Table Talker Printing: Custom Printed Table Talkers

In most restaurants and bars, the second round, the dessert and the coffee are decided after the menus have gone back to the stand, with nothing on the table but cutlery and whatever is standing beside it. A table talker puts your offer right there. With our table talker printing service, you configure custom printed table talkers online, see your price instantly and order in minutes.

• Price: from £53.91 + VAT, updated live as you configure
• Minimum order: 25 copies, up to 500 online
• Sizes: A6, DL or 1/3 A3
• Stock and print: 350gsm silk, printed single-sided across the flat sheet so all three outward-facing panels carry your design
• Finishes: matt, gloss or soft-touch lamination, plus optional high build spot UV
• Production: 3–4 working days
• Delivery: free UK delivery, or collection from our Croydon studio
• Artwork: upload your PDF now, or choose Send It Later and supply it after checkout

Choose your size, finish and quantity above, then add your table talkers to the cart.

Why Printed Table Talkers Work at the Point of Decision

A table talker is glanced at, not read. It stands on its own without a holder, so every seat sees a printed face, and guests take in the offer in the few seconds between conversation and ordering. Because reprints are quick and inexpensive, many venues rotate them with the seasons: a summer drinks card, an autumn menu, a festive set.

Choose Your Table Talker Size: A6, DL or 1/3 A3

Choose the size for the surface it will stand on, not just for the design.

A6 Table Talkers

A6 table talker printing suits crowded tables. The panel holds a headline, an image and a price without dominating the setting, which makes it the usual choice for restaurant and café promotions.

DL Table Talkers

DL table talkers trade width for height. That extra height lifts the message above bottles and condiments, and the slim proportions suit drinks lists and wine pairings.

1/3 A3 Table Talkers

The largest of the three, with wide panels that read from further away — the right choice for bar counters and event tables where a smaller card would get lost.

350gsm Silk Table Talker Specifications

Every printed table talker we produce runs on 350gsm silk board: rigid enough to stand upright and hold its folds, with a smooth, low-sheen surface that reproduces food photography and brand colours cleanly.

The print type reads "single sided" because all three panels sit on one side of the flat sheet. Once folded, that printed side faces outward, so every visible face of the table talker carries your design, and the unprinted side is hidden inside.

Laminated and Spot UV Table Talkers

Unlaminated card can be a cost-effective choice for short campaigns or frequently replaced promotions. Where table talkers will be handled often or face spills and regular cleaning, lamination adds a protective layer to both sides of the sheet.

High Build Spot UV Table Talkers

High build spot UV adds a raised, clear gloss layer to chosen elements such as a logo, headline or price, so guests notice it by touch as well as sight. It shows best over matt or soft-touch lamination, where the contrast is strongest, and is applied to one side.

Artwork and Design for Printed Table Talkers

Artwork is where most table talker orders go wrong, so every file we receive gets a pre-press check of bleed, safe areas, crease positions and panel orientation before it prints. Templates for A6, DL and 1/3 A3 are available to download on this page.

Setting Up a Print-Ready Table Talker PDF

1. Lay out all three panels flat on one sheet and save as a PDF.
2. Add 3mm bleed to every outer edge. For A6, the flat artwork with bleed measures 321mm × 154mm.
3. Use CMYK colour and embed or outline all fonts.
4. Keep text and logos well inside the trim and clear of the creases.
5. Check each panel reads the right way up when the card stands.

Design Mistakes We Catch at Pre-Press

• Text sized for a screen, not a table. Copy that looks fine on a monitor becomes hard to read at arm's length on an A6 panel.
• Key copy too close to the creases. Anything near a fold can wrap around the corner and out of view.
• Panels the wrong way up. Each panel must read correctly once the card is standing, not just on the flat sheet.
• No lamination where drinks are served. Bare silk board can mark if it gets wet or is wiped repeatedly; matt lamination is the safer choice for bars.

Not ready to upload? Choose "Send It Later" at checkout and we'll give you an upload link once your order is placed. If you need artwork created from scratch, our menu design service can produce table talker artwork that matches your menus.

Restaurant, Bar, Hotel and Event Table Talkers

The format belongs wherever someone sits down with a decision still to make.

• Restaurants: dessert and coffee prompts, set menus, wine pairings and seasonal dishes. Styling the talker to match your A5 menus keeps the table consistent.
• Bars and pubs: cocktail lists, happy hour, guest ales and match-day offers, usually on DL or 1/3 A3.
• Cafés: loyalty schemes, seasonal drinks and new bakes.
• Hotels: in-room services, room service, spa and restaurant upsells.
• Events and conferences: branded table talkers at delegate seating, sponsor messages, Wi-Fi details and running orders.
• Retail counters: POS table talkers at the till for launches and loyalty offers.

For a fully dressed table, talkers pair naturally with printed paper placemats and the wider menu printing range. If you're reworking the menu itself, our guide to designing menus that sell more food covers principles that apply equally to promotional table talkers.

Table Talkers vs Tent Cards vs Strut Cards

All three are tabletop or counter displays. The real difference is how many directions they face.

If customers only approach from one direction, a strut card does the job for less. For two-sided display, printed tent cards are the simpler fold. Where people sit all the way round the table, the three-sided format earns its place.

Table Talker Printing in London and Across the UK

I YOU PRINT works from its main studio at 187A London Road, Croydon, printing table talkers for venues across London and delivering UK-wide. On every order you get:

• A pre-press check of your artwork before anything goes to print
• Transparent online pricing, shown plus VAT before you check out
• 3–4 working days production, whichever size and finish you choose
• Free UK delivery, or collection from the Croydon studio
• Help choosing a size or finish on 020 8088 1200 or sales@iyouprint.co.uk

If a promotion is tied to a launch, a match or a bank holiday weekend, build the production window in before you order. A talker that arrives after the weekend it was meant for has lost most of its value.

Table Talker Printing FAQs

How much does table talker printing cost?

Table talker printing starts from £53.91 + VAT, and the price changes with size, finish, spot UV and quantity. The configurator updates as you choose each option, so you see the exact cost before checkout. Unit cost typically falls as quantity rises.

What is the minimum order for printed table talkers?

The minimum order is 25 copies. Online quantities are 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500, with the price for each shown live as you configure.

Do you have table talker templates?

Yes. Download the template for A6, DL or 1/3 A3 from this page, place your design within the panel guides, and export a print-ready PDF. Starting from the template is the simplest way to avoid layout problems at pre-press.

Are laminated table talkers worth it?

Lamination is useful when table talkers will be handled frequently or exposed to spills, moisture and repeated cleaning. Matt is the practical everyday option, gloss suits image-heavy designs, and soft-touch gives a more premium finish.

How long does table talker printing take?

Production takes 3–4 working days once your artwork is ready. Delivery follows production, so for a launch or event, order with a few days to spare.

Can I order table talkers online without artwork ready?

Yes. Configure and buy your table talkers online, choose "Send It Later", and we'll give you a link to upload your PDF after checkout. Production starts once your artwork has passed our pre-press check.

Can table talkers be used outdoors?

No — they're designed for indoor tables, bars and counters. Wind and rain will topple and damage card, even laminated. For outdoor promotion, posters and banners are the better choice.

Do you deliver table talkers across the UK?

Yes. Printed table talkers are delivered free across the UK, and London customers can collect from our Croydon studio.

Order Custom Table Talkers Online

Choose A6, DL or 1/3 A3, select your finish and quantity, check your live price and order your custom printed table talkers online. Upload your PDF now, or choose Send It Later and submit your artwork after checkout. Running a wider campaign? The full marketing materials range carries the same artwork from the table to the window, the counter and the street.