Menu Covers

We are renowned for pushing the boundaries of menu cover design and manufacturing within the hospitality and retail sectors. We have access to an extensive range of materials, allowing us to create distinctive, professional menu covers tailored to your business.

With years of experience, we are confident that we can provide a menu cover solution for even the most challenging requirements, creating something practical, professional and visually appealing for your venue.

If you are looking for a product that is unique in its shape, material or colour and cannot find a suitable option on our website, please contact our sales team. Our team can work with you to create bespoke menu covers tailored to your requirements.

We offer a wide range of menu cover materials that can be used to create distinctive, luxurious and hard-wearing menu covers. Available materials include buckram cloth, real leather, faux leather, wood, cork and PVC, with an extensive selection of colours and finishes available.

When choosing a material, consider factors such as:

• The style and colour scheme of your venue. For example, are you looking for a bright, contemporary colour or a traditional leather menu cover?
• How busy your venue is, as some materials are more hard-wearing and easier to maintain than others.
• How many menu pages you want to display, as some materials are thicker and may be better suited to menus with fewer pages.
• Your budget, as raw material costs and the amount of labour required can vary between different materials and finishes.

Our team can talk you through these considerations and recommend the most suitable material for your requirements, budget and brand.

Each material range has its own selection of available colours. Colour swatches can be viewed as downloadable PDFs on most product pages, allowing you to explore the extensive range available for each menu cover.

Menu covers can also be digitally printed in full colour. Therefore, even if you cannot find the exact colour, pattern or finish you require within a standard material range, we can offer almost unlimited design possibilities.

Our experienced graphic design studio can help create artwork that complements your branding, interior design and overall venue style.

Take a look at our Smart Hospitality Supplies Pinterest boards for ideas and inspiration.

You will need to decide how you want to display and secure the printed menu pages within your menu cover.

You may already prefer the appearance of a particular fixing, but it is also important to consider how frequently your menus change, the paper size and thickness you use, the number of pages required and how heavily the menus will be handled.

Some fixing methods allow menu pages to be changed more quickly than others. Cord fixings, for example, are particularly useful for frequently changing menus and specials. Clear pockets provide additional protection and can help printed pages last longer.

One of our favourite options is the wood-effect strip Grip Fix used with selected metal menu covers, which provides a distinctive and professional finish.

You can view our complete range of fixing methods, including demonstration videos, on our menu cover fixing options page.

Our menu covers can be designed and manufactured in an extensive range of standard and bespoke paper sizes and shapes.

Most of our standard sizes are designed to accommodate recognised A-series paper sizes, as well as selected US letter sizes. Matching products, including bill presenters and bill holders, wine list covers and other hospitality accessories, can also be manufactured in a wide range of standard and bespoke sizes.

Our standard menu cover sizes include A4, two-thirds A4, half A4, A5 and 210mm square. A4, half A4 and A5 are among the most popular options because of their practicality. A5 and half A4 are frequently selected for drinks and dessert menus, while A4 is commonly used for main food menus.

We manufacture menu holders slightly larger than the intended paper size. This allows the printed menu insert to fit neatly within the cover while leaving a small, even border of the cover material visible around the page.

Should you require a non-standard size, our team can work with you to accommodate almost any practical requirement.

Most customers choose to add their venue name, brand name or logo to their menu covers. All of our personalised menu cover products can be branded using a range of methods, depending on the material and design selected.

Personalisation options include hot foil blocking, blind debossing, digital printing, engraving, laser cutting, custom cut-outs and branded metal or wooden plates.

Each product page explains which personalisation methods are suitable for that particular material. You can also view videos and guides explaining the available branding methods on our artwork options page.

Yes. Free menu cover samples allow hospitality businesses to compare materials, colours, textures and finishes before placing a larger order. Samples can help you determine whether a material complements your venue’s branding, interior design and practical requirements.

If you are unsure which material to choose, select the Request a Sample option on a relevant menu cover product page. We can then send you a free material sample with no further obligation.

This gives you an opportunity to assess the material’s appearance, texture, colour and overall suitability within your venue before confirming an order.

You can order from our comprehensive range of menu covers through the Smart Hospitality Supplies website.

For personalised menu covers, our experienced team can help you design, manufacture and personalise your covers to meet your specific requirements. Please view our artwork options, fixing options, material options and size options for further information, or contact us to request a quotation.

If you do not require personalised menu covers, browse our standard menu covers available for fast delivery. These are available in a wide range of colours, materials and styles.

The range includes menu box sets, Olympia menu covers, Securit menu covers, American-style menu covers and plastic menu covers.

Our personalised menu covers can be branded with your own logo, wording or design.

For the best results, please provide a high-resolution version of your logo or pattern, preferably as a vector file in PDF, AI, SVG or EPS format. The designer or agency that originally created your logo should normally be able to provide one of these file types.

If you cannot locate a suitable high-resolution or vector file, our graphic design team can recreate your artwork in the correct format. You will also receive suitable versions of the completed artwork that can be retained for use in future branding projects.

Once your artwork and preferred menu cover material have been selected, our team can advise you on the most suitable personalisation method for your design.

Labyrinth is an exclusive menu cover design concept created by Smart Hospitality Supplies. It incorporates an intricate pattern across the menu cover, surrounding or complementing a venue name, piece of text or logo.

Combining the Labyrinth pattern with techniques such as hot foil blocking and blind debossing creates an attractive contrast and can help a logo or brand name stand out.

You can provide your own pattern or use our graphic design service to create a distinctive Labyrinth design for your menu covers.

Patterns inspired by interior details, such as wallpaper, fabrics, tiles or curtains, can also be incorporated to create menu covers that coordinate with your venue’s décor.

Once your menu cover order has been confirmed and the final artwork has been approved, production usually takes approximately 10 to 15 working days.

Some materials, personalisation methods and specifications may be completed more quickly, while complex designs, specialist materials and high-volume orders may require additional time. We will confirm the anticipated production time when your order is placed.

Should you require your order by a specific date, such as a venue opening or menu launch, please let our team know as early as possible. We will always do our best to accommodate your required date, although this cannot be guaranteed until the specification has been reviewed.

We also offer a range of non-personalised menu covers and holders that may be available for faster dispatch. View our next-day menu covers for suitable options.

When buying menu covers, consider the size of your tables, the style and colour scheme of your venue, the number of food and drink items on your menu, how frequently the menu changes and how you want the finished menu to look.

• Material: Popular choices include PVC, faux leather, real leather, acrylic, wood and fabric. Consider appearance, durability, cleaning requirements and budget.
• Size: Common formats include A4, A5, half A4, two-thirds A4 and bespoke sizes.
• Capacity: Some menu covers hold a small number of sheets, while others can be configured to display 12 or more menu views.
• Fixing method: Consider how frequently the printed menu pages will need to be changed and how securely they need to be held.
• Ease of maintenance: For regular cleaning and protection from spills, select a suitable wipe-clean material such as PVC or faux leather.
• Style: Decide whether your venue requires a contemporary, traditional, luxurious, rustic or minimalist appearance.
• Personalisation: Consider whether you want to add a logo, venue name, pattern or other branded design.

Our team can help you compare the available materials, sizes, capacities, fixings and personalisation options to create a menu cover suited to your venue.