A6 Menu Printing | Dessert Menu, Wine List & Insert Menu Printing UK

A6 menu printing is the most compact dedicated menu format for UK hospitality venues. At 105mm × 148mm — a quarter of an A4 sheet — the A6 size suits supplementary formats that sit alongside a primary menu rather than replacing it. Dessert menus, wine lists, cocktail inserts, daily specials cards and set menu cards are among the most common applications. At I YOU PRINT, we print professional A6 menus on premium paper stocks with lamination options, folded formats and fast UK-wide delivery — with pre-press artwork checks on every order.

Why Choose A6 Menu Printing?

The A6 format fills a specific role in front-of-house presentation — small enough to sit alongside glassware and place settings without crowding the table, large enough to carry a focused selection of dishes, wines or desserts clearly. A6 menus are among the most cost-effective formats to produce, making them practical for venues that rotate specials, run seasonal inserts or need a secondary format updated independently of the main menu. A6 works naturally alongside A5 menus, A4 menus, table talkers and tent cards.

A6 Menu Printing Specifications

Paper Stocks

Finishing Options

Matt lamination, gloss lamination and soft-touch lamination are available across all A6 paper weights. Matt is the most practical finish for most dining environments — it eliminates glare and handles daily contact cleanly. Gloss suits formats where drinks photography or colour-rich design plays a central role. Soft-touch delivers a premium tactile surface for upscale venues where every item on the table is a brand signal. Unlaminated options are available for disposable or single-service applications.

Available Quantities

Orders start from 25 copies, keeping A6 menu printing accessible for independent venues, trial print runs and seasonal insert updates. Standard quantities run at 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000. Trade account pricing and custom volumes are available for hospitality groups and resellers placing regular orders.

Folded A6 Menu Printing

A folded A6 menu produces a compact four-panel format at 52.5mm × 148mm when half-folded — practical for venues needing more content than a flat A6 allows without moving to a larger format. Well suited to tasting menu inserts, event dining programmes and wine lists with tasting notes. Available fold options in A6 include:

• Half-fold (4 panels)
• Z-fold (6 panels)

Panel layout, bleed and fold tolerances are reviewed during pre-press before production begins. For a broader selection of folded formats, browse our full folded menu printing range.

Laminated A6 Menu Printing

Lamination is particularly valuable for A6 menus used across multiple services — the format is handled frequently and benefits from a protective finish that resists moisture, spills and daily wear.

Matt laminated A6 menus are the most consistently specified finish for dining table inserts. The surface reads cleanly under all lighting conditions and suits most hospitality environments from casual dining to formal service.

Gloss laminated A6 menus are preferred for cocktail inserts, wine lists and drinks menus where colour accuracy and photographic sharpness matter.

Soft-touch laminated A6 menus deliver a premium tactile quality chosen by fine dining restaurants and hotel dining rooms where every item on the table reflects the venue's standard.

A6 Menu Printing for Restaurants

Restaurant A6 menu printing is most commonly used for wine lists, digestif selections and set menu cards — content that works better as a separate insert than competing for space within the primary menu. Double-sided 250gsm or 350gsm silk with matt lamination is the most practical restaurant specification. For primary dining formats, our A4 menu printing and A5 menu printing are available alongside A6.

A6 Dessert Menu Printing

Dessert menu printing is one of the most commercially effective uses of the A6 format. A dedicated dessert menu card placed on the table after mains gives desserts and hot drinks focused visibility at the right moment — rather than asking customers to return to a busy primary menu. The A6 size suits this role precisely: compact enough to sit alongside coffee cups and glasses, large enough to present dessert options clearly with descriptions and pricing.

Dessert menu cards are typically printed double-sided on 250gsm or 350gsm silk with matt or soft-touch lamination. For fine dining and hotel restaurants, 350gsm with soft-touch lamination produces a card that feels as considered as the table setting around it. For casual dining and café environments, 250gsm silk with matt lamination is the practical specification. A6 dessert menus are available as flat cards or as a folded menu format for venues with a larger dessert and hot drinks selection.

A6 Menu Printing for Cafés

Café A6 menu printing suits daily specials cards, seasonal promotions and compact drink menus that rotate frequently. Single-sided A6 on 250gsm silk is cost-effective for cafés updating content weekly or fortnightly. For venues needing a primary menu format, our A5 menu printing provides more space with a similarly compact footprint.

A6 Menu Printing for Bars and Events

Bar and event A6 menu printing covers cocktail cards, wine-by-the-glass lists and event dining programmes where a compact insert suits the table better than a full-size menu. A6 is also widely used as individual place-setting cards at private dining occasions. Gloss lamination on 250gsm silk is the most ordered specification where colour and finish are visible at close range. For venues coordinating print across A4 menus, folded menus and table talkers, consistent stock and finish choices produce a more unified result.

Artwork Requirements for A6 Menu Printing

All A6 menu files should be supplied as print-ready PDFs at 105mm × 148mm with 3mm bleed, CMYK colour mode and fonts embedded or outlined. Images must be minimum 300dpi — RGB images shift during CMYK conversion at small sizes and must be converted before submission. A pre-press check covers bleed, safe areas, resolution and colour mode on every order. Artwork support is available through our menu design service for venues needing A6 layout built around print.

Turnaround and Delivery

Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days from artwork approval, with express options available for urgent requirements. All orders are produced in the UK with colour consistency maintained across reprints. UK-wide delivery is available on all orders. London-based venues may be eligible for local collection depending on job specification.

Why Hospitality Businesses Choose I YOU PRINT for A6 Menu Printing

• Full-colour HD printing, produced in the UK
• 170gsm, 250gsm and 350gsm paper stocks
• Matt, gloss and soft-touch lamination
• Folded formats available — half-fold and Z-fold
• Pre-press artwork check included on every order
• Colour consistency guaranteed across reprints
• Short-run orders from 25 copies
• Bulk and trade account pricing available
• Express turnaround available
• UK-wide delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is an A6 menu? An A6 menu measures 105mm × 148mm — a quarter of a standard A4 sheet and half the size of A5. It is available in portrait or landscape orientation and is widely used across UK hospitality venues for dessert menus, wine lists, cocktail inserts, daily specials cards and event dining programmes.

What is A6 menu printing used for? A6 menu printing is primarily used for supplementary menu formats — content that works better as a dedicated insert than as part of a larger primary menu. Common uses include dessert menus, wine lists, cocktail cards, set menu inserts, tasting menu cards and daily specials. The format is also widely used for individual place-setting menu cards at events and private dining occasions.

What paper weight should I use for A6 menu printing? 250gsm silk coated stock is the most practical choice for most restaurant and bar applications — it handles daily table contact without deteriorating and accepts lamination cleanly. 350gsm is preferred by fine dining venues and premium hotel dining rooms where a more substantial feel is required. 170gsm suits high-volume disposable inserts and event formats where cost-per-unit is the priority.

Can I order laminated A6 menus? Yes. Matt, gloss and soft-touch lamination are all available across A6 menu printing. Laminated A6 menus handle repeated handling significantly better than unlaminated stock, making lamination a practical choice for any insert used regularly across daily service rather than as a single-use item.

Can I order folded A6 menus? Yes. Half-fold and Z-fold formats are available in A6. A half-fold A6 produces four compact panels suited to set menus, tasting menu cards and wine lists with tasting notes where a folded structure organises content more clearly than a flat single-face layout.

How does A6 menu printing differ from A5 and A4? A6 at 105mm × 148mm is designed for supplementary use — dessert menus, wine inserts and specials cards. A5 at 148mm × 210mm suits focused primary menus including café and bar formats. A4 at 210mm × 297mm is the standard primary format for full food and drinks ranges. Many venues use all three in combination, each serving a distinct role across the front-of-house print suite.

Do you offer A6 menu printing in London? Yes. We provide A6 menu printing as a London-based service with local collection available depending on job specification. UK-wide delivery is available on all orders at the same production standard regardless of location.