Christmas Menu Printing by I You Print

Premium, Personalised and Festive Menus for Restaurants, Cafes and Seasonal Events

Christmas menu printing is the process of creating a professionally printed menu designed specifically for the festive season. It's what restaurants, cafes, hotels, caterers, and even small community groups use. They're used to presenting their Christmas food and drink options in a clear and attractive way. Instead of using a standard menu, you're giving guests something seasonal and a bit special. In most cases, it's about making the whole dining experience feel more Christmassy the moment someone sits down. Christmas menu printing is a way of presenting festive dishes with a touch more care and atmosphere than you normally would the rest of the year.

At I You Print here in Croydon, we always smile when these messages come in because we know what it means, the festive season has officially begun. And whether you run a cosy cafe, a busy restaurant, a lively bar, or even a big hotel chain, having a well-printed Christmas menu is one of those small touches that really sets the tone.

Finished Sizes: Choosing What Fits Your Festive Style

On the practical side, size really does matter with menu printing. Different venues prefer different styles, and in most cases, the menu size gives people an idea of its content before they even start reading.

Here are the sizes we print at I You Print:

Square & Contemporary

• 148 mm x 148 mm – A popular little square; modern and easy to handle.
• 210 mm x 210 mm – Bigger, bolder, and very boutique restaurant in feel.

Classic Restaurant Sizes

• A3 – Great for table displays or Christmas buffets where everything's laid out visually.
• A4 – Still the classic restaurant menu size. You'll find lots of Croydon pubs using this.
• A4 Slim – Stylish and tall. Very popular for festive drinks menus.

Handy Half Sizes

• A5 – Perfect for Christmas specials, desserts, and set-menu inserts.
• A5 Slim – Clean, elegant, and space-saving.

Pocket- and Hand-Friendly

• A6
• A7 – Good for takeaways offering Christmas deals.
• DL – Slim and tall; excellent for bar cocktails and festive drinks.

If you need custom-sized Christmas menus, we do those too. Just tell us the dimensions, we've printed everything from long table runners to tiny fold-outs.

Stock Options: The Feel of Your Christmas Menu

Paper stock makes a bigger difference than people expect. It changes how the colours look, the texture, the weight, everything. And to be honest, Christmas menus often work best when the stock suits the venue's personality.

Uncoated

• 90 gsm uncoated – Lightweight; good for disposable menus, especially for pubs.
• 120 gsm uncoated – Clean and simple for seasonal menus.
• 170 gsm uncoated – Lovely matte feel; great for minimal designs.
• 250 gsm uncoated – Thick and premium.
• 350 gsm uncoated – Seriously luxurious; almost card-like.

Silk

• 115 gsm silk – Affordable and smooth.
• 150 gsm silk – Popular with cafés and restaurants.
• 170 gsm silk – A favourite for high-quality Christmas menu printing.
• 250 gsm silk – Feels premium instantly.
• 350 gsm silk – Luxury hotel and fine dining standard.
• 450 gsm silk – The real heavyweight for menus that need to impress.

Gloss (Vibrant & Shiny)

• 130 gsm gloss – Good for menus with bright festive artwork.

If you're after eco-friendly Christmas menu printing, uncoated is usually the go-to. If you want that premium festive shine, silk or gloss will be perfect.

Printed Sides – Single or Double

It might sound like a small detail, but the choice between single-sided and double-sided printing changes the whole layout.

• Single-sided menus work perfectly for cafes with simple festive offerings.
• Double-sided menus are ideal for restaurants offering multiple courses or Christmas set menus.

Embellishments: Adding That Festive Sparkle

Now we're getting into the fancy stuff. Embellishments give your Christmas menu a nice reaction that guests always remember.

You can choose from:

• No embellishment – Clean and classic.
• Single-sided spot UV high build – Glossy raised highlights on the front.
• Double-sided spot UV high build – Full impact front and back.
• Single-sided gold foil – Perfect for luxury Christmas menus.
• Single-sided silver foil – Sleek, modern and eye-catching.

Gold foil on a Christmas menu just feels right. Restaurants love it for festive events.

Sets: Ideal for Multi-Menu Venues

Christmas isn't just about one menu. Most places run:

• a food menu
• a drinks menu
• a dessert menu
• a kids' Christmas menu
• and maybe even a Christmas party menu

That's why we offer 1 to 50 sets, so you can print various designs without having to order huge quantities of each.

Laminations: Protection and Style

Lamination is one of those options people often overlook until they see it in person. Here's the breakdown:

• No lamination – Natural feel.
• Gloss (single/double) – Bright, shiny, and makes colours pop.
• Matte (single/double) – Smooth and modern; very classy.
• Soft touch (single/double) – Velvety. Genuinely gives a “luxury” Christmas look.

Soft touch is massively popular for premium Christmas menu printing because it gives that warm, luxury feel that suits the festive season.

Laminated menus also act as waterproof Christmas menus, especially on busy December weekends.

Turnaround: Because December Gets Busy

This is where the local advantage really helps. When things get hectic, having a print shop that can move fast is a lifesaver.

We offer:

• Same-day express – A favourite for last-minute Christmas events.
• 1 working day – Fast and reliable.
• 3–4 working days – Best if you're ahead of schedule.

Every year, we get frantic calls from restaurants needing a quick turnaround Christmas menu print, and in most cases, we can help the same day.

Quantities: Small Batches to Huge Runs

Whether you're hosting a cosy Christmas gathering or preparing for a full venue, we print:

• 25 to 100,000 menus

Most cafes go for 50–200.
Restaurants usually order 150–500.
Large Christmas events or chains might order thousands.

We handle bulk Christmas menu printing with no issue at all.

Who We Print Christmas Menus For

To give you an idea, here's who we typically help every festive season:

• Restaurants running full Christmas set-menus
• Pubs planning Christmas Eve and Boxing Day specials
• Takeaways offering holiday bundles
• Bars and clubs doing festive cocktails
• Hotels hosting Christmas parties
• Schools, churches and community halls
• Caterers running festive events
• Corporate dining and events teams

Many also ask us to print matching festive posters, flyers, or table cards, which we're happy to do.

FAQs

Do you offer same-day Christmas menu printing?

Yes. If you're in Croydon or London, we can usually arrange same-day printing depending on the time you contact us.

Do you deliver UK-wide?

We do. Plenty of our Christmas menu orders go out to restaurants and hotels across the UK.

Can you help with a design?

Absolutely. Please feel free to bring your ideas, even if they're in the early stages And we'll tidy everything up.

Are laminated menus waterproof?

Yes, and they're very durable. Ideal for cafes and restaurants.

Can I mix multiple menu types in one order?

Yes, that's what our set options are for.

Do you offer eco-friendly menus?

Uncoated stocks are perfect for that, and we print a lot of sustainable festive menu runs.

A Friendly Wrap-Up

If you're getting ready for the festive season and want menus that feel polished, personal, and genuinely well-made, we'd love to help. At I You Print here in Croydon, we work with everyone from small family-run cafes to busy London restaurants and nationwide chains, and we treat every order with the same care.

Pop in, call us, or send your files over whenever you're ready.
We'll get your Christmas menus printed quickly, neatly, and exactly how you want them.

Whenever you're ready, just get in touch, we'll take care of the rest