcs
$0.008 – $0.015

Custom branded (any style)
50,000+ pcs
$0.01 – $0.025

Bamboo picks cost under 2 cents per piece for even the most decorative styles. Plain round picks at high volume are under a cent. The cost of a bamboo pick is invisible in your food cost — but the cost of a splintered plastic pick in a customer’s mouth is a complaint, a review, and potentially a health liability.
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Packaging Options
Bulk Bag — Picks packed in OPP bags inside master cartons. Standard food service format. Pack counts: 100, 250, 500, or 1,000 per bag. Lowest cost per unit.
Dispenser Box — Picks in a countertop box with an opening for single-pick dispensing. Convenient for prep stations and back-of-house use. Keeps picks clean, organised, and accessible during busy service.
Bottle / Tube — Picks packed in a shake-dispenser bottle or tube. Popular for bar-top dispensing of cocktail picks and ball-top picks. Retail-ready format.
Retail-Ready Box — Branded packaging with barcodes, product images, and consumer information. Designed for supermarket shelves, kitchen stores, and e-commerce.
Custom Packaging — Your brand on any format. Printed bags, branded boxes, labelled bottles. Private-label programmes available.

Custom Branding
Laser Engraving on Paddle Picks — The flat paddle handle is the ideal branding surface. Your restaurant logo, brand name, or promotional message engraved permanently into the bamboo. Every slider, burger, or sandwich that leaves your kitchen carries your brand on the pick that holds it together.
Sticker Labels on Paddles — For operations that need variable labelling (allergen info, doneness markers, daily specials), the paddle surface accepts adhesive sticker labels cleanly. Print your own labels in-house and apply to plain paddle picks.
Printed Packaging — Your logo on dispenser boxes, bags, or retail packaging. Full-colour printing. Most cost-effective branding method when the pick itself does not need individual branding.
Custom Colours (Ball-Top) — Ball-top picks in your brand colours. Pantone matching available. Minimum order typically 50,000+ pieces.
Private Label — Full white-label programme. Your brand on picks and packaging. We manufacture, you sell under your own name.
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Bamboo Picks vs Plastic Picks vs Wooden Picks

Factor
Bamboo
Plastic
Wooden (Birch)

Strength
Dense, rigid — no flex under food weight
Flexible — can bend with heavy sliders
Moderate — can snap under force

Splinter risk
Very low with proper manufacturing
None
Higher than bamboo

Food safety
FDA certified, no leaching
Can leach with hot/acidic food
FDA certifiable

Taste
Completely neutral
Can impart chemical taste
Faint woody taste possible

Appearance
Natural, warm, premium
Shiny, cheap, synthetic
Natural, mid-range

Compostable
Yes — 90-180 days
No — 400+ years
Yes — 6-12 months

Cost (bulk)
$0.003-$0.02/pc
$0.002-$0.015/pc
$0.003-$0.01/pc

Plastic ban compliant
Yes, everywhere
Increasingly banned
Yes, everywhere

The cost difference between bamboo and plastic picks is fractions of a cent. Bamboo is stronger, taste-neutral, looks premium, and is compliant with every plastic ban worldwide. Compared to wooden picks, bamboo is smoother, denser, and less likely to splinter. For food service operations where the pick is visible to the customer (sliders, sandwiches, cocktails), bamboo is the material that communicates quality.

Certifications

Certification
What It Verifies

FSC
Bamboo sourced from responsibly managed forests

FDA (21 CFR 177)
Safe for direct food contact — lab tested

ISO 9001
Consistent manufacturing quality across every batch

ISO 14001
Environmental management at factory level

PFAS-Free
No chemicals, coatings, or treatments

All certificates available. Get them here →

Industries We Supply
Burger & Slider Restaurants — Paddle and round picks for holding sliders, stacked burgers, and club sandwiches together. Branded paddle picks are a low-cost marketing touch on every plate.
Cocktail Bars & Lounges — Knotted picks and ball-top picks for cocktail garnishes — olives, cherries, citrus, and bar snacks. Short sizes (75-90mm) fit standard cocktail glasses.
Hotels & Resorts — Premium knotted and ball-top picks for lobby lounge appetisers, room service platters, poolside snack stations, and banquet catering.
Event Caterers & Wedding Planners — Decorative picks for passed appetisers, charcuterie stations, and styled food displays. Custom branded paddle picks for corporate events.
QSR & Fast-Casual Chains — High-volume round and flat picks for sandwich holds, wrap closures, and food-marking at scale. Plain, functional, cost-effective.
Wholesale Distributors — Private-label pick programmes spanning food service supply and retail kitchen accessory distribution.

How to Order
Step 1 — Choose your pick style, size, and packaging format from the listings above. Step 2 — Submit the bulk quote form with quantities, branding needs, and delivery destination. Step 3 — We send your tailored proposal within 24 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for wholesale bamboo picks? Round and flat picks start at 100,000 pieces per order. Paddle, knotted, ball-top, and double-prong picks start at 50,000 pieces. Custom branded picks may require higher MOQs depending on branding method. Trial quantities available for first-time buyers.
How much do bamboo picks cost in bulk? Round picks cost $0.003 to $0.008 per piece. Paddle picks cost $0.006 to $0.015. Knotted picks cost $0.008 to $0.02. Ball-top picks cost $0.008 to $0.018. All under 2 cents per piece at wholesale volume. Custom branded picks cost $0.01 to $0.025.
What is the difference between round picks and paddle picks? Round picks have a cylindrical profile with a single point — the most versatile, general-purpose food pick. Paddle picks have a flat handle on one end and a point on the other. The paddle provides a better grip and doubles as a branding surface for laser engraving, sticker labels, or handwritten markers. Paddle picks are preferred for sliders, burgers, and branded food service.
Are bamboo picks food safe? Yes. All FriendlyBamboo picks meet FDA 21 CFR Part 177 food contact standards. Manufactured without chemicals, coatings, or adhesives. Bamboo is naturally non-toxic and does not leach compounds into food — even with hot, acidic, or oily items.
Can I get my restaurant logo on bamboo picks? Yes. Paddle picks are ideal for laser engraving — your logo burned permanently into the flat handle. Ball-top picks are available in custom brand colours. All pick styles support branded packaging — printed bags, boxes, and dispenser containers with your logo. Private-label programmes available for distributors.
What are knotted bamboo picks used for? Knotted picks are primarily used as cocktail garnish picks (olives, cherries, citrus), appetiser skewers for passed hors d’oeuvres, and decorative picks for charcuterie and cheese boards. The hand-tied knot adds a visual element that elevates food and drink presentation. Standard in cocktail bars, fine dining, hotel lounges, and event catering.
Do bamboo picks splinter? Not when manufactured from mature bamboo with proper finishing. Our picks are made from 5+ year Moso bamboo and sanded to a smooth finish. Each batch is quality-inspected before shipping. Splintering only occurs with cheap manufacturers who use immature bamboo or skip the sanding process.
Are bamboo picks compostable? Yes. 100% biodegradable and compostable. Decompose in 90 to 180 days under composting conditions. Made from natural bamboo with no chemicals or coatings. Plain picks can be home composted. Painted ball-top picks are biodegradable but painted elements may decompose slower.
Can double-prong picks hold heavy food like burgers? Yes. Double-prong (U-picks) grip food from both sides, preventing the spinning that happens with single-point picks. They are specifically designed for sliders, mini burgers, and round food items that need secure, stable hold. The two prongs distribute pressure evenly so the food stays intact from kitchen to table.
Do you ship internationally? Yes. We deliver to 30+ countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Australia. Sea freight (20-35 days) and air freight (3-7 days) available. Bamboo picks are lightweight so container utilisation is excellent. We handle all export documentation. FOB and CIF pricing available.

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