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Chalkboard Signs & Chalk Menu Boards
A Timeless Tradition for Restaurants and Cafes Chalkboards have been a staple in venues and cafes for centuries, offering a simple and effective way to communicate menu items, daily specials, and other important information to customers.
Despite the advancements in technology and the abundance of digital menu options, chalkboards have managed to remain a popular choice among food establishments. In this article, we will explore the reasons why chalk boards continue to be a timeless tradition in the food industry.
Wooden Menu Holder with Chalk Board
SKU:
SHS164
Pack Size 1
Dark oak multi-purpose Menu holder
Dark oak multi-purpose Menu holder
Chalkboard Menu Holders
SKU:
AB085
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£8.00 ex VAT
Pack Size
Perfect for restaurants. Holds up Menus upright.
Perfect for restaurants. Holds up Menus upright.
Chalkboard Menu Easel
SKU:
AB115
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£10.00 – £19.50 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Available in 2 Sizes. Suitable for Chalk Pens
Available in 2 Sizes. Suitable for Chalk Pens
Outdoor Chalkboard Display – 2 Sizes
SKU:
PA050
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£60.00 – £70.00 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Great for personalised messages, changing promotions and special offers.
Great for personalised messages, changing promotions and special offers.
Pavement Poster/Chalkboard A Board
SKU:
PA013
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£175.00 – £215.00 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Use this poster pavement sign to ensure potential customers notice your business and message.
Use this poster pavement sign to ensure potential customers notice your business and message.
Steel Curved Chalkboard A Board
SKU:
PA027
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£160.00 – £221.00 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Two Sizes. Exterior use
Two Sizes. Exterior use
Chalkboard Easel & Framed Chalkboard
SKU:
AB148
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£79.99 – £105.00 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
This Chalkboard Easel Stand is a way of displaying your message in a unique and quirky way.
This Chalkboard Easel Stand is a way of displaying your message in a unique and quirky way.
Wooden Crate Retail and Menu Holder
SKU:
SHS363
£50.00 – £55.00 ex VAT
Pack Size
Wooden Menu holder with chalkboard. Two Sizes
Wooden Menu holder with chalkboard. Two Sizes
Olympia Round Edged Chalkboard A5
SKU:
CL309
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Writing Surface: A5. Fits Easel GF317.
Writing Surface: A5. Fits Easel GF317.
Securit Stencil Set
SKU:
E287
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 5
Pack of 5. Includes numbers, alphabet and 13 pictures
Pack of 5. Includes numbers, alphabet and 13 pictures
Olympia Wall Mounted Chalkboard 600 x 800mm
SKU:
GG107
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Writing Surface: 515 x 715mm
Writing Surface: 515 x 715mm
Olympia Freestanding Table Top Blackboard 225 x 150mm
SKU:
GG110
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Size: S | Writing Surface: 225 x 120mm
Size: S | Writing Surface: 225 x 120mm
Olympia Freestanding Table Top Blackboard 315 x 212mm
SKU:
GG111
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Size: L | Writing Surface: 315 x 182mm
Size: L | Writing Surface: 315 x 182mm
Olympia Wall-Mounted Chalkboard 450 x 600mm
SKU:
GH879
Availability: 28/05/2024
Pack Size 0
Writing Surface: 365 x 515mm
Writing Surface: 365 x 515mm
Blackboard Paint Black 250ml
SKU:
GL078
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Matt Black. 250ml
Matt Black. 250ml
Securit 6mm Liquid Chalk Pen White
SKU:
P520
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Chisel Tip. White. Sold singly
Chisel Tip. White. Sold singly
Securit 6mm Liquid Chalk Pen Red
SKU:
P523
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Chisel Tip. Red. Sold singly
Chisel Tip. Red. Sold singly
Securit 6mm Liquid Chalk Pen Green
SKU:
P526
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Chisel Tip. Green. Sold singly
Chisel Tip. Green. Sold singly
Securit 15mm Liquid Chalk Pen White
SKU:
P538
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Oblong tip. White. Sold singly
Oblong tip. White. Sold singly
Securit Floor Standing Chalkboard Easel Mahogany
SKU:
Y868
Pack Size 0
1600(H) x 500(W) x 500(D)mm. Maximum Board Size: 800 x 1050mm.
1600(H) x 500(W) x 500(D)mm. Maximum Board Size: 800 x 1050mm.
Securit Posterman 15mm All Weather Chalk Markers White
SKU:
Y976
Availability: 31/05/2024
Pack Size 0
Oblong tip. White. Sold singly
Oblong tip. White. Sold singly
Securit White Chalk Marker 6mm Tip
SKU:
Y985
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
White. Narrow Chisel Tip. Nib: 2 x 6mm.
White. Narrow Chisel Tip. Nib: 2 x 6mm.
Securit Chalkboard Cleaner 750ml
SKU:
Y994
Availability: Next Day
Pack Size 0
Quick Drying Spray Cleaner.
Quick Drying Spray Cleaner.
Window Message Blackboard with Suction Cups
SKU:
STY008
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£6.80 – £17.00 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Available in 3 sizes: A4, A3, A2
Available in 3 sizes: A4, A3, A2
Curved Top Wood Frame Blackboard A Board
SKU:
STY034M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£113.00 – £143.50 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Available in 3 sizes. Suitable for outdoor use.
Available in 3 sizes. Suitable for outdoor use.
Wood Frame Blackboard A-Board – Exterior Use
SKU:
STY021M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£110.00 – £186.00 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Available in 3 sizes. Suitable for exterior use
Available in 3 sizes. Suitable for exterior use
Christmas Bells Counter Top Tent Message Board
SKU:
STY067M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£5.00 ex VAT
Pack Size
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Snowman Counter Top Tent Message Board
SKU:
STY068M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£5.00 ex VAT
Pack Size
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Xmas Tree Counter Top Tent Message Board
SKU:
STY069M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£5.00 ex VAT
Pack Size
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Christmas Reindeer Counter Top Tent Message Board
SKU:
STY071M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£5.00 ex VAT
Pack Size
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Festive Holly Counter Top Tent Message Board
SKU:
STY070M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£5.00 ex VAT
Pack Size
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Double sided tent design. Indoor use
Assorted Colours Interior Liquid Chalk Marker Pens set of 8
SKU:
AB164
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£19.95 ex VAT
Pack Size 8
8 x Liquid Chalk Marker Pens
8 x Liquid Chalk Marker Pens
Beer Pump & Barrel Angled Portrait Tabletop counter top message board.
SKU:
STY065M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£7.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Beer Pump & Barrel Tabletop counter top tent message board
SKU:
STY064M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£11.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 2
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Chef Special Tabletop counter top tent message board
SKU:
STY060M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£11.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 2
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Chefs Special Angled Portrait Tabletop counter top message board
SKU:
STY061M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£7.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Cocktail Specials Angled Portrait Tabletop counter top message board
SKU:
STY063M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£7.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Cocktail Specials Tabletop counter top tent message board
SKU:
STY062M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£11.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 2
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Coffee Cup Angled Portrait Tabletop counter top message board
SKU:
STY066M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£7.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Mini A-Board Tabletop counter top tent message board
SKU:
STY059M
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£6.99 ex VAT
Pack Size 2
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Double sided table top notices. Acrylic
Personalised Chalkboard Menu Holders
SKU:
AB156LW
Availability: 2-5 Days (Made to Order)
£9.50 ex VAT
Pack Size
Perfect for restaurants. Holds up Menus upright.
Perfect for restaurants. Holds up Menus upright.
Wood Frame Chalkboard A-Board with Poster Frame
SKU:
STY023
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£189.00 – £275.00 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Use this sign to ensure potential customers notice your business and message.
Use this sign to ensure potential customers notice your business and message.
Chalkboard Insert Panel for Poster A-Board
SKU:
PA016
Availability: 2-5 Working Days
£10.40 – £19.50 ex VAT
Pack Size 1
Suggested for use with our Poster A-Boards
Suggested for use with our Poster A-Boards
Securit Trio of Hanging Chalkboards (3x) 200 x 430mm
SKU:
E094
Availability: Discontinued
Pack Size 0
Writing surface (3x) 195 x 425mm
Writing surface (3x) 195 x 425mm
Securit Slim Wall Mounted Blackboard 1000 x 560mm Teak
SKU:
Y859
Availability: Discontinued
Pack Size 0
Size: S | Writing Surface: 900 x 460mm
Size: S | Writing Surface: 900 x 460mm
Securit Slim Wall Mounted Blackboard 1200 x 560mm Teak
SKU:
Y860
Availability: Discontinued
Pack Size 0
Size: L | Writing Surface: 1100 x 460mm
Size: L | Writing Surface: 1100 x 460mm
Securit Wall Mounted Blackboard 800x600mm Teak
SKU:
Y866
Availability: Discontinued
Pack Size 0
Size: S | Writing Surface: 500 x 700mm
Size: S | Writing Surface: 500 x 700mm
Securit Wall Mounted Blackboard 900x700mm Teak
SKU:
Y867
Availability: Discontinued
Pack Size 0
Size: L | Writing Surface: 640 x 840mm
Size: L | Writing Surface: 640 x 840mm
Set of 8 Securit Posterman 15mm All Weather Chalk Markers White
SKU:
Y984
Availability: Discontinued
Pack Size 8
Oblong tip. Multiple colours. Pack quantity: 8
Oblong tip. Multiple colours. Pack quantity: 8
Set of 8 Securit Chalkmaster 15mm Liquid Chalk Pens Assorted Colours
SKU:
Y998
Availability: Discontinued
Pack Size 8
Oblong tip. Multiple colours. Pack quantity: 8
Oblong tip. Multiple colours. Pack quantity: 8
How Chalkboard Menus Add Charm and Character to Dining Establishments
One of the reasons why chalkboards have stood the test of time is due to their unique ability to add charm and character to any dining establishment. Chalk boards have a quaint and homey feel that immediately welcomes customers, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
They are a refreshing change from the sterile and impersonal digital menus, which can often be overwhelming and confusing. Chalkboard menus offer a personal touch that people appreciate, as they often reflect the personality of the establishment and its owners.
The Art of Creating Stunning Chalkboard Menus
Creating a stunning chalkboard menu is both an art and a science. A well-designed menu can be a work of art that is both beautiful and functional, catching the eye of customers and making them want to return again and again.
A good menu designer must have a good understanding of typography, color theory, and composition, as well as the ability to balance information with aesthetics. A chalkboard menu that is easy to read and aesthetically pleasing can make all the difference in attracting customers and setting a dining establishment apart from the competition.
From Blackboards to Chalk boards:
The Evolution of Restaurant Menus In the early days of restaurants, blackboards were used to write down menu items and specials. These boards were often difficult to read, as the chalk smeared easily and the writing often became messy and hard to decipher. Over time, the traditional blackboard evolved into the modern chalkboard, which is made of a smoother surface that allows for easier writing and a clearer display.
The modern chalkboard is also more versatile, allowing for the use of different colored chalks and the creation of eye-catching designs and illustrations.
Why Chalkboard Menus are Making a Comeback in the Food Industry
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of chalkboard menus. In an era where digital menus are the norm, many venues and cafes are embracing the nostalgia and charm of chalk boards as a way to stand out from the competition.
The trend towards simplicity and minimalism has also led to an increased interest in chalk boards, as they provide a straightforward and uncluttered way to display menu items. In addition, chalk boards are also more eco-friendly, as they eliminate the need for printing and disposing of paper menus.
How Chalkboards are Helping Restaurants Stand Out in a Crowded Market
In a crowded food market, it can be difficult for venues and cafes to stand out. Chalk boards offer a unique and attention-grabbing way to showcase menu items and specials, helping to draw in people and differentiate an establishment from its competitors.
By incorporating creative designs and eye-catching illustrations, chalk boards can help to create a memorable and impactful brand identity for a restaurant or cafe.
Chalkboard Menus:
The Perfect Blend of Functionality and Aesthetics Chalkboard menus offer the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics. They are a practical and efficient way to communicate important information to people, such as menu items and daily specials.
At the same time, they offer endless opportunities for creativity and artistic expression, allowing establishments to showcase their unique personality and brand identity. By combining form and function, chalkboard menus are an essential element for any restaurant or cafe looking to make a lasting impression on their clientele.
The Benefits of Using Chalkboard Menus for Your Restaurant
In addition to their charm and aesthetic appeal, there are numerous benefits to using chalkboard menus in a restaurant or cafe. For one, they are cost-effective, as they do not require printing or the use of electronic devices.
They are also flexible and easy to update, allowing for quick changes to menu items and specials. Furthermore, chalkboards are durable and long-lasting, making them a smart investment for any food establishment.
Benefits of Chalkboard Signs
Chalkboard signs offer a multitude of benefits to businesses looking to promote their products or services. Here are just a few of the benefits that chalkboard signs can provide:
Versatility for your business:
Chalkboard signs are highly versatile, allowing businesses to write, draw or display just about anything they wish to promote at any size. They can be updated regularly, making them ideal for displaying daily specials, menu items, a drink or seasonal promotions in your pub or venue.
Cost-effective:
Chalkboard signs are a cost-effective way to promote a business compared to traditional advertising methods, such as print ads or billboards, costing a fraction of the price. They can be reused over and over again, eliminating the need to invest in new materials or signage each time a promotion changes and keeping the price of advertising down.
Attractive:
Chalkboard signs are visually appealing on your wall, as they can be adorned with vibrant colours against the black background, unique designs, and eye-catching illustrations. They can occupy an outdoor space or be fixed to an internal surface to help attract customers and create a memorable identity for a business.
Engaging:
Chalk boards are interactive and engaging, as they allow clientele to see new offerings and promotions in real-time. This interactivity can help to encourage customer engagement and increase sales. A chalk menu board is great for small businesses or large, the product is available in many sizes to fill your space on the wall to display your design and advertise your service to the public.
Eco-friendly:
Chalkboard signs are eco-friendly, as they do not require the use of paper, ink, or electronic displays. This makes them an ideal choice for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize their impact on the environment.
Chalkboard signs offer a wide range of benefits to businesses, from versatility and cost-effectiveness to visual appeal and eco-friendliness. Whether used as a standalone promotional tool or as part of a larger marketing strategy, chalkboard signs are an effective and affordable way to reach and engage people.
In conclusion, chalkboards and chalk board menus have remained a timeless tradition in the food industry due to their charm, versatility, and practicality. They offer a unique and memorable way to communicate menus and specials, helping restaurants and cafes to stand out in a crowded market.
Whether used as a standalone menu or incorporated into a larger branding strategy, chalkboards are a must-have for any establishment looking to make a lasting impression on its clientele.
Smart Hospitality Supplies have a large number of chalkboard signs in stock, ready for you to fit in your venue. There are a number of choices available to order. Once you have decided which sort you would like, contact one of our friendly team or place the order through our online superstore.